Student suspect identified in false AHS bomb threat
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 21, 2014Officials investigating a false bomb threat at Athens High School, which caused panic and disrupted classes early Monday morning, have identified a suspect.
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Faux bomb threat at Athens High School was meant to be prank
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 21, 2014It was supposed to be funny.
'Community' and 'American Dad' writer to do Q&A via Skype
By William Ashton | Apr. 21, 2014Although fans of shows like
GSS exec board sworn in, Newby says not just 'that other senate' anymore
By Taylor Maple | Apr. 21, 2014Graduate Student Senate held its final meeting Monday night, passing multiple resolutions and swearing in the new executive board.
LGBT Center goes outdoors for Earth Day
By Rebekah Barnes | Apr. 21, 2014Editor’s note: Because Delfin Bautista does not identify with one gender, the non-gendered pronoun “they” is used.
Swimming & Diving: Q&A with Rachel Komisarz-Baugh
By Luke O'Roark | Apr. 21, 2014Ohio swimming and diving writer Luke O’Roark sat down with new coach Rachel Komisarz-Baugh and talked with her about the 2004 Olympics and what she is hoping to bring to the Bobcats after a season filled with turmoil and spending the past five seasons as a coach at Louisville.
Lawmakers call for state to sever deal with prison food vendor
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 21, 2014After a report released Friday detailed sanitation, dietary and personnel problems with Aramark, one of the state's private food prison vendors, some Ohio lawmakers are calling for the state to terminate the company's contract.
Tensions arise over probable annexation of land
By Hannah Yang | Apr. 21, 2014Tensions arose at the Athens County Commissioners meeting Tuesday morning over proposed annexation of land that could lead to establishing a microbrewery.
Sports Column: Take me out to the hockey game
By Colin Hanner | Apr. 21, 2014I have gained a reputation for bashing baseball. In the past year, I have written two columns for The Post that have clearly targeted America’s beloved pastime, in one of which I insisted readers should watch hockey instead. Here is the much-delayed second installment of why the NHL trumps the MLB:
Community college partnerships draw dollars, increase degree completion rate
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Apr. 20, 2014Ohio University’s regional campuses are not the university’s only connections to two-year degree programs.
College politics unusual gateway
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 20, 2014“For too long, the students who are primarily concerned with getting the best education possible … have not been represented in student government.”
Letter: Restart values don't stop with election victory
Apr. 20, 2014On the evening of April 17, I stood in the Bobcat Student Lounge, side by side with my friends. A crowd gathered on the first floor of Baker Center. We fixated on the announcer behind the microphone, our hope as quiet and as loud as we could collectively bear.
Fall Semester tuition may increase $155
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Apr. 20, 2014If Ohio University’s president and Board of Trustees agree with the Budget Planning Council’s recommendations, next year’s students will see another 1.5 percent tuition increase.
Body found in Hocking River on Monday
By Allan Smith | Apr. 20, 2014An unidentified body was found in the Hocking River on Monday, authorities said, and it will likely be weeks until the body can be identified.
Lent lends to student reflection
By Tiffany Touville | Apr. 20, 2014Easter Sunday has come and gone, and that means many who gave up something for Lent are basking in the glow of finally having that something back, whatever it might be.
Letter: Volunteers needed for work with children
Apr. 20, 2014“Somebody should do something about that.” A sentiment we have all heard or possibly even said ourselves. It’s our way of safely advocating for something that we probably believe in but don’t believe we have the power to change. Child abuse and neglect is happening right here in our own community. Children are exposed to substance abuse, domestic violence or they are abused themselves. This is a real problem. “Somebody should do something about that.”
