Bar serves purified oxygen
By Kelly Fisher | Apr. 23, 2013Instead of providing beers, mixed drinks or hookah, a new Uptown bar serves its customers a round of oxygen.
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Post Letter: Stop avoiding graduation talk - celebrate it instead
Apr. 23, 2013For roughly 75 percent of Ohio University’s undergraduate population, the fact that there is just one week of school to go before summer begins is no big deal. But as it relates to virtually all of my peers in the senior class, that fact is utterly terrifying. Downright depressing, too.
Company proposes energy pooling for Athens residents
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 23, 2013When voters cast their ballots in November, they might be asked whether or not they would like to pool energy costs with other residents in the hope of saving money.
Honorary degrees to be conferred at commencement
By Emily Bamforth | Apr. 23, 2013Every year, thousands of Ohio University seniors receive their diplomas, while a few distinguished professionals are selected to receive one of their own.
Post Column: Shifting Tides: Music marks times for us to revisit later
Apr. 23, 2013The morning was my time for coffee, a cigarette and a song. My time of paradise before my first class, but only with the sun on my face. When it’s warm, it’s ecstasy. But even during the harshest winter mornings, I couldn’t help feeling sublime when I saw more of my breath than smoke as the sun turned the snow into a layer of white glitter or the grass simply remained frozen with dew. But it was always the song that set off the morning right.
Athens officers take measures to prevent on-duty injuries
By XANDER ZELLNER | Apr. 23, 2013Although Athens law enforcement takes every precaution necessary to patrol fest season and track down criminals, each department only takes general precautions to protect its deputies.
Post Cartoon: 4/25/13
Apr. 23, 2013Editorial cartoons represent the majority opinion of The Post’s executive editors.
Softball: 'Cats rack up home runs
By Chad Lindskog | Apr. 23, 2013Entering the 2013 campaign, two Bobcats had hit at least 10 homers in a single-season —senior catcher Lauren Gellerman and junior third baseman Raven King.
MTV's 'Catfish' series seeks OU applicants
By Jessica Ensley | Apr. 23, 2013Ohio University students who have found love in non-traditional ways online might have a chance to be united with their significant others in person.
Clients find therapy, creative outlet in music
By Emily Bamforth | Apr. 23, 2013Mary Beha looks through a one-way window at her son, Matthew, who strums along to “Rainbow Connection.” She remains in the side room so that Matthew does not get distracted, but watches intently.
Sports Column: Ohio sports spark fond memories
By Nick Robbe | Apr. 23, 2013So the time has finally arrived and, of course, it crept up faster than desired.
Student stress continues to rise
By Hannah Yang | Apr. 23, 2013“Don’t think about it” might become a more relevant phrase to Ohio University students who are trying to cope with stress as finals week approaches.
Women's Golf: Senior golfer looks back on athletic achievements at OU
By Alex Busch | Apr. 23, 2013Sarah Tranelli was a dual-athlete at Penfield High School in New York, where she played golf and basketball, but she chose to play golf collegiately.
Glouster man gets 5 years in prison for possession
By Kelly Fisher | Apr. 23, 2013A 51-year-old Glouster man was sentenced to five years in prison at a hearing in the Athens County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday.
Students deserve more consideration by OU
Apr. 23, 2013The protests and subsequent arrests that occurred at Friday’s meeting of the Ohio University Board of Trustees were equally necessary and infuriating. Necessary, because the rising cost to attend OU absolutely must be addressed if we are to ensure that our school continues to provide an education of high quality at an affordable price. Infuriating, because of University Communications and the Board of Trustees’ failure to acknowledge that the protests and arrests occurred.
Denim Day promotes support for sexual-assault victims
By Sophie Mitchem | Apr. 23, 2013“The tighter, the better” is the motto at the Survivor Advocacy Program’s Denim Day on Wednesday.
Post Letter: Beware of smartphones controlling our lives
Apr. 22, 2013What are the top three things that you always bring with you? Keys, wallet and your cellphone? Personally, my cellphone stays with me 24/7. The first thing I do after opening my eyes is check my Facebook, and the last thing before closing my eyes is texting “Good night” to my boyfriend. Does that sound familiar? It is happening to everyone. Watch out! Your smartphone is changing you unconsciously.
New group gives voice, comfort to male sexual-assault survivors at OU
By Jessica Ensley | Apr. 22, 2013Take Back the Night saw hundreds of women come together at Ohio University and march against sexual assault. Men attended the rally and stood by as allies, but one new organization will allow male survivors of sexual assault to have a voice.
Protesters plead not guilty, plan another rally for this week
By Hannah Yang | Apr. 22, 2013Several Ohio University students appeared in court Monday morning with red patches on their chests, symbolizing support and solidarity for the four protesters who had been arrested following an act of civil disobedience.
Ping Center to change reservation process
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Apr. 22, 2013Ping Center is preparing for a lot more student involvement next school year.
