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Officials brainstorm Spring Fest revival
By Marika Lee | May 10, 2012Spring Fest was on the minds of local officials as Ohio University administrators and Athens politicians brainstormed how to improve fest safety following the arson on Palmer Street two weekends ago.
Men's Basketball: Bobcats bring in sober shooter as junior-college transfer
By Rob Ogden | May 10, 2012Travis Wilkins is not the typical Ohio basketball recruit.
Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity under suspension through 2014
By Alex Felser | May 10, 2012During a week that celebrates greek life at Ohio University, the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity has been left out of the fun.
OU to pay 200 volunteers $50 a pop to help keep Mill Fest safe
By XANDER ZELLNER | May 10, 2012Ohio University faculty and staff are not taking any risks during this weekend’s Oak and Mill Fests after a house fire and subsequent riot evacuation halted Palmer Fest hours before its scheduled end.
Police policy won't change for Mill Fest
By Joshua Jamerson | May 10, 2012Alumni, law enforcement and local officials will be keeping an eye on Athens this weekend.
Coaching in the classroom
By Nick Robbe | May 10, 2012Sport is about performance on an individual or team level and the measurement of that success. Craig McCarthy’s Ohio University hockey career can be quantified by the three American Collegiate Hockey Association championships he won behind the bench at Bird Arena.
Baseball: 'Cats dash to Akron with goal of snapping streak
By JIM RYAN | May 10, 2012Ohio shortstop Garrett Black took his reps alongside senior second baseman Bryan Barnes last season as a freshman. The duo was successful, rounding out a combined .946 fielding percentage and making a dent offensively.
Track & Field: MAC Championships start slowly for hard-luck 'Cats
By Nicole Bersani | May 10, 2012With the Mid-American Conference Championships underway, Ohio had 10 athletes compete in seven events on Thursday. But so far, only one Bobcat has locked in points for the team, with two more scores pending.
Obama splits Athens, OU on gay marriage
By Betty Laudermilt | May 9, 2012President Barack Obama voiced his support of same-sex marriage Wednesday — an announcement that heartened but also concerned Ohio University students and Athens County officials alike.
Softball: Bobcats fall in first MAC game of series
By Brandon Kors | May 9, 2012Ohio surrendered three first-inning runs to Western Michigan in Wednesday’s Mid-American Conference Tournament opener, and that deficit was too much to overcome.
Bobcats in Ohio offices lunch at annual get-together
By Brian Vadakin | May 9, 2012COLUMBUS — Though Sen. George Voinovich might be the most successful Bobcat to enter public service, many alumni are still a powerful influence in the day-to-day operations of Ohio’s government.
Editor's Note: McDavis not to blame for 'degrading' behavior
May 9, 2012As is the case every year during the weeks that follow Palmer Fest, our opinion page has been full of students, professors and administrators weighing in on the oft-riotous street fests that occur at Ohio University each spring.
Carving out Cooperation
By Joshua Jamerson | May 9, 2012When Athens and Ohio University officials said they were disappointed in student fest behavior last week, they meant it.
New parents explore resources at Pregnancy and Baby Fair
By Colette Whitney | May 9, 2012New and potential parents can encounter new resources, advice and information about pregnancy during Athens Birth Circle will host the Pregnancy and Baby Fair this Saturday at the Market on State from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Scripps forced to incorporate non-journalism classes in its hall
By Brandon Carte | May 9, 2012There is a possibility that Scripps Hall, which once had complete exclusivity, may not be used strictly for journalism courses in the upcoming academic year.
Award-winning musical graces Mem-Aud stage
By Anjelica Oswald | May 9, 2012Lights will go up in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium when the New York barrio makes its way to Ohio University on Saturday.
OU study uncovers dishonesty among online class participants
By Brian Vadakin | May 9, 2012Online classes may have increased educational accessibility for many students, but a study conducted by two Ohio University professors shows they might have contributed to a large increase in academic dishonesty.
REACH rebuts claims of pro-admin leaning
By Brandon Carte | May 9, 2012One week before Election Day, a Student Senate ticket defended itself against accusations of not being student-oriented as candidates met to debate for a second time.
