EDITORIALS

Union experience gives Adkins leg up in race

Post Endorsements: O'Brien highlights crowded commissioner field

We support Mike O’Brien to replace current county commissioner Mark Sullivan on the Democrat side of the ballot.

Between the Lines: Chardon, OU vigil brought love to a terrible tragedy

When my alarm blared last Monday morning, I reached for my phone as reluctantly as always, yet when I slid the bar on the screen to turn the alarm off, I noticed I had 17 text messages.

The World Spins Madly On: Procrastination leaves trashy trail in its wake

It seems to me that if you have the time to snack on some Cheetos, you have the two seconds it takes to throw your empty bag of remnant crumbs in the freakin’ garbage can. I realize that we all have moments of laziness, but the littering on this campus is ridiculous. The labor required to perform some of the simple tasks that we avoid is so miniscule that we really have no excuse.

When in Athens, Wait What Should I Do?: How To: Properly schedule to avoid an 8 a.m.

Not often does a professor introduce himself to his new class by saying, “Let me start out by asking: Why the hell are you all here?” But when I took a sociology class as a post-secondary high-school student, that’s exactly what came out of my professor’s mouth.

Editor's note: Black history month still manages to be neglected

Don’t get me wrong, it was beautifully written, but I couldn’t help but dislike yesterday’s front-page centerpiece story.

When in Athens. Wait, What Should I Do?: College students have mastered the art of eating

As I consider eating to be a great American pastime, I realized that I have mentioned it here and there already.

Editor's Note: Editing process leaves 'no excuse' for errors

It was extremely fitting that Craig Silverman, founder of the “Regret the Error” blog and a mini-journalism celebrity, was a guest, via Skype, with Ohio University’s chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists this week.

Bed Post: Best be informed before having transsexual talk with your partner

I’ve just started dating someone, and I really like her. Our relationship hasn’t been physical yet, but she told me that she is actually a pre-op transsexual. I really like her and want to keep seeing her, but I’m not sure how to deal with the physical aspect.

Editor's Note: American education falling by the wayside

I’ll admit it:  the topic had escaped my mind for nearly four years.

Between the Lines: SOPA will infringe our First Amendment rights

I hope you don’t plan on using the Internet today because you’re going to have a hard time getting anywhere. Several websites are going dark in protest against the Stop Online Piracy Act (or better known as SOPA), and the buzz says there are more to come.

Between The Lines: OU camaraderie doesn't end at Athens city limits

Editor's Note: Eager journalists create good newsrooms, stories

As editor-in-chief, I often receive too much attention when, in reality, it should be directed to our more than 115 staff members.

Post Editorial: While You're Gone: During Winter Intersession, keep in mind Athens, OU achievements

Yesterday marked the end of another quarter. It was the first for some, the last for others. Whether it was the marches against Issue 2 or the “blackout” Temple football game, the past 10 weeks left a lasting impression on Ohio University.

Post Editorial: High Expectations: Wiehl needs to take strides toward better communication as a leader

The election results yesterday brought a lot of change across Ohio. But a lot stayed the same locally — Paul Wiehl was elected to his second term as Athens mayor.

Post Endorsements: Students, make Morris mayor so you have a voice

We urge our readers to vote for Randy Morris for Athens mayor. We believe Morris is the candidate most committed to taking students into account during the decision-making process.

Post Endorsements: 3rd Ward candidates keep students in mind

Editor’s Note: The 3rd Ward race presents an interesting dilemma for our editorial board. One candidate, R.J. Sumney, serves as our paper’s business manager. The other candidate, Michele Papai, is the mother of Will Drabold, one of our City Staff reporters. Because of those clear conflicts, we’ve chosen not to issue an endorsement in this race; however, we did meet with both candidates and below are excerpts from those meetings.

Post Endorsements: Next City Council must foster communication

Bill Bias and Nancy Bain, two of Athens City Council’s most experienced members, will be retiring at the end of the current term. That means next year’s City Council will be a younger, relatively inexperienced one: however, this is not a bad thing. We think this new Council will be able to foster new ideas, new leadership styles and will strive to work well together.

Post Endorsements: Ohio Issues

The Post editorial board has taken the following positions on state Issues 1, 2 and 3.

Post Editorial: Yield to the Facts: Before taking position on fracking, know both sides of the argument

Ohio is extremely lucky to be graced with some of Mother Nature’s finest attributes for natural resources. We have hills for wind turbines, flat land to farm and cultivate and rivers for hydroelectric power. Now, one more way of extracting Ohio’s resources is creeping closer and closer to Athens — hydraulic fracturing.