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Feb. 5 wellness event features keynote speaker, panel discussion on Medicare

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, January 28, 2016

N. Lee Rucker, a health policy advocate in Washington, D.C., will be the keynote speaker at the Ohio Northern University’s Medicare health and wellness event in the McIntosh Ballroom on Friday, Feb. 5.

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University to discuss ‘Making A Murderer’ with university experts

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, January 28, 2016

Ohio Northern University will host a panel discussion concerning the Netflix documentary series “Making a Murderer” in the McIntosh Activities Room on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m.

A five-person panel of ONU professors will address student questions about specific events, actions and themes portrayed in the show, and compare them with industry best practices and scientific research. The panel’s goal is not to retry Steven Avery’s case or decide guilt or innocence, but to objectively examine elements of the case presented by the filmmakers.

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OHSAA member schools approve "Competitive Balance" plan

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 28, 2016

Ohio High School Athletic Association member schools passed 14 proposed Constitution and Bylaw revisions, Commissioner Daniel B. Ross, Ph.D., announced Friday following ballot counting.

One item, regarding a proposed Constitution revision that would make it mandatory for schools to return a ballot, is a virtual tie and will be recounted next week. The OHSAA’s annual referendum voting period is from May 1‐15, with approved items going into effect August 1 unless otherwise noted.

After a total of 820 ballots were mailed in late April, 737 were returned for a voter turnout of 90 percent. Only 83 member schools did not return a ballot.

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Continuing McIntosh Center update

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 27, 2016

All aboard! This is the Polar Espresso on the ONU campus.

The coffee shop opened Monday and sells baked goods, coffee and bottled drinks.

The shop is currently open from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Polar Espresso is part of the continuing update to McIntosh Center. (From ONU Facebook)

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Which state has a climate suitable for growing citrus fruits - California or Maine?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Our headline question's answer is "Califorinia," and these Ada elementary and junior high students already knew the answer.

Why? They competed in this year's Ada's District Geography Bee, held Jan. 21.

Mike Styer, 7th and 8th grade Social Studies teacher, moderated the Bee. Suzanne Hardesty, Gifted Coordinator, was the Bee coordinator and second judge.

Winners were:
• Ireland Marshall, first
• Nathan Hurtig, second
• Connor Daugherty, third

Suzanne Hardesty provided the Icon with some background on the event, which makes it even more iteresting:

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Salute! And let the match begin

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 27, 2016

By Monty Siekerman

No matter what interests an ONU student has, there are probably clubs and organizations for then...even fencing.

Northern has 240 clubs and organizations for professional, social, or just plain fun activities.

The Fencing Club organized a few years ago and is now at the point of scheduling bouts with students from other campuses beginning next year.

The club provides the equipment, but some students buy their own. The group meets three evenings a week to practice foil, saber and epee fencing.

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