The Post's Live Election Coverage 2011
Nov. 7, 2011This is the landing page for all of The Post's election night coverage. Check back at 7:30 p.m. for live updates as election results come in.
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Election Day 2011: OU political organizations try to rally votes around Athens
By Alex Felser | Nov. 7, 2011Although no presidential or congressional candidates are on today’s ballot, the Athens mayoral election and various statewide issues being presented have the College Democrats and College Republicans pressing students to get out and vote.
'Young Frankenstein' a hit despite empty seats
By Sarah Grothjan | Nov. 7, 2011Last night, a few ghoulish characters took the stage at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium and not one of them was gearing up for any sort of Halloween block party.
Absentee ballots up from last year's election
By Ryan Clark | Nov. 7, 2011As voters hit the polls today, about 1,000 fewer Athens County residents will be fighting polling lines compared to 2009, having cast their ballots long before the second Tuesday this November.
Athens County rejects state Issue 1, approves Issue 3
By Marika Lee | Nov. 7, 2011Although Issue 2 failed by way of a landslide vote in Athens County, other statewide issues were decided by much closer margins.
Privileges to vote may be granted
By SARA JERDE | Nov. 7, 2011Student trustees for Ohio universities might soon be able to do more than just attend the meetings.
Senior citizen, 317 Board levies among local issues on the ballot
By Marika Lee | Nov. 7, 2011In addition to deciding a new mayor and choosing the fate of statewide issues, Athens voters will have the chance to vote on six local issues: three of which could allow two local bars and a convenience store to sell alcohol on Sundays.
Football Notebook: Tettleton and team set sights on MAC championship
By Rob Ogden | Nov. 7, 2011Tyler Tettleton is one passing touchdown away from becoming Ohio’s all-time single-season record-holder. But in his first year as the Bobcats’ starting quarterback, the only record that matters to him is the one that follows his team’s name in the standings.
Men's Basketball: New faces bring Ohio tough win
By Paul Meara | Nov. 7, 2011Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect a clarification.
Campus Orchestra Concert to play baroque, contemporary styles
By Kaitlyn Richert | Nov. 7, 2011A contrast between contemporary and baroque musical styles will be showcased at tonight’s quarterly Campus Orchestra Concert.
Grad student confirmed dead
By Alex Felser | Nov. 7, 2011An Ohio University graduate student has died.
Papai wins open 3rd Ward City Council seat
By XANDER ZELLNER | Nov. 7, 2011Hordes of students and Athens residents filed into Uptown bars tonight, eagerly awaiting local and statewide election results.
Women's Basketball: Bobcats win not what was expected
By Brandon Kors | Nov. 7, 2011The Bobcats got out at a slow start in their game against Lake Erie College but pulled away in the second half to finish a sweep of the exhibition schedule.
Leaps and Bounds: Enjoying the movie means closing critical eye
Nov. 7, 2011Every time a new movie is showing, complaints come along with it. There is always someone paying too much attention to the critics rather than the movie itself.
Ambassador describes situation, experiences in Africa
By Sijie Wang | Nov. 7, 2011In an effort to further the relationship between Ohio University and Botswana, Athens welcomed Her Excellency Tebelelo Mazile Seretse to campus yesterday for a public lecture and an informal reception.
Post Letter: Student-trustee vote a victory for young voices
Nov. 7, 2011When I lost the Student Senate election last Spring Quarter with my political party, FACE, I was inconsolable for quite some time. Dean of Students Ryan Lombardi, characteristically optimistic and sagely, suggested that I continue fighting for the student issues I believed in despite my loss.
Athens County votes down Issue 2 in a landslide
By Lucas Daprile | Nov. 7, 2011Athens County Democrats were ecstatic tonight after they learned that the controversial Senate Bill 5 was repealed. Athens voted against the bill in a landslide vote as of 11 p.m.
