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Bill's passing leaves OU one step closer to $18.6M in infrastructure aid

The Ohio legislature has passed a bill that allocates $18.6 million to Ohio University’s Athens campus for the purpose of fixing the university’s aging infrastructure.

Players pledge to remain at Ohio after coach's exit

Hours after their former coach accepted a new job, several Bobcats confirmed that they will continue to call The Convo their home.

University: No record of how much money pledged to keep Groce

Student-run Holi Fest sheds light on Indian traditions of spring

With the advent of spring comes the sweet smell of blossoming flowers, the sounds of students throwing Frisbees around and the opportunity to ring in the season Holi-style.

Uptown parking garage brings in revenue, saving Athens money

With more than 300 spaces and more than $250,000 generated in 2011, the Athens Parking Garage has been both a source of revenue and additional parking for the city.

Goodbye, Groce

A smiling John Groce walked up to the podium at the University of Illinois’ Assembly Hall Thursday wearing a shiny new “I” pin just days after sporting one that read “OHIO.” The orange on his striped tie matched the background behind him but clashed with the hunter green that he had donned for four seasons.

Letter: Rally for Trayvon speaks volumes of campus unity

After leaving the “Justice for Trayvon” rally, I felt moved. While listening to the speakers talk about injustice, my mind raced back to one of the most life-changing classes I have ever taken at Ohio University: African American Studies: Injustice in American Democracy. This class was taught by Dr. Grey, one of OU’s most treasured professors who retired at the end of the 2009–10 academic school year.

OU student organizing charity bike ride for injured friend recovering from crash

While many students were partying on the sandy shores during spring break, Hocking College student Grace Wyatt was fighting for her life.

Softball: Bobcats retain home advantage for MAC weekend openers

Ohio opened its home schedule with a win Tuesday and will be looking to continue its success when Mid-American Conference play begins Friday.

Donors' demand brings booze to Peden Stadium, Convo

Beer and wine will be available for purchase at Peden Stadium and The Convo beginning next fall and winter, but only to a select segment of fans and students.

Groce Leaves OU for Illinois

Ohio's head basketball coach announced his plans to take a coaching position at UI on Thursday, Mar. 29, 2012. Photographs by the Associated Press.

Pick of the Week | Week 1

The Pick of the Week for Spring Quarter week 1 was a difficult choice. This first week featured especially strong design solutions from cover to cover. The final decision came down to Friday's front page design for the story "Goodbye, Groce," designed by Jake Newton.

Attachment to the Big Apple hard to forget

I learned a lot during my visit to some media outlets in New York City (because I’m a journalism student), and here’s what I’d like to share with you.

O-Wino

BEHIND THE SCENES | Post Modern

Every Thursday, The Post runs a full-page, in-depth, graphic-heavy feature called Post Modern. With just one story and (usually) no advertisements to work with, this page is a totally blank canvas. While this freedom is exciting, having infinite options can also be a little overwhelming and challenging for a designer. The way the story is told and the way the page is presented is entirely up to the designer's interpretation.

It's official: Groce is gone

After four years at the helm of the Ohio University men's basketball team, head coach John Groce has left the program to take the same job at the University of Illinois.

Players react to Groce's departure

After keeping his players wondering about the future of their coach for the entire week, John Groce met the team this morning to tell them of his plans to accept the head coaching position at Illinois.

McDavis: Coaching search might include in-house candidates

Now that men’s basketball coach John Groce has officially accepted a coaching position at the University of Illinois, Ohio University administrators will soon begin a search to find a new person to lead the Bobcats.

'Justice for Trayvon'

It only took minutes for the solemn and silent expressions of more than 250 hoodie-clad Ohio University students, faculty members and Athens residents to erupt into chants of justice for a slain Florida teen.