The photo is from 2005.
Good morning. Here’s what you need to know for Thursday, April 7, 2016:
In a few days, students will gather for an infamous springtime tradition: Palmer Fest.
Since the early 1990s, Palmer Fest has been one of the most anticipated events of Athens’ fest season, often the block party where partiers get especially rowdy.
In 2005, the students weren’t the only ones turning up, though.
This Throwback Thursday picture from a May 2005 issue of The Post, retired Ohio University economics professor Jan Palmer takes a shot of something from a pink, plastic flamingo, affectionately dubbed “flambongo.”
Who knows what we’ll see this year?
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Weather
High of 52. 60 percent chance of rain. (Courtesy of Scalia Lab)
News
Police have released new details on the alleged serial sexual predator. (The Post)
The next student trustee has been selected. (The Post)
The former student who allegedly assaulted a Bird Arena employee pleaded not guilty yesterday to the charges against him in court. (The Post)
The Weekender
Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in Kantner Hall
Undergraduate Playwrights Festival to feature variety with a focus on writing
Before the graduate playwrights wrap up the main stage season, the undergraduates will take the stage for a free festival. The thespians will present their work, unhindered by an overarching theme.
Friday at 4 p.m. at the LGBT center in Baker Center
Queer Hollywood explores importance of laughter and home through Sordid Lives
Sordid Lives is a dark comedy about a Texan family coming together after the unexpected loss of the matriarch of the family. The film brings laughter to some “important” issues, and allows viewers explore the heavy themes in a lighthearted way.
Saturday at 7 p.m. at Galbreath Chapel
Emotional performance looks to ‘disappoint’ audience
The F-Word Performers will be sharing their insecurities with their audience Saturday. The seven-year-old group shares stories and performances at least once a semester, and “Disclaimer: We Might Disappoint” represents months of rehearsals.
Scores and Game Times
No scores to report. But we do have a profile of a couple twins from Athens who play on the Ohio football squad.
You might also want to know …
Cuyahoga County has banned non-essential travel to North Carolina in the wake of the new state law that bans transgender people from entering bathrooms that don’t correspond with the gender on their birth certificates. (Cleveland.com)
Country music legend Merle Haggard has died. (Los Angeles Times)
For more global news, check out The New York Times' daily briefing.
Athens' bar specials
Pawpurr’s Bar: Half-price drinks from 8-9 p.m.
The Pub: $2.50 well drinks. $2.50 Cali Boy and Vegas Bombs
Red Brick Tavern: $1 well drinks and domestics from 6-9 p.m.
Courtside Pizza: $2 domestic, $3 Jameson, $2.50 Long Islands from 4-9 p.m.
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