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Mayham, Music and Mud: 7fest
Feb. 27, 2011At the tail end of a fest season littered with arrests, riot police and burning couches, 7Fest went on with barely a hitch. The only real stumbling block was mud, and lots of it, as college students and visitors literally stumbled through the hilly, saturated land at 7755 Williams Road. As night fell, the intoxicated and sober, both covered in mud, waited for a bus spot or paid for a ride from a stranger to get back home.
McDavis announces new partnership with Athens
By Alex Westerh | Feb. 27, 2011ZANESVILLE — Ohio University President Roderick McDavis spoke about a new partnership, several ongoing searches and fundraising during his quarterly report at the Board of Trustees meeting Friday.
OU Improv raises funds, laughter with music acts
By Leisha Lininger | Feb. 27, 2011OU Improv debuted its first musical comedy show in Baker Center Theater this weekend to fundraise for an improvisational conference in the spring.
Swimming & Diving: Ohio wins 11th MAC Championship
By Paul Meara | Feb. 27, 2011As almost all the swimmers, divers, trainers and coaches plunged into the pool in celebration, their faces showed the joy of winning a conference championship.
Duo hits national stage
By Callie Driehorst | Feb. 27, 2011Former Ohio University students Dave DiGregorio and Matthew Gibson will be entertaining a crowd of spring breakers in Lake Havasu, Arizona, after winning a nationwide contest.
Citizens square off about Senate bill
By Laura Service | Feb. 27, 2011Nearly 330 people crowded the Athens Community Center Saturday to voice their opinions on Senate Bill 5, which would eliminate collective bargaining rights for public sector unions.
BREAKING: Tornado warning wakes up Athens
By Alex Stuckey | Feb. 27, 2011Tornado sirens sounded at about 7:25 a.m. this morning, signaling a tornado warning for southwestern Athens County.
Editor's Note: 'Post' launches new print, web design
Feb. 27, 2011The Post has reinvented itself by redesigning our print version and building a new website from the ground up.
Boys' Basketball: Buckeyes lose, Spartans advance in local playoffs
By Nick Robbe | Feb. 27, 2011Despite playing some of its best basketball coming into the game, Nelsonville-York struggled in a season-ending 61-49 loss to Meigs in the sectional finals.
Men's Basketball: Ohio defeats Kent State in OT thriller
By Michael Stainbrook | Feb. 26, 2011Looking at the scoreboard after Ohio’s 88-87 win against Kent State Saturday, one might think it was just another close game. That would be like saying the 1987 stock market crash was just another manic Monday.
Women's Basketball: Bobcats blow halftime lead
By Michael Stainbrook | Feb. 26, 2011After all they have been through this season, the Bobcats did not take their halftime lead for granted. But appreciating the performance proved to be a far cry from repeating it.
Hockey: Bobcat defense anything but blue
By Bart Logan | Feb. 26, 2011When the NHL resumed play after the lockout that wiped out the 2004-2005 season, hockey was a different game. Gone were ties, two-line passes and of course neutral-zone traps — the staple of Stanley Cup winners such as the New Jersey Devils and the Dallas Stars.
Women's Basketball: 'Cats lose 6th straight
By Olivia Arbogast | Feb. 26, 2011No matter how the cards are dealt to the Bobcats, a win has not been a part of their deck.
Board to vote on 10-year housing plan
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 24, 2011ZANESVILLE — Ohio University might take on $190 million in debt if the Board of Trustees votes today to move forward with a possible 10-year student housing master plan that would add new residence halls to campus and renovate existing buildings.
Board to consider plan approvals
By Joe Fox | Feb. 24, 2011ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Ohio University’s Internal Audit and Office of Legal Affairs will see small but significant changes if the Board of Trustees approves proposed resolutions today and at its spring meeting.
Campaign almost halfway to target
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 24, 2011ZANESVILLE— Ohio University is about halfway toward its $450 million capital campaign goal and hopes to find a new vice president for Advancement by July 1.
Earwig brings DIY indie style to Union show
By Bridget Mallon | Feb. 24, 2011Columbus and Athens-based band Earwig will bring its personalized style of indie music to The Union tomorrow along with Athens band Mind Fish and Columbus’ You’re So Bossy.
Trustees weigh options for early retirement packages
By Pat Holmes | Feb. 24, 2011ZANESVILLE — The Ohio University Board of Trustees will vote today on a resolution that would offer early retirement and voluntary separation options for university employees during fiscal year 2012.
