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Graduate Student Senate seeks further housing options

Graduate students may be on track to finding a new place to rest after a hard day’s work.

Statehouse to consider shortening school year

A proposed bill that could change Ohio class time calculation has some Athens educators double-checking the state’s math and motive.

Alabama airmen subject of new WWII-era movie as well as discussion panel

In 1941, 33 men from Tuskegee, Ala., made history by forming the first African-American aviation unit in the United States armed forces.

Themed day to offer Pirates of the Caribbean fun

Ohio University students will have to drop anchor, grab some booty and shiver their timbers Wednesday.

The Rundown - Feb. 23, 2012

Music of band with mystical roots brings 'feel-good' vibe back to OU

Not only does Kingsfoil help heal Frodo, Sam, Faramir and others in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, but it is also the name chosen by Jordan Davis, lead singer, and his three band mates for their band.

Short play reflects historic Chilean dictatorship

Chile may be more than 5,000 miles away from Athens, Ohio, but the institutionalized violence and murder of civilians the South American country saw in 1970s and 80s seemed much closer to home Tuesday night.

Program boasts low participation despite in-state tuition incentive

A program designed to boost enrollment and keep talent in Ohio could save eligible undergraduate students at Ohio University close to $9,000 a year in tuition fees, but few students have jumped at the opportunity.

Post Letter: O'Brien sets example for equality in Athens

In 2004, Athens County set a clear standard for inclusiveness in the state for our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens and visitors. Athens County was the only county of the 88 in Ohio to vote down the state constitutional amendment that now outlaws marriage equality and restricts the rights of LGBT people to full citizenship.

Interfaith panel aims to eliminate stereotype use

Islam and Muslims are one and the same, Christians are unaccepting and Buddhists are vegetarians — those are just some common myths that surround some of the world’s largest religions.

Let's Be Unreasonable Here: Basketball: A game of ducks, knickerbockers

Bombay Sapphire Gin, a dash of blue Curacao, tonic, an olive, a slice of orange garnish and a New York bar, and, ta-da! You have the Lintini! Yes, it’s “Linsanity” high time across all of New York and much of the world as the basketball sensation Jeremy Lin sweeps the sports stage, transforming himself from a virtual unknown dumped by both Golden State and Houston to the New York Knicks superstar.

Race heats up as 7 Dems chase 2 county seats

Chris Chmiel addressed Athens County residents by asking, “Who do you want to run your business, the business of county government?”

The cost of the switch

Ohio University is the only one of four Ohio public universities switching to semesters that is requiring students to map out their classes in advance.

Post Letter: County sheriff, prosecutor must be held accountable

As some of you may know, Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly and Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn are trying to move six-digit funds out of the sunshine of the public’s eyes and set up a private bank account for these funds.

Boys Basketball: Hopes for conference championships dashed for local teams

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Swimming & Diving: Bobcats look to defend MAC title

After Ohio defeated Youngstown State Jan. 15, coach Greg Werner had a special message to his players. He used the analogy of Tim Tebow defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2012 National Football League playoffs. His point was that everyone has the capability be dethroned once the regular season is in the past.

Student Senate to bid farewell to Brian Bridges at meeting

Though this week’s Ohio University Student Senate meeting will be held in a different location, no new business is on the agenda.

Men's Basketball: Ohio hopes to grab bull by horns, climb to third place in MAC East

Ohio successfully used a two-game losing streak as a red cloak to escape with a critical win against Buffalo last month. But now the Bulls know better, and they will be charging again Wednesday night.

Women's Basketball: 'Cats look to avoid tourney road game as BG visits Convo

Whether it’s bus trips, hotel stays or unfamiliar locker rooms, Ohio does not play its best on the road. And Wednesday’s game against Bowling Green will help to determine if the Bobcats will have to play an extra road game in the Mid-American Conference tournament.

Hockey: Bobcat blue line bolstered by defenseman's return

When Jake Holzemer took the ice Friday night against Kent State, most watching from the Bird Arena stands probably didn’t realize the work it took for him to get there.