Football: Ohio's trio of kickers work to replace record-holder
By Christian Hoppens | Sep. 10, 2013Until the myth was busted in 2008, it was believed that goldfish had a memory of three seconds.
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Students host vigils for Suicide Prevention Day
By Hannah Yang | Sep. 10, 2013The glow from the candlelight lit up the faces of Ohio University students and faculty gathered to remember those affected by suicide and the stigma associated with acknowledging the need for help.
Kacey Musgraves joins Performing Arts Series lineup
By JIM RYAN | Sep. 10, 2013Fresh off a summer tour with country music mainstays Kenny Chesney and Eric Church, rising star Kacey Musgraves will begin an international tour of her own on Sept. 19.
Post Letter: Military strike against Syria is not the US's best option
Sep. 10, 2013We adamantly oppose the use of chemical weapons in any case. We all feel a deep moral obligation to those hundreds or perhaps thousands of Syrian civilians who were killed by a chemical weapon attack. We all want to do something, but what?
Post Editorial: Obama's position on Syria marks step in right direction
Sep. 10, 2013President Barack Obama addressed the nation Tuesday night about the use of chemical weapons in Syria and the United States’ response to the alleged war crimes.
Post Cartoon: 09/11/13
Sep. 10, 2013Editorial cartoons represent the majority opinion of The Post’s executive editors.
Man convicted of domestic violence remains in prison
By Kelly Fisher | Sep. 10, 2013The Athens County Common Pleas Court found a Glouster man in violation of his community control in his post-conviction hearings, forcing him to serve the remainder of his prison term.
This Day in History: Four decades have passed since Chilean coup
Sep. 10, 2013On Sept. 11, 1973, the combined Chilean Armed Forces overthrew Salvador Allende, the president at the time. Allende was the first Marxist leader elected in South America through open elections.
United Campus Ministry holds open house for prospective students
By Anjelica Oswald | Sep. 10, 2013From weekly Thursday Supper and Saturday Lunch to a winter service trip to South America, United Campus Ministry, 18 N. College St., has old and new projects planned for this year.
Field Hockey: International freshman plays miles away from hometown
By Taylor Jedrzejek | Sep. 10, 2013Last school year, 79 percent of Ohio University students were Ohio residents, but the remainder of the Bobcat student body comes from places around the country, or for Franziska Schmiedel, across the pond.
Work Station offers free training for unemployed
By Kelly Fisher | Sep. 10, 2013The 2013 unemployment rate in Athens County is approximately 9 percent, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Accused rapist allowed access to documents
By Branden Labarowski | Sep. 10, 2013A man accused of raping an Athens woman has been granted two motions in his case currently pending at the Athens County Court of Common Pleas: access to a transcript of grand jury proceedings and the victim’s mental health records.
Obama to try diplomacy; military still at the ready
By Lucas Daprile | Sep. 10, 2013In a rare presidential address to the nation Tuesday night, President Barack Obama laid out his case for military action in Syria should diplomatic efforts fail. But before and after he spoke, Ohio lawmakers in Washington remained wary.
Athens High School star player eyes options for college
By Sam Kwiatkowski | Sep. 10, 2013Joe Burrow isn’t your quintessential high school junior.
San Francisco band to rock the Union
By Dylan Sams | Sep. 10, 2013All the way from San Francisco, The Wrong Words will bring the right music to The Union Bar & Grill, 18 W. Union St., Thursday night.
Gamer Girl: New games provide exciting options this fall
Sep. 10, 2013Most ladies are excited about fall for the Pumpkin Spice Latte. I’m excited for fall because it’s the prime time for big video game releases.
Peace Walk returns for 9/11 anniversary
By Anjelica Oswald | Sep. 10, 2013On the 12th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, the third annual Better Together 9/11 Interfaith Peace Walk aims to unite people in a common commitment to peace.
Clippinger closes after two students faint in class
By Lucas Daprile, Sam Howard | Sep. 10, 2013Clippinger Laboratories on Ohio University’s campus was closed for two hours Tuesday afternoon after two female students passed out in the building.
Werkout Festival showcases Ohio bands, gathers fans from around the globe
By William Hoffman | Sep. 10, 2013Artists, musicians and music fans will flock to Legend Valley in Thornville this weekend to “Werk Out” some issues and enjoy the area’s last major festival of the summer.
