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Physicians, Law Enforcement Differ On Heroin Treatments
By: Bianca Hillier
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**Editor’s note: The students of WOUB News’ Investigative Unit are looking into the heroin epidemic of Southeast Ohio. This article is the third in a series of stories chronicling the situation and what steps are being taken to combat it. Be sure to follow @WOUBNews on Twitter and “Like” our Facebook page to stay up-to-date with our… Read More
Physicians, Law Enforcement Differ On Heroin Treatments
By: Bianca Hillier
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**Editor’s note: The students of WOUB News’ Investigative Unit are looking into the heroin epidemic of Southeast Ohio. This article is the third in a series of stories chronicling the situation and what steps are being taken to combat it. Be sure to follow @WOUBNews on Twitter and “Like” our Facebook page to stay up-to-date with our… Read More
Addiction: How Choices Turn To Disease
By: Bianca Hillier
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**Editor’s note: The students of WOUB News’ Investigative Unit are looking into the heroin epidemic of Southeast Ohio. This article is the first in a series of stories chronicling the situation and what steps are being taken to combat it. Be sure to follow @WOUBNews on Twitter and “Like” our Facebook page to stay up-to-date with our… Read More
Ohio University Homecoming Parade Changes Route
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Ohio University’s Annual Homecoming Parade has been bringing alumni back since 1932. This year, though, due to the Union Street fire in the fall of 2014, participants will be marching to the beat on a new route. The parade will still start down at the corner of Factory and Union Street and work it’s way… Read More
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Loses 58% of Members
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Activity has decreased significantly at Ohio Gamma's Sigma Alpha Epsilon house. The number of member living at the house has gone from 43 to 19 in just seven days. This is because SAE recently suspended or expelled 58% of their members. WOUB received an anonymous letter from a member of the fraternity that both describes… Read More
First Female Senator To Represent West Virgnia
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Making history is in a politician’s job description. Usually they do so with policies and new programs, but this year the winner of the West Virginia U.S. Senate race will make history for a different reason. For the first time, both of the top contenders in this race are females, making the winner the first… Read More
Ohio University Students Protest Ferguson
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Protesters stormed the streets of St. Louis Saturday to speak out on the fatal shooting of Michael Brown. The march was to continue raising awareness on the racial profiling in today's police departments. Ohio University Senior Kelli Oliver participated in the march but said the most influential part of the trip came later that night…. Read More
Former Hocking President Keeps Same Salary
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After his resignation last week, former Hocking College President Dr. Ron Erickson has a new title: special advisor to the chairman of the Board of Trustees. Director of Marketing and Public Relations of Hocking College Laura Alloway says along with this new title comes a new set up responsibilities. "Dr. Erickson is going to be… Read More
Hocking College President Resigns
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President of Hocking College Ron Erickson resigned Thursday evening following an emergency meeting. Since 2009 when Erickson became President, the college has experienced a major decrease in enrollment, followed by budget cuts. Enrollment declined 28% from summer 203 to summer 2014, leaving the college with 506 less students than the year before. Chairman of the… Read More
APD and OUPD Focus on Serving The Student Community
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The Athens and Ohio University Police Departments teamed up Tuesday evening to hold a free community barbeque. The event was meant to foster the relationship between officers and community members. DARE vehicles, police horses and police canines were all on display for people to view in a more casual light than ever before. Both APD… Read More
Ohio University Freshman Publishes Novel
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Most college freshman are struggling to keep up with reading their assigned books. Ohio University freshman Summer Schmier however, recently found time to publish her own. Inspired by her grandfather, who she says "was an excellent story-teller", Schmier began writing when she was eight years old. "I would just pick up a pencil and go,"… Read More
Climate Change Affects Everyone Under the Sun
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Ohio has experienced it's hottest 12 years within the past 16 years. Heat waves and droughts also made this past summer the hottest summer on record for southeast Ohio. But the temperature is not the only thing rising; the worldwide discussion on climate change is also heating up. Ohio University Sophomore Grace Keyes attended the… Read More
Annual Highway Report Ranks Ohio Highways 14th Overall
