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Life Lessons from Melissa: When giving thanks, remember why we're here
Nov. 14, 2011Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. There is football, my dad’s “eating pants,” food, my “eating pants” and jellied cranberry sauce (which is delicious but not really food). It is a day full of family, laughter and snide remarks about my family that result in laughter and naps.
Rising value of science degree gives STEM students an edge
By Jillian Fellows | Nov. 13, 2011Move over lawyers and philosophers — the STEM students are climbing the occupational ladder.
Swimming: 'Cats taste first defeat against Ohio State swimmers
By Brandon Kors | Nov. 13, 2011The Bobcats got their first taste of defeat this year when they lost to Ohio State 203-97.
Utica explored for fracturing site
By Will Drabold | Nov. 13, 2011Although the possibility of “fracking” reaching Athens County has sparked outrage among local residents and officials, some geological experts are not convinced the facts match the fuss.
High School Football: Team pulls forward with 'unforgettable' storybook season
By Austin Stahl | Nov. 13, 2011Athens High School senior Josh Maxson said he wanted to do something this year that “people would remember.”
REDUCE. REUSE. REMODEL.
By Jillian Fellows | Nov. 13, 2011The largest campus composting system in the nation is about to get even bigger.
Rugby: Season ends on sour note for 'Cats
By Blair Elliott | Nov. 13, 2011Coach Willie Griffes summarized Ohio’s club-rugby team’s weekend as “a weekend where the ball did not bounce our way.”
A Stranger Here Myself: Take baby steps to live socially responsibly
Nov. 13, 2011I cheated last week.
LGBT panel draws interest, surge in crowd
By Emily Bamforth | Nov. 13, 2011As the number of requests boom from seven last fall to 20 this past quarter, the SpeakOUT! panels continue to put a face to the trials of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
Pies tossed for political parties
By Ian Ording | Nov. 13, 2011Ohio University student politicians embraced their differences through camaraderie, friendly banter and pie Thursday as student groups gathered in front of the Athens County Courthouse for a fundraising effort.
City Council: City takes loan for new firetruck despite university contributions
By Ian Ording | Nov. 13, 2011Despite a $250,000 contribution from Ohio University to help offset the cost of a new $1.1 million ladder truck, Athens City Council decided to borrow an additional $400,000 last night to pay for the vehicle.
Football: Bobcats best several records
By Michael Stainbrook | Nov. 13, 2011MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — After a decade without much to smile about when thinking of Central Michigan, the more experienced Bobcats took the “chip” off of their shoulders and put it back in their opponent’s mascot’s name.
Advanced Placement Networks Launched in Ohio Schools
By XANDER ZELLNER | Nov. 13, 2011The Ohio Department of Education recently announced that over $400,000 in Race to the Top Funds will be used to expanding the Advanced Placement network in Ohio schools.
Post Letter: Calmer Halloween resulted from student awareness
Nov. 13, 2011In the Oct. 31 issue of The Post, Rebecca McKinsey and fellow Athenians discussed the perceived tameness of the 2011 Ohio University Halloween festivities. She, along with county officials, believed the block party was more passive this year in part to the less-than-stellar weather conditions. I believe, however, the docility of the event was due to police awareness and the “Be Smart. Be Civil. Be Safe.” campaign presented to the students, courtesy of OU.
Post Letter: Students should take STAND against genocide
Nov. 13, 2011Ohio University strives to be "the best student-centered learning experience in America." To make that aspiration a reality, students' voices must be heard not only in the classroom but also in the upper echelons of administration.
Students to have new cost estimation tool
By Alex Westerh | Nov. 13, 2011Incoming Ohio University students will get a realistic look at their college costs after the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships website implemented a “Net Cost Calculator.”
Foster House fire deemed arson
By SARA JERDE | Nov. 13, 2011A fire set at Foster House this morning was ruled arson.
Students ad'dress' human trafficking
By Kristin Salaky | Nov. 13, 2011While many women might complain about not having enough clothes to wear, four Ohio University students opted to wear just one outfit for the entire month of October.
