Columbus man pleads guilty to robbing 2 OU students at gunpoint
By Marika Lee | Oct. 4, 2012A Columbus man was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to robbing two Ohio University students at gunpoint in July.
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Group preserves Appalachia's wildlife
By Laura Scheer | Oct. 4, 2012Leaves crunch under Brian Blair’s feet and the sound of conversing birds echoes overhead as he leads a group through the land he has worked for years to protect.
Q&A: UB Spectrum sports editor speculates about Saturday's football game
By JIM RYAN | Oct. 4, 2012Earlier this week, I spoke with Joe Konze, the UB Spectrum's sports editor and former football beat reporter, about what he's seen from Buffalo this season and what he's looking forward to Saturday. Here's a transcript of our conversation, edited for content and clarity.
Donkey stage to host artist with unique technique
By Will Hoffman | Oct. 4, 2012Writer, director and musician Stuart Davis finds time between promoting a new album and running a TV show to visit the rolling hills of Athens.
Post Editorial: Council's lack of dissent is troubling
Oct. 3, 2012Unanimity is the sign of an unhealthy democracy.
Cartoon: 10/5/12
Oct. 3, 2012Editorial cartoons represent the majority opinion of The Post's executive editors.
Between The Lines: Counting 'lasts' is an unenjoyable way to live
Oct. 3, 2012Seeing the leaves change color during my senior year of college reminded me of what an overused metaphor autumn is. But it’s impossible to deny that everything will be changing pretty soon.
Unearthing history
By Olivia Young | Oct. 3, 2012A century-old atlas tucked away in the archives of Ohio Univer sity’s Alden Library shows Athens spotted with red markings where archeological evidence of Native American inhabitance has been found. A constellation of ciphers indicating burial mounds, en closures and village sites cover the 2.3 square-mile parish that is now The Plains.
Between The Lines: Finally, an excuse to look at baby animals
Oct. 3, 2012Once in a while, science does me a solid.
Post Column: 'Looper': The saga of a hungry hitman
Oct. 3, 2012The rifle in my hand was cool to the touch, and I could feel the deadly killing power that existed behind its sleek frame. In no way did this stop me from casually tossing it up in the air and catching it later, clumsily, with one hand as the other held the phone against my ear. “So all I have to do is just wait for the guy to show up, shoot him, and then I get the money, right?”
Athens politicians congregate for debate
By Sam Howard | Oct. 3, 2012Democratic politicians, Ohio University students and Athens residents joined together with a common interest Tuesday night — to cheer on President Barack Obama as he squared off against Republican nominee Mitt Romney in the first presidential debate.
Hockey: Bobcats focus on drills during practice to sharpen skills in the rink
By Jacob DeSmit | Oct. 3, 2012Ohio’s club hockey team has outscored its opponents by a combined 27-4 margin and coasted to a perfect record through two weekends of play, so it’s easy to think the team hasn’t had much to sweat about in the season’s opening stages.
Color Me Cultured: Beginning kendo not for the impatient
Oct. 3, 2012I have a fair interest in Japanese culture. I like their food, their history and their potentially-criminal game shows.
Letter: University provides help for veterans in need
Oct. 3, 2012This letter is in response to the article “Paying Their Dues,” which was published on Sept. 21. The article accurately described the bureaucracy surrounding veterans’ educational benefits as unwieldy and often difficult to navigate.
Bonus Cartoon: 10/5/12
Oct. 3, 2012Editorial cartoons represent the majority opinion of The Post's executive editors.
Living in Lindley
By Will Hoffman | Oct. 3, 2012The irony cuts through the air as a cheesy but entertaining singer plays the 1930s hit “Sitting on Top of the World” for the senior residents of The Lindley Inn.
Letter: 10Fest photo displayed disrespect for flag
Oct. 3, 2012I understand the need for university students to have a good time, and personally, I have not had a problem with the fest concept. However, as the wife of a veteran and a strong supporter of the student veterans on our campus, I felt the need to comment on the picture on Page 3 of the Monday, Oct. 1 edition of The Post.
OU seeking distinguished professor nominations through February
By Brian Vadakin | Oct. 3, 2012Assistant, associate and full professors are well-known academic rankings among Ohio University’s tenure-track faculty, but there is one designation meant to convey exceptional accomplishments in a given field — the Distinguished Professor award.
