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Post Letter: Political ad promoted racist views from group
Feb. 5, 2013On Jan. 28, The Post published a political ad from the group Facts and Logic About the Middle East (FLAME). The President of FLAME, Gerardo Joffe, is a virulent racist and Islamophobe who has said that “All Arab Muslims may not be a bunch of fanatics, but I’ve never met one who isn’t” (The Village Voice, Feb. 27, 2001). The Jewish news outlet Mondoweiss has condemned FLAME’s white supremacist description of Ethiopian Jews as “backward” (Mondoweiss, June 24, 2010).
11Fest headliners announced, early-bird tickets sold out
By Dylan Sams | Feb. 5, 2013Nationally known rhymes and beats will be the centerpiece of the 11th edition of Number Fest.
Football Signing Day
By Nick Robbe | Feb. 5, 2013UPDATE—1:43— Tate Leavitt and Zach Murdoch, both offensive lineman, add more depth in the trenches for the Bobcats. Three on the offensive side of the ball, nine more on defense.
Post Column: Online play friendlier than gamer expected
Feb. 5, 2013This past weekend, I explored the wonderful online universe of Xbox Live for the first time.
Nelsonville Music Festival works to maintain clean reputation
By Emily Bamforth | Feb. 5, 2013When the bands and crowds clear out of the Nelsonville Music Festival each year, the party begins for those making sure that no trace of the weekend-long festival is left behind.
Cutback: U.S. Postal Service eliminates mail delivery on Saturdays
By Marika Lee | Feb. 5, 2013In response to years of decline in usage, snail mail will become even slower this August.
Hockey: Senior forward mentors team
By Christian Hoppens | Feb. 5, 2013Coach Dan Morris considers senior Jonathan Pietramala one of his premier penalty killers.
Boy Scouts could nix ban on gay members
By XANDER ZELLNER | Feb. 5, 2013UPDATE 10:55 a.m.: The Boy Scouts of America's national executive board announced the decision on whether it would allow gay members and leaders will be delayed until the board's May meeting, according to the Associated Press.
TV: The new ‘Smash’ is sure to be a hit: Part 1
Feb. 5, 2013By Meryl Gottlieb| mg986611@ohiou.edu| @buzzlightmeryl
Kasich proposes college funding changes
By Jillian Bloemer | Feb. 5, 2013Gov. John Kasich introduced a new budget proposal for the 2014-15 fiscal year on Monday that was greeted with positive reactions from several Ohio University student organizations.
Post Cartoon: 2/7/13
Feb. 5, 2013Editorial cartoons represent the majority opinion of The Post’s executive editors.
Equestrian team hosts show despite high costs
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Feb. 5, 2013For one team, a home game means driving 45 minutes off campus.
Women's Basketball: Ohio seeks to record season's first win in MAC
By Alex Marcheschi | Feb. 5, 2013In a game between two teams who haven’t experienced a Mid-American Conference win this season, one will shed the losing label and walk out of The Convo with a victory Wednesday.
Drug-related arrests increase throughout county
By Sam Howard | Feb. 5, 2013Since taking office in 2009, Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly has been in the business of “taking down drug dealers.”
OU Improv seniors strive to make lasting mark
By Jacob DeSmit | Feb. 5, 2013With a majority of the group facing graduation, the members of OU Improv have set their sights on making an impact on the university’s comedy scene by Spring Semester’s end.
Scholars program seeks 'students of promise'
By Hayley Ross | Feb. 4, 2013After 43 years, Ohio University will be reestablishing the Ohio Fellows Program, a “non-traditional” scholars program that will provide various opportunities for students.
SAC, REACT to FILM discuss youth violence in free screening
Feb. 4, 2013In their first screening of the semester, REACT to FILM is planning on starting their season strong.
Jake Gets Jacked: Hitting the gym can be a real pain
Feb. 4, 2013It’s Friday morning, the day after my first session with WellWorks personal trainer Eli Lamberson, and I can’t get out of bed.
