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Outdoor Pursuits will visit Washington D.C.

From the Smithsonian to the cherry blossoms, students and camping fanatics alike will travel to the nation’s capital for a weekend of sightseeing and camping on a budget.

Hikers urged to take caution when going out during the newly warm weather

As Ohio awkwardly begins the transition into spring, hikers face unique challenges to stay safe on historically dangerous trails in the area.

Requesting open records from university is tricky for student-run media

Continuing our celebration of Sunshine Week, we thought we’d shed some light (get it?) on the unique problems that accompany open-records reporting at a student-run publication.

CIT bid is better than nothing for the Bobcats

At the end of last week, Ohio was fatefully ousted by Akron in its Mid-American Conference Tournament quarterfinal game. Shell-shocked and near the point of tears, I knew that any chance of an NCAA Tournament run — a la the Bobcats’ 2012 postseason — went out the window. Ohio’s future would be subject to the bidding of the National Invitational Tournament (fingers-crossed!), the College Basketball Invitational (we’ll take it!) or the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (gasp!).

Bedpost:The struggle is real with exes

Dear Bedpost,

Irish newspaper contest makes farmer selfies go global

When a team of journalists from The Irish Farmers Journal came up with a photo contest for their readers in Dublin, Ireland, they had no idea that the competition would be recognized internationally.In order to honor Oxford Dictionary’s 2013 word of the year, “selfie,” Peter Young, reporter for the Journal, sat down with some colleagues to discuss the paper’s “selfie” competition — farmer style.“One thing that I do think you get from the ‘felfie’ photos is the passion farmers have for their industry and the food they produce,” said Maura Fay, online journalist for the Journal.Farmer P.J. Ryan won the newspaper’s contest, as determined by the number of Facebook likes.Since then, photos of farmers with their livestock have spread throughout online, with an entire website dedicated to them.“People have stereotypes about farmers, but when I discovered ‘felfies,’ I realized that farmers needed to be recognized and known for their hard work,” Greg Walbrecq of Felfies.com, a free website where farmers post their ‘felfies,’ said in an email. “They need to show they are young and full of motivation.”Walbrecq’s site has nothing to do with her publication, Fay said she appreciates the promotion of a positive image of farmers.Even though Athens prides itself on farming, Kip Parker, manager of the Athens Farmers Market, said he had not heard of local farmers posting felfies online.Fay’s and Walbrecq’s fathers both farm, so they both share an appreciation for farming, which is expressed in ‘felfies.’“Farmers need to show the world who they really are,” Walbrecq said in an email. “They need to finally be considered because they are the ones who feed the world.”kf398711@ohiou.edu@KellyPFisherThis article originally appeared in print under the headline "Farmer selfies gain fame"

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Sophie Kruse is a sophomore studying journalism and a writer for The Post. What are your Don’t Starve survival techniques? Email her at sk139011@ohiou.edu.

Mill Fest sees record attendance while arrest rates remain high

While the Athens Police Department accumulated fewer arrests at this year’s Mill Fest than in 2013, Athens Police Chief Tom Pyle said the event saw a big increase in attendance.

Ohio wrestler Jeremy Johnson works for national title to finish off strong collegiate career

A little more than half of the Ohio wrestling team sat down to eat dinner at a restaurant just outside of Kent. It was Saturday night, and it was about an hour after the conclusion of the first day of the 2014 Mid-American Conference Championships.

Cartoon: 3/18/14

Editorial cartoons represent the majority opinion of The Post's executive editors.

Post Streetview: If Fluff Bakery & Catering had a liquor license, what food-and-drink combination would you order?

Drug-use awareness brings change

Ohio has been fighting the war of prescription painkiller abuse among teens for years. However, a recently published survey suggests those numbers are improving.

Editorial: Requesting open records from university is tricky for student-run media

Continuing our celebration of Sunshine Week, we thought we’d shed some light (get it?) on the unique problems that accompany open-records reporting at a student-run publication.

Hikers urged to take caution

As Ohio awkwardly begins the transition into spring, hikers face unique challenges to stay safe on historically dangerous trails in the area.

From the Sports Desk: CIT bid is better than nothing for the Bobcats

At the end of last week, Ohio was fatefully ousted by Akron in its Mid-American Conference Tournament quarterfinal game. Shell-shocked and near the point of tears, I knew that any chance of an NCAA Tournament run — a la the Bobcats’ 2012 postseason — went out the window. Ohio’s future would be subject to the bidding of the National Invitational Tournament (fingers-crossed!), the College Basketball Invitational (we’ll take it!) or the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (gasp!).

Men's Basketball: Ohio accepts CIT bid, will host Cleveland State

Although the Bobcats failed to hear their name called for the NCAA Tournament on Selection Sunday, the winningest senior class in program history has another chance to further its legacy after accepting a bid to the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT).

Outdoor Pursuits visit Washington

Editor's Note: The event has been cancelled due to lack of attendance.

Football:Bobcats look to replace household names

With the second week of spring practices underway, the next phase of players getting acclimated to their new roles has begun — even if some players don’t know exactly what role they’re settling into.

International Women's Day empowers women, boasts globalism

Ohio University’s Women’s Center wrapped up its sixth-annual International Women’s Day Festival with music, crafts, speeches and more in its celebration on Sunday.

Local metal band shows soft spot for animals with donation

 The satanic image of Athens metal band Skeletonwitch might evoke the image of hardened rockers, but when it comes to animals, the group has a soft spot.