Baker Center lounge revamp almost complete
By Jillian Fellows | Sep. 6, 2011Students visiting Baker University Center’s lower lounge this quarter will note a drastically different appearance after summer renovations.
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Council begins developing regulations on 'fracking'
By Kelly Gifford | Sep. 6, 2011After its annual August recess, Athens City Council returned last night with a session in which 13 ordinances were adopted, many of which were motioned to bypass normal ordinance rules because of urgency.
Union unsure of Nelson jobs
By Alex Felser | Sep. 6, 2011Uncertainty regarding staffing during the upcoming Nelson Dining Hall renovations has cropped up as a result of the local union’s recent rejection of a memorandum of understanding.
Editor's Note: 'Post' reporters' hard work pays off with SPJ awards
Sep. 6, 2011In the hustle and bustle to put out our first paper of the year, we overlooked some important news.
Albany man gets 4 years for crimes
By Marika Lee | Sep. 6, 2011An Albany man took a plea agreement and will spend four years in prison after he tried to steal $5,000 worth of farming equipment over the summer.
Scripps school initiates internship for students to cover Statehouse
By Rebecca McKinsey | Sep. 6, 2011Students looking to gain experience reporting public affairs now have another internship to apply for with the advent of a new partnership between the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and The Columbus Dispatch.
Ohio University to give $250,000 for new city fire truck
By Ryan Clark | Sep. 6, 2011During the next five years, the city of Athens will receive payments totaling $250,000 from Ohio University for the city's purchase of a new fire and ladder truck.
Hockey: Rink's cooling system fails, stalls tryouts
By Cameron Dunbar | Sep. 6, 2011If Ohio coach Dan Morris were a referee, he might put his arena in the penalty box for delay of game.
Students welcomed with ice-cold treat
By Amelia Osiecki | Sep. 6, 2011Several top administrators took time out of their day to welcome students passing through Baker University Center this afternoon.
Soccer: 'Cats stumble, look to regroup before conference play
By Mike Brienza | Sep. 5, 2011Some of the best lessons can come from the most difficult losses. If that is true, the Bobcats are learning a lot.
Cross country runner fined for disorderly conduct
By Michael Stainbrook | Sep. 5, 2011Note: This is an update of an earlier story that said Joseph Cherico was arrested. He was not arrested but only fined.
Fellow Dem going after Sullivan's seat
By Ryan Clark | Sep. 5, 2011A new candidate was added to a 2012 Democratic primary ballot this past week, when Shade, Ohio, resident Mike O’Brien announced his plans to run for Athens County commissioner.
From comedy to country: Arts series showcases variety of acts
By Nicolien Buholzer | Sep. 5, 2011Ohio University’s Concert Series has added four acts to its Fall Quarter itinerary, with a diverse group of performers including comedian Aziz Ansari to rock group O.A.R.
Freshman Frenzy
By Alex Westerh | Sep. 5, 2011President Roderick McDavis had a message for all Ohio University freshmen during the annual president’s convocation for first-year students: OU is not a party school and being seen as such can be dangerous for the university.
Suspect not yet found in Richland bank robbery
Sep. 5, 2011The Ohio State Highway Patrol and Athens Police Dept. are investigating a bank robbery that occurred earlier this afternoon on Richland Ave.
Student killed in crash 2 days before classes resume
By Alex Felser | Sep. 5, 2011An Ohio University student studying special education and dance died in a car accident Sunday.
Football: TVC-Ohio teams win big, avenge a few past losses
By Paul Meara | Sep. 5, 2011Three Athens County teams put the “Tri” in Tri-Valley Conference this past weekend, with blowout wins against non-conference opponents.“Everyone just played real well across the board,” Athens coach Ryan Adams said.
Ohio Athletics chooses Corriher's replacement
By Michael Stainbrook | Sep. 5, 2011Ohio Athletics has hired a new assistant athletics director for media relations.
Volleyball: 'Cats draw even after preseason competition
By Nick Robbe | Sep. 5, 2011The only fluff in Ohio’s nonconference schedule is the fur on the mascot’s costumes.
