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Reflecting on President Gonzalez's first year at OU
Ohio University’s 23rd and first female president, Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez, has completed her first academic year in office. After taking over for former OU President Hugh Sherman on July 1, 2023, Gonzalez saw the start of success in many of her goals and accomplishments. “The transformative initiatives she...
Places in Athens students should know
Incoming and returning students should know some of the most popular locations near the Ohio University campus, from coffee shops to academic centers. Here is a list of some locations students should be most familiar with when the school year starts. Baker Center. Baker Center is one of the main...
Girl, Uninterrupted: How to perfect college transition
Entering college can be an extremely uncomfortable and difficult transition. After high school, teenagers are expected to leave home and traverse new places on their own. Ohio University could not have felt more foreign to me. I had a fantastic first year of college, but there are still some things I wish I had done to make it easier.
Campus and city construction projects are in motion this summer
As summer begins in Athens, and Ohio University students go home for the summer, the university and the city are starting construction projects. The university manages about 130 active construction projects totaling about $500 million, Interim Associate Vice President of Design and Construction Jonathon Cozad said. Construction projects are purposely...
Chase on the Case: How to have a good first year
I just survived my first year away at college, which is crazy to think about, because it feels like just yesterday I was moving in. To all the new freshmen in the class of 2028, I know it can be scary, but if you follow some key advice it will make it just a little less intimidating.
Large amount of meat dumped on Ohio road
WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF)- A large amount of meat was dumped on a road in Ohio. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio said they received information from the Grandview Township Trustees that a large amount of meat had been dumped along Grandview Hill Road. Officials have yet to have someone come forward regarding the […]
MOV summer events to look forward to
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - With summer quickly approaching, there are many events and activities that will be coming to the Mid-Ohio Valley. According to President and CEO of the Greater Parkersburg Visitor’s Bureau, Mark Lewis, there will be a “great” lineup of fairs and festivals this year.
Three children dead, two adults injured after SR-104 crash
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Three children have died and at least two adults are injured after a crash on Friday. The crash happened on SR-104 in Morgan Township just before 1:30 p.m. 22-year-old Gage Smith of Piketon was driving north on SR-104 when he lost control trying to pass...
Georgia Cities Atlanta, Athens, Savannah in the Running to Host Sundance Film Festival as Utah Fights to Retain Event
The Sundance Film Festival, known for showcasing independent films and launching fresh filmmakers, is contemplating a change of scenery, and Georgia cities are lining up for the spotlight. Among the contenders are Atlanta, Athens, and Savannah, reported FOX 5 Atlanta. These cities join a list of 15 potential locations, including the festival's long-standing home, Park City, Utah, all vying to woo the prestigious event away from its mountain retreat.
Undergraduate AI major awaits state approval
A new artificial intelligence major may be offered to undergraduate students at Ohio University as early as next fall. The university has approved the AI major, but it must be approved by the state before it can be officially implemented under the Russ College of Engineering and Technology. The major...
The people behind some of Ohio’s greatest athletic facilities
Whether it be a game-winning goal, a walk-off home run or a Tuesday night touchdown in the heart of Mid-American Conference action, the many different athletic facilities at Ohio have seen numerous big moments. Some of Ohio’s greatest athletes and some of the school's most historic games have taken place on the soils and turfs scattered about campus. Although each game and each athlete tell a story of their own, the story behind the field can sometimes be just as intriguing.
Athens on track to renew recreation council membership, pay later
ATHENS, Ohio – At its regular meeting May 20, Athens City Council addressed three of the biggest matters it has faced so far this year: remaining a member of the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia, joining a regional council of governments for solid waste, and building social cohesion in the face of divisive issues.
The Scoop: News Roundup May 21, 2024
The Athens Planning Commission voted to amend the zoning code to restrict locations for cannabis and tobacco shops. Under the new code, tobacco and cannabis shops must be at least 500 feet away from libraries, schools and parks. Existing tobacco shops will be exempt. Local cannabis dispensaries will be licensed for recreational sales in June. (The Post)
Longest council meeting discussed over 20 ordinances, six appointments
In its longest meeting of the year, Athens City Council had a second hearing for the Community Development Block Grant Program, discussed the Woodsedge Development tax increment financing agreement, read more than 20 ordinances and confirmed four city council committee appointees. City Council President Sam Crowl initiated the second hearing....
Jackson pool plans to open on Saturday after a two-year hiatus
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - After two years the residents of Vienna will finally have a pool right in their community. Two years ago the pool was closed due to renovations on the overall function and look of the pool. The original layout of the pool has stayed the same but almost everything else has been revitalized.
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