Trash can catches fire in Jefferson Hall
By Marisa Fernandez | Nov. 6, 2014Lighting fixture sets plastic trash can on fire Thursday night at Jefferson Hall.
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Same-sex marriage ban upheld statewide
By Emma Ockerman | Nov. 6, 2014The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld laws Thursday concerning same-sex marriage bans in Ohio and three other states in a 2-1 ruling, giving momentum to a possible U.S. Supreme Court decision in the future.
Artistic Achievements: Festival experiences
By Juannie Williams | Nov. 6, 2014Some of the most conducive environments for learning are festivals, parades and artistic performances. There is a community of shared interests that bring multitudinous and diverse crowds together for common purposes, such as experience and appreciation of the arts. Each individual could benefit from new connections and friendships, learn new things about different cultures, which expands his or her intellectual and cultural awareness, and most importantly, experience the music and dance demonstrated in that shared space. There are annual music and dance festivals all over the North America, but I’ve decided to focus in on Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, the Caribbean Carnival and the Puerto Rican Day Parade.
PostOral: Sex, sex and more sex with the BedPost
Nov. 6, 2014Editor's Note: Some language may be offensive to listeners
Pair of Bobcats named MAC East players of the week
By Alex Busch | Nov. 6, 2014Both A.J. Ouellette and Josiah Yazdani were named Mid-American Conference players of the week on Thursday.
Field Hockey: Three Bobcats earn All-MAC honors
By Luke O'Roark | Nov. 6, 2014Three Bobcats including, Lauryl Desch, Adele Sammons and Caelyn Hartley, earn All-MAC honors for their play in the 2014 season.
Low voter turnout trend continues
By Nora Jaara | Nov. 5, 2014Turnout at the polls in Athens County has been dismally low, and figures from Tuesday’s election show that this year was no different.
Law enforcement not on Yik Yak, Unseen yet
By Emma Ockerman | Nov. 5, 2014Students and anonymous users of Yik Yak and Unseen rejoice, police aren't creeping on your posts — yet.
Anna and the Annadroids take the stage at The Ridges
By Anna Gibbs | Nov. 5, 2014Ohio University alumna Anna Sullivan and the Annadroids are bringing a sexy and quirky dance style to the stage at The Ridges Auditorium.
Ohio University Student Senate rejects passive campaign period
By Maygan Beeler | Nov. 5, 2014Members rejected a resolution to institute a 16-day passive campaign period, which would have been an addition to the current 14-day active campaign period.
Zombie Fun Run and Walk spooking up Dads Weekend
By Marisa Fernandez | Nov. 5, 2014The Athens Conservancy is hosting their second annual Zombie Fun Run and Walk this Saturday at 4 p.m. at Lake Snowden, U.S. 50.
Don’t let your dads find this list of the finest and most expensive restaurants in Athens
By MERYL GOTTLIEB | Nov. 5, 2014With a number of dads flooding the bricks this weekend, many students may look to try out the often expensive cuisine of Athens that their wallets can’t normally support.
High energy folk bands kick off Dad’s Weekend at Casa Nueva
By Kate Keverline | Nov. 5, 2014Propulsive guitars, driving bass, sharp fiddles and lush harmonies are planning to transform Athens into an old-time music jamboree, and just in time for Dad’s Weekend.
Bobcat Madness kicks off ‘Saul Ball’ era
By Andy Kovar | Nov. 5, 2014“Popularized by the hashtag #SaulBall, Phillips’ offensive scheme was built for nights like Wednesday’s “Bobcat Madness” to showcase the Bobcats’ skills from behind the arc and above the rim.”
Net Neutrality explained for OU students and how it affects the Athens area
By William Hoffman | Nov. 5, 2014Exploring the possible abandonment of net neutrality and the costs it could have for students and the Athens area
Put It In Writing: Improvement through imitation is good practice, not plagiarism
Nov. 5, 2014“Have you ever gone to an art museum and seen the art students sitting there with their easels and oils, copying the great masters? The point isn’t to turn them into plagiarists, or to make them expert forgers,” MacDonald said. “The point is to get the feeling into their hands and arms of how to make the brush strokes that create a particular illusion on canvas. Writing is no less a physical skill than painting. The words are your paints, the sentences your brush strokes.”
Editorial: Even small scholarships can be helpful
Nov. 5, 2014By allocating small-dollar scholarships to those students, the degree-attainment rate in Northeast Ohio increased to 31.7 percent in 2013 from 28.9 percent in 2009, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Ohio keeps postseason hopes alive, tops Buffalo
By Chad Lindskog | Nov. 5, 2014Ohio (5-5, 3-3 MAC) dominated Buffalo 37-14 at home in a game that seemed to be a must-win among Bobcats players and coach Frank Solich.
OU license plates benefit scholarship
By Maygan Beeler | Nov. 5, 2014More than 2,000 Ohio drivers have an OU license plate, which benefits student scholarships
Letter: Senate can’t deny right to assemble
Nov. 5, 2014“What does the Student Senate have against freedom of speech and assembly? According to The Post’s report on the proposed campaign regulation, the senate would deny candidates the right to canvas, host public events or hang fliers or banners for a period from 28 to 14 days before a senate election.”
