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OU Chief Information Officer named finalist for Florida position
By Rebecca McKinsey | May 8, 2011Following the announcement that Ohio University will lose three deans, another employee is looking at a position elsewhere.
Blind professor holds concert to benefit national conference
By Jessie Cadle | May 8, 2011In the blind community, there is a 70 percent unemployment rate. Dr. J. Webster Smith, an associate professor of communications who has been blind since birth, considers himself blessed to be employed and has devoted his life to giving back to others.
Post Letter: FACE represents needed change at OU
May 8, 2011It’s been interesting watching the Ohio University student government elections unfold this year. As an alumnus and someone who was involved in student and community politics at OU, it’s fascinating to see how little has changed.
A Superfluous Man: College education isn't for everyone
May 8, 2011Peter Thiel is encouraging college students to drop out and actually do something societally productive.
Autotech celebrates grand reopening after fall storms
By Rachel Snively | May 8, 2011As students celebrated spring festivities on Palmer Street, another kind of celebration was occurring on the other side of Athens for a business wiped out by the September tornado.
Roofing company denies claims about underpaying
By Marika Lee | May 8, 2011A roofing company contracted by Ohio University filed a response denying they underpaid workers while renovating two dorm halls.
Palmerfest Slideshow
May 8, 2011Although over 100 arrests were made, Palmerfest was peaceful compared to the past two years.
Athens man charged in auto attack
By Marika Lee | May 8, 2011An Athens man was charged with felonious assault after allegedly hitting another man with his car Thursday.
Softball: Wethington rallies before MAC tourney
By Bart Logan | May 8, 2011There was no liftoff in Toledo this weekend. Emily Wethington grounded more Rockets than NASA.
'Win Win' unlike formulaic flicks
By Cameron Dunbar | May 8, 2011Sounds like a predictable loss on paper — sports movie, troubled kid shows up smoking a cigarette, wholesome family takes him in, kid finds he’s athletic, starts to turn life around, conflict emerges, kid grows, conflict resolved.
Field hockey team competes in Athens' 1st triathlon
By Mike Brienza | May 8, 2011Field hockey coach Neil Macmillan set several goals for the Bobcats this spring. One goal the players can now check off is finishing a triathlon.
Rain plays down Palmer Place Fest
By Emily Bowman | May 8, 2011A rainy Palmer Place Fest remained relatively calm Friday, despite 49 arrests made throughout the evening by Athens Police and Liquor Control.
Baseball: Ohio wrangles Buffalo, clinches series win with late-inning victory
By Rob Ogden | May 8, 2011After watching his team lose countless games in the final innings this season, Joe Carbone and his team finally felt the joy of stealing a win from their opponent.
Literary Fest authors impart advice to fans
By Michael Thrasher | May 8, 2011Attendees of the 25th annual Spring Literary Festival experienced vibrant personalities while they listened to accomplished writers read their work and lecture about how to improve one’s writing.
Post Editorial: 1 Voice, 1 Vote
May 8, 2011Though Washington, D.C. is 14 years older than Ohio University, one could almost mistake the two areas for twins.
Scripps dean leaving for University of Miami
By Wesley Lowery | May 8, 2011Another Ohio University dean is exiting Athens.
Track & Field: Bobcats win Ohio Open
By Nick Robbe | May 8, 2011The Bobcats continued their tradition of winning the Ohio Open this year.
Hallowell exits amid allegations
By Marika Lee | May 8, 2011The head of the Athens County Narcotics Enforcement Team resigned from his position Friday after pleading not guilty to eight felony counts last month.
Daylong rowing effort raises money for breast cancer research
By Rebecca McKinsey | May 8, 2011One Ohio University student finished his Saturday with blisters on his hands, cramps in his legs and 5,000 calories burned — but he says it was all worth it.
