Social media spreads the word for local businesses
By William Hoffman | Jan. 28, 2013Posters and bulletin boards are no longer in focus as Court Street’s businesses and their consumers are going online to stay connected.
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Band brings authentic blues sound and personal lyrics to Athens crowds
By William Hoffman | Jan. 28, 2013Rooted in the gritty swamps of southern country blues combined with the precise simplicity of Appalachian folk, Corbin Marsh Band brings a unique style to the Athens music scene.
OU grad seeks to spice up Athens
By Marika Lee | Jan. 28, 2013After graduating with a master’s degree in financial economics from Ohio University, Samer Daou wanted to invest in the town he loved.
Post Cartoon: 1/28/13
Jan. 27, 2013Editorial cartoons represent the majority opinion of The Post's executive editors.
Multicultural festival celebrates diversity through music, dance
By Dylan Sams | Jan. 27, 2013In The Ridges Auditorium on Friday, the clanging of a cowbell kept time as students in a circle of steel drums practiced new rhythms, their heads bobbing with the music.
Exhibition brings voice to national Athens artists
By Emily Bamforth | Jan. 27, 2013This year, the voices represented in a five-year tradition at The Dairy Barn Arts Center will not just come from artists in Athens, Ohio, but also from artists in cities called Athens in West Virginia and Alabama.
Alcohol sales may indicate improving economy
By Ben Mathes | Jan. 27, 2013Rising liquor sales in Ohio may be a sign of a growing state economy. The Ohio Department of Liquor control recorded $825 million dollars in sales in 2012, marking a 7 percent increase from last year.
Hockey: Ohio refuses Oakland a victory in either game this weekend
By Christian Hoppens | Jan. 27, 2013After Saturday’s series finale against Oakland, a gaggle of star-crossed children waited outside Ohio’s locker room, braving the loud noises and pungent smells that surrounded it. All they wanted was an autograph or a stick.
Women's Basketball: Injuries and absent players have hand in loss
By Alex Marcheschi | Jan. 27, 2013Ball State handily defeated Ohio by 31 points Saturday, as the Cardinals opened the game with a burst of scoring and never looked back.
Posting Up: Rondo's ACL tear latest in sad list of devastating NBA injuries
By Alex Marcheschi | Jan. 27, 2013If you’re a young, dominant point guard with a last name that begins with the letter “R,” please be careful.
University selects dean for College of Fine Arts
By Brandon Carte | Jan. 27, 2013Ohio University’s provost office named Margaret Kennedy-Dygas the new College of Fine Arts dean Friday.
Fellowship program for educators expands participation deadline
By Hayley Ross | Jan. 27, 2013A subsidized masters program created to keep new teachers in rural Ohio has extended its application deadline.
Ohio University awarded grant from Ohio EPA
By Ryan Carrigan | Jan. 27, 2013Many students, if given the choice, would likely pick sitting on a boat over sitting in class any day of the week and while that’s not an option for most, a recent grant will help Ohio University bring the boat to the classroom for many high school students in the form of a computer game.
Post Column: North Korean missile tests a worrisome challenge to U.S.
Jan. 27, 2013North Korea announced Thursday its plans for a third nuclear test as a result of U.N. comments that the country’s last missile launch was banned activity.
Post Cartoon: 1/29/13
Jan. 27, 2013Editorial cartoons represent the majority opinion of The Post's executive editors.
General Fee allocation to be redistributed
By JIM RYAN | Jan. 27, 2013More than $800,000 from Ohio University’s General Fee initially dedicated to Ohio’s planned multipurpose center will be allocated for other student use.
Construction occurs outside McDavis' home
By Brandon Carte | Jan. 27, 2013Students walking en route to Baker University Center may have noticed some construction occurring at 29 Park Place, better known as the home of Ohio University President Roderick McDavis.
Between the Lines: If anyone can revive 'Star Wars,' it's Abrams
Jan. 27, 2013Let’s face it: There’s nothing that can be done to the Star Wars franchise that George Lucas didn’t do himself.
OU presence fosters local employment rates in 2012
By XANDER ZELLNER | Jan. 27, 2013The unemployment rate of Athens tends to be significantly lower than in surrounding counties solely because of the presence of a large, public university.
Men's Basketball: Ohio outlasts Kent State in last-second thriller
By JIM RYAN | Jan. 27, 2013KENT, Ohio — Forty-two seconds remained in Saturday’s game between Ohio and Kent State when Chris Evans, the Golden Flashes’ go-to senior forward, was whistled for traveling on his way to the Bobcats’ basket.
