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Former student takes plea agreement to serve 2 years

A former Ohio University student was sentenced to two years in prison after taking a plea agreement last week.

Film commemorates nuclear catastrophe

On April 26, 1986, the nuclear reactor explosion in Chernobyl produced devastating health and environmental effects for Europe. Twenty-five years later, the contamination continues to affect the surrounding area.

What Alec's Watching: HBO series lacks creator's ingenuity

This is how I imagine the pitch meeting for Treme between HBO and co-creator David Simon went:

Chaos Theories: No ifs, ands or cigarette butts in Athens

I think – or at least I hope – that I am not the only one who is frequently repulsed by the excess of cigarette butts that exists on Ohio University’s campus.

Mike Up: MLB postseason 'likely' to be lengthened

The Major League Baseball season is 27 days old, with 155 more to go before 22 teams head home at the end of summer. It’s time to talk about the playoffs.

Block schedule revealed in Q2S transition outline

Students who will be in school when Ohio University switches to semesters now have a better idea of how their school days will look.

Simulation personifies poverty

Upon arriving at the Campus Involvement Center’s poverty simulation, students received a packet — inside the pouch was a new identification, residence, job, and a whole new life of poverty.

Post Letter: Columnist insults boy-girl friendships

In last Thursday’s Post column, freshman Bentley Weisel claimed that men are incapable of being friends with members of the opposite sex. Friend of course meaning, “one attracted to another without romantic affection.”

Stephens steps down upon Ogles' request

For the fifth time since 2001, Ohio University is searching for a new chairman of the Department of African American Studies.

County prosecutor abruptly resigns

The Athens County prosecutor announced yesterday he will resign from his position next month — leaving the office with more than a year remaining in his term.

Post Letter: Range's closure has no smoking gun

After picking up some ammo from Ohio Valley Trading & Exchange, I was excited for my second outing of the year to Strouds Run State Park’s shooting range. When I arrived, I was appalled to see that the range will be closed until 2012.

Baseball: Storms squelch contest between 'Cats, Penguins

Sister's surprise lands OU alumna London dream trip

This Friday, commoner Kate Middleton’s dreams will come true when she marries Prince William of Wales. In attendance will be Ohio University alumna Molly Gross, her dreams recently made reality by her sister and the Today show.

Safely stealing bases

Junior center fielder Ethan Newton leads off an April 15 game against Northern Illinois with a hit. As he jogs onto first base, another game begins.

City Council: Gambling cafes restricted

Although Athens is not home to any Internet cafés, a push by Ohio legislators to regulate gambling in these cafés prompted city officials to look into stricter guidelines.

Football: Spring play finish begins offtime for coach

For the past four weeks, four days a week, coach Frank Solich took to the turf at Peden Stadium to oversee his squad’s progress through spring football practice. Rain or shine, 3 p.m. or 9 p.m., he wore a beige sun hat and a green Ohio polo shirt.

Post Letter: Religious concert violates bill of rights

Have you ever wondered to yourself, “Why doesn’t Ohio University have a theology department?” Well, it’s because the authors of our state’s constitution, along with the authors of the Constitution of the United States, intended our government to remain secular.

A Town Called Athens: Foreign students enrich Athens culture

So I’ve talked about local issues, local history, local events. But imagine coming to Ohio University and not knowing anything about local issues, not because you’re new to Athens, but because you’re new to the United States. I am referring to international students.

Risky Business: Internet cafe restrictions would stunt local economy

When you hear Internet café, you think coffee and computers — not gambling.

Student Senate Elections: Ineligible students to appeal senatorial disqualifications

The presidential candidate for one Student Senate party said all nine disqualified members of his ticket will appeal the decision by tomorrow’s deadline.