Athens' pipe scheme
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 30, 2012Now that Athens City Council has approved almost $1 million in expenses, city officials are preparing to lay the pipe.
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Speaker to examine change in American education system
By Brian Vadakin | Apr. 30, 2012The present-day education system in the United States may have something to learn from a book published about America more than 175 years ago.
Environmental News Nugget: May 1, 2012
Apr. 30, 2012Austin Stahl | as506610@ohiou.edu |@AustinStahl24
Sports Column: Sports editor highlights top moments, own travel
Apr. 30, 2012What’s better than a Tuesday sports column? A bunch of mini-columns — or better yet, mini-burgers …
Speak French to Me: Faux pas: Unspoken rules leaves foreigner bewildered
Apr. 30, 2012Every society has laws to live by and rules to follow, whether those laws are created through religion, government, tribe leaders or whatever the case.
City allows Mill Fest, others in limbo
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 30, 2012Less than an hour after Saturday’s house fire on Palmer Street was declared arson, Athens and Ohio University officials met to discuss the future of the spring fests.
Number of homeless children on the rise in Athens, across Ohio
By Andrea Frazier | Apr. 29, 2012The number of homeless students attending Ohio public schools climbed to 21,000 during the 2010-11 school year, according to a report by the Ohio Department of Education, an increase of more than 2,000 students from the previous school year.
Palmerfest fire ruled arson
By Ryan Clark | Apr. 29, 2012A fire that broke out at Palmer Fest Saturday and led to the evacuation of thousands of festgoers has been ruled as an arson.
Movie Review: Aardman Animation's newest film makes pirates fun again
Apr. 29, 2012By Will Ashton | wa054010@ohiou.edu
Man faces prison for aggravated burglary, abduction charges
Apr. 29, 2012A 36-year old man was arraigned Monday morning for charges of aggravated burglary and abduction.
Smile, You're in Athens: Naps provides equilibrium between fests, tests
Apr. 29, 2012Midterms: the halfway point of the quarter and the one time (other than finals) that professors have the authority to make your life hell. In a cruel twist of scheduling fate, midterms come right after Palmer Fest weekend — like a cherry on top of a giant procrastination sundae.
Record turnout highlights Beautification Day
Apr. 29, 2012Not all cleaning efforts Sunday afternoon were focused on Palmer Street, as hundreds gathered to give Athens a bit of a makeover.
Movie Review: ‘The Five-Year Engagement’ stays away from the usual-to-get laughs
Apr. 29, 2012By Nathan Gordon | ng312310@ohiou.edu | @GordonRises
Post Editorial: Burning Bridges: City will only give so many breaks until fests are ended
Apr. 29, 2012Whether you were home cooking a pizza or on Palmer taking shots to commemorate the flames, most of us have seen the images and video of last weekend’s Palmer Fest fire. Apparently partygoers have upped the ante from lighting couches to setting fires in houses.
Music: The Gaslight Anthem light it up on new single '45'
Apr. 29, 2012By Nick Harley | nh632010@ohiou.edu | @Mick_Marley
Brazill selected in 6th round of draft by Colts
By Rob Ogden | Apr. 29, 2012Leading up to the NFL Draft, former Ohio receiver LaVon Brazill was considered one of the top sleeper picks by many experts. Maybe Brazill took the term too literally.
Anti-stigma week aims to help end stereotyping
By Anjelica Oswald | Apr. 29, 2012One in four people will experience or know someone who is experiencing some type of mental health issue in their lifetime, and stigmas can play a role in how these issues are viewed.
Major incidents avoided, Palmer Place Fest quietly rages late into the night
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 29, 2012Filled with stereo systems, partygoers and booze, Friday’s Palmer Place Fest remained relatively calm and fire-free.
