Athens folk group seeks to spread the word of hometown
By William Hoffman | Feb. 6, 2013Victor Rasgaitis, front man for The Ridges, has never been hushed when expressing his love for Athens and is hoping to share it with fellow musicians.
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Post Column: Milk Stout's distinct flavor makes it a great way to end the night
Feb. 6, 2013This week, this column is taking a darker turn. In the past two weeks we’ve gotten sweet on Razz Wheat and gotten knocked back by Hopslam. But maybe you don’t like fruit beers, or maybe you don’t like hop-heavy flavors. So today we’ll review a beer from the opposite end of the spectrum. It’s darker than Guinness and it tastes better, too. You might think Guinness is the king of dark beers, but it’s quickly dethroned once you’ve tasted this beer. Today we’re going to tell you all about Left Hand Brewing Co.’s Milk Stout.
TV: The new ‘Smash’ is sure to be a hit: Part 2
Feb. 5, 2013By Meryl Gottlieb| mg986611@ohiou.edu| @buzzlightmeryl
Inman sentenced to life without parole for killing daughter-in-law
By Marika Lee | Feb. 5, 2013A Ross County jury decided Wednesday afternoon that William Inman will spend life in prison for killing his daughter-in-law.
Women's Basketball Notebook: Bobcats remain winless in MAC, lose ninth straight
By Chad Lindskog | Feb. 5, 2013Ohio remains winless in Mid-American Conference play, as the Bobcats fell to Northern Illinois 73-52. The Huskies also entered Wednesday without a MAC victory, while Ohio has now lost nine consective games. Follow our chronological coverage below, and check back Thursday for a full story.
Men's Basketball: 'Cats hope to bounce back against Cardinals
By JIM RYAN | Feb. 5, 2013Ball State junior forward Majok Majok has one of the most interesting backstories of any player in the Mid-American Conference.
Student's video project receives national attention
By Brad Friedman | Feb. 5, 2013A year in the life of a Bobcat is now available for the world to see.
Sib's Weekend kicks off with speakers and dancing
By Nicole Elmer | Feb. 5, 2013February is a month of recognitions, including African Americans past and present, the awareness of HIV/AIDS and our loving, and sometimes-pesky siblings.
Basketball Notebook: Bobcats blow past Ball State in fourth-straight road game
By JIM RYAN | Feb. 5, 2013Ohio never trailed in its 69-42 win against Ball State Wednesday. With the win, the Bobcats moved to 16-6 on the year with a 7-1 Mid-American Conference record. Follow our chronological coverage below, and check back Thursday for a full story.
County Sheriff asks for more aid
By Lucas Daprile | Feb. 5, 2013Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly requested more funds from Athens County commissioners Tuesday, saying that his office felt overwhelmed.
Concealed carry laws fall under debate
By Laura Scheer | Feb. 5, 2013Athens County residents are taking up their right to bear arms as Congress begins a heated debate on gun laws.
Wrestling: Freshman tries for top spot in class
By Taylor Jedrzejek | Feb. 5, 2013The Ohio wrestling team has had a good year to this point. They are currently 5-3, including a seventh place finish out of 25 teams at the Southern Scuffle. The three losses came in close matches against 12th ranked Central Michigan, 21st ranked Kent State and 30th ranked Bloomsburg.
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.
