EDITORIALS
Post Editorial: Budget cuts threaten opinion pages
Oct. 10, 2013The past few months have seen a dramatic increase in newspapers cutting staffs.
Post Editorial: 'Post' appreciates the Marching 110
Oct. 5, 2013On Sunday, the Marching 110 made the trip to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., to perform at the halftime show of an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Post Editorial: Little immediate action in OU's Climate Action Plan
Oct. 2, 2013The Post has long covered energy issues both on campus and in Athens. From Ohio University’s electricity consumption to the advent of hydraulic fracturing, we know they have real consequences — both economically and environmentally.
Post Editorial: Health care, shutdown and Clery Act all have large impact
Sep. 30, 2013As to reiterate a theme we’ve been broadcasting this week, we’d like to recommend you stay informed about issues of local and national importance — namely the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and the contents of this year’s Clery Act compliance report, released Monday.
Post Editorial: Clery Act of great relevance in regard to campus safety
Sep. 29, 2013Ohio University released its 2013 Clery Act compliance report late Monday afternoon. This report, which is required by law of all universities that participate in federal financial aid, details critical information about crime on and near campus.
Post Editorial: Students should care about health care
Sep. 28, 2013As many of you may know, the Affordable Care Act — commonly called Obamacare — will go into effect Tuesday.
Post Editorial: 'The Post' welcomes black alumni back to campus
Sep. 26, 2013Every three years, Ohio University holds a reunion for its African-American alumni, hundreds of whom return to Athens for the event.
Post Editorial: Student trustee voting rights need to be implemented
Sep. 22, 2013The Inter-University Council of Ohio, which represents Ohio University and the state’s 13 other public universities, has expressed support of the language change in House Bill 111.
Decision to nix controversial song borders on censorship
Sep. 22, 2013Ohio University’s Marching 110 was slated to play Robin Thicke’s hit single, “Blurred Lines” during halftime of Saturday’s rout of Austin Peay. But the most exciting band in the land chose not to perform the provocative tune after a pointed push from university leadership.
Post Editorial: Too little, too late for new Ridges committee change
Sep. 18, 2013Despite backlash from area advocates, the walls of Building 26 at The Ridges came crumbling down in March, costing the university an estimated $425,000.
Post Editorial: Show some spirit, students
Sep. 15, 2013Ohio Athletics bills its supporters as “the best fans in the MAC,” and so far this year they have lived up to the hype.
Post Editorial: Ohio University shouldn't leave students in the dark
Sep. 11, 2013Ohio University’s administrators and police department are entrusted with ensuring the safety of all students, faculty, staff and visitors on campus.
Post Editorial: Transparency goes both ways
Sep. 11, 2013Last year, Ohio University Student Senate executive leaders approved $1,600 from their budget to pay one of their own to rebuild the organization’s website.
Post Editorial: Obama's position on Syria marks step in right direction
Sep. 10, 2013President Barack Obama addressed the nation Tuesday night about the use of chemical weapons in Syria and the United States’ response to the alleged war crimes.
Post Editorial: Code is cut-and-dry: state is chief fracking regulator
Sep. 9, 2013A local activist group, The Bill of Rights Committee, recently asked the Athens County Board of Elections to explain its reasoning for denying the group’s request to put a county-wide fracking ban on the November ballot.
Post Editorial: Openness should be 'point of pride'
Aug. 29, 2013At the end of every President’s Report at Board of Trustee meetings, Ohio University President Roderick McDavis lists “points of pride” that should be celebrated.
Post Editorial: Students deserve true representation
Aug. 28, 2013Friday, 10 trustees will most likely cast unanimous votes on resolutions at a board retreat in Columbus, but one thing is for certain: Those votes won’t be from either of the two Ohio University student trustees.
