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A helping hand
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 5, 2012Editor’s note: This is the first in a five-part philanthropic series profiling nonprofit organizations in Athens County.
Occupy organizers plan OU resurgence
By Tim Tripp | Feb. 5, 2012The students who camped out at the top of Morton Hill for a week last quarter were at it again Sunday, and they hope to become more visible in the future.
Jedis and Gleeks take center stage during Geek Week
By Bridget Mallon | Feb. 5, 2012Confectionary concoctions, Star Wars trivia and student talent will take center stage this week — all with a nerdy twist.
Athens tunes in for Giants' win
By Joshua Jamerson | Feb. 5, 2012Although tradition and commercials attracted viewers to Sunday’s Super Bowl, many football fans in Athens preferred to watch the championship game from their homes instead of bars and restaurants.
Local art has national appeal
By Laura Scheer | Feb. 5, 2012From Alaska to Florida, retailers nationwide sell artwork created by artists with developmental disabilities at Passion Works Studio, inspiring support from not only its hometown of Athens, but also galleries across the country.
Longtime 110 director dies at 79 in S.C. hospice care
By SARA JERDE | Feb. 5, 2012Marching 110 alumni will reunite at Tuesday’s memorial service to play one last time for their long-time director.
Gender-neutral pilot program approved as permanent option
By Taylor LaPuma | Feb. 5, 2012Ohio University has formally launched an alternative form of student housing after a successful pilot year.
Court Street chocolatier satisfies sweet teeth
By Sara Lowenstein | Feb. 5, 2012What started as a hobby four years ago has turned into a career for a local chocolatier who learned the ins and outs of her trade from the inside of her kitchen.
When in Athens, Wait, What Should I Do?: Campus-Exclusive Fashion
Feb. 5, 2012Since Ohio University has passed the halfway mark through Winter Quarter, most students have dropped all those silly little resolutions they begin every quarter. To name a few, I will call them “being so very organized,” “trying so hard” and “dressing to impress.”
Graduate Student Senate to measure support of Housing Master Plan
By Holly Moody | Feb. 5, 2012Ohio University’s Graduate Student Senate will come to a decision on whether or not to support Residential Housing’s Housing Master Plan at Monday’s meeting.
The Rundown - Feb. 6, 2012
Feb. 5, 2012Post Editor Wesley Lowery runs down today's top stories, including a story on quitting smoking, last night's Superbowl game and the first part of a five part series called "Aiding Athens."
New residence halls may include features to enhance learning
By Brian Vadakin | Feb. 5, 2012Ohio University administrators hope that in the future, residence halls won’t just be a place to watch TV shows or catch a few hours of sleep, but rather an extension of the classroom.
Kicking nicotine can be expensive for students
By Sarah Grothjan | Feb. 5, 2012Common knowledge seems to indicate that smoking is pricey. Some students who have picked it up, though, say that kicking the habit is just as costly.
Women's Basketball: Bobcats stagnant in road loss to Huskies
By Nick Robbe | Feb. 5, 2012Ohio has dealt with a revolving door of injuries all season, but what has hurt the Bobcats the most is the lack of consistent offense and wins away from The Convo.
Track & Field: 'Cats not intimidated by tough competition
By Nicole Bersani | Feb. 5, 2012Sophomore standout Juli Accurso stole the 3,000-meter race and broke an Ohio and Mid-American Conference record in the Meyo Invitational at Notre Dame this weekend.
High School Basketball: Athens dominates Alexander, wins big in Albany
By Paul Meara | Feb. 5, 2012Both Alexander and Athens have senior-laden rosters, but it was a pair of freshman that decided the course of the game on Friday night.
Men's Basketball: 'Cats triumph over Chippewas to extend win streak to 6
By Rob Ogden | Feb. 5, 2012Ohio’s record-tying start came to a screeching halt with three losses in four games to start the new year. But less than a month later, those losses seem like ancient history.
Mens Basketball vs. Central Michigan
Feb. 5, 2012The Bobcats competed at home against Central Michigan on Saturday, Feb. 4. Ohio defeated Central Michigan, 68-42. Staff photographs by Brien Vincent.
