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.
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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.
Film: 'Enough Said' Says Enough to Get By
Oct. 19, 2013By Will Ashton | wa054010@ohiou.edu| @thewillofash
Young Life hosts formal to raise funds for high school students
By Brooke Robinson | Oct. 19, 2013Local high school students have a greater ability to attend religious-based camps thanks to an event hosted by an on-campus organization this weekend.
Clippinger Lab open house demonstrates physics fun
By Hannah Yang | Oct. 19, 2013Ohio University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy got to amaze attendees with flying hovercrafts, cosmic rays and catapults during its biannual open house Saturday.
Men go head over heels for sexual-violence awareness
By Olivia Hitchcock | Oct. 19, 2013Men took to the streets Saturday to try out some new shoes more suitable for a night out rather than an afternoon protest.
Costumed crusaders Run like Hell for cystic fibrosis research
By Seth Archer | Oct. 19, 2013Halloween came a little early for participants in the Run like Hell race Saturday night.
Indo-American Friendship Day celebrations to be held
By Anjelica Oswald | Oct. 18, 2013Since 1986, the Friends of India Endowment has financially supported local projects and students through fundraising and donations.
