Campus Buzz



Cure cabin fever at Ping

During the frigid Ohio winters, many students suffer from cabin fever. A great cure for this disease is with some group fitness classes at the Ping Center.



Chicago City Limits brings uproarious improv to Athens

Chicago City Limits, a sketch comedy group based out of New York City, brought the laughs to Dad’s Weekend, performing to a near-capacity crowd at Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium on Jan. 21.



Mini golf, man caves and improv: How to make the most of Dad’s Weekend

There are plenty of activities planned for the upcoming Dad’s Weekend, from mini golf in Alden to improv comedy shows to ice skating and wrestling matches.



OU students: Bobcats or cheat-ahs?

Ohio University, just as any prestigious university, has a very strict policy for cheating on academic work. All students are warned of the dangers of cheating in orientation, and all are expected to know and enforce this policy throughout their college careers. So if all students are warned of these dangers, then why do they cheat?



Fuzzie Football: A unique way to raise autism awareness

The annual Fuzzie Football tournament rolled around once again on Oct. 22 and 23. This philanthropic event has been put on by Alpha Xi Delta sorority for over half a century on Ohio University’s campus, incorporating an aspect of fun with helping a good cause.



Faculty members utilize social media to reach out to students

An avid tweeter, OU Dean of Students Ryan Lombardi represents a new effort in academic administration to reach students through a medium the target audience knows and loves.



Safety tips for a successful HallOUween

Athens’ Halloween celebration may be known for its crazy parties and street fest, but attendees should also remember to stay safe while enjoying this local tradition.



Who is the 2011 Homecoming Court?

Homecoming Committee has finally been announced and the king and queen have been crowned! But who are the admirable students that are a part of this age-old tradition? Get to know them here!



Students participate in One Dress, One Month to raise awareness of human sex trafficking

All types of women across Ohio University’s campus will wear the same dress every day for an entire month to raise awareness for the many women that are forced into the sex slave industry in Ohio.



Put a pie in a politician’s face, for a good cause

Ever had the urge to throw a cake in someone’s face? How about in the face of a local politician? On Saturday, Oct. 8, Athens County residents will get the chance to pie Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl, for a good cause.



Betty’s Vintage Finds gives students new clothing outlet

Splurging on a shopping spree in Athens, Ohio seems highly unlikely considering the closest mall is about 45 miles away. Luckily, students are getting the privilege of having a new specialty-clothing store on campus: Betty’s Vintage Finds. Located next to Pita Pit on Court Street, this unique boutique puts vivacious fashion trends from past decades back on the rack.



‘Wings Over Athens’ offers new option for late night eats

On Sept. 7, Wings Over Athens became the newest addition to downtown Athens. Located next to Good Fellas, this new addition to Court Street offers students a place to satisfy a craving for wings that won’t empty an already skinny college wallet.



Take an escape from classes and spend some time with your family, on campus!

With the beginning of Parents Weekend on Sept. 30, students all around Ohio University have hopefully finished sprucing up their dorm rooms and apartments just in time for the arrival of their families.



Dr. Elizabeth Chacko gives students insight about Addis Ababa

On Thursday, Sept. 22, Walter Hall held over 50 people who gathered to listen to guest lecturer, Dr. Elizabeth Chacko as she discussed the translocality in two capital cities, Washington D.C. and Addis Ababa (the capital of Ethiopia).



Students prepare for Nelson Dining Hall’s springtime renovations

Come springtime, the luxury of dining right next door might become an issue for students living on South Green. During spring quarter 2012, Nelson’s Residential Dining Hall will be closed for renovation, causing South Green to be without a dining area.