OU, Athens prepare for Halloween Block Party
By Maria DeVito | Oct. 20, 2013Months of planning will come to a head when the Athens Halloween Block Party kicks off Saturday evening.
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Volleyball: Ohio splits pair of games; Lamberti suffers injury
By Alex Busch | Oct. 20, 2013Ohio entered the weekend trying to rebound from its first Mid-American Conference loss, but the Bobcats were once again unable to string together two weekend victories.
Knight Vision
Oct. 20, 2013"Knight Vision" â When Ted finds himself with three prospects to be his date for the wedding weekend, he chooses poorly. Meanwhile, Barney and Robin have a confrontation with their minister, and Marshall learns more about his driving companion, Daphne, on the final season of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Monday, Oct. 21 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Anna Camp guest stars as Cassie, TedâÂÂs weekend date. Photo: Richard Foreman/CBS é2013 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
APD: OU student was misidentified as allged rape victim
By Allan Smith | Oct. 20, 2013Athens Police confirmed Monday that Ohio University student Rachel Cassidy is not the victim of the alleged rape that took place uptown Homecoming Weekend.
That's A Wrap: Big films deserve to score some big roles
Oct. 20, 2013Many rumors are going around about who will play whom in the Marvel Universe. Joseph Gordon-Levitt was rumored to play several roles in the universe, including Guardians of the Galaxy’s Star-Lord or Peter Quill, the title character of Marvel’s Ant-Man and even the Marvel character Dr. Strange, but
Post Letter: Crisis management specialist analyzes McDavis' email
Oct. 20, 2013Editor’s Note: On Oct. 17 Ohio University President Roderick McDavis sent a blast email response to an alleged sexual assault that occurred on Court Street. The incident has since drawn national media attention. James E. Lukaszewski, a crisis management expert who counsels companies facing serious internal and external problems, contacted The Post, assessed McDavis’ email and explained how he should have written the response.
If Walls Could Talk
By Hannah Debenham | Oct. 20, 2013Editor’s note: This is the first in a five-part series exploring the ghost stories and urban legends of Athens.
BedPost: Past relations shouldn't end new romances
By Ian Ording, Kristin Salaky | Oct. 20, 2013Dear Bedpost,
Post Letter: Advocates should tone down insults
Oct. 20, 2013The past week has been extremely stimulating in the activism area here at Ohio University. Starting with the excitement of the F--kRapeCulture rally Oct. 11 and continuing through the horrendous scene on Court Street over Homecoming weekend, I’ve never seen our campus so aflame with engagement and debate, especially over such an important issue.
Post Letter: Trustees actually do seek input
Oct. 20, 2013As Chair of the Board of Trustees, I write to respond to Matt Farmer’s mistaken assertion that our Board is out of touch with students. Here are examples of my own interactions with students in just the last two weeks:
Blackburn plans meeting with APD regarding case
By Allan Smith | Oct. 20, 2013Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn will meet with Athens Police officials Monday to decide whether the state of Ohio will press charges following the investigation of the alleged Court Street rape that was filmed and posted to Instagram.
Football: Bobcats clip Eagles, earn most points since 1968
By Brandon Kors | Oct. 20, 2013Entering its contest against Eastern Michigan, Ohio players stressed that they needed to play four quarters of complete football — a concept they were devoid of against Central Michigan on Oct. 12.
Alumni harvest donations for annual autumn drive
By Austin Ambrose | Oct. 20, 2013Ohio University’s Student Alumni Board collected more cans than ever before during this year’s Homecoming Weekend. The Student Alumni Board placed collection boxes in residence halls and uptown businesses for the annual canned food drive. All 2,982 cans were donated to the Athens Food Pantry.
Science with Dan: E-Cigarette marketing industry is disgusting, deceptive
Oct. 20, 2013Like students at countless colleges spanning the nation, odds are that you have been bombarded by a growing epidemic that for many goes either undetected or blatantly ignored. The toxic epidemic that I speak of is, of course, the electronic cigarette. The government has not brought down harsh regulations on this industry as it has with tobacco.
Social media could worsen aftermath of rape
By Sam Howard | Oct. 20, 2013Feelings of powerlessness and guilt are often byproducts of rape, mental health experts say.
Post Letter: Sexual violence should not be condoned at OU
Oct. 20, 2013The Homecoming Weekend rape is a low point in our university community. First and foremost, I wish to state that I stand with the survivor, and I hope that you receive justice and find healing.
Field Hockey: Controversial call ends rainy home opener
By Taylor Jedrzejek | Oct. 19, 2013After weeks of anticipation for Ohio’s first game on the newly installed turf at Pruitt Field, the Bobcats’ home opener Saturday was not decided until the final play of overtime, resulting in an Ohio loss to Central Michigan, 2-1.
Cross Country: Competition unequal for men's, women's teams
By Charlie Hatch | Oct. 19, 2013It was a tale of two races for the Ohio cross country teams this weekend at the Indiana State Pre-Nationals in Terre Haute, Ind.
Sara Bareilles finishes tour at Ohio University
By ERIN DAVORAN | Oct. 19, 2013Sara Bareilles braved the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium stage Saturday night for the final show of her Blessed Unrest tour alongside opening act Harper Blynn.
Drag queens show off talents with sparkle
By Emily Bamforth | Oct. 19, 2013Locals and students came together during the weekend to witness a roughly five-hour series of professional and amateur drag performers.
