Poll shows Ohio not completely on board with fracking
By Will Drabold | Jan. 19, 2012Athens County anti-fracking activists are not alone in their opposition to slowing down fracking in Ohio — in fact, they’re in the majority.
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Ohio unemployment drop not true test of job creation
By Will Drabold | Jan. 19, 2012Although the 1.4 percent drop in Ohio unemployment indicates more than 90,000 jobs were created, the percentage does not reflect the decrease in workforce.
Smith to leave OU for Langston
By Rebecca McKinsey | Jan. 19, 2012Langston University took to Twitter Thursday night with an announcement that will be game-changing for Ohio University.
Board of Trustees: Consent agenda approval to jump-start construction projects
By Rebecca McKinsey | Jan. 19, 2012With a unanimous vote Friday on its consent agenda, Ohio University's Board of Trustees approved three construction projects the university will begin this year and the renaming of several spaces within the university.
Between the Lines: Dads Weekend brings reason to show love
Jan. 19, 2012Editor’s Note: Instead of his regular column, Sharp Left Ahead, William chose to write a Between the Lines. To read Sharp Left Ahead, visit our website at thepost.ohiou.edu.
Think Tank fosters unity
By Sarah Grothjan | Jan. 19, 2012Thursday evening, the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity drew more than 60 students to this year’s Black Man Think Tank in Baker Ballroom.
'Shaq of the MAC' is back as No. 20 jersey gets hoisted high at The Convo
By Nick Robbe | Jan. 19, 2012Gary Trent’s No. 20 jersey was a staple on the hardwood of The Convo from 1992 to 1995. But starting Saturday, that jersey will be a permanent part of the historic venue.
Board of Trustees: President's report praises OU-Lancaster program
By Rebecca McKinsey | Jan. 19, 2012When it comes to American Sign Language, Ohio residents and California residents sign with two distinctive “accents.”
Band to channel Prince of Soul
By Will Hoffman | Jan. 19, 2012The Paul Elisha Band hopes dads visiting the rolling hills of Athens this weekend will hear of its Marvin Gaye-themed show through the grapevine.
A Piece of the Town
By Bridget Mallon | Jan. 19, 2012Walking through Athens, it is impossible not to notice the multitude of brown, red and orange bricks throughout the city, many of which are emblazoned with the iconic Athens Block symbol.
Athens sees an increase of over $100,000 in liquor sales in 2011
By Will Drabold | Jan. 19, 2012Residents and students worked together to buy nearly $110,000 more liquor in Athens last year than in 2010.
Editor's Note: American education falling by the wayside
Jan. 19, 2012I’ll admit it: the topic had escaped my mind for nearly four years.
Return of a legend
By Rob Ogden | Jan. 19, 2012In the early part of a conference schedule that has been defined by inconsistency, one element has remained consistent — home-court advantage matters for Ohio.
Cabin Fever Festival features 6 acts, music swap
By Elyse Freeman | Jan. 19, 2012Various Ohio musicians will rock Nelsonville’s Stuart’s Opera House during the third annual Cabin Fever Festival Saturday night.
Sharp Left Ahead: Colbert's super PAC exposes bad side of politics
Jan. 19, 2012No one trumps expressing the frustration I feel with the election process like Stephen Colbert and his mock campaign for president in South Carolina.
Visitors Bureau dishes out cash to needy non-profits
By Will Drabold | Jan. 19, 2012Amid a national economic drought, 11 area non-profits have found an oasis of funds in the Athens County Visitors Bureau.
Committee plans for potential fracking fallout
By Kelly Gifford | Jan. 19, 2012Although the opponents of hydraulic fracturing have clashed in recent months with landowners who have leased their mineral rights, emergency services across Athens County have collaborated to create safety measures in the event of a mining disaster.
Democracy Over Corporations to protest at state capital
By SARA JERDE | Jan. 19, 2012With a resolution before Athens City Council, local residents have decided to take the fight against a Supreme Court ruling from the local to the state level.
Sports Column: 'Shaq of the MAC' commemorated in Convo
By Rob Ogden | Jan. 18, 2012For three years, Gary Trent dominated the Mid-American Conference, and he’ll finally be recognized Saturday by Ohio Athletics for his accomplishments as his No. 20 will be raised to The Convo’s rafters.?
