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.
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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.
Nelsonville Music Festival adds to 2013 artist lineup
By William Hoffman | Feb. 4, 2013Soul, punk, folk, rock and hip-hop will all be represented in this year’s Nelsonville Music Festival after the newest round of artists was announced Monday.
Post Column: Recent flaws don't outweigh EU's strength
Feb. 4, 2013Though the economic and political alliance of the European Union successfully created a single currency for most of its 27 member nations, that very union has recently proven to be divisive.
Men's Basketball: Bobcats announce final BracketBuster face-off
By JIM RYAN | Feb. 4, 2013Ohio coach Jim Christian does not like the ESPN BracketBuster, which features 122 schools from 13 mid-major conferences, on the basis that it has outgrown its intended purpose.
Post Column: Helmet-to-helmet rule needs consistent fine
Feb. 4, 2013The 2013 NFL football season came to a close earlier this week with coach John Harbaugh and the Ravens getting the win in Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, La., beating little brother Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers and giving the Ravens their second Super Bowl in team history, the last of which came in 2000.
Jury finds father-in-law guilty of Inman murder
By Marika Lee | Feb. 4, 2013Shortly after 7 p.m. Monday, a Ross County jury decided William Inman was guilty of killing his daughter-in-law, Summer Cook Inman.
Night of 'powerful' poetry fuels feminist week
By Jessica Ensley | Feb. 4, 2013Andrea Gibson, a poet and activist, will be providing a night of poetry at Ohio University in spirit of feminist week.
Tuition increase cap helps keep 'public education public'
By Will Drabold | Feb. 4, 2013If Ohio University were to increase tuition next year at the same rate as past years, students would pay $358 more. However, a proposal made by Ohio Gov. John Kasich Monday means a potential increase won’t exceed $204.
