Stephens steps down upon Ogles' request
By Wesley Lowery | Apr. 25, 2011For the fifth time since 2001, Ohio University is searching for a new chairman of the Department of African American Studies.
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County prosecutor abruptly resigns
By Marika Lee | Apr. 25, 2011The 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
Apr. 25, 2011After 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.
Sister's surprise lands OU alumna London dream trip
By Callie Driehorst | Apr. 25, 2011This 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
By Rob Ogden | Apr. 25, 2011Junior 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
By Kelly Gifford | Apr. 25, 2011Although 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
By Michael Stainbrook | Apr. 25, 2011For 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
Apr. 25, 2011Have 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
Apr. 25, 2011So 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
Apr. 25, 2011When you hear Internet café, you think coffee and computers — not gambling.
Student Senate Elections: Ineligible students to appeal senatorial disqualifications
By Joe Fox | Apr. 25, 2011The presidential candidate for one Student Senate party said all nine disqualified members of his ticket will appeal the decision by tomorrow’s deadline.
Baseball: 'Cats bat against Youngstown, OSU
By Nathaniel Maund | Apr. 25, 2011The Bobcats host Youngstown State and Ohio State today and tomorrow. One contest is “just another ballgame,” according to coach Joe Carbone. The other is a continuation of two decades of tradition.
City Council: Council examines plant renovations
By Emily Bowman | Apr. 25, 2011Athens City Council members could initiate three improvements to the city’s current sewage system — which would update the treatment plant in preparation for the next 40 years.
Committee denies eight Student Senate candidate appeals
By Joe Fox | Apr. 25, 2011A committee of current Student Senate members refused to reverse the Board of Elections’ decision to disqualify eight FACE party members.
Post Letter: DNA database would help nab rapists
Apr. 25, 2011As I just notified President Roderick McDavis by letter about this, here is a novel and workable method to catch rapists:
Women's Golf: Senior's perseverance fuels spring comeback
By Paul Meara | Apr. 25, 2011Senior year was supposed to be golfer Erin Cahill’s chance to live out her final year on the course with the Bobcats.
Fundraising exceeds expectations
Apr. 25, 2011Ohio University’s fundraising call center has hit its million-dollar mark about a month sooner than usual and expects to raise about $1.15 million before the end of the fiscal year.
Faculty Senate: Resolution discussed, request made to cut reduction targets
By Rebecca McKinsey | Apr. 25, 2011Ohio University’s Faculty Senate discussed the “sense of the senate” resolution at its meeting last night and expressed disapproval of the way the university presented the next fiscal year’s budget cut targets.
Report discloses earnings, gifts received by McDavis
By Wesley Lowery | Apr. 25, 2011Ohio University President Roderick McDavis earned about $3,000 in outside income and gifts in 2010, according to an earnings report he filed last week with the Ohio Ethics Commission.
