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MFA program to open studios of OU's infamous artistic recluses

Graduate students notoriously keep to themselves, but students in the MFA program will open up, leaving their studios accessible as an exhibit.

OU students: Senate should decide where it stands on SB 5

More than 50 students and city officials marched last night brandishing signs, stickers and T-shirts pleading with Ohio University Student Senate members to take a stance on Senate Bill 5.

Post Letter: Veterans facing stop-loss must claim their money

It is somewhat of a cliché to say, but 9/11 was a transformative event in this nation’s history. Anyone needing a reminder of how different this country is now needs only to take a trip to the nearest airport or courthouse. But perhaps no segment of the population was more affected than the men and women of this country’s armed services.

New documentary promotes passion for conservation

After shooting and killing a wolf with a gun, Aldo Leopold saw a “fierce green fire” die in the animal’s eye. The moment moved Leopold to change his outlook on nature and become a dedicated conservationist.

Hockey: 'Cats count on youthful goalkeepers

The Bobcats will be relying on two relatively green goaltenders to keep the red light off this season.

Ohio board OKs controversial legislative-district map

The Ohio Apportionment Board voted 4-1 along party lines yesterday to approve a new set of Ohio House and Senate districts that have been called “highly gerrymandered” by state Democrats but “fair and constitutional” by state Republicans.

Triplett: SB 5 stance is not senate's role

Despite dissent from student organizations and members of Student Senate, Ohio University Student Senate President Kyle Triplett declined to add a bill to tonight’s agenda that would raise student concerns about Senate Bill 5.

Several South Green catwalks to close for construction

Students who enjoy cat-walking on South Green will need to reroute during the upcoming months after a report that several catwalks might be structurally unsound.

Hocking College president returns from exile

Despite his ousting last June by the Hocking College Board of Trustees, Ron Erickson has returned to his post as president of the school.

Show to feature 'positive' side of hip-hop

Hip-hop lovers and newbies alike will gather at The Union, 18 W. Union St., tomorrow as 1Side music, sponsored by Hip Hop Congress, holds Hip-Hopalooza III, a celebration of hip-hop culture and a benefit show for Good Works.

Entrepreneurial students break into fashion with custom design T-shirts

Try to picture a college campus without T-shirts.

Sports Column: Rutgers trip provides life lessons - probably

With enough signatures, absentee-vote bill could face referendum

On Friday, Ohio House Bill 194 is slated to go into effect and would shorten the absentee-voting period as early as this November’s elections. However, if Fair Elections Ohio’s referendum is validated today, the bill would be shelved and eventually decided upon in 2012.

Football: 'Bell' win draws 2 recruitment ringers

Just like mom’s old chime that rings the youngsters in for dinner, Ohio’s victory in the Battle for the Bell two weeks ago has brought top-flight talent running to Athens.

Men's Basketball: Ohio deepens roster by adding senior

The Ohio men’s basketball team has added a player to its 2011-2012 roster and another has shown interest in joining the team the following year.

Lengthy land battle wages on

After nearly two years of legal arguments, a lawsuit regarding University Estates was settled this past May leaving a plot of land untouched while the City of Athens and local land developers eye the property.

Athens County-themed NBC special wins Emmy

A Dateline NBC special featuring Athens County won an Emmy Award Monday for an exceptional news and documentary program concerning poverty in Southeast Ohio.

'Revere thee and cheer thee'

Just as baseball fans smile at the sight of historic Wrigley Field, some Ohio University football lovers view Peden Stadium as a college football landmark. To others, the stadium is a simple concrete structure just off Richland Avenue and abutting the Hocking River.

Student Senate to discuss book exchange tonight

At tonight’s Ohio University Student Senate meeting, senators will discuss the possibility of joining their book-exchange website with a new, similar service called FourYears.com but will avoid the topic of a resolution addressing Senate Bill 5.

Laughin' Athens: Spike Style comes to Jackie O's tonight

Tonight local bar, Jackie O’s, 24 W. Union St., will be preparing for what celebrities Jamie Fox and Steve Harvey call ‘Spike Style’.