Blackburn appointed acting prosecutor
By Marika Lee | May 23, 2011Assistant Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn was appointed acting county prosecutor today.
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Chaos Theories: Bone marrow saves lives, saves world
May 23, 2011Some passions come upon us suddenly; others begin with a small spark and grow in intensity over time.
OU names 3 finalists for Scripps interim dean spot
By Pamela Engel | May 23, 2011Three faculty members and administrators have been named finalists for interim dean of the Scripps College of Communication.
Baseball: Bobcats plan for upcoming year after 'disappointing' MAC miss
By Rob Ogden | May 23, 2011As Ohio’s baseball coach for 23 years, Joe Carbone brings the word ‘consistency’ to mind — but that word would not be used to describe his 2011 team.
OU to pay for buckled line
By Tristan Navera | May 23, 2011An unexpected break in an Ohio University main water line will cost more than $100,000 to repair, according to projected figures from administrators.
Man dies after backing Jeep over embankment
By Marika Lee | May 23, 2011An Athens man was killed Saturday night in a car accident on County Road 89 — and one unharmed passenger was a faculty and staff member of Ohio University.
Post Letter: Ohio's economy needs livestock board
May 23, 2011In regards to Mr. Christopher Myers’ scathing letter about the Ohio Livestock Care and Standards Board that was published in Monday’s issue of The Post, he only further proves the ignorance of animal rights activists and opponents of 2009’s Issue 2.
Arrests stack up at 8Fest
By Alex Stuckey | May 23, 2011More than 70 people were arrested by Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Liquor Control agents at Saturday’s 8Fest.
School of Media Arts and Studies director announces resignation
By Ryan Dunn | May 23, 2011Ohio University's director of the School of Media Arts and Studies has announced he will resign at the end of next month.
Sustainability council launches plan, goals
By Alex Westerh | May 23, 2011With the creation of the President’s Advisory Council for Sustainability Planning in 2009, OU President Roderick McDavis made a commitment to minimize the university’s ecological impact.
Volleyball: Bobcats' scores show continued excellence
By Michael Stainbrook | May 23, 2011For the sixth year in a row, Ohio’s volleyball team proved it has the ability to ace tests as well as serve aces on the court.
Student Senate Elections: Former candidate calls election board 'unquestionably incompetent'
By Joe Fox | May 23, 2011Although Student Senate elections have ended, controversy surrounding the two parties’ campaign strategies continues to flare up.
University employee claims smokestack damaged car
By Rebecca McKinsey | May 23, 2011An employee has filed a complaint in the Ohio Court of Claims, asking Ohio University to cover the cost of damages caused to her truck by Lausche Heating Plant.
Men's Basketball: Training basics aim to build 'toughness'
By Will Frasure | May 23, 2011As Mike Basgier blurts out commands, Ohio men’s basketball players listen intently, stone-faced with sweat dripping down their faces.
Athens man pleads guilty to threatening ex-girlfriend
By Marika Lee | May 22, 2011An Athens man charged with threatening his ex-girlfriend’s life pleaded guilty Thursday and could spend up to 18 months in prison.
'Jane Eyre' errs on bland side
By Cameron Dunbar | May 22, 2011Without getting into the interminable whining that characterizes every classic novel-to-movie adaptation, and having never read the book, I couldn’t help but walk out of Jane Eyre feeling like they’d left out some important stuff.
Gaming leagues pit top players against one another
By Ryan Carpe | May 22, 2011Competitive games, or “E-sports,” have been gaining traction for years. What began as an enthusiast’s hobby has developed into a serious enterprise, with as much as $100,000 in prize money being awarded at major events.
8Fest a muddy success
By Amanda Lucci, Callie Driehorst | May 22, 2011Saturday’s 8Fest hosted thousands of rowdy, muddy attendees — including a few local notables. In addition to Cleveland-based headliner Machine Gun Kelly, who was constantly surrounded by a hefty entourage, Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor was spotted staying hydrated backstage for the majority of the day.
Local man receives 6 years after pleading no contest
By Rachel Snively | May 22, 2011An Athens man was sentenced last Friday to six years in prison despite desperate pleas of innocence.
