Local groups compete for title at Jackie O's
By William Hoffman | Jan. 31, 2013The gauntlet will be thrown and axes will cross as five Athens bands shred and thrash their way to dominance at the Battle of the Bands.
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Men's Basketball: Bobcats 'amped' for upcoming game against Zips
By JIM RYAN | Jan. 31, 2013An exclamation point will be put on Mid-American Conference play Saturday when time ticks down and the final buzzer sounds at Akron’s James A. Rhodes Arena, as this season’s conference slate has been a crash course in anticipation of the first of two matchups between the Bobcats and Zips.
Swimming and Diving: Team to be confronted with back-to-back meets
By Alexander Muehlbach | Jan. 31, 2013The last time the Aquatic Center had a functioning cold water fountain on the pool deck was four years ago when Ohio won against Toledo. Then the water fountain broke, and the Bobcats have lost against the Rockets ever since.
Bands focused on fun to occupy Skull stage
By Dylan Sams | Jan. 31, 2013Three bands with three distinctive sounds, one progressive rock, the other rock with hints of funk, and the last leaning toward experimental Americana, will converge at the Smiling Skull Saloon, 108 W Union St., this Saturday.
Applicants for position at LGBT Center visit Athens to meet with students, community
By Kristin Salaky | Jan. 31, 2013As the search for a new LGBT Center director comes to a close, the community had a chance to meet with the position’s two potential candidates.
Gov. Kasich presents new model to equalize funding amongst Ohio school districts
By XANDER ZELLNER | Jan. 31, 2013Following a controversial $1.8 billion state education funding cut announced in 2011, Gov. John Kasich announced a new two-year school funding formula Thursday.
Hockey: Ohio to face rival PSU
By Christian Hoppens | Jan. 31, 2013From 1995-2004, only two schools could claim American Collegiate Hockey Association championships.
Glouster resident agrees to plea agreement for robbery, burglary charges
By Marika Lee | Jan. 31, 2013A Glouster man could spend four years in prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to robbing a carryout store.
Athens' popular food buggies help promote local business
By XANDER ZELLNER | Jan. 31, 2013Without the worry of making the monthly rent or being anchored in a poor location, Ali Baba’s Kitchen and the Burrito Buggy have had the luxury of moving their restaurant to wherever is most convenient.
Uptown businesses prepare for Super Bowl Sunday crowd
By Sam Howard | Jan. 31, 2013While Athens residents enjoy the big game this Sunday, Uptown bartenders and managers will enjoy their big day of business.
Super Traditions
By Brad Friedman | Jan. 31, 2013Marking another Super Bowl victory, two or three sweat-covered, bruised and exultant players sneak up behind their coach with a cooler in hand, shocking him with an ice-filled Gatorade bath.
Swimming & Diving: Ohio swims past Xavier for first home meet victory this season.
By Alexander Muehlbach | Jan. 31, 2013Freshman Haley Clark perfectly described Ohio’s meet against Xavier.
Post Column: Make the decision to be a happier person
Jan. 30, 2013I’ve been really lacking in ideas lately.
Post Letter: All OU spending should be student-approved
Jan. 30, 2013We are writing in response to your Jan. 28 editorial, “Second chance: Admins should listen to students when spending reallocated $800K.” The editorial makes the case that general fee money originally set aside for the new multipurpose center, but now freed up by a delay in the center’s construction plans, should be reallocated based on student input. The editorial also details the dishonest and undemocratic process by which student money was taken for the multipurpose center in the first place.
Local groups unite 'loyal' bluegrass community
By Emily Bamforth | Jan. 30, 2013On Friday, the lineup at Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville will reflect Appalachia’s bluegrass roots, with the Hart Brothers and headliner Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out taking the stage with some “foot-tapping” bluegrass tunes.
Post Column: Pro endorsements are bad for college fishing
Jan. 30, 2013Many people don’t understand the nature of tournament bass fishing, so I will briefly catch everyone up to speed.
Post Column: Female video-game designers, characters emerge in male-dominated field
Jan. 30, 2013Even less common than girl gamers are girl game designers, but some women have managed to break through in a field often dominated by men.
Post Cartoon: 2/1/2013
Jan. 30, 2013Editorial cartoons represent the majority opinion of The Post's executive editors.
