People of Pawpaw
By Emily Bamforth | Sep. 15, 2013The signature pawpaw mascot took pictures with locals, visitors and students alike as people overflowed the banks of Lake Snowden for the 15th annual Pawpaw Festival.
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On-campus living no longer plans to house married students
By Dina Berliner | Sep. 15, 2013When Rachel Hayes gets married next month, her name and benefits under the nation’s law will change.
That's A Wrap: Harry Potter series is as good as it is going to get
Sep. 15, 2013It was announced last Friday that J. K. Rowling and Warner Bros. will once again work together to make a new Harry Potter spin-off film.
Post Letter: Freedom of speech vital, not to be silenced
Sep. 15, 2013This is written in response to the letter to the editor in Friday’s issue of The Post titled “Disagreements don’t justify passive aggression.” I hope that my account of this episode will clarify a few things.
Post Letter: OU should consider greener options for new energy sources
Sep. 15, 2013An open letter to Ohio University President Roderick McDavis:
New education standards should lead to better results for Athens City School District
By Julie Weller | Sep. 15, 2013The Athens City School District is in the process of adopting new state education standards, which Ohio Department of Education officials argue will better prepare students for a college career path.
Cross Country: Bobcats dominate at Ohio Invitational
By Charlie Hatch | Sep. 15, 2013For the fourth consecutive year, the Ohio men’s and women’s cross country teams dominated their lone home event of the season as each won their respective races in the Ohio Invitational.
Football: Bobcats edge Thundering Herd, will keep Bell another year
By Christian Hoppens | Sep. 14, 2013Sometimes it isn’t how you win, it’s if you win.
High School Football: Buckeyes win first game, running back rushes for 333 yards
By Paul Holden | Sep. 13, 2013Nelsonville-York and Berne Union faced off on Friday night with both teams looking for their first win of the year.
Cross Country: Bobcats hope to dominate races at year's sole home meet
By Charlie Hatch | Sep. 12, 2013After opening the season last weekend at Miami, the men’s and women’s cross country teams will look to continue their success on Saturday when they host the annual Ohio Invitational — the teams’ only home meet of the season.
Small minority population distorts income inequality statistics in Athens
By Lucas Daprile | Sep. 12, 2013Even 50 years after Dr. Martin Luther King’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech, the topic of racial income inequality still plagues the nation and Athens.
Volleyball: 'Cats head to WKU Invitational coming off season's first loss
By Alex Busch | Sep. 12, 2013Despite dropping its first match of the season and finishing second place in the Baymont Inn Invitational at home, Ohio will compete in another tournament this weekend at the Western Kentucky University Invitational.
Pittsburgh band to conquer Casa's stage
Sep. 12, 2013Friday the 13th may be a lucky day for Athens music lovers as Casa Nueva, 6 W. State St., welcomes Pittsburgh-based band Chrome Moses and local opener Dune.
LGBT advocate to visit his alma mater
By Emily Bamforth, Sophie Mitchem | Sep. 12, 2013Moving to the big city became a reality when Graham Nolan landed his first internship in Chicago to take place right after his 2001 graduation from Ohio University.
Federal government food support for families declines
By Sam Howard | Sep. 12, 2013The Athens County Department of Job and Family Services stands to lose about $1.3 million in food assistance program funding this November, continuing what county officials say is a trend of less compassion for the poor.
New heating plant to increase energy efficiency
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Sep. 12, 2013Ohio University plans to produce its energy without depending on coal by 2016 if the Board of Trustees approves funding.
Students celebrate Yom Kippur away from home
By Anjelica Oswald | Sep. 12, 2013After celebrating Rosh Hashanah last week, the Jewish community will be fasting for 24 hours in celebration of Yom Kippur.
