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Fund Farewell
Feb. 17, 2011Although Ohio was lucky enough to receive Race to the Top funding after a mistake in New Jersey's application, every school district in Athens County decided not to apply.
Wrestling: Chance to end Championship drought motivates Ohio
By Nathaniel Maund | Feb. 17, 2011Every day since Ohio's last match, Joel Greenlee has thought about the possibility of his team winning a Mid-American Conference title. Not winning one in 10 years will do that to a coach.
Hockey: 'Cats concentrate on mental conditioning for postseason
By Rob Ogden | Feb. 17, 2011For six months, Ohio hockey has physically conditioned itself in order to win in crunch time. Now with the regular season finished, the Bobcats will try to prepare themselves mentally for the postseason.
Southeast Engine returns to roots for tour opener tonight at Casa
By Bridget Mallon | Feb. 17, 2011Southeast Engine will kick off a two-weekend tour tonight with its show at Casa Nueva, 4 W. State St. Playing in Athens again is like coming home for the band members.
Student Senate serves as advisory board
Feb. 17, 2011I would like to respond to Tuesday's editorial regarding the alleged lack of action taken by the Ohio University Student Senate. I am only writing in to inform the readers of this newspaper that this outlook on Student Senate affairs is entirely inaccurate and extremely unfair.
After busting Buffalo in final minutes, Ohio travels for BracketBuster match
By Will Frasure | Feb. 17, 2011A change came over the Ohio Bobcats with 10 minutes to go against Buffalo, not only in their play, but also in how the team dealt with closing out a game.
Students advocate value of athletics
By Joe Fox | Feb. 17, 2011About 30 students attended the student speakout portion of Wednesday’s Student Senate meeting to show their support of Intercollegiate Athletics, a department facing growing scrutiny at Ohio University as imminent budget cuts near.
Local man gets 3-year sentence for sex crime
By Marika Lee | Feb. 17, 2011An Athens man pleaded guilty this week to one count of gross sexual imposition after having sexual contact with a minor.
Sibs' shirt sales benefit local organization
By Pat Holmes | Feb. 17, 2011As the brothers and sisters of Ohio University students pour into Athens, they can help contribute to the local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
No Extra Credit: Athens County school districts pass up opportunity to tap into federal funding
By Ryan Clarke | Feb. 17, 2011All five Athens County school districts declined to apply for part of Ohio's $400 million Race to the Top fund - but six surrounding counties received more than $4 million thanks to the program.
Assets spike following rough fiscal year for OU Foundation
By Caitlin Bowling | Feb. 17, 2011Although the Ohio University Foundation is expected to continue recovering from the hit it took during the Great Recession, the foundation's total worth will not likely increase by as much this fiscal year as it did last year, according to a university official.
DJ duo to treat Athens to 'chunky and funky' beats
By Amanda Lucci | Feb. 17, 2011Less than a year ago, Ryan Anderson and Matt Madonna were hard at work landscaping lawns and delivering mail in Reno, Nev. Now, they're jetsetting across the U.S. as full-time touring DJs, cultivating classic rock songs and delivering bass-heavy beats to a national audience.
OU meningitis inspection suspended
By Wesley Lowery | Feb. 17, 2011The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced yesterday that its planned study of meningitis at Ohio University is on "indefinite hold" because of a lack of funding.
President focuses on history, not holdups
By Caitlin Bowling | Feb. 17, 2011Although Ohio University was actually founded today, about 50 students and employees gathered in Baker University Center Theater yesterday to celebrate Founders Day.
Baseball: Bobcats head south for season opener
By Paul Meara | Feb. 16, 2011With the upcoming 2011 season, Ohio will try to overcome the disappointments of 2010 when the new season begins this Friday in South Carolina.
Alexander wins late, headed for postseason
By Nick Robbe | Feb. 16, 2011Nelsonville-York missed opportunities to close out the game and win in regulation. Alexander took the openings and made them count.
Post Letter: Letter's absurdities annul main argument
Feb. 16, 2011I must admit that I am slightly baffled by yesterday's letter, "Gender-neutral housing inhibits initiative." It seems that Christopher Myers fails on multiple points, several of which I will point out in this comment.
Film series facilitates environmental discussions
By Leisha Lininger | Feb. 16, 2011The Athena Cinema, 20 S. Court St., will conclude its week of environmental film showings today, supported by a grant from Arts of Ohio and the College of Fine Arts.
Pyramids hosts 'haze' of comedy
By Jessica Cadle | Feb. 16, 2011The Athens Pyramids Hookah Bar harkens images of groups of friends encircled in smoke and now the venue offers entertainment in the form of stand-up comedy.
