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Pam Benoit named finalist for chancellor position in Illinois

Pam Benoit, Ohio University's executive vice president and provost, is in the running for a new job.

Ohio University officials locate new home for President McDavis and wife, Deborah

The university will lease a home on Coventry Lane for the president and his wife.

What you need to know about the Uptown Athens fire

Officials are investigating what started a fire that raged for hours, causing power outages throughout the city of Athens and significant damage to five buildings on Union Street.

Bobcat Lane will have a 'trial' open

Bobcat Lane is gonna open, folks.

Guaranteed tuition given green light

The Ohio Board of Regents approved Ohio University’s plan to offer a flat tuition rate to students over a period of four years.

Board of Regents approves 'OHIO Guarantee'

The Ohio Board of Regents approved Ohio University's plan to tell incoming freshmen what tuition costs will be over a period of four years.

Death of Gahanna resident unsolved after fall ruled out as cause

The man who fell and hit his head near a Court Street bar early Sunday morning did not die from the fall, Athens County Coroner Harold Thompson said.

Coroner: Gahanna man didn't die from fall

The man who fell and hit his head near a Court Street bar early Sunday morning did not die from the fall, Athens County Coroner Harold Thompson said.

Pulitzer Prize Board member gives words of wisdom to students

It’s been a hectic few years for the man who’s leading the news coverage of Colorado’s marijuana legalization and the Aurora movie theater shooting.

OU salt piles near empty

Ohio University is having its own troubles keeping its salt pile stocked.

Brianna Garhard

“Reverse cow girl” — Brianna Garhard, a sophomore studying communication studies

Daneisha Franklin

“I like it all” — Daneisha Franklin, a junior studying sociology

Dan Aguirre

“Reverse cow girl” — Dan Aguirre, a freshman studying music production

Josh Cooper

“From the back” — Josh Cooper, a junior studying sociology

OU settles free-speech lawsuit

Isaac Smith, a senior at Ohio University, holding up a shirt, at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. last week, he wore as a member of Students Defending Students at OU. It was announced Monday morning that Smith and OU had settled a free-speech lawsuit he filed against them. 

Athens Uptown Fire: Union Hose

Isacc Smith

Isaac Smith, an Ohio University senior, holds up the shirt that has led to a lawsuit. Smith announced today he is suing three OU administrators for telling Students Defending Students members not to wear the shirt, arguing it violates the Student Code of Conduct. Smith contends the code violates students' right to free speech.