From The Local Desk: Experiences during the Halloween block party are shared
Oct. 28, 2014The experiences that happened on court street during the Halloween block party are finally shared.
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BedPost: Go with the flow when it comes to losing your V-card
Oct. 28, 2014There are a few phrases I hate more than anything in this world; “make love” is one, “bread isn’t good for you, Kristin” is another and “losing virginity” is definitely up there.
MACNotebook: Sink or swim mindset in the MAC
By John Carpenter | Oct. 27, 2014In the Mid-American Conference, the outcomes of a long homecoming week varied.
Soccer: Bobcats stuck at crossroads
By Charlie Hatch | Oct. 27, 2014Ohio is improving, but not at the rate Rodgers wants to see.
City Council hoping to thwart alcohol permits for Chipotle, others
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 27, 2014Several businesses uptown are currently hoping to acquire liquor licenses — though not if Athens City Council members have anything to say about it.
Local Column: Don't ignore Election Day in Athens
By Samuel Howard | Oct. 27, 2014As a reporter and editor, I’m always hunting for fascinating tidbits of information to give stories context.
Tax levies in abundance on Athens County ballots
Oct. 27, 2014There are a number of ballot issues this fall.
APD investigation leads to main suspect, identified as black male
By Emma Ockerman | Oct. 27, 2014APD's investigation so far has pointed to a suspect described as a black male in his 20s, who wore a hoodie at the time of the shooting on Court Street early Sunday morning.
OU students make up nearly half of this year's Halloween arrests
Oct. 27, 2014APD arrested 26 people who identified themselves to police as OU students, and there were 29 other arrests — a mix of non-university affiliated persons and students from other schools.
Athens City Council Preview: Athens parks may soon be smoke-free
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 27, 2014After an informative presentation from south side resident Thaden Brient two weeks ago, Athens City Council members will open discussions on an ordinance that would create a smoking ban in all public parks.
Local shelters, organizations hope to provide homes for dogs and cats
By Sophie Kruse | Oct. 27, 2014Athens shelters and organizations want to find dogs and cats a home
Football: Mitch Bonnstetter named MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week
By Alex Busch | Oct. 27, 2014Mitch Bonnstetter has been named this week's MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week.
Athens woman killed in Sunday car crash
By Joshua Lim | Oct. 27, 2014The crash happened on State Route 550.
Letter: Ohio University professor endorses Jill Thompson
Oct. 27, 2014To the Editor,Students quite rationally are not usually informed in local elections (who cares who wins?), and thus often just vote for the candidate from the political party they support. With respect to this year’s county auditor race, that would be a mistake. In that office, we want someone who can insure local governmental units are following sound, honest fiscal practices.
Plus 1 Pizza, Tim Hortons open on East State Street
By BETHANY BELLA | Oct. 27, 2014Ohio University students hoping to expand their food options down East State Street now have a couple new choices.
Lost something at Block Party? Check Unseen
By Marisa Fernandez | Oct. 27, 2014App Unseen helps students who are prone to losing valuables Uptown.
Editorial: Gunshots provide sobering reminder
Oct. 27, 2014“Gunshots fired on Court Street” are words that we, as students of this university and temporary patrons of this city, never want to write.
The Good-isms: Battle for LGBTQA rights moving forward
By Jordan Williams | Oct. 26, 2014The nationwide battle for marriage equality has certainly triumphed in waves of victory in federal courts throughout the past couple of weeks and the possibility that Ohio may be among the next to achieve that equality is not out of the question.
