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ONU campus pond winter scene

With temperatures in the low teens, the ducks at the ONU pond don't have much unfrozen water to hang out in right now.
But when a potential treat appears across the pond, they have something other than water and ice in mind. (photo by Ken Collins)

Electoral College op-ed by Dr. Robert Alexander reaches trending story status

A CNN.com op-ed penned by Dr. Robert Alexander, ONU professor of political science and chair of the Department of History, Politics and Justice, reached trending story status on Apple News.

The article, "Sorry, Lady Gaga, but blocking Trump in Electoral College is mission impossible," examines the scenarios surrounding this year's presidential election and the Electoral College.

The article has inspired a lively discussion with more than 1,700 comments on CNN.com.

To read the article, CLICK HERE.

Advice for relieving holiday headaches is not child’s play

Holidays can be stressful

With family outings and new routines, the holidays can be the most stressful season of all, especially when it comes to families managing children. Ohio Northern University Department of Education faculty member Adrienne Goss, Ph.D., has tips to relieve some of that tension.

“Holiday activities can be challenging because they often get children out of their comfort zone,” says Goss, assistant professor of education. “While many of the activities and events are tailored toward adults, they are not necessarily children-friendly events.”

ONU engineers are also artists

FROM ONU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING FACEBOOK - For the second year, students in the Manufacturing Lab course have taken their individual welding projects and put them together to create a work of art. Last year, it was a dragon. Can you tell what it is this year?

John Glenn received an honorary doctorate from ONU in 2010

John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth and then serve Ohio for 24 years in the U.S. Senate died on Dec. 8. He was 95.

Ohio Northern's Facebook page recognized Glenn this way:

"Yesterday we lost an icon and pioneer, but we remember the legacy he leaves behind. We thank John Glenn for his service and his heroism. Mr. Glenn was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Public Service from Ohio Northern University in 2010. Godspeed, John Glenn."

Putting the He He He into the Ho Ho Ho

Santa exits (or is he entering) an outhouse at the Glenn Whitten home, 500 Conley Ave.

He said his sister saw the inflatable decoration for sale and sent it to the Whittens to add to their collection of inflatables which have been placed along a fence.

The blown-up Santa even opens and closes the door. Note the toilet paper is the outside...now that would be inconvenient. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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