Early morning Convo fire alarm could be tied to arson
By XANDER ZELLNER | Oct. 19, 2012Local authorities were called to the The Convo Saturday morning after reports of smoke and fire were detected outside of the entrance doors.
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Soccer: Bobcats come close, can't break Toledo in loss
By Brandon Kors | Oct. 18, 2012Leaves littered the field on a blustery day at Chessa Field Friday, where Toledo got off to an early start and found its way to a 2-1 victory against Ohio.
Masquerade aims to unite students
By Anjelica Oswald | Oct. 18, 2012Dressing in your finest attire, throwing down some cash for a fancy ride and dinner, and heading to dance the night away with a group of friends: Sound like high school?
Religion, LGBT topics overlap in group's meetings
By Kristin Salaky | Oct. 18, 2012While religion is often used as an argument against homosexuality, faith can still play a large role in the lives of LGBT individuals.
Cleaning Up, Cashing In
By Hannah Yang | Oct. 18, 2012An undefeated record means more people cramming into Peden Stadium to see the Ohio Bobcats, leaving one big mess after games — a mess Boy Scouts of America Troop 357 cleans six times a year.
Volleyball: Ohio overcomes slow start for eighth straight win
By Chad Lindskog | Oct. 18, 2012Ohio had to overcome early adversity against Northern Illinois Friday in order to extend its winning streak to eight consecutive matches.
Campus, city police force have different opinions on social-media use
By Allan Smith | Oct. 18, 2012Social-media sites have evolved at a rapid rate, but some local law enforcement officials remain cautious about using them.
AMC casting reps come to Athens in search of talent for upcoming documentary series
By Colette Whitney | Oct. 18, 2012Rural Athenians and Ohio University students with outlandish talents could earn $10,000 and airtime on the network that airs new episodes of Mad Men and Breaking Bad.
Student group brings eighth-graders to campus for 'College 101'
By Brian Vadakin | Oct. 18, 2012After President Barack Obama’s campaign stop, Ohio University hosted a different group of guests Thursday, though their visit required substantially less preparation.
Wide variety of coffee choices provide customers with much-needed caffeine fix
By Will Hoffman | Oct. 18, 2012Between having 7:30 a.m. classes and packed schedules, groggy students are constantly in search of a caffeinated pick-me-up. Though Uptown establishments can offer the boost, underclassmen need not empty their wallets when they can simply turn to campus establishments.
Celebration of holiday known as 'Festival of Lights' begins
By Anjelica Oswald | Oct. 18, 2012The glow of oil lamps and paper lanterns fill the streets to welcome Lord Ram back from his 14-year exile and his defeat of the demon Ravan during Diwali.
Field Hockey: 'Cats head to Michigan to take on Chippewas
By Christian Hoppens | Oct. 18, 2012The Bobcats have enjoyed the comforts of home lately, not leaving the state of Ohio since traveling to North Carolina to play Wake Forest on Oct 3. They will have to readjust to the road as the team ventures to Michigan on Friday.
Hockey: 'Equation' lifts Ohio to top spot
By Jacob DeSmit | Oct. 18, 2012If there were any questions about the strength of Ohio’s hockey team heading into this season, the squad has proven that it has the answers at both ends of the ice in the early part of the season.
Volleyball: 'Tough to beat' Bobcats remain focused
By Chad Lindskog | Oct. 18, 2012Ready to begin the second half of its season this weekend, Ohio looks to remain near the top of the Mid-American Conference standings against a pair of MAC West opponents at The Convo.
Soccer: 'Cats stay motivated to improve MAC standing
By Brandon Kors | Oct. 18, 2012Motivational messages adorn the walls of Ohio’s locker room, offering incentive and inspiration. As the season wanes, there is no better time for the Bobcats to heed those messages if they hope to participate in the Mid-American Conference tournament.
Local artists battle it out for Halloween gig
By Lindsay Friedman | Oct. 18, 2012In preparation for Machine Gun Kelly’s visit next week, a select number of local rappers will take the stage to compete for the chance to share the spotlight with the headliner.
Soccer: Bobcats take on international superstar in matchup against Toledo
By Brandon Kors | Oct. 17, 2012Ohio not only welcomes Toledo to Chessa Field, but also a well-known player on the international stage of soccer.
