Dads Weekend delivers diverse activities
By Emily Bamforth | Jan. 19, 2012Fathers will flock to festivities held by various organizations this weekend in celebration of Ohio University’s “Dads Weekend.”
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Your responses to the departure of Kent Smith
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Hockey: 'Make-or-break' series pits Ohio against Lindenwood
By Cameron Dunbar | Jan. 19, 2012Ohio coach Dan Morris normally does not stress the importance of any two games above others, especially during the regular season. So when he calls a series “make-or-break,” it’s a pretty big deal.
Students convene in Columbus to make voices heard
By Brandon Carte | Jan. 19, 2012Twenty-three Ohio University students will join 100 like-minded students from 14 different universities throughout Ohio in Columbus this weekend to take part in the Ohio Youth Congress.
Comedic troupe to leave audience in stitches
By Kristin Salaky | Jan. 19, 2012Some say laughter is the best medicine, and this weekend the longest running comedy show in New York will arrive to cure Ohio University’s cabin fever.
Wrestling: Ohio seeks to pin another home win
By Chad Lindskog | Jan. 19, 2012Coming off a dominant performance against Northern Illinois last weekend, Ohio will try to continue its winning ways at home against Kent State and Bloomsburg.
Poll shows Ohio not completely on board with fracking
By Will Drabold | Jan. 19, 2012Athens County anti-fracking activists are not alone in their opposition to slowing down fracking in Ohio — in fact, they’re in the majority.
Ohio unemployment drop not true test of job creation
By Will Drabold | Jan. 19, 2012Although the 1.4 percent drop in Ohio unemployment indicates more than 90,000 jobs were created, the percentage does not reflect the decrease in workforce.
Smith to leave OU for Langston
By Rebecca McKinsey | Jan. 19, 2012Langston University took to Twitter Thursday night with an announcement that will be game-changing for Ohio University.
Board of Trustees: Consent agenda approval to jump-start construction projects
By Rebecca McKinsey | Jan. 19, 2012With a unanimous vote Friday on its consent agenda, Ohio University's Board of Trustees approved three construction projects the university will begin this year and the renaming of several spaces within the university.
Between the Lines: Dads Weekend brings reason to show love
Jan. 19, 2012Editor’s Note: Instead of his regular column, Sharp Left Ahead, William chose to write a Between the Lines. To read Sharp Left Ahead, visit our website at thepost.ohiou.edu.
Think Tank fosters unity
By Sarah Grothjan | Jan. 19, 2012Thursday evening, the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity drew more than 60 students to this year’s Black Man Think Tank in Baker Ballroom.
'Shaq of the MAC' is back as No. 20 jersey gets hoisted high at The Convo
By Nick Robbe | Jan. 19, 2012Gary Trent’s No. 20 jersey was a staple on the hardwood of The Convo from 1992 to 1995. But starting Saturday, that jersey will be a permanent part of the historic venue.
Board of Trustees: President's report praises OU-Lancaster program
By Rebecca McKinsey | Jan. 19, 2012When it comes to American Sign Language, Ohio residents and California residents sign with two distinctive “accents.”
Band to channel Prince of Soul
By Will Hoffman | Jan. 19, 2012The Paul Elisha Band hopes dads visiting the rolling hills of Athens this weekend will hear of its Marvin Gaye-themed show through the grapevine.
A Piece of the Town
By Bridget Mallon | Jan. 19, 2012Walking through Athens, it is impossible not to notice the multitude of brown, red and orange bricks throughout the city, many of which are emblazoned with the iconic Athens Block symbol.
Athens sees an increase of over $100,000 in liquor sales in 2011
By Will Drabold | Jan. 19, 2012Residents and students worked together to buy nearly $110,000 more liquor in Athens last year than in 2010.
Editor's Note: American education falling by the wayside
Jan. 19, 2012I’ll admit it: the topic had escaped my mind for nearly four years.
Return of a legend
By Rob Ogden | Jan. 19, 2012In the early part of a conference schedule that has been defined by inconsistency, one element has remained consistent — home-court advantage matters for Ohio.
