Good morning, Athens County. Raising Cane's might have student taste buds excited, but it won't be accepting meal swipes anytime soon. University officials cite financial concerns about protecting campus jobs and keeping meal plan costs reasonable, even developing their own chicken concept, Earl's Coop, as a strategic alternative. The dining debate highlights the complex balance between student preferences and institutional sustainability that shapes campus life decisions.
In athletics news, Ohio University is welcoming a proven winner to lead its sports programs. New Athletic Director Slade Larscheid arrives with an impressive resume from South Dakota State, where he oversaw operations for 19 sports while helping secure back-to-back football championships. Meanwhile, student government is stepping up with creative solutions to maintain programming after state legislation led to the closure of several campus diversity centers, encouraging organizations to tap into its $150,000 funding pool.
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🍗 Raising Cane's won't accept meal swipes, despite student hopes. Ohio University officials explained that allowing off-campus vendors into the meal plan system doesn't make financial sense for the institution. They cited concerns about undercutting funding for student workers and union employees, along with technical challenges and potential increased costs for meal plans. The university developed its own chicken concept, Earl's Coop, in anticipation of chains like Cane's coming to town. Culinary Services officials maintain their on-campus dining options offer comparable quality and greater variety.
🏛️ Ohio University grapples with DEI ban amid rising political tensions. After state legislation forced the closure of diversity centers, Student Senate passed a campus bigotry bill to support affected minority groups. The Senate is encouraging student organizations to utilize its $150,000 funding pool for programming that previously fell under DEI initiatives. Senate Bill 1, which took effect in June, required universities to cut DEI programs, resulting in the closure of the Women's Center, Pride Center, and Multicultural Center. Students have expressed disappointment about losing these safe spaces, with some courses in LGBTQ studies also being eliminated.
🏆 Ohio University names veteran athletics leader as new Director. Slade Larscheid has been appointed Director of Athletics at Ohio University, bringing extensive experience from South Dakota State University where he served as Deputy Director since 2020. At SDSU, he oversaw operations for 19 sports and 500+ student-athletes, setting records in fundraising and ticket sales while the football program won back-to-back national championships. Larscheid previously led Augustana University to multiple championships, including an NCAA Division II basketball title in 2016. The Northwestern University graduate will be formally introduced to the Ohio community on September 11.
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Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.
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