Halloween in Athens, trusting locals or out-of-towners.

by: Jake Newton and Ashley Gilkerson

Ohio University's Halloween block party draws in thousands of people every year. Most of these people are OU students, but many students come from out-of-town. Is there a difference between the two types of students?  Statistically, out-of-town students are arrested more frequently than OU students. For more detail, watch this video.

#1 Party School

After receiving the #1 party school ranking, what have some issues that have occurred as a result? In these interviews we seek professional opinions and the opinons of some students on what the #1 party school ranking really means, what it means for you degree and what it means for your safety. How does this affect students at OU? Watch for a surprising glimpse of the reality of being #1 party school.

To Be or Not To Be?

This documentary consists of contrasting views pertaining to the subject of same-sex marriages. Six states currently allow homosexuals to marry. Religion seems to be the most popular opposing argument. Because of this, we must question rather or not the United States actually separates the powers of religion and government. 

Is Athens Haunted?

One of the most haunted places in America - Athens, Ohio. Whether people believe it or not is up to them but like it or not, strange things seem to happen in this little college town in Southeast Ohio. With over five cemeteries, supposedly haunted residence halls, fraternity and sorority houses, an old asylum and more than one hundred years of history, it seems that Athens may just be one of the spookiest places to be at night.

By Rachel Sheehy and Kyle Caja

Theft at Ohio University

By: Lauren Capponi and Whitney Graf

      When you think of crime on college campuses what comes to mind? Probably things such as vandalism, illegal drug use, underage drinking, assault, etc. Believe it or not, theft is also a big issue that many college students are faced with. Since Ohio University is the number one party school, you can imagine how many things get stolen at parties where everyone is drunk and careless. However, there are other places as well, including the school library. In our story we take a closer look at this particular crime that goes on at OU, and explore another side of the controversy. In the end though, it's safe to say that theft will continue to trouble college students to come.

 

Theft at Ohio University

By: Lauren Capponi and Whitney Graf

Carlos Mendez is a police officer for the City of Athens Police Department which deals with many acts of crime committed on OU's campus. In this segment of his interview he briefly addresses theft at parties. House parties are just one of the places where theft occurs. Some people even stoop so low that they steal from fellow students when they leave their computers at the library.

Sherri Saines is a librarian at Alden Library. She talks about how things actually get stolen at the library too. She also explains what the workers do when people leave their belongings unattended. Theft is clearly an issue for many people and it is discussed more in depth in the story.

Halloween in Athens: Bobcats vs. Out-of-Towners

By Jake Newton and Ashley Gilkerson

 

Ohio University has a reputation for being the #1 party school in America. At the core of this ranking is our infamous Halloween block party, which attracts thousands of people to Court Street. Our video will discuss the differences and similarities between OU students and students from out-of-town. Are Bobcats more prepared for the chaos or do out-of-towners exert more self-control?

Halloween: Harmless Fun or The Devil's Day?

By: Radostina, Jacqui, and Jill

    Our story is about the special weekend each year that is devoted to Halloween. Once a year the campus is overrun with people from all over in order to celebrate a day in which you can be someone other than yourself. This weekend is one of the most controversial times in which people are forced to face their beliefs and their interests about this issue. People stand on both sides and partygoers can see the clash of beliefs on the very day itself. Each person adds a different side to the debate.

Ohio University Underage Drinking

By: Emilee Kraus and Olivia Reaney
  
     Ohio University has acquired a stigma of an underage drinking school.  Students have opposing views on this persona and share their opinions on whether or not it is necessary to participate in the drinking.  Even after an arrest, a student still feels the same about participating in the underage drinking culture here at Ohio University.  On the opposing side, a student stands strong behind her beliefs to not participate in underage drinking.  A psychology professor shares his beliefs on the social norms and need for conformity that drinking can bring. He discusses why students feel the urge to drink underage in the city of Athens. The university's police chief expresses his concern for the amount of underage drinking he sees here. He shares his experiences of the dangers and consequences he has seen. Ohio University continues to carry this stigma, but students and professionals will continue to take opposing sides.