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The 2013 Annual Highway Report by Reason Foundation ranks Ohio 14th in the nation in highway performance and cost-effectiveness. This ranking is up from 19th in 2011 and from 25th in 2009. Ohio also received high rankings for road conditions, ranking 11th in rural arterial pavement condition and 18th in rural interstate pavement condition. Considering… Read More
Officials In Athens Warn Of Potential Phone Scam
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The Athens Police Department has been advised of a potential phone scam involving city water service. Captain Ralph Harvey released a PSA Monday evening warning people to be on high alert. According to the announcement, the scammers have been telling people their water service payment is overdue. They then threaten the customers water will be… Read More
Candlelight Vigil Aims Peace Toward Ferguson
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It's been one month since Michael Brown was shot and killed in Ferguson, Missouri. Rather than voice their concerns about how the incident was handled, the Unitarian Universitalism Fellowship of Athens is peacefully urging others to move forward with respect. Co-President of UUFA Barb Harrison lead the event Tuesday evening at the Athens County Courthouse…. Read More
People Combat Ferguson Happenings Through Peaceful Events
By: Bianca Hillier
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One month after Michael Brown was shot and killed in Ferguson, Missouri, the controversy surrounding his death remains. The focus, however, is now shifting from anger about how it was handled toward awareness about where to go from here. Co-President of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens Barb Harrison says this is a great opportunity… Read More
Keep Your Information Secure Online
By: Bianca Hillier
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In the wake of a celebrity photo scandal, the issue of phone safety now has people on high alert. From social media to bank accounts and everything in between, all internet users are at risk of being hacked and violated against their will. This leaves people not only feeling vulnerable but also defenseless, as many… Read More
High Retention Rates Cause Housing Shortage At OU
By: Bianca Hillier
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Ohio University students are living in closer quarters than ever. This is due to the highest retention rate the university has seen since 1972, meaning more sophomore and upperclassmen decided to stay on campus. Freshman are especially effected; many rooms meant to house two freshmen students are now housing three. Alex Denning is one of… Read More
We Surveyed Some Bobcat Spring Breakers
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We’re Short On Rock Salt, But There Might Be An Alternative
By: Bianca Hillier, Sarah Weingarten
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Athens County and many counties in Ohio struggle to find enough rock salt to battle the incessant winter storms, but a solution may be available. John Parker, the creator of Ice B'Gone Magic, an alternative to traditional rock salt, thinks his product can help. "It's not expensive to get involved with it, and they can… Read More
Examining All Of Facebook’s New Gender Options
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It’s a right of passage for this generation to sign up for a Facebook account—this process, however, just got a little more complicated. No longer is a Facebook user forced to solely identify as a male or female; there are now an additional 48 options underneath the “Custom” category ranging from the more common “transgender”… Read More
Ohio University Students Give Out Free Hugs On Valentine’s Day
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Above, students give free hugs on Valentine's Day. Below is a commentary from OU freshman journalism student Bianca Hillier. First thing’s first: single ladies, rejoice! You survived the holiday season without any violent acts of ripping down the mistletoe or publicly cursing ABC Family for replaying the most nauseating Christmas love stories every night for… Read More
One Person Dies In Crash Near Eastern High School
By: Bianca Hillier
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One person has died and at least one other has been injured in an accident on State Route 7 this morning. The Ohio Highway Patrol says the crash happened about 9:15 a.m. According to WSAZ, a semi truck and a car were involved in the crash. The Ohio Department of Transportation says the accident happened… Read More
Tickets To State Of The State Available Via Public Lottery
By: Bianca Hillier
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Tickets to the 2014 State of the State address are being made available to the public via the lottery. Governor John Kasich announced Monday that those seeking tickets to the event can submit their names online. According to a press release issued by the governor's office, Ohioans can sign up from now until 6 p.m…. Read More
Athens Snow Plows Work To Clear Snow
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A winter storm has hit Athens County, laying down up to seven inches of snow and making roadways dangerous. The snow started to fall early Sunday evening and plows crews have been hard at work since clearing the snowy roads, or at least, clearing them as much as they can. The city of Athens put… Read More