Athens prepares for first fest weekend
By Allan Smith | Mar. 13, 2014Though it’s not officially spring until March 20, it’s already spring fest season in Athens.
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Athens barbecue staple to host new Irish event
By MERYL GOTTLIEB | Mar. 13, 2014Two months after acquiring a liquor license, Kiser’s Barbeque at Eclipse is ready to take a shot at its first big event.
Softball: ’Cats ready for home opener
By Charlie Hatch | Mar. 13, 2014After beginning its season with their best start in program history, Ohio proceeded to lose 11 of its next 12 games. However, the team will look to regain their early-season stride Friday during their home opener against Wright State.
After Mill Fest, OU officials not worried about St. Patrick's Day
By Dina Berliner | Mar. 13, 2014Despite the desire to shed Ohio University’s proclaimed party image, administrators did not consider pushing spring break back two weeks to fall during St. Patrick’s Day.
Dayton band hits Casa stage for fast-paced rock show
By Stan O’Neill | Mar. 13, 2014Don’t let the name Yellow Springs dissuade. Although some may consider it so, this is no soiled mattress of childhood embarrassment, it’s a community near Dayton and it’s brimming with musical talent that is just beginning to flourish with encouraging and uncanny originality.
Swimming & Diving: Lone diver continues into NCAA Zone championship finals
By Luke O'Roark | Mar. 13, 2014After completing the first of three days at the NCAA Zone Championships, diving coach Russ Dekker had honest feelings on the Bobcats’ performances.
Glouster man who accepted a plea deal in a robbery case files for judicial release
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 13, 2014A Glouster man who pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery last January filed a motion for judicial release with the Athens County Common Pleas Court Tuesday. If granted, he would be released early from prison.
Board’s decision to postpone tuition vote is not fair to students
Mar. 13, 2014The days of the Ohio University Board of Trustees’ spring meetings are usually a flurry for us, as we work to contextualize the university’s recently unveiled budget for the next academic year.
Bond raised for local man who attempted to assault cop
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 13, 2014A Nelsonville man who was sentenced to four years in prison after trying to assault a police officer with his car in June 2012 was placed on a higher bond Tuesday and is on judicial release, according to jail booking documents.
NYX Cosmetics line is an impressive bargain buy
By Taylor La Puma | Mar. 13, 2014As I’m sure many of you Beauty ’Cats have noticed, the CVS Pharmacy on East State Street has added a new makeup brand to its lineup — NYX Cosmetics. Before recently, I had only ever purchased NYX at Ulta or Nordstrom Rack, and I’m excited to have it more easily accessible while at school.
OUPD to hire more full-time officers
By Joshua Lim | Mar. 13, 2014Ohio University students would see more cops around campus under an OU Police Department proposal to hire an additional five sworn officers, a notion that has received support from top university administrators.
Football: ’Cats showcase skills at Pro Day with Carrie taking center-stage
By Andy Kovar | Mar. 13, 2014The newly constructed Walter Fieldhouse played host to the annual Ohio football Pro Day on Thursday in preparation for May’s NFL Draft.
Purim brings costumes, pastries, and Jewish community
By Anjelica Oswald | Mar. 13, 2014Costumes, drinks and shouts will abound in Hillel at Ohio University, as the Jewish community observes the festive Purim celebration.
City prepares for first fest weekend
By Allan Smith | Mar. 13, 2014Though it’s not officially spring until March 20, it’s already spring fest season in Athens.
Athens residents share drunk tat stories
By Tiffany Touville | Mar. 13, 2014With the return of warmer weather, fest season and St. Patrick’s Day comes an upswing in the drunken debauchery in Athens.
Athens barbecue staple to celebrate new Irish event
By MERYL GOTTLIEB | Mar. 13, 2014Two months after acquiring a liquor license, Kiser’s Barbeque at Eclipse is ready to take a shot at its first big event.
Board presents “Transforming Ohio” plan, will vote on 2015 budget in June
By Maria DeVito | Mar. 13, 2014The Board of Trustees, met in Athens on Thursday and will vote on its agenda’s resolutions Friday. The board, Ohio University’s governing body, spent Thursday in individual committee meetings to further dissect the agenda’s topics.
Men’s Basketball: Bobcats’ MAC Tournament run comes to a close
By Christian Hoppens | Mar. 13, 2014CLEVELAND — Ohio coach Jim Christian slowly made his way to the podium and sat down to open a news conference, holding back tears and trying to hide the lump in his throat.
Pride Week to focus on inclusion, education
By Rebekah Barnes | Mar. 13, 2014Ohio University Student Senate will be loud and proud as they host Pride Week starting Monday, featuring guest speakers, socials and educational events on LGBTQA issues and focus on inclusion.
