The back room of the former HDL Center more closely resembles a warehouse than the office of Ted Harris, soft-spoken technology support specialist by day and soulful jazz musician by night.
In a recent Post column, “The secret life of the American college bro,” the author presented a rather stereotypical view of fraternity brothers, and as a brother myself I found the article to be rather offensive and small-minded. The article painted all fraternity members as rude, aggressive, abrasive and consumed with the sole objective of being as drunk and rowdy as possible. As an objective newspaper, I feel it is only right to present both sides of the story, and there were several things your author failed to include. I am a fraternity brother with a high GPA who regularly contributes to the campus and community service, and I’m not the only one: Greek members represent the largest collective community service network in America, contributing more than 10 million hours of service a year. A recent study from the University of Missouri found that Greek members across the country are more involved on their campus and rate their overall college experience higher; that same study found that Greek members contribute more to their community and alma mater than their peers as well.
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay activist and namesake of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act, will come to Ohio University on Thursday, March 14, according to the university press release.
I’d like to address a column written a few days ago by Ryan McAndrews titled “Secret life of the American college bro.” It might be shocking to McAndrews that I, as a woman in a sorority, have the mental capacity to write a letter to the editor or read a newspaper, but I feel strongly compelled to speak out.
Racism continues to play a negative role in our society.
This week we tasted a beer that is supposed to taste like a wine. Or it is a wine that is supposed to take like a beer. We’re really not sure. The brewery, Dogfish Head, claims that it’s the perfect meshing of the beer and wine worlds. We wish we agreed. The Dogfish Head Noble Rot, made with grape must in addition to normal beer ingredients, is nonetheless an interesting beer, even if it fails to impress. Dogfish Head is the maker of some of the greatest beers out there, including the 120 Minute IPA, the Midas Touch and The Black & Blue. Some of their beers are too alcoholic to buy in the state of Ohio; some are made from recipes that date back to ancient Mesopotamia. They’re a brewery that pushes the limits and isn’t afraid to try new (or old) things. Unfortunately, we wished they hadn’t tried this.
The Convo will again play host to a spring event — but rather than music, Hot Pockets quips will headline an April comedy night.
In the span of one month, multiple students have been robbed at gunpoint at different locations, shots were fired on East State Street, an Ohio University student was stabbed in front of Courtside and eight fires were set inside of Tiffin Hall.
“Dr. Frank embodies all the best traditions of the college.”
As journalists, our profession requires us to be unbiased and impartial. Sometimes we have to stifle our personal opinions in the interest of the public and our own integrity. Luckily, for those who cannot restrain their creative, opinionated and sometimes controversial voices, there is something called the opinion section. In The Post, we publish columns, cartoons, editorials and letters on our opinion page, like many newspapers across the country.
Akron freshman forward Jake Kretzer grew up about 69 miles from Athens in Waverly, Ohio. He played several high school tournament games at The Convo and was recruited by former Ohio coach John Groce, but said he didn’t receive a scholarship offer.
As the Faculty Athletic Representatives of Ohio University, we must respond to Natalia Radic’s letter to The Post on Feb.12. All NCAA member schools are required to have FARs appointed by the president. It is our responsibility to ensure student-athlete well-being, the academic integrity of the athletics program and the institutional control of the athletic program. NCAA regulations require intercollegiate athletic programs to be designed as a vital part of the educational system and the student-athlete be an integral part of the student body.
Ohio University’s class of 2017 has the potential to be the biggest in the school’s 209-year history — just like the classes of 2016 and 2015 before it.
Contrary to popular belief, hunting has proven to be safer than many of the sports Americans participate in on a daily basis.
Ohio fell 88-81 in overtime to Akron Wednesday at The Convo. The Zips (23-4, 13-0 Mid-American Conference) won their second-straight game against Ohio (20-8, 11-2 MAC.) Follow our chronological coverage of the game below.
Though some students wear crosses that match the ones hanging from their parents’ necks, the views of the past and present generations might be very different when it comes to the hot-button topic of religion.
On an Around the Horn episode in early January, a topic arose asking the panel about the state of college basketball.
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