Editor's note: U.S. must stand united for 9/11 anniversary
Sep. 8, 2011It was first period, and I was sitting in Ms. Ratigan’s history class when the first plane hit the World Trade Center.
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Volleyball: Seasoned coach sets goal to ace season
By Nick Robbe | Sep. 8, 2011By the fourth year of a coach’s tenure, he typically is finalizing a blueprint to reach the peak of success.
Between the Lines: Anniversary to reflect decade of memories, pride
Sep. 8, 2011Ten years ago, must of us were sitting in a middle-school classroom when two planes crashed into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon, and another in a field near Shanksville, Pa.
Cross Country: Bobcats head to Marietta to open season
By Chad Lindskog | Sep. 8, 2011After a summer without any team meets, it is once again time for Ohio distance runners to take to the trails.
Coaches, players recall aftermath
By Rebecca McKinsey | Sep. 8, 2011Ohio’s football team was scheduled to play at North Carolina State in a rare Thursday night game Sept. 13, 2001. After that Tuesday morning’s attacks, however, the contest was postponed for more than two months.
Women sustain feminist conviction in all-women choir
By Anne Blackie | Sep. 8, 2011Since 1993, the women of Calliope Women’s Chorus have gathered for one purpose: to sing beautiful, powerful music. On Monday, the group will hold open auditions for those interested in joining.
McDavis: OU betters world despite tough economy
Sep. 8, 2011During yesterday’s State of the University, Ohio University President Roderick McDavis posited to about 75 faculty and staff members that, despite the economic crisis, OU has made advancements that are improving the world.
Local comedy group laughs its way to bank after increase in funding
By Lindsay Friedman | Sep. 8, 2011The popular comedy group, Blue Pencil Comedy, will now be able to supply laughs weekly thanks in part to a recent upturn in funding.
High School Football: TVC Ohio teams reap benefits of preparation, look to continue trend
By Paul Meara | Sep. 8, 2011Preparation led to wins last weekend for local Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division teams. How a team prepares dictates how it executes its game plan.
OU students studying abroad at ease after bin Laden's death
By Rebecca McKinsey | Sep. 8, 2011As millions of Americans sat glued to their television screens to hear President Barack Obama utter the words, “Justice has been done” in May, some Ohio University students learned about the death of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden while outside the United States.
McDavis encourages reflection on Sept. 11 anniversary
By Rebecca McKinsey | Sep. 8, 2011As Ohio University and Athens prepare for the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, OU President Roderick McDavis urged students and employees to remember the millions affected by the attacks.
Life Lessons from Melissa: Summer in Athens stifles energetic student life
Sep. 8, 2011I don’t claim to know any more than others about the surprising and often disconcerting speed bumps that life so graciously provides us, but I do seem to struggle with quite a few of them.
Multi-cultural walk to honor 9/11 victims, promote tolerance
By Phil Morehead | Sep. 8, 2011Ten years after the 9/11 attacks shook the United States to its core, both Athens residents and Ohio University students will have opportunities to pay homage to the victims.
Grammy winner to conclude 60-year career at OU gala
By Bridget Mallon | Sep. 8, 2011A Southeast Ohio native will cap a three-time Grammy Award-winning career with a performance at the Gladys W. and David H. Patton
9/11 Coverage
Sep. 8, 2011In order to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, The Post has compiled all of our special edition content.
Memories on and off the field
By Michael Stainbrook | Sep. 8, 2011Frank Solich remembers some of his 99 wins as a head coach
Alumnus recalls firsthand experience of 9/11
By Rebecca McKinsey | Sep. 8, 2011When the second plane hit the World Trade Center 10 years ago, one Ohio University student watched firsthand as smoke billowed and panic spread across the U.S.
