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OHIO Community Has Mixed Reaction To Phased Return; University Assures It Has Safe Plans In Place
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Members of the Ohio University community have mixed reactions to the university’s announcement that students will return to the Athens campus this fall in phases, as the university assures it has plans in place to keep everyone safe. On Friday, University President M. Duane Nellis released some details about the new… Read More

Ohio University says Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An Ohio University employee has tested positive for COVID-19, the university said Friday. The employee was last on the Athens campus May 4 and is recovering at home, according to a university news release. They “practiced social distancing and had limited contact with individuals on campus.” The area in which the… Read More

Another Epidemic: Youth Vaping on the Rise
By: Joe Weiner, Madelyn Young, Taylor Moore
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Teen vaping is reaching epidemic proportions, with nearly 40 percent of 12th graders reporting use of a vaping device in the past year, and more than 20 percent reporting vaping in the past month. According to the manufacturer, a single JUUL pod contains as much nicotine as a pack of 20 regular cigarettes, so why… Read More

Prevent T2 Diabetes Prevention Program
Year-long lifestyle change program that helps you prevent your risk for Type 2 Diabetes. Trained lifestyle coaches will give you tips, recipes and support for one year as you improve your diet, increase your physical activity and lose weight to reduce your risk for diabetes. The program will start in July 2018 in Athens, Nelsonville… Read More

The OUtlet: Season 6, Episode 4
By: Abby Grisez
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This is the October 10, 2017 broadcast of The OUtlet from WOUB News. On this week’s show, a reporter will take you to the Athens Area Stand Down event. A healthcare resource in the community is no more due to budget cuts. And an international student will share her perspective on clubs in college.

Central Michigan Sweeps OU in MAC Series
By: Rachel Cherry
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ATHENS, OH— The Bobcats were unable to seal the deal in any of the three games against Central Michigan this weekend. It was the first MAC series at home for Ohio. OU fell short 6-2 and 10-8 in the Saturday doubleheader. The Bobcats tried to bounce back Sunday, but ultimately fell 4-2 in the matchup. Drawn Out… Read More

Ohio University Athletics Switches From Russell to Adidas Brands
By: Rachel Cherry
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ATHENS, Ohio —Ohio University announced Tuesday it signed an eight-year contract with Adidas to begin July 2017. The exclusive partnership includes official uniforms, apparel, accessories, and equipment for all varsity-level sports. Ohio Athletic Director Jim Schaus said he is ecstatic to begin using the high-quality Adidas gear. “They are a premiere brand which has stood for excellence… Read More