From the Editor's Desk: This week: a couple tough calls, long talks, and a forgotten headshot
Jan. 22, 2014Hey, everybody.
COLUMNS
Column: Palin's comment ensures politics stay stupid
Jan. 22, 2014This is a column about politics — mostly national, because it was decided that as local editor of The Post, perhaps I shouldn’t take opinions on the happenings of Athens City Council or Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly’s office.
Hope For Humanity: Addressing OU's rape culture should be a priority for Board of Trustees
Jan. 20, 2014Just before concluding Nov. 1’s Board of Trustees meeting, Ohio University President Roderick McDavis, Vice President for Student Affairs Ryan Lombardi and General Counsel John Biancamano presented to the board members about Homecoming Weekend’s Court Street incident. According to the minutes, “a discussion ensued.” This “discussion”—the only public record implying that the Board of Trustees has at all considered the issue of rape culture on OU’s campus—lasted approximately 10 minutes.
From the sports desk: $30 million is way, way too much for any pro athlete
Jan. 19, 2014When Magic Johnson and a group of investors bought the Los Angeles Dodgers for an astounding $2.15 billion last March, it became the most expensive purchase of a franchise in the history of professional sports.
Gamer Girl: Player must solve mystery in creepy, catchy new game
Jan. 19, 2014As a self-proclaimed bookworm, I prefer my video games to be a little bit similar — thick with plot, characterization and even a little mystery.
College Matt-ers: Trustees should revote to nix McDavis' raise
Jan. 19, 2014Presumably, sometime between the Board of Trustees’ training on open government laws this Thursday and before they leave Athens, the board members will revote on Ohio University President Roderick McDavis’ bonus and pay raises totaling $78,400.
Beauty and the Bobcat: Liquid liner, bamboo brush are winter musts
Jan. 15, 2014Our columnist adds two products from Tarte, carried at Sephora, to her makeup bag.
From the editor's desk: This week: letters, quotes and at least one typo
Jan. 15, 2014Hi, everyone.
Between the Lines: Famous feminist's stance should be standard
Jan. 14, 2014My name is Kristin and I am a fan of the f-word. The word that is so controversial and so offensive when said it strikes fear into the heart of good, sound-minded people.
Hope For Humanity: Coverage of Athens blackmail-for-sex case glosses over the real problem
Jan. 14, 2014Editor’s Note: Dorian Graham is a former receptionist for The Post who did not contribute editorial content to the newspaper.
Post Streetview: Athens won't be getting a strip club after all. What are your thoughts on keeping the venue out of the city?
Jan. 13, 2014—Compiled by Zane Parsons
BedPost: Love cannot prosper amid mixed signals and confusion
By Ian Ording, Kristin Salaky | Jan. 13, 2014Dear BedPost,
GamerGirl: 2014's electronics forecast is bright (but expensive)
Jan. 13, 2014Is there a better way to kick off the new year than with a ton of new technologies that you probably can’t afford?
'Athens' song rounds out solid country-rock album
Jan. 13, 2014She doesn’t have the quirky lovability of Kacey Musgraves or the down-and-dirty, back-roads feel of a real country girl, but what she does bring is 100 percent rock ‘n’ roll and 100 percent her.
College Matt-ers: Student Senate needs new leadership
Jan. 11, 2014The Dec. 23 arrest of our one-time Student Senate President Nick Southall for disorderly intoxication was the straw that stunned the camel’s back, as it were.
Between the Lines: Don't let life's best moments slip away
Jan. 11, 2014Over the break, I had the opportunity to travel to Fairbanks, Alaska. In September, my boyfriend moved there for a job, and I hadn’t seen him since then, so I knew it would be an exciting trip regardless of the actual destination.
Keep You Wondering: Love isn't in the air; it's just pheromones
Dec. 4, 2013When reaching for your best perfume or cologne, you might want to think twice.
