OU 'fracking' forums to conclude tonight in Baker
By Alex Felser | Mar. 26, 2012Before “fracking” guidelines are set on land owned by Ohio University, the Board of Trustees wants to know how members of the institution view the drilling practice.
MULTIMEDIA
Cookie delivery shop rounds out late-night scene
By Sarah Grothjan | Mar. 26, 2012On Monday, more than 500 people indulged their sweet teeth with a sugary confection from the newest addition to Court Street.
Post Letter: Martin deserves justice for racism, his death
Mar. 26, 2012As an active member of STARS (Students Teaching About Racism in Society) over the years, I’ve heard that I’m fighting a lost cause. “We live in a post-racial world, race doesn’t affect people’s lives anymore, we have a black president, I don’t see race.”
Hockey: Players collect end-of-season awards
By Cameron Dunbar | Mar. 25, 2012Just because Ohio’s season ended more than three weeks ago doesn’t mean the accolades have stopped rolling in for the Bobcats.
Spring Cleaning
Mar. 25, 2012You might notice a few visual changes to The Post this quarter. The staff decided that the paper overall was looking a little bit boring lately. And the problem wasn’t with the layout of the pages, but the “furniture” used to decorate it. You know, the little boxes with extra information to accompany certain stories, the big quotes, stuff like that. Just like in your dorm or apartment, you can move your desk and your dresser around all you want, but at some point you might just need to get a new table or chair to brighten up the place. So while the changes are subtle, we think the new items will help to spruce up the room, er, page.
Baseball: Road-tested Raiders bring potent offense to non-conference showdown
By JIM RYAN | Mar. 25, 2012Bob Wren Stadium has not treated its visitors particularly nicely this season, as Ohio is 6-3 there in 2012. The Bobcats will look to continue their winning ways Tuesday against Wright State.
Post the date: March 26 - April 1
Mar. 25, 2012Ever found yourself with nothing to do and unsure where to look? With The Post’s new weekly calendar, finding something to do in Athens need never be a problem again.
OU reinstitutes free loading zone for Bromley
By SARA JERDE | Mar. 25, 2012Fall Quarter marked the first time Bromley Hall residents had to feed meters in the dormitory’s parking lot. But after two quarters of backlash, two free unloading zones have been reinstated for those with university parking passes.
Smile, You're in Athens: Bricks stay with students through thick and thin
Mar. 25, 2012That low hum while driving, that painful jolt on your butt while biking, that awkward laugh when you trip in public — all brought to you by a simple brick. Bricks are more than just building blocks; they are what Athens is made of.
Trayvon Martin case boils down to shooting a child
Mar. 25, 2012Feb. 26th, self-appointed neighborhood watch leader George Zimmerman, 30, gunned down 17-year-old Trayvon Martin for looking suspicious as Martin was walking from the corner store to his dad’s house.
In N.C., students catch spring breakers
By Gina Mussio | Mar. 25, 2012For eight Ohio University students, spring break meant a week of surfing and camping in Cape Hatteras, N.C., where the offseason allowed for better deals and a less crowded beach.
Sheriff's Office investigating possible murder-suicide
By Ryan Clark | Mar. 25, 2012The Athens County Sheriff's Office is investigating a possible murder-suicide that occurred at around 9 a.m. this morning.
Athens rental prices climb above other college towns'
By Allison Wichie | Mar. 25, 2012Ohio University students on the hunt for off-campus housing should be prepared to shell out about $100 more per month than tenants in similar Ohio college towns.
The BedPost: Safety concerns should overrule insecurity about condom choice
By Alex Bill, Steph Doan | Mar. 25, 2012I don’t like how male condoms feel. Is it weird if I carry around female condoms
