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.
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Cabin Fever Festival features 6 acts, music swap
By Elyse Freeman | Jan. 19, 2012Various Ohio musicians will rock Nelsonville’s Stuart’s Opera House during the third annual Cabin Fever Festival Saturday night.
Sharp Left Ahead: Colbert's super PAC exposes bad side of politics
Jan. 19, 2012No one trumps expressing the frustration I feel with the election process like Stephen Colbert and his mock campaign for president in South Carolina.
Visitors Bureau dishes out cash to needy non-profits
By Will Drabold | Jan. 19, 2012Amid a national economic drought, 11 area non-profits have found an oasis of funds in the Athens County Visitors Bureau.
Committee plans for potential fracking fallout
By Kelly Gifford | Jan. 19, 2012Although the opponents of hydraulic fracturing have clashed in recent months with landowners who have leased their mineral rights, emergency services across Athens County have collaborated to create safety measures in the event of a mining disaster.
Democracy Over Corporations to protest at state capital
By SARA JERDE | Jan. 19, 2012With a resolution before Athens City Council, local residents have decided to take the fight against a Supreme Court ruling from the local to the state level.
Sports Column: 'Shaq of the MAC' commemorated in Convo
By Rob Ogden | Jan. 18, 2012For three years, Gary Trent dominated the Mid-American Conference, and he’ll finally be recognized Saturday by Ohio Athletics for his accomplishments as his No. 20 will be raised to The Convo’s rafters.?
Challenging contests in future for local teams
By Austin Stahl, Nathan Cotton, Paul Meara | Jan. 18, 2012ALEXANDER (4-7)
OU's stitch in time
By Olivia Young | Jan. 18, 2012Squirrels and romantic smooches on the green have certainly made their mark on Ohio University’s quirky history — a history that began in a downtown Boston bar. OU’s strangest sagas are perhaps the most fascinating and yet to be explored.
Board of Trustees: Presentations outline general education benefits, athletes' academics
By Brandon Carte | Jan. 18, 2012LANCASTER — The Academics Committee gathered Thursday to examine general education requirements and accreditation standards.
Creme de la CreMedia
By Lindsay Friedman | Jan. 18, 2012Instead of complaining about the Ohio University School of Visual Communication’s lack of “creative video-based outlets,” Max Rodriguez and Kyle Ackley turned their frustration into productivity — by starting a video-production company.
Kent Smith named next president of Langston University
By Wesley Lowery | Jan. 18, 2012Last week Ohio University Vice President for Student Affairs Kent Smith excitedly announced that OU had landed Wiz Khalifa for its spring concert this year.
Bushel of Apple products a new class tool
By Brandon Carte | Jan. 18, 2012Some Ohio University classrooms feature more than just a white board and projector to convey information to students — they now have a wealth of knowledge at their fingertips with the help of Apple Inc.
OU Deputy Police Chief's administrative leave stems from DWI incident
By Rebecca McKinsey | Jan. 18, 2012Ohio University’s Deputy Police Chief Mark Mathews is on paid administrative leave from the Ohio University Police Department because of an off-duty incident in which he was driving while intoxicated in Athens.
Women's Basketball: Freshman steps up for injured team
By Nick Robbe | Jan. 18, 2012While several members of Ohio’s women’s basketball team are waiting for a doctor’s permission to return to the court, one player is helping to nurse the wounds.
Men's Basketball: Black outshines gold as Ohio dons new uniforms
By Michael Stainbrook | Jan. 18, 2012After a stretch of subpar shooting, Ohio found a way to get back in the black.
Kill 'Em with Kindness: Paying It Forward
Jan. 18, 2012Today I walked through the aisles of Athens Goodwill with two friends. One of those friends started walking faster suddenly and pulled my hand toward him. He whispered to me, “Watch that little girl over there.”
DJs jockey to save the music with benefit
By Will Hoffman | Jan. 18, 2012Correction: The benefit show will begin at 10 p.m., not 9 p.m. as the breakout box says. Also, admission is free with a $4 suggested donation.
