MULTIMEDIA
Ohio's 'Ragtag Bunch' breaks program record
By Brandon Kors | Feb. 7, 2012A quote from Eleanor Roosevelt hangs on a bulletin board in Ohio University’s Aquatic Center near the diving boards:
The Rundown - Feb. 9, 2012
Feb. 7, 2012Post Editor-in-Chief Wesley Lowery runs down today's top stories, including a story about how hookah isn't actually healthful for you and a story on the Nelsonville Community Center, the fourth in the five-part multimedia series Aiding Athens.
After Zambian excursion, Scripps students share African experience
By Holly Moody | Feb. 7, 2012While many Ohio University students spent much of their time trying to beat the cold weather during winter break, several were basking in the warm climate of Zambia.
Residents voice various worries at town hall meeting
By XANDER ZELLNER | Feb. 7, 2012About 100 Athens County residents gathered at the Athens Community Center Tuesday evening to petition local officials to take action on topics ranging from hydraulic fracturing to homelessness in the area.
OU admins fond of Kasich's plan for education
By Joshua Jamerson | Feb. 7, 2012Speaking from the auditorium of Wells Academy in Steubenville, Ohio, Gov. John Kasich first praised the elementary school’s high performance and then challenged education throughout the state to follow suit in his State of the State address Tuesday.
Franklin plans move to Student Affairs
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 7, 2012The head of Ohio University Campus Recreation will retire at the end of this year to focus on some of his other passions: research and student affairs.
Former sex addict 'seduces' audience
By Anjelica Oswald | Feb. 7, 2012Battling a sex and pornography addiction was something Michael Leahy never thought he would have to endure.
Aiding Athens: Last Chance Corral
By DUSTIN LENNERT | Feb. 7, 2012Last Chance Corral owner Victoria Goss has been saving horses since she was twelve after making a promise to a horse that she'd never let another horse suffer again. Since the 80's she's been taking in foals at the Last Chance Corral, giving them a fighting chance and a better life.
65-year-old woman shares her story of coping with HIV
By Kaylyn Hlavaty | Feb. 7, 2012When someone says AIDS, a 65-year-old grandmother may not be the first person that comes to mind.
Diverse collection of artists brings unique sound to Athens
By Anjelica Oswald | Feb. 7, 2012What began as a three-man folk group consisting of two brothers and a seasoned rocker at the beginning of 2011 quickly transformed into a five-member folk, rock and Irish band this past fall.
College Dems hold launch party for Obama Campaign
By Lucas Daprile | Feb. 7, 2012Ohio University College Democrats began their official 2012 campaign for President Obama Wednesday afternoon.
OU film student's career takes an unforseen twist with music video
By William Ashton | Feb. 7, 2012When he was working on his short film The Arachnafist, senior MFA film student Matt Brunson didn’t expect to spark a business relationship with one of the bands featured on the soundtrack.
Research company suing Cunningham Energy in Athens court
By Kelly Gifford | Feb. 7, 2012A research company hired by Cunningham Energy has filed a lawsuit against the oil and gas company in the Athens County Court of Common Pleas.
Survey states student-loan debt could become next economic crisis
By Alex Felser | Feb. 7, 2012“Loan” is a word every college student is familiar with — but it is also becoming a word many students can’t get to go away.
Special prosecutor requests a revoking of Sullivan's probation
By Alex Stuckey | Feb. 7, 2012The special prosecutor for Athens County Commissioner Mark Sullivan's case is calling for his probation to be revoked.
