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Post Letter: Labor Day holiday a gift from union workers

Enjoy your Labor Day holiday?

Field Hockey: Perfect record intact after Pennsylvania trip

Ohio conquered the city of brotherly love this weekend, topping both St. Joseph’s and Temple to advance its record to 5-0. 

Multipurpose committee recommends indoor football field, dissolves

With the final recommendations for Ohio University’s multipurpose center submitted last spring to President Roderick McDavis, the committee was dissolved after fulfilling its goal of compiling a list of what should be in the center.

OU grad creates website, eliminating 'middleman' of book purchasing for students

Recent Ohio University graduate Ryan Verner put his own spin on giving back to the university with a website he hopes will simplify the textbook process for students.

Budget cuts could cause Athens to close school

Although Athens City School District administrators had some success balancing their budget during the summer months, state budget cuts have darkened the district’s financial forecast — and could lead the district to close one of its five elementary schools.

Post-apocalyptic world theme of shared experiences

Today’s freshmen would take their Lil’ Wayne albums and PlayStations to a hypothetical post-apocalyptic world.

Summer efforts move forward GSS initiatives

Ohio University will move forward this year with plans for new international student health care, an on-campus farmer’s market and anonymous HIV testing due in part to Graduate Student Senate efforts over the summer.

Pot investigation the latest of commissioner's legal hurdles

After facing domestic violence charges earlier this year, County Commissioner Mark Sullivan is being investigated for allegedly growing marijuana plants in the backyard of his Millfield home.

Move-in crew boasts higher turnout as dorms fill over Labor Day weekend

Ohio University’s residential greens were dotted with lime green this weekend as more than 600 OU students and employees donned “Go Green” T-shirts, hefted boxes and welcomed new students to campus.

College of Fine Arts observes milestone birthday

The College of Fine Arts turns 75 this year, and it is celebrating with a long list of events and visitors.

Football: Bobcats show mental, physical toughness in season opener

Veteran linemen on both sides of the ball anchored an otherwise inexperienced Bobcat squad in their season opening win Saturday.

Interim director chosen as new head of the 911 call center

One month after Doug Bentley resigned as the director of the Athens County 911 Center, the interim coordinator was picked out of a pool of four applicants to take over the position.

Provost declines resolution for parent leave; to form task force

Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit decided not to sign a resolution Faculty Senate passed last May regarding maternity, paternity

Gender-neutral trial underway

OU inches closer to repairs-backlog 'tipping point,' fundraising goal

COLUMBUS — Ohio University’s deferred maintenance levels could reach a dangerous “tipping point” in less than a decade if the university maintains its current investment levels.

Football: Solich: Solid performance against Aggies, but plenty of room for improvement

A new offense, a new quarterback and eight new starters on defense are usually a recipe for disaster, but Ohio proved the whole to be greater than the sum of its parts in its win over New Mexico State on Saturday.   

Fracking brought to forefront of locals' attention

Although land has been bought in Athens County intended for the purpose of fracture mining, residents and City Council members are preparing themselves for the dangers that come with fracking.

APD: Weekend crime nothing unusual

Although Saturday’s midnight shift included all of 49 incidents — including fights, noise violations and other drunken misconduct — Capt. Ralph Harvey of the Athens Police Department said in terms of the first weekend back to school, everything was “business as usual.”

Volleyball: 'Cats draw even after preseason competition

The only fluff in Ohio’s nonconference schedule is the fur on the mascot’s costumes.Some teams will play a light nonconference schedule, but Ohio and others tend to play a more aggressive nonconference schedule in order to prepare for conference play.

Majority of Athens County districts raise state grade

After receiving mixed reviews from the Ohio Department of Education last year, four of the five Athens County school districts improved their state report-card ratings for the past academic year.