Alumna to eliminate Muslim stereotypes
Jan. 14, 2010Ohio University alumna and Muslim convert Karen Dabdoub will visit her alma mater tomorrow, this time to discuss the social and economic rights of Muslim women and to dispel some stereotypes.
MULTIMEDIA
Provost presents revised strategic plan
Jan. 14, 2010Top Ohio University administrators presented a revised strategic plan to the Board of Trustees yesterday, consolidating the formerly 70-page document to one page of six specific targets.
Officials urge census participation
Jan. 14, 2010Numbers from this year's census could affect state funding and local politics, which is why officials are pushing census awareness.
Billboard 200 band jams tomorrow at The Union
Jan. 14, 2010Scott Hedrick, one of Skeletonwitch's guitarists, felt like he was in a bizarre time warp as he walked around Prestatyn, a small resort town in Wales where the band was playing a festival which featured '80s bands Ratt and Queensryche.
Council leader looks to replace Dem chair
Jan. 14, 2010As county Democrats search for a leader, one local politician wants to fill the void. But while most top members say new guidance will end long-running feuds, others wonder if much will change from the fallen regime.
Local company creates components for NASA
Jan. 14, 2010One Athens business is shooting for the moon and beyond by making a specialized convertor for potential use during future NASA missions.
Provost presents recommendations for enrollment growth, retention
Jan. 14, 2010Ohio University's top academic officer recommended that the university should focus on programs already at capacity, and work with its marketing teams to target new groups of students, while still keeping in mind space and instructional capacity.
Wrestling: Bobcats topple Huskies, seek 9th win of the season
Jan. 14, 2010In its second stab at Mid-American Conference competition, Ohio had no plans of falling to 0-2.
Guest Column: Gee wilikers, OSU president charms his way out of answering questions
Jan. 13, 2010I am blessed. Every quarter of the past year and a half, I've gotten to spar with a true-blue politician. Every quarter, I get schooled in the art of evasion.
Post Letter: Former 110 director praises Suk
Jan. 13, 2010People, you are missing the point! I have recently received numerous e-mails from former Marching 110 members and have read the Post letters. My wife and I watched the HGTV broadcast of the Rose Parade, as it had no commercials. I only wish all the Ohio University fans would have known that fact. For those who did not see any of the band, let me tell you what you missed. The 110 looked and sounded fantastic. As someone who has observed the 110 over the years, I was filled with pride and, to be honest, was subjected to goose bumps when the band members marched playing Stand Up and Cheer.
Truth in Subtext: Journalist's Buddhism barb mars his good standing
Jan. 13, 2010As most students are now aware, Tiger Woods, once known for his golfing prestige, was recently revealed by a bevy of mistresses to be a philanderer of legendary scope and scale.
Vetiver to headline folk festival at Stuart's Opera House
Jan. 13, 2010Five musical acts join together tomorrow to stretch the limits of folk while staying true to the genre's classic roots at the Ohio Winter Folk Festival.
Indoor Track: Bobcats to get first taste of MAC competition
Jan. 13, 2010At tomorrow's Bowling Green Women's Challenge, the Bobcats will try to get a foothold on the rest of the Mid-American Conference.
$35 million could surpass OU fundraising objectives
Jan. 13, 2010Tuesday's sale of Diagnostic Hybrids, a local company backed by Ohio University, will send at least $35 million to the university's foundation - the second windfall for the fundraising organization in less than a week.
Board of Trustees: South Green renovations recommended; budget remains limiting factor
Jan. 13, 2010Correction: This article did not accurately describe how University Courtyard fits into Ohio University's plan for South Green. Trustees said any plan must protect OU's investment in University Courtyard. This complex is not designated housing for graduate students.
Post Letter: Football team, Marching 110 stand side by side on game day
Jan. 13, 2010As an Ohio University football player - that is, a former player as of the clock striking zero at the end of the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl - no one loves the Marching 110 more. No group on this campus wants to see the band reach exclusive status and perform in national events like the football team.
Listen Locally
Jan. 13, 2010A musical group can be difficult to discover if it is not on the Top 40 list, but just because a local band is lacking a platinum record doesn't mean it isn't good. Athens is filled with homegrown music of all types, and tickets to these local acts won't cost $100 like those for more mainstream events might. No matter