Information officer seeks new position
By Rebecca McKinsey | May 9, 2011Following the recent resignation announcements of four Ohio University deans, yet another top administrator is seeking a position elsewhere.
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Post Letter: Social work not a low-paying industry
May 9, 2011Some time ago The Post published an article noting the lowest-paid jobs in the U.S. and designating social work as the lowest paid. This was information obtained from the U.S. Department of Labor, which designates “social worker” as any human service worker.
Fests lead to more than 150 arrests
By Marika Lee, Rachel Snively | May 9, 2011Law enforcement officials stayed busy this past weekend, as 60 Ohio University students were arrested at the two street festivals.
Graduate Student Senate Elections: Contenders debate platform goals
By Olivia Arbogast | May 9, 2011Although budget concerns are in both party platforms for Ohio University’s Graduate Student Senate elections, the main focus of each party differs.
City Council: Hate crimes, marriage benefits on the ordinance list
By Emily Bowman | May 9, 2011Two future ordinances that could protect and expand the rights of minority groups were brought up at last night’s Athens City Council committee meeting.
A Town Called Athens: Athens area blooming with spring fun
May 9, 2011During Spring Quarter, it is easy to get cooped up indoors. School is hard and transportation away from campus isn’t always easy to come by. Wanting to spend the weekends on Court Street is somewhat understandable.
Voting rights fuel 'complex discussion'
By Tristan Navera | May 9, 2011Few debates have divided Ohio University’s student leaders as deeply as whether its student trustees should have the right to vote.
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.
