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What It Means To Vote Nay

There’s no elephant — only Democrats — in the room where Athens City Council meets every week, leading to a trend of unanimous voting.

Field Hockey: Ohio aims to sustain momentum

A little more than two weeks ago, a dejected Ohio squad left the field after a 2-1 loss to Northwestern, wondering how a team that won a Mid-American Conference championship and an NCAA Tournament berth could fall below .500 beyond the halfway point of the season.

Bill could remove landlines from homes in Ohio

The possibility of being denied landline phone service in Ohio has some Athens residents concerned about being left off the grid, though Ohio University will remain unaffected.

Safety of areas on campus, across city examined during bus tour

Streetlights, crosswalks, and public stairways all fell under the spotlight of representatives from Athens and Ohio University as they evaluated pedestrian safety Thursday night.

Soccer: Ohio seeks to improve standing

The Bobcats will curtail their longest home stand of Mid-American-Conference play Sunday with a chance to improve on their previous winless weekend.

Columbus man pleads guilty to robbing 2 OU students at gunpoint

A Columbus man was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to robbing two Ohio University students at gunpoint in July.

Group preserves Appalachia's wildlife

Leaves 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

Earlier 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

Writer, 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

Unanimity is the sign of an unhealthy democracy.

Cartoon: 10/5/12

Editorial cartoons represent the majority opinion of The Post's executive editors.

Between The Lines: Counting 'lasts' is an unenjoyable way to live

Seeing 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

A 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

Once in a while, science does me a solid.

Student Senate hears presentations on mobile app, dorm renovations

Post Column: 'Looper': The saga of a hungry hitman

The 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

Democratic 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

Ohio’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

I 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

This 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.