New dean awaits first day at the university
By Brandon Carte | Jan. 16, 2012Ohio University students have settled back into classes after a long Winter Intersession, but one administrator is still waiting for his first official day in Athens.
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Wal-Mart: Biggest victim of five-finger discounts
By Lucas Daprile | Jan. 16, 2012Wal-Mart may pride itself on rolling back prices, but for some the discounts are not enough — Athens’ superstore is home to almost 20 times more shoplifters than other stores in the area.
Wrestling: Home-mat advantage provides OU with 3-match winning streak
By Chad Lindskog | Jan. 16, 2012After winning the first of three straight matches at the Convo, Ohio is hoping that home-cooked meets will continue to show results on the mats.
Men's Basketball: 4 Bobcats foul out in loss to Akron
By Michael Stainbrook | Jan. 16, 2012Jon Smith won the opening tip-off against Akron’s 7-footer, Zeke Marshall. But then Marshall said he got another kind of tip.
Council Agenda 1/17/12
By Ian Ording | Jan. 16, 2012Tonight’s Athens City Council meeting will be a regular session during which all ordinances will be up for first reading. As a result, no new legislation will be passed this evening, although discussion will begin on a few topics.
Cencula indicted in June arson incident
By Stefan Malmsten | Jan. 16, 2012A former Ohio University student was indicted yesterday for aggravated arson, arson and criminal mischief stemming from a residence hall arson last summer.
Security cameras installed in Voigt Hall
By Brian Vadakin | Jan. 16, 2012Voigt Hall received a new trimming before this school year — video cameras that safety officials say can be used for almost any type of law enforcement purpose.
BedPost: Submission successful in moderation
By Alex Bill, Steph Doan | Jan. 16, 2012Dear BedPost People,
Councilman introduces resolution against Supreme Court decision on corporations
By Ian Ording | Jan. 16, 2012As Stephen Colbert transferred his super political action committee to Jon Stewart Thursday, a local politician was planning his fight to end corporations’ ability to donate unlimited funds to election campaigns.
No records of alleged assault behind The Crystal
By Stefan Malmsten | Jan. 16, 2012Last night The Crystal said in a twitter message that an individual was allegedly assaulted on Jan. 16 at 10:53 p.m. behind the uptown bar on Saturday Jan. 14.
Hockey: Ohio falls short of sweeping Robert Morris
By Cameron Dunbar | Jan. 16, 2012In an arena called The Edge, the Bobcats came within the width of a post for a perfect weekend.
Websites to black out for a day in opposition of anti-piracy legislation
By Brandon Carte | Jan. 16, 2012Some websites are stepping into the shadows for a day in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act.
VIDEO: 12th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Silent March
By Erin Corneliussen | Jan. 16, 2012Various events took place this weekend in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including the 12th Annual Silent March from Galbreath Chapel to Baker University Center.
Athens County nudges canine owners to obtain dog licenses
By Laura Scheer | Jan. 16, 2012Canines across Athens County are howling at their owners to purchase a dog license that will keep them safe — and area dog owners are listening.
Group assists digitizing rural health documents
By SARA JERDE | Jan. 16, 2012Area health officials will soon be using less paper.
Swimming: Ohio cranks off third straight win of year
By Brandon Kors | Jan. 16, 2012YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio —The Bobcats conquered the challenges of swimming on the road that coach Greg Werner had stressed all week, as they dominated Youngstown State Sunday for their third straight victory.
That's a Difference of Anatomy: Snow should bring out the inner-child in us
Jan. 16, 2012As I sit here, I cannot help but notice the blustery white flakes falling gracefully just outside the cozy confines of my second-floor dorm room.
