Post Cartoon: 10/24/12
Oct. 22, 2012Editorial cartoons represent the majority opinion of The Post’s executive editors.
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Residence halls provide trick-or-treating for local children
By Hayley Ross | Oct. 22, 2012Children from the Athens community were able to trick or treat at 12 different Ohio University residence halls Monday night through the Residents’ Action Council-sponsored event, tRAC or Treat.
Men's Golf: 'Cats have solid 1st Round in Dayton
By Taylor Jedrzejek | Oct. 22, 2012Ohio had its best first round this season Monday at the Dayton Fall Invitational, posting a team total of 302.
OU students push to feed families in need
By Laura Scheer | Oct. 22, 2012A group of Ohio University students who fed 30 local families last Thanksgiving have raised the bar, aiming to fill the bellies of 50 families this Turkey Day.
Author to lecture about LGBT history, movement
By Jessica Ensley | Oct. 22, 2012Headlines depicting the LGBT rights movement dominate media today, but the fight is far from recent; in fact, it dates all the way back to the ’50s.
Women's Golf: Ohio finishes third in weekend invitational
By Mandy Yang | Oct. 22, 2012The Ohio women's golf team ended its fall season Tuesday afternoon. The team shot a season-low score of 605 for the Dayton Fall Invitational and finished third out of 17 other schools.
Post Endorsements: Larry Payne for County Commissioner
Oct. 22, 2012Job growth in Athens County has been the focus of both candidates running for the county commissioner seat currently held by Republican Larry Payne. In a county with a large student population that will need jobs in the next few years, it’s easy to see why.
Post Letter: Sheriff's intern program worth it for students
Oct. 22, 2012As the upcoming sheriff election draws near, there are a number of points I wish to inform you of. First, I must say that I am a senior at Ohio University. I am a double major in sociology-criminology and psychology, and I am currently an intern at Sheriff Pat Kelly’s office. I was able to have this experience because of Sheriff Kelly himself. He works with the sociology-criminology department at Ohio University and allows students to become a part of his staff for a given semester.
Schaus inks new deal through 2017
By JIM RYAN | Oct. 22, 2012Ohio Athletics has garnered a lot of national respect as of late, but perhaps its biggest collective sigh of relief came in the form of what it has retained, rather than gained, in 2012.
After Obama visit, voter increase slight
By XANDER ZELLNER | Oct. 22, 2012Less than a week after President Barack Obama cajoled students to vote on College Green with his “Don’t boo, vote!” slogan, the Athens County Board of Elections has seen only a minor spike in votes.
Post Endorsements: Steve Kane for Sheriff
Oct. 22, 2012Four years ago, The Post’s editorial board endorsed Republican Steve Kane for Athens County sheriff, citing his investigative background and willingness to work with other agencies to cut the drug trade in Southeast Ohio. Kane lost the election to Democrat and current Sheriff Pat Kelly by a narrow margin.
Post Column: From the Bleachers: Nine weeks in, sports are still confusing
Oct. 22, 2012It’s the beginning of Week 9, that sweet spot in the semester when we start to wish we were still on quarters so we could be prepping for finals right now, instead of finishing up midterms. Because I’m in the studying spirit, I thought I’d conduct a little self-assessment regarding what I’ve learned so far about sports. There are areas in which I think I’m improving, and others that still need some work. Here’s the breakdown of my pass/fail sports-knowledge midterm.
Post Endorsements: Debbie Phillips for Ohio House
Oct. 22, 2012In the race for state representative of the 94th District, The Post endorses Democrat Debbie Phillips. Her commitments to education and clean energy show that she understands the problems facing Southeast Ohio, and her performance in office leaves little to be desired.
OU students, staff provide tsunami relief for Japanese
By Brandon Carte | Oct. 22, 2012In many ways, Japan is still recovering from the earthquake and tsunami of March 2011 that killed more than 19,000 people and unleashed the world’s worst nuclear crisis in a quarter century — and some at Ohio University are trying to help. OU President Roderick McDavis approved a five-year plan in 2011 for current OU students, alumni and faculty to visit tsunami relief sites throughout the country. Last September marked OU’s second visit.
Post Column: German festival a reminder of courage
Oct. 22, 2012Two weeks ago, I shared a very touching moment with 20,000 people in Leipzig, Germany, at the Light Festival, an annual commemoration of the Peaceful Revolution of 1989.
Keeping their cool: Ohio's men between the pipes leave opposition feeling cold
By Jacob DeSmit | Oct. 22, 2012Two of the American Collegiate Hockey Association’s strongest goalies share the stage in Bird Arena most weekends.
Documentary on women's misrepresentation returns for third showing
By William Ashton | Oct. 22, 2012Following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival 2011, the documentary Miss Representation has premiered on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and has been showcased in multiple cities and at universities nationwide.
