Let's Be Unreasonable Here: Security for Obama makes Potter spells look weak
Jan. 18, 2012President Barack Obama should get the Guinness World Record for “the most tons of stuff to protect him.”
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The Rundown - Jan. 20, 2012
Jan. 18, 2012Assistant Managing Editor Alex Stuckey runs down the front page headlines for Friday, Jan. 20, including a story on Ohio University's Deputy Police Chief and a preview on the Men's baskeball game against Miami on Saturday.
Post Modern: 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.
West Virginia Man With 30 Charges Granted Continuance
By Stefan Malmsten | Jan. 18, 2012James Hall, 37, was granted a continuance today by Judge Ward due to
OU to test-drive car-rental program come fall
By Brian Vadakin | Jan. 18, 2012Ohio University officials are revving up a new program that could remove the need for frantic last-minute texts every time a student needs a ride to Wal-Mart.
Liveblog:Ohio Bobcats vs. Kent State Golden Flashes
By Michael Stainbrook | Jan. 17, 2012The Bobcats host the Golden Flashes Wednesday night at 7 p.m. in the Convo. Follow all of the action on The Post's liveblog.
Boys Basketball: Logan tops Nelsonville-York
By Nathan Cotton | Jan. 17, 2012With an away loss to the Logan Chieftains Tuesday night, Nelsonville-York dropped its second straight game and fell to 7-5 overall. The Buckeyes are hoping the slide will not last nearly as long as their five-game winning streak, which ended one week ago in a home loss to the Alexander Spartans.
Ohio Rep. Phillips to hold "office hours"
By Will Drabold | Jan. 17, 2012State Representative Debbie Phillips (D-92) will meet with constituents tomorrow to discuss state issues at a local Athens business.
OU focuses marketing campaign on diversity
By SARA JERDE | Jan. 17, 2012A Facebook “like” is the first step for Ohio University admittance for many students, but in the future, OU officials hope to see more diverse students clicking.
Warm weather brings businesses down
By Olivia Young | Jan. 17, 2012Besides the few inches of snow that coated Athens just last week, Southeast Ohio has seen a rather mild winter thus far, and it isn’t good for the snow removal industry.
Men's Basketball: Bobcats look ahead toward game, reach a 'crossroad' with Kent
By Michael Stainbrook | Jan. 17, 2012Ohio and Kent State will meet on the hardwood Wednesday night, but the teams also will be meeting at a crossroads.
MAC Notebook: Close calls merit theme for week three of MAC play
By Matthew McGreevy | Jan. 17, 2012Entering the third week of Mid-American Conference basketball, the season has started to unravel in its usual fashion. Projected division leaders are striving for the top spot while overlooked teams are vying to prove their worth.
Swimming & Diving: Ohio cruises to fourth win in a row
By Brandon Kors | Jan. 17, 2012Just like the football team dispatched Marshall last September, Ohio’s swimming and diving squad thundered past Marshall 154-78 as the Bobcats won their third dual meet in a row.
Athens Fire Department receives over $130,000 in safety grant
By Lucas Daprile | Jan. 17, 2012An Ohio senator announced a federal government grant of over $100,000 to the Athens Fire Department to improve operations and safety for both firefighters and the residents they protect.
Potato Bowl brings record ratings for Ohio football
By JIM RYAN | Jan. 17, 2012Football fans throughout the country might recognize Ohio football come 2012, as last year’s team appeared on the ESPN family of networks six times and, in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, drew its highest-rated television appearance since 2009.
City Council: Fluoride protests continue to arise among residents
By Ian Ording | Jan. 17, 2012The Athens City Council Chambers were nearly full with citizens concerned about the addition of fluoride to Athens drinking water and the newfound rights corporations have gained with a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Pelotonia 2012 moves to Kenyon College
By Laura Scheer | Jan. 17, 2012Cyclists from across the country accustomed to ending the three-day, 180-mile Southeast Ohio race in Athens will get a change in scenery this August.
OU task force compiles coalless plan for Lausche replacement
By Alex Felser | Jan. 17, 2012Ohio University is inching closer to a deadline requiring it to find a more environmentally safe way to heat university buildings.
