Swedish pop meets paternity mystery in 'Mamma Mia!' production at MemAud
By MERYL GOTTLIEB | Nov. 25, 2013On Tuesday, the “super trouper” lights will shine on some dancing queens.
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Football: What happened to the Bobcats?
By Christian Hoppens | Nov. 25, 2013In the past three games, Ohio has been outscored 123-16.
Troy Gregorino lost the Athens City Council election, but he's planning on moving forward
By Emma Ockerman | Nov. 25, 2013While Athens County Board of Elections employees were diligently counting ballots cast toward open Athens City Council seats, candidate Troy Gregorino was playing soccer with a few friends at Ohio University.
Ohio hunters gunning to kick off the state's weeklong deer season
By Sam Howard | Nov. 25, 2013When Ohio University students return to campus to hit the books next week, hunters throughout the state will hit the forests for the start of deer-gun season.
Voters, lawmakers show support for potential Clinton candidacy
By Lucas Daprile | Nov. 25, 2013Supporters of the former secretary of state gathered in Baker University Center on Monday to promote Hillary Clinton as a candidate for president in 2016.
Cady Hall will close at the end of Fall Semester
By Maria DeVito | Nov. 25, 2013South Green’s Cady Hall will close at the end of Fall Semester, but it will likely open again before it’s demolished in 2015 as part of the university’s residence hall makeover.
Thanksgivukkah: Traditions mingle in rare holiday overlap
By Anjelica Oswald | Nov. 25, 2013Chrismukkah became popular in the early 2000s with the help of Seth Cohen from The OC, but this year, for the first time in 125 years, the first day of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving fall on the same day.
Men's Basketball: Ohio faces another early-season challenge in matchup with Mercer
By Brandon Kors | Nov. 25, 2013Although Ohio did not have much trouble dispatching Heidelberg for the Bobcats’ third consecutive win, the team should have its hands full on Tuesday when Mercer enters The Convo.
City expects to see $100,000 decrease in the general fund next fiscal year
By Emma Ockerman | Nov. 25, 2013As the fiscal year draws to a close and the remaining dollars in Athens’ general fund are being depleted, some local officials say the city’s funds will be tighter than usual next year.
Small businesses in Athens aren't as active on Black Friday, but Wal-Mart thrives
By Jordan Stickle | Nov. 25, 2013Athens residents just aren’t that into Black Friday shopping, economists and local business owners say, and the few deals out there don’t snowball into more deals at other venues.
Driving Hazards
By Hannah Yang | Nov. 25, 2013Ohio University officials are hoping to put the brakes on potential vehicle crashes by observing how drivers handle dangerous situations behind a fake wheel.
GED test to see $80 price hike next year
By Sam Howard | Nov. 24, 2013In 2014, $80 could keep some folks in Athens County away from higher education, officials have said.
Fire and police departments are hesitant to carry life-saving drugs
By XANDER ZELLNER | Nov. 24, 2013There is not much hope for those who have overdosed on heroin or those having life-threatening allergic reactions.
Ohio family's autistic son will benefit from a COMS class project
By Zane Parsons | Nov. 24, 2013Energy was high Saturday afternoon when Zain Rhodes, a 10-year-old with autism, attended an event at Ohio University’s Ping Center to raise awareness about the disease.
Sports Column: Thanksgiving Day football serves up heaping plate of mediocrity
By Paul Holden | Nov. 24, 2013Thanksgiving is usually spent connecting with family, eating delicious food and watching football, whether we are fans of the teams playing or not.
Affordable Care Act impact on OU student health insurance unknown
By Will Drabold | Nov. 24, 2013Sidebar: How Ohio University gets student health insurance. Read it here.
Men's Basketball: Ohio turns initial struggle into win against D-III foe Heidelberg
By Christian Hoppens | Nov. 24, 2013During Saturday’s first half, Heidelberg looked like a team that belonged with Ohio in Division I NCAA basketball.
Post Column: Vegetarianism, veganism have pros and cons
Nov. 24, 2013Hardly a day goes by that I don’t find myself rolling my eyes, scoffing at a few of my friends in regard to a lifestyle choice of theirs that I cannot wrap my head around. Now I am not a bigot, and I am not going to simply cast judgment on someone for how they want to live their lives. However, when someone begins talking my ear off about the lack of vegetarian and vegan options at the dining hall, I kind of want to immediately begin vomiting.
OU looks to acquire new insurance package to lower student premiums
By Will Drabold | Nov. 24, 2013For the first time in two years, Ohio University is hoping it will get students a better insurance package by acquiring one on its own.
