Drainpipe problem closes South Shafer Street
By Tristan Navera | May 5, 2011A sinkhole that recently formed near The Convo was caused by a leaking drainpipe, leaving South Shafer Street now closed for at least a week.
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Small leak requires gas line repair
By Ryan Clark | May 5, 2011A gas line repair and a reported natural gas leak kept firefighters busy yesterday, though neither posed immediate danger to passers-by.
Fest documentary premieres
By Rosie Haney | May 5, 2011Palmerfest has been one of the flagship parties in the Athens spring fest season for 20 years. With thousands flocking to the front lawns that line the street to imbibe kegs of booze, it has also earned the reputation of being one of the most notorious.
Palmer Place complex owner must pay city more than $130K
By Marika Lee | May 5, 2011A local apartment complex owner will have to pay the city more than $130,000 after the court ruled he had to pay the city’s mandated water and sewer permit fees.
Infamous fest morphs from humble roots
By Callie Driehorst | May 5, 2011Thousands of partygoers will congregate on Palmer Street tomorrow in celebration of spring’s largest street fest, a beer-drenched block party that has grown substantially since students created the event 20 years ago.
Financial aid cuts take toll with increased applicants
By Kristina Hauptmann | May 5, 2011As state and federal politicians consider passing bills to cut financial aid, the number of applications for federal student aid has increased this year at Ohio University.
Breaking: Deputy charged with 8 felonies resigns
By Marika Lee | May 5, 2011An Athens County Sheriff’s Deputy, who pleaded not guilty to eight felony counts, resigned from his position today, according to the Sheriff’s office.
Electro-folk band to add international vitality to Nelsonville Music Festival
By Adam Wagner | May 5, 2011Bomba Estéreo’s name translates “Bomb the Stereo” in English, and the group of Colombians has set out to make a mark on the world music scene.
Man Stuff: Real men bleed green
By Alex Bill | May 4, 2011Men are a part of nature. They walk around, chests out, breathing all day just so that trees have some carbon dioxide to absorb. Men are thoughtful like that.
Guest Commentary: Reporting assaults 1st step to recovery
May 4, 2011This letter is in response to the letter submitted by Ms. Amy Whitney Salzman about the tragic incident her daughter was put through as a student last year.
Softball: Shortstop sports new name
By Bart Logan | May 4, 2011As a freshman, she took the Mid-American Conference by storm.
Carell's farewell ellicits emotional, tearful responses
May 4, 2011There were many tears during “Goodbye, Michael,” most of them coming from the man of the hour himself: Michael cries when he realizes that “all the (TV) channels are going to be different” in Boulder, Co.
Popular OU majors top stressful careers list
By Jillian Fellows | May 4, 2011Ohio University students are taking on some of the most stressful careers in the field, according to a recent survey.
Incumbent president faces 1st challenger in 2 years
By Olivia Arbogast | May 4, 2011For the first time since she stepped into office almost two years ago, Graduate Student Senate President Tracy Kelly will have competition for the presidency.
'Certified Copy' exercises mind
By Cameron Dunbar | May 4, 2011There might be no second acts in American life, but there are second acts in Iranian movies set in Italy starring a Frenchwoman and Englishman. And sometimes, those second acts are so different from the first that it’s almost the start of a brand new movie.
Pillow Talk: 'Creepy' co-worker carries joke a little too far for comfort
By Mallory Long | May 4, 2011Dear Pillow Talk,
Professors ponder management model
By Pamela Engel | May 4, 2011Ohio University faculty members came to yesterday’s budget forum full of questions about a new model that would allow deans and support unit leaders bigger roles in the budget planning process.
Post Editorial: Warning Signs: Students must keep in mind repercussions during fests
May 4, 2011This weekend is the most infamous fest in Athens: Palmerfest.
