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.
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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.
LGBTA community focus of Valentine's Day event
By Kristin Salaky | Feb. 7, 2012In a season full of red roses and pink candy hearts, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally Center will bring a rainbow to Valentine’s Day.
Wrestling: Budding Bobcat team making strides toward future MAC title wins
By Chad Lindskog | Feb. 6, 2012Wrestling is not always about the final result, but about the lessons learned. That especially applies to Ohio’s season so far.
Resolution supports reversal of Supreme Court ruling
By Ian Ording | Feb. 6, 2012At last night’s standing-room-only Athens City Council meeting, there was much jubilation over the passing of a resolution that shows the city’s support of the reversal of the Supreme Court ruling Citizens United v Federal Elections Commission.
Men's Basketball: Bobcats travel to Toledo to play rebuilding Rockets
By Michael Stainbrook | Feb. 6, 2012The Bobcats are hoping to attack the glass and that their six-game win streak does not hit a glass ceiling in the Glass City Wednesday night.
Despite demands, Athens can't clear its water of flouride
By Ian Ording | Feb. 6, 2012Though the past month was filled with local residents spouting protests to Athens’ fluoridation of drinking water, Athens City Council members continually were unable to swallow calls to end the practice.
Scripps students to launch Zambia-centered documentary and magazine
By Holly Moody | Feb. 6, 2012While some students spent their winter break catching up on sleep, others were kept busy documenting their cross-cultural experiences in Zambia.
Post Letter: Forums offer candidates' perspectives sans debate
Feb. 6, 2012Candidate forums are an excellent way for voters to learn about candidates for elected office. This spring, there will be three forums: Feb. 16 for county engineers; Feb. 21 for county commissioner; and Feb. 28 for 15th Congressional District. They all begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Athens Public Library and are presented by the library and the Athens County League of Women Voters.
Men's Basketball: Ohio measures 3rd in MAC's height tallies
By Michael Stainbrook | Feb. 6, 2012Ohio forwards Ivo Baltic and Reggie Keely are among some of the tallest students at Ohio University. But when it comes to the hardwood in the Mid-American Conference, they have plenty of company.
Fracking: OU surveys property for prospective oil and gas drilling
By Kelly Gifford | Feb. 6, 2012As extensive amounts of property continue to be leased throughout Southeast Ohio to the oil and gas industry, Ohio University property could soon be adding to the growing tally.
