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Post Cartoon: 4/23/13
Apr. 21, 2013Editorial cartoons represent the majority opinion of The Post’s executive editors.
Palmer & Palmer Place Fest arrests down because of rule changes, police
By Sam Howard | Apr. 21, 2013Members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Special Response Team were mobilized at the foot of Palmer Street Saturday afternoon, waiting in riot-response gear for orders from Athens Police Chief Tom Pyle.
Civil Disobedience: Student protestors are charged for disruption
By Hannah Yang | Apr. 21, 2013The rain didn’t deter the fiery opposition of several Ohio University students who interrupted the Board of Trustees meeting Friday — and were arrested for it.
Legislators seek OU position on student trustee voting rights
By Will Drabold | Apr. 21, 2013Lawmakers in Columbus have more than a dozen public universities to cater to; right now, though, Ohio University is heavy on their minds.
Among protests, Board of Trustees votes to raise tuition
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Apr. 21, 2013Her wooden gavel banged on the desk for a third time and she shouted: “I am suspending this meeting.”
Post Column: College is ending, but denial is just beginning
Apr. 21, 2013Well, friends, here we are at the end of another semester. As I look out the barred window of this cop car at the verdant landscape of College Green, I can’t help but reflect on what a great time I’ve had here at Ohio University. I’ve made friends, learned a lot about life and had more fun than I ever thought possible.
BedPost: Take risks, be fearless when it comes to expressing feelings
By Kristin Salaky | Apr. 21, 2013Howdy readers,
Women's Golf: Ohio finishes 7th in Angola Shootout
By Alex Busch | Apr. 20, 2013After adding the Angola Shootout to the schedule as one final competition, Ohio was slated to play 36 holes Saturday, but weather complicated the plans.
In The News: Boston responds to tragedy with kindness
Apr. 20, 2013What happened last week at the Boston Marathon was a travesty. The two bombings left three people dead, almost 200 people in the hospital and countless others with trauma and uneasiness that they must now deal with.
Indian Students Association brings Bollywood to Ohio
By Sophie Mitchem | Apr. 20, 2013A lecture classroom in Bentley Hall was scarce of students and laptops on Friday night. Instead, music filled the room as a group of about 10 people began practicing steps to a Bollywood dance.
Tough Love: Private prison system doesn't benefit US
Apr. 20, 2013Among the things people can own and earn money from, some more promising items include Bed Bath and Beyond, stocks and prisons. According to MarketWatch, Bed Bath and Beyond stock rose about 17 percent last week. In contrast, McDonald’s stock rose only 0.17 percent. It appears that towels are growing increasingly more economically valuable than burgers, even though burgers are obviously tastier.
Softball: Pitching propels 'Cats to sweep
By Chad Lindskog | Apr. 20, 2013For the first time this season, Ohio has swept a Mid-American Conference opponent, after winning both games against Akron this weekend.
Run on the Ridges raises scholarship money for physical-therapy students
By Hannah Yang | Apr. 20, 2013A location known to be haunted served as a backdrop for an event that raises scholarship funds for physical therapy students Sunday morning.
Baseball: Huskies overcome slow start to take down Bobcats
By Christian Hoppens | Apr. 20, 2013After pitching a complete game against Akron last Sunday, Ohio was counting on another clutch performance out of starting pitcher Connor Sitz.
Post Letter: OU's protest response ignored student needs
Apr. 20, 2013This letter is in response to last week’s “raise hell” tuition rally. As a member of the Athens community for almost three years, working restlessly to be a student activist for social and environmental justice, I am disappointed in our Board of Trustees and the folks in Cutler Hall. What does it say about your position, if you are too scared to bring one person OUTSIDE to have a discussion? It must be hard to leave the well-conditioned space inside. As many will see, the list of demands this protest has created has also opened the doors for getting all our issues out on the table.
