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Are a man's 'girly' tendencies a relationship deal-breaker?

 By: Steph Doan

'Post' is erring out its dirty laundry

We all make mistakes. We do.

Athens mourns loss of beloved teacher

After being educated in Athens from elementary school through college, Patricia “Patsy” Barrington gave back to the district with 24 years of educating as a teacher and counselor in the Athens City Schools.

Hockey: Ohio uses break to recuperate, recalibrate

Like an overblown Harry Potter movie, Ohio’s hockey season can be divided in two.

The World Spins Madly On: Money shouldn't be 'gateway' to education

Cha-ching.  

2011 Culture Year in Review

From acts such as B.o.B. and Mike Posner to the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell,” 2011 was a year to remember. Music continued to dominate the Athens world, with 8Fest, Nelsonville Music Festival and Ohio University bringing multiple big names to Athens, but the comedy scene made its mark as well.

Photographic gallery celebrates one year helping others

In 2000, Elise Sanford launched the Athens Photographic Project as a pilot photography program to aid in mental health recovery. But what started as a pilot program 12 years ago has now grown to a permanent fixture in the Athens community.

Health care takes a new direction as two local providers plan to collaborate

Two weeks ago, Family Healthcare, Inc. and Tri-County Mental Health and Counseling Services announced their intent to mesh the two health establishments in an effort to emulate an increasingly common model in health care.

Long awaited fire ladder truck arrives in Athens tomorrow

The glossy finish of the new fire truck, ladder folded neatly atop its roof, will roll through the streets of Athens starting Wednesday.

Hydraulic fracturing continues to see local resistance

Fracking drills deep at the hearts of many Athens County residents, and now several start-up groups are bent on making sure the practice never breaks ground in the county.

UPDATE: Missing Plains teen found at relative's home

UPDATE: Sheriff Kelly has announced that Isabelle has been located. She was found at a relative's house, according to a Facebook post.

Wrestling: Ohio forfeits two matches, places three competitors in two-day tournament

In their first meet of the New Year, the Bobcat grapplers were back on the mats yesterday and Sunday for the annual two-day Southern Scuffle tournament at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Post Letter: Pledge: Do not protect rich from higher taxes

Grover Norquist has maneuvered behind the scenes, threatening Republican members of Congress with primary election challenges in 2012 unless they pledge to vote against any tax increases on millionaires and billionaires.  41 Republican senators and 238 representatives have signed that pledge, but the only legitimate pledge for elected officials to sign is to preserve, protect and defend the U.S. and its Constitution. Absent the Norquist pledge, Congress would have achieved reasonable compromises on budgetary matters.

Students spend winter break studying, interning, exploring in Zambia

During Winter Intersession, many Ohio University students relaxed, visited family and worked — but a select few played with jaguars and elephants, bungee jumped and learned about the Zambian culture.

Welcome!

Welcome to The Post Design Blog! Unbeknownst to many, a team of 15 designers works to produce meaningful, informative and eye-catching layouts and graphics for the paper each day. We believe that the best way to tell a story is when words and visual elements work together, and we try our best to find the most effective solution for every story we put in the paper. Every element you see on the page has been thoughtfully chosen and positioned to best convey the story’s message. This site will be used to highlight these graphics and page layouts created by the design staff, as well as to document our special projects. Check back here each Friday for the “Pick of the Week,” and be sure to pick up a printed copy of The Post every day class is in session.

'Cat Man' rescues kitten from death-defying heights of white pine

One Athens kitten rang in the New Year with a near-catastrophic event.

Ohio's student debt 7th highest in nation

A recent study by the College Access and Success ranked Ohio as the state with the seventh-highest level of student debt, with the average 2010 graduate owing $27,713.

Student seeks Democratic House seat despite 'extreme districts'

One local student hopes to make a difference at a state level as an incoming Democratic Ohio House of Representatives candidate.

Date set for next Polar Plunge

Those who look forward to an icy swim in Athens each year can now mark their calendars.

The Ridges record Daytrotter session