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Network expansion to connect Appalachia

Horizon Telecom will begin construction on an Appalachia-based network expansion Monday — just one of many projects aimed at expanding broadband access in all 88 Ohio counties during the next two years. Horizon, a Chillicothe-based broadband provider, will break ground on the 34-countywide fiber optic broadband network expansion in Logan. The company received a $66 million grant from the government to embark on the $94 million project titled “Connecting Appalachia” for “economic development purposes,” said Public Relations Manager Randy Davies.

Red bricks, blue skies

Two Ohio University alumni have provided present and former students with an unconventional way to commemorate their time on campus — by using crayons.

Ohio bike tour cycles on

Pelatonia, a bike tour through Southeastern Ohio, has kept the spirit of Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong campaign alive despite the bright yellow bracelets devolving into a passing fad.

Chaos Theories: Opposing views inhibit middle ground

After attending the screening of The Ground Zero Mosque: The Second Wave of the 9/11 Attacks and Amer Ahmed’s lecture “Islam: Beyond the Myths, Breaking Down the Barriers” on Ohio University’s campus in the last few weeks, I feel I have received a thorough grounding in both sides of today’s heated debate about the legitimacy of Islamophobia.  

Man Stuff: Men don't need 'glitter and streamers' of font to write

Elegance and precision in life, particularly in written communication, really separate the men from the boys. Back in the day, men had it down. Specific, to-the-point phrases such as “food (points with finger)” and “food (rubs stomach)” allowed men to communicate a variety of detailed activities.

Professors complain of age discrimination in merit pay distribution

Two journalism professors have filed complaints accusing multiple Ohio University officials of skimping on the amount of merit raise money awarded to them while granting larger raises to younger faculty members. 

Lengthy brief averts appeal of conviction

The appeal of a Philadelphia man convicted of raping an Athens woman he met online was denied Monday because it exceeded the legal length.

Fighting Back: Patience a necessary headache for safety

Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series about serious injuries on Ohio’s athletic teams

Student Senate Elections: Write-in candidate splits party tickets

Two opposing candidates for a Student Senate seat said they will vote for the same presidential candidate  — one who is running on neither of their tickets.   

Woman kidnapped at Chauncey gas station

A woman reported Monday night to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office that she was kidnapped from the parking lot of the Marathon gas station in Chauncey.

Baseball: Carbone's exit hits home with former players

After 464 wins in 24 years with the Bobcats, former coach Bob Wren was immortalized in 1997 with a ballpark in his name.

Christians discuss reasons for using various Bible translations

The King James Bible celebrates its 400th anniversary this month. This historic translation spurred other versions of the holy book, some of which Ohio University students study today.

Post Cartoon: 5/18/11

Illustration by Jalyssa Eliasen

Sex slavery should not boost economy

Yesterday’s letter to The Post entitled “Legal brothels will regulate prostitution” absolutely disgusted me.

5/19/2011 Cartoon

Illustration by Jalyssa Eliasen

Post Letter: Legal brothels will regulate prostitution

One of the oldest professions known to mankind in a civilized culture is deemed illegal in our present day society, but is it really that bad? 

April showers bring more rain

Athletics makes room for B.o.B

Rap artist B.o.B will pay Ohio Athletics for space — a “green” room, so to speak — to prepare for his Convocation Center concert.

Baseball: Field prep is 10th inning for 'Cats

For more photos, video and quotes from players about field work, click here.

Graduate Student Senate: 'Communication issue' causes graduation gown mix-up

Debate at last night’s Graduate Student Senate meeting focused on the color of custom regalia that graduate students will wear this year at graduation.