How many languages do you speak? If you’re reading this in America, chances are high that it’s only one. According to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, only 18 percent of Americans can speak another language in addition to English. With only a basic understanding of Spanish, I find myself in the language-handicapped 82 percent.
Entering the first weekend of Mid-American Conference play, Ohio coach Jodi Hermanek stressed the importance of the Bobcats playing like the best team in the MAC.
With nearly 30 percent of Athens County residents living below the poverty line, the challenges facing Athens’ impoverished are often lamented. Poverty brings with it political, social and sociological problems — but it also brings those looking to help.
Editor's note: An incorrect version of this story ran in Friday's issue of The Post. This version is the most up to date.
Rodney Atkins rang in his birthday Bobcat-style when he came to Ohio University on Thursday evening to perform on the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium stage.
Hit by empty-nest syndrome after her grown sons moved out, Terrie Brown, along with her husband, decided to return to a system she has now been a part of for more than 30 years.
Leah Nairn always wanted to make an EP with her original singer-songwriter music, but she needed a kick-start first.
Much like the Midwestern weather of Ohio, the Bobcat offense has been consistently inconsistent.
Thomas Shifflet filed a motion Wednesday asking the court to acquit him of molesting a 3-year-old and three other sex-related charges, which a jury failed to reach a decision on earlier this month.
Corina Corina has traveled all across the country, from the bustling streets of Brooklyn to the southern draw of South by Southwest, and now the contemporary hip-hop artist will make her way to Athens.
County officials discussed how to handle both ground contamination on East State Street as well as structural deficiencies with the new county garage at the Athens County commissioners meeting Thursday.
Carl Wilkens illustrated to Ohio University students Thursday night how he saved lives during genocide even when his own life was in peril.
The Indian Students Association will usher in spring with a burst of color this weekend.
Another building in the Ridges Complex will be completely vacated by the end of the month, said Harry Wyatt, associate vice president for Facilities.
In almost every sport, the coach determines a starting lineup, with a player’s spot on the starting roster dependent on play in practice or even prominence before college.
For the first time in program history, Ohio’s women’s basketball will have a male head coach, as Ohio Athletics announced the hire of Bob Boldon on Thursday.
In the wake of Good Friday, one student organization will provide a venue for students to indulge in their favorite board and card games and join in the worldwide celebration of International Tabletop Day.
A touring duo, one a mentor and the other his mentee, will be taking the Ohio University stage as equals.
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