Kent Smith named next president of Langston University
By Wesley Lowery | Jan. 18, 2012Last week Ohio University Vice President for Student Affairs Kent Smith excitedly announced that OU had landed Wiz Khalifa for its spring concert this year.
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Bushel of Apple products a new class tool
By Brandon Carte | Jan. 18, 2012Some Ohio University classrooms feature more than just a white board and projector to convey information to students — they now have a wealth of knowledge at their fingertips with the help of Apple Inc.
OU Deputy Police Chief's administrative leave stems from DWI incident
By Rebecca McKinsey | Jan. 18, 2012Ohio University’s Deputy Police Chief Mark Mathews is on paid administrative leave from the Ohio University Police Department because of an off-duty incident in which he was driving while intoxicated in Athens.
Women's Basketball: Freshman steps up for injured team
By Nick Robbe | Jan. 18, 2012While several members of Ohio’s women’s basketball team are waiting for a doctor’s permission to return to the court, one player is helping to nurse the wounds.
Men's Basketball: Black outshines gold as Ohio dons new uniforms
By Michael Stainbrook | Jan. 18, 2012After a stretch of subpar shooting, Ohio found a way to get back in the black.
Kill 'Em with Kindness: Paying It Forward
Jan. 18, 2012Today I walked through the aisles of Athens Goodwill with two friends. One of those friends started walking faster suddenly and pulled my hand toward him. He whispered to me, “Watch that little girl over there.”
DJs jockey to save the music with benefit
By Will Hoffman | Jan. 18, 2012Correction: The benefit show will begin at 10 p.m., not 9 p.m. as the breakout box says. Also, admission is free with a $4 suggested donation.
Board of Trustees: Promise Lives capital campaign edges closer to completion
By Rebecca McKinsey | Jan. 18, 2012LANCASTER — Ohio University has raised another $5 million for its capital campaign, bring the university to about 85 percent of its total goal.
Let's Be Unreasonable Here: Security for Obama makes Potter spells look weak
Jan. 18, 2012President Barack Obama should get the Guinness World Record for “the most tons of stuff to protect him.”
The Rundown - Jan. 20, 2012
Jan. 18, 2012Assistant Managing Editor Alex Stuckey runs down the front page headlines for Friday, Jan. 20, including a story on Ohio University's Deputy Police Chief and a preview on the Men's baskeball game against Miami on Saturday.
Post Modern: OU's Stitch in Time
By Olivia Young | Jan. 18, 2012Squirrels and romantic smooches on the green have certainly made their mark on Ohio University’s quirky history — a history that began in a downtown Boston bar. OU’s strangest sagas are perhaps the most fascinating and yet to be explored.
West Virginia Man With 30 Charges Granted Continuance
By Stefan Malmsten | Jan. 18, 2012James Hall, 37, was granted a continuance today by Judge Ward due to
OU to test-drive car-rental program come fall
By Brian Vadakin | Jan. 18, 2012Ohio University officials are revving up a new program that could remove the need for frantic last-minute texts every time a student needs a ride to Wal-Mart.
Liveblog:Ohio Bobcats vs. Kent State Golden Flashes
By Michael Stainbrook | Jan. 17, 2012The Bobcats host the Golden Flashes Wednesday night at 7 p.m. in the Convo. Follow all of the action on The Post's liveblog.
Boys Basketball: Logan tops Nelsonville-York
By Nathan Cotton | Jan. 17, 2012With an away loss to the Logan Chieftains Tuesday night, Nelsonville-York dropped its second straight game and fell to 7-5 overall. The Buckeyes are hoping the slide will not last nearly as long as their five-game winning streak, which ended one week ago in a home loss to the Alexander Spartans.
Ohio Rep. Phillips to hold "office hours"
By Will Drabold | Jan. 17, 2012State Representative Debbie Phillips (D-92) will meet with constituents tomorrow to discuss state issues at a local Athens business.
OU focuses marketing campaign on diversity
By SARA JERDE | Jan. 17, 2012A Facebook “like” is the first step for Ohio University admittance for many students, but in the future, OU officials hope to see more diverse students clicking.
Warm weather brings businesses down
By Olivia Young | Jan. 17, 2012Besides the few inches of snow that coated Athens just last week, Southeast Ohio has seen a rather mild winter thus far, and it isn’t good for the snow removal industry.
