Environmental News Nugget: April 16, 2012
Apr. 15, 2012By Austin Stahl | as506610@ohiou.edu | @AustinStahl24
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Five years later
By Betty Laudermilt | Apr. 15, 2012On April 16, 2007, Seung Hui-Cho, a senior at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University perpetrated the largest college shooting in U.S. history, killing 32 and wounding 25 others before committing suicide.
Athens looks to 'round up' unpaid tickets
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 15, 2012Delinquent parkers may return to their spots to find their cars missing as Athens commences its annual tow roundup this week to collect unpaid tickets.
Environmental News Nugget: April 16, 2012
Apr. 15, 2012Today I’ll contrast some bad news with the uplifting stories of two cities, both leading the way in sustainability initiatives for others around the world to follow. But I must start with the problem of subsidies for dirty energy.
Final decisions to be made about Bobcat Lane, abandoned gas station
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 15, 2012Tonight’s the night. Athens City Council is expected to make a decision about accepting an abandoned gas station and to hear arguments from Student Senate for opening the controversial Bobcat Lane.
Track and Field: 'Cats bring home multiple wins from classic
By Nicole Bersani | Apr. 15, 2012Through the cold, stormy weather, the Bobcats took home eight top-10 finishes against more than 65 teams at the Jesse Owens Track Classic on Friday and Saturday.
Graduate Student Senate leadership to change hands in coming election
By Holly Moody | Apr. 15, 2012After the three-year presidency of Tracy Kelly, Ohio University’s Graduate Student Senate is set to receive an executive facelift without switching its controlling party.
Today I’ll co...
Apr. 15, 2012Today I’ll contrast some bad news with the uplifting stories of two cities, both leading the way in sustainability initiatives for others around the world to follow. But I must start with the problem of subsidies for dirty energy.
Softball: Teams homerun heavy as Ohio splits weekend
By Chad Lindskog | Apr. 15, 2012After hosting the first-ever Ohio softball home run derby on Friday afternoon, it’s fitting that a home run was the deciding factor in each of Ohio’s two games this weekend.
Women work to 'take back' safety rights
By Kristin Salaky | Apr. 15, 2012Starting today, the women’s affairs commission of Student Senate will sponsor Take Back the Night, a weeklong series of events to raise awareness about victims of sexual assault.
Campus Kicks moves into uptown spot
By Stefan Malmsten | Apr. 15, 2012An assortment of fitted hats and graphic tees hang among pierced and tattooed mannequins in the front window of Art Apocalypse, signifying the new tenant of the Union Street tattoo parlor.
Athens activist jailed after Sunday incident
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 15, 2012Local environmental activist Chad Kister was arrested Sunday on burglary charges after allegedly forcibly entering a tenant’s residence.
Reporter spills on Penn State scandal
By Brandon Carte | Apr. 15, 2012More than 150 Ohio University students and faculty members chose to soak in the AC at Baker University Theatre Friday afternoon rather than absorbing the sun’s rays as they absorbed a saga of journalism and scandal.
Post Letter: April emphasizes importance of organ donors
Apr. 15, 2012You might know that April is Donate Life Month, a nationwide observance to reflect on the importance of organ and tissue donation. But the donation community is not alone in calling April our own.
Post Letter: Graffiti fosters freedom of speech, real art
Apr. 14, 2012In an April 11 opinion letter to The Post, a heated opinion was offered on the issue of graffiti here in Athens. The opinion can be found by typing this: thepost.ohiou.edu/content/post-letter-grafitti-column-values-vandalism-around-athens into the internets.
Wit & Banter: Interview accumulates awkward occurrences
Apr. 14, 2012I’m an awkward individual. They say that a situation may only be awkward and uncomfortable if you make it that way. Well, I’m the kind of person that can make any situation awkward.
I'm not a doctor...: Fantasy realm lets us pass bills, concoct recipes
Apr. 14, 2012Saturday, in some parallel universe, C.J. Wilson (in a Los Angeles Angels uniform) and Yu Darvish (in a Texas Rangers uniform) were both starting pitchers for the same team on the same day. Miguel Cabrera (of the Detroit Tigers) manned first base while Jimmy Rollins (from the Philadelphia Phillies) and Dee Gordon (from the L.A. Dodgers) shared shortstop.
