Guest Column: OU on verge of keeping trash out of dumpsters
Sep. 27, 2011Zero waste — Ohio University. That’s right. You might think, “No way, can’t happen.” I say it is possible and already under way.
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Ohio Statehouse fights LGBT discrimination
By Alex Stuckey, Marika Lee | Sep. 27, 2011The Ohio legislature made an attempt to eliminate employment and housing discrimination against the LGBT community yesterday, introducing a bi-partisan bill to the Ohio House of Representatives.
State looks to bolster already thriving tourism industry
By Lucas Daprile | Sep. 27, 2011For the past year, the Ohio tourism industry quietly established itself as one of the state’s most efficient and profitable. Yesterday, state officials came to Athens to explore opportunities that could potentially strengthen the diverse industry.
Speaker: 'Yes' on Issue 2 will do more harm than good
By Brady Bissell | Sep. 27, 2011With the future of unionization resting on the shoulders of Issue 2, about 40 residents and students got a chance to hear how attempts to destroy unionization could potentially destroy the middle class yesterday.
Emergency ringtones fall silent as switch to new system occurs
By SARA JERDE | Sep. 26, 2011Ohio University students hoping to hear a ringtone in the case of an emergency will be unable to sign up for OU’s text messaging alerts for several weeks.
Students urge crowd at poverty rally to 'reject Jackson's ideas'
By Rebecca McKinsey | Sep. 26, 2011While Rev. Jesse Jackson mobilized a crowd yesterday outside Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium with his cry against poverty, an undercurrent rippled through the crowd as Ohio University students and Athens residents read literature urging them to reject Jackson’s ideas.
Zanesville residents invited to dive into aquatic-center plans
By Brian Vadakin | Sep. 26, 2011Zanesville residents will have the chance today to weigh in on the design of a new aquatic recreation center that will be located on Ohio University’s Zanesville Campus.
Post Letter: Morris' student devotion makes him viable mayor
Sep. 26, 2011There are many important issues for students to consider on their ballots this November.
Volunteers offer specialized version of free lunches at church
By Callie Driehorst | Sep. 26, 2011With more than 676 lunches and 13 years behind them, volunteers at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 64 University Terrace, have abandoned peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for a more sophisticated menu.
Men's Club Soccer: Club team suspended after alleged hazing
By JIM RYAN | Sep. 26, 2011The Ohio University men’s club soccer team is facing suspension after team members allegedly “pressured” a player to drink excess amounts of alcohol, ultimately leading to his hospitalization.
Humans vs. Zombies invitational brings out-of-state students to on-campus war
By Betty Laudermilt | Sep. 26, 2011During the weekend, hundreds of students flooded Ohio University’s campus to participate in the Humans vs. Zombies “Athens Invitational.”
Football: Young defensive backs struggle in first loss of the season
By Rob Ogden | Sep. 26, 2011Coming into the season, Ohio’s secondary was often described as talented but inexperienced. Four weeks into the season, it is still unclear which adjective better describes the unit.
City Council: Locals speak out against fracking
By Kelly Gifford | Sep. 26, 2011A nearly full house of residents, students and local business owners packed last night’s Athens City Council meeting to speak out about hydraulic fracturing and help Council explore avenues to regulate the drilling method.
Graduate Student Senate: Dental care gives students something to smile about
By SARA JERDE | Sep. 26, 2011Ohio University students looking for a cheap, local way to clean their mouths will have the chance to do so thanks to a Graduate Student Senate initiative.
A Greater Society
By Olivia Young | Sep. 26, 2011Whether rallying for cheaper education opportunities or workers’ rights, Rev. Jesse Jackson is pleading with Ohio University students to get serious about social change.
Is Southeast Ohio getting new Statehouse districts?
By Will Drabold | Sep. 26, 2011If proposed state apportionment changes are approved, a new state senator would represent Athens County and the current house district would be drastically changed.
Soccer: Brief recovery time forces Ohio to use weekends for exercise, nutrition
By Mike Brienza | Sep. 26, 2011Forty-three hours is all the Bobcats have for their bodies to recover from the exhausting end of one game to the start of the next.
MAC Notebook: Blown call on missed extra point leads to Toledo loss, leaves fans up in arms
By Matthew McGreevy | Sep. 26, 2011School and conference records were broken during an exciting fourth week of Mid-American Conference football.
Athens auditor settles with Ohio Ethics Commission after violation
By Pat Holmes | Sep. 26, 2011After hiring her children to work as interns in the auditor’s office four years ago, Athens City Auditor Kathy Hecht has agreed to pay more than $3,000 back to the city in a settlement agreement with the Ohio Ethics Commission.
