Saying Goodbye to a Bon Voyage
By Allison Wichie, Michael Thrasher | May 23, 2012This weekend, Ohio University students will trek 600 miles from Athens to Hilton Head Island for what has become an annual Memorial Day weekend trip.
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Speaker cautions Ohio with regard to 'fracking' using Pennsylvania tale
By Laura Scheer | May 23, 2012After months of speculation about the various effects of hydraulic fracturing in Athens County, a group of speakers provided firsthand accounts of the controversial drilling method’s consequences at a conference Wednesday.
Coach still instructing on the links after 24 years with Bobcats
By Brandon Kors | May 23, 2012Joe Carbone has wrapped up his career after 24 years at the helm of the Bobcat baseball program, but another Ohio coach will surpass his tenure next fall.
Allergic to the World: Parental wishes for young marriage put on hold
May 23, 2012I don’t know if it’s a culture thing (because I’m from China), but at my age (and I’m 22, by the way), my parents are super anxious to get me married.
Electronic acts searching for pitch-perfect Uptown venue
By Will Hoffman | May 23, 2012Uptown Athens bars come and go, but when they leave, more than just the former owners are left with a loss.
Professors signing plenty of pink slips after Q2S hiccups
By Alex Felser | May 23, 2012As students begin to register for Fall Semester, many professors have found themselves filling out a lot more pink slips than expected.
OU announces newest student trustee among awards, fond farewells
By Brian Vadakin | May 23, 2012Toward the end of a night full of awards, scholarships and even some teary goodbyes from outgoing Vice President for Student Affairs Kent Smith, Ohio University President Roderick McDavis announced a new student trustee.
Post Letter: Machine malfunction reveals misused money
May 23, 2012The other day I experienced the best and the worst of Ohio University.
Club Sports: Ohio ultimate frisbee fights for first
By Christian Hoppens | May 23, 2012The Ohio Bobcats Ultimate Frisbee team will travel out to Boulder, Colo. this weekend to compete in the USA Ultimate College Championships for the first time since the inception of the tournament in 1984.
Baseball: 'Cats suffer early tournament loss, need 3 wins for survival
By JIM RYAN | May 23, 2012AVON, Ohio — The Ohio baseball team arrived at the Mid-American Conference tournament Tuesday hauling a season’s worth of weight on its shoulders.
Post Letter: Change misconceptions: Apply to be part of Senate
May 23, 2012Every year, specifically near election season, the Ohio University Student Senate’s very nature and purpose is questioned. The body is often accused of being an “exclusive body of do-nothings who meet on a weekly basis, yet accomplish nothing.” It is finally within our own ability, your ability, to change such misconceived notions both as a Senate and Bobcat community. This week, Student Senate applications will become available to all OU students.
University was reluctant to grant Ailes no-filming request
By Pamela Engel | May 23, 2012Though video recording at a Roger Ailes forum on Tuesday was prohibited, university officials were reluctant to prevent attendees from recording the Fox News chairman and CEO on public property.
Post Modern: The Challenge of Staying Fit in College
By Gina Mussio | May 23, 2012In a few short days, many Ohio University students will be headed south to Hilton Head, bathing suits in tow. And even for those who are not, warm weather is here and summer is around the corner — meaning many will be re-evaluating the damage done to their physiques throughout the year.
Most Uptown bars allow underagers if parents in tow
By XANDER ZELLNER | May 23, 2012While some college students get alcohol illegally with a fake ID or a generous upperclassman, others obtain their drinks legally with their parents.
Golfers gravitate toward on-campus course for recreation
By Chad Lindskog | May 23, 2012Though the course is only nine holes and a par 35, the Ohio University Golf Course hosts more than 20,000 rounds each school year and is an attraction for many in Athens.
City allocates $50,000 after sewage pipe fails at treatment plant
By Joshua Jamerson | May 23, 2012Sewage flows uphill in Athens, but city officials are taking steps to ensure that none hits the fan.
Unforeseen fees affect local dog-rescue group
By Colette Whitney | May 22, 2012A local dog-rescue organization was left holding the bill after county officials found the group was failing to pay for dog tags for canines adopted from the county dog shelter.
Self-defense a sketchy subject in Student Code of Conduct
By Jillian Bloemer | May 22, 2012Ohio University students claiming self-defense in a physical altercation might be surprised to learn the university’s Student Code of Conduct will not exempt the student from the judiciary process.
School of Theater offers students a different type of fest for free
By Kristin Salaky | May 22, 2012It’s not every day audiences can see shows about hearing aids, superheroes and Middle East conflicts in one place.
