A place to grow
By Stefan Malmsten | Feb. 9, 2012Editor’s Note: This is the fifth and final story in a five-part philanthropic series profiling nonprofit organizations in Athens County.
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Band asks audience to 'focus on the sounds'
By Will Hoffman | Feb. 9, 2012Though the name nobrow.music.collective is meant to be vague, the band’s ability to tackle contemporary music largely unknown to most is not.
Bobcats caught in 'Ohio' crossfire
By Rob Ogden | Feb. 9, 2012It has been more than 40 years since Ohio and Michigan last met on the hardwood or the gridiron, but the Wolverines’ two most prominent coaches seem to think the Bobcats and Wolverines meet much more regularly.
Bobcat sightings increase
By Lucas Daprile | Feb. 9, 2012For nearly 100 years, the Rufus that runs around at football games was one of the few bobcats in Ohio.
OU African Student Union honors Ghanaian with African Hero's Night award
By Jillian Fellows | Feb. 8, 2012Dr. Kwabena Frimpong Boateng touched down at the Columbus airport Thursday after a long flight.
Post Modern: Clearing the smoke around hookah
By Lindsay Friedman | Feb. 8, 2012Ryan Boulton was the awkward kid in the corner, unable to carry on a conversation of any kind, when he first arrived at Ohio University three years ago. That characteristic soon went up in smoke thanks to an unexpected source — hookah.
'Seduce Me' speakers highlight dangerous allure of hypersexed media
By Hannah Yang | Feb. 8, 2012A provocatively named event sought to crumble down the barriers inherent in discussions about sex and pornography among students at Ohio University.
Between the Lines: Celebrate a 'party rock anthem' this weekend
Feb. 8, 2012I hate college, but love all the parties. OK, I don’t actually hate college, but who can’t wait for the weekend?
Bidders to trade dough for dates
By Lindsay Friedman | Feb. 8, 2012Students eager for a romantic — or musical — Valentine’s Day can bid on a date Friday.
Icy plunge to benefit Special Olympics
By Brian Vadakin | Feb. 8, 2012The weather may have been unseasonably warm in Athens lately, but some will still freeze this Saturday when they jump into the icy waters of Lake Snowden.
Track & Field: Accurso breezes into Seattle to take on top talent in nation
By Nicole Bersani | Feb. 8, 2012Sophomore distance runner Juli Accurso is taking her running shoes to Seattle this weekend.
Area academy's grads put Athens County on black historical map
By SARA JERDE | Feb. 8, 2012Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part weekly series for the month of February exploring black history in Athens County.
Kill 'Em With Kindess: Adjustment needed after leaving hometown friends
Feb. 8, 2012During the weekend, I ventured back home and saw The Woman in Black. Not only was it one of the top three scariest movies I have ever seen, but also I started crying in the middle because I was so scared. Luckily, I was with four of my awesome girlfriends from home, so I wasn’t really embarrassed as much as I was terrified. After the movie we said our goodbyes and drove our separate ways, uncertain of when we will all be together again.
Fisk Jubilee Singers supply southern flair to music, dance festival
By Kristin Salaky | Feb. 8, 2012Despite the distance, Ohio University students can get an earful of the south this weekend.
Student Senate: University officials encourage continued participation in 'Battle of the Greens'
By Kali Borovic | Feb. 8, 2012With a blood drive battle between Ohio University students halfway finished, Ohio University officials are looking to rally more students to go under the needle.
