Ohio University's Student Senate proposes resolutions that would affect future elections
Nov. 10, 2015A resolution is proposed that would result in many students running as independents.
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Ohio University geologists release app to help people discover fossils
Nov. 9, 2015An OU professor partnered with professors at University of Kansas, San Jose State University and OU students to digitalize fossil collections.
Ohio University raised more than $78,000 through Halloween guest fee
Nov. 9, 2015The revenue generated through the Halloween guest fee is on the uptick as it generated $78,000 for the university this year.
APhiO raises money to send books, care packages to troops overseas
By Alyse Peck | Nov. 8, 2015Service organization APhiO hosted a kickball game to raise money for troops in need of books.
Ohio University playwriting professor named fall commencement speaker
By Taylor Maple | Nov. 5, 2015Distinguished Professor of Playwriting Charles Smith is giving remarks at the inaugural December commencement ceremony Dec. 12.
Ohio University students compete for best 'Punt, Pass, Kick' in football event
By Savannah Lang | Nov. 5, 2015Students took to the Mill Street fields to compete in an action-filled Punt Pass Kick competition.
Student ambassadors conduct walkabouts to remind students to stop smoking
By Bailey Gallion | Nov. 5, 2015James Stitt, a member of the Tobacco-Free Campus Task Force, says that many of the students he approaches are very respectful. There are no consequences yet for students who violate the smoking policy.
Students and fathers will have the opportunity to play mini golf in Alden Library for Dads Weekend
By Brook Endale | Nov. 5, 2015The Alden Open, currently in its third year, is sponsored by local Athens businesses, and the proceeds will go towards the annual Ohio University Student Research and Activity Expo.
Acacia fraternity headquarters investigates OU chapter
Nov. 5, 2015Patrick McGovern, executive director of the national Acacia fraternity, said in an email the organization is aware of the allegations and is "fully in support" of an investigation into the matter.
Student Senate votes to fund members attending a women’s affairs conference
Nov. 4, 2015The senate body hears presentation for a university planner about the campus master plan.
Students discuss racial dynamics during Ohio University's most recent Campus Conversation
By Alyse Peck | Nov. 3, 2015The event, held in the Multicultural Center’s multipurpose room in Baker Center, featured discussion about different topics surrounding racial diversity, such as immigration policy, the Black Lives Matter movement and the current racial climate at OU.
Student Senate to vote to fund showing of documentary on masculinity and sexual violence prevention
By Maygan Beeler | Nov. 3, 2015Ohio University Student Senate will vote at its meeting Wednesday to pass a budget that would fund the rental of The Athena Cinema for a second showing My Masculinity Helps.
Dads will be taking over Fenzel House at Ohio University this weekend
Nov. 3, 2015More than 100 fathers will be spending the weekend in Fenzel House on South Green for Dads Weekend.
Ohio University's Fenzel House on South Green vacant this year, to be occupied next year
Nov. 3, 2015Built in 1968, Fenzel House has 89 rooms and previously housed first-year students.
Ohio University is more than a year behind in turning in a report on a key state initiative
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Nov. 2, 2015Out of the 13 public universities required to submit a report on three-year degree programs in Ohio, six universities have done so and Ohio University is not one of them.
Textbook affordability takes center stage at Faculty Senate meeting
By Kyra Cobb | Nov. 2, 2015Representatives from the Textbook Cost Reduction Initiative are proposing a strategy to lower student costs and hold professors accountable for choosing resources that easier for students to access.
Ohio University investigating Acacia due to sexually explicit song
By Maria DeVito | Oct. 30, 2015Acacia fraternity members were linked to a video of men singing a sexually explicit song outside of Alpha Delta Pi sorority house.
Ohio University Student Senators support temporarily closing the Survivor Advocacy Program’s doors
By Maygan Beeler | Oct. 29, 2015Ohio University Student Senate passed a resolution in support of the OU Survivor Advocacy Program suspending its services until a new program coordinator is hired.
Ohio University student sled hockey players skate in the world spotlight
By Madeleine Peck | Oct. 29, 2015Bird Ice Arena isn't just used for competitive stand-up hockey and recreational use, but it is also used by students who practice sled hockey.
Men serenade Ohio University sorority with sexually explicit song
Oct. 29, 2015On Wednesday night, a video surfaced on social media showing a group of men at the Alpha Delta Pi house serenading sorority members with sexually explicit lyrics.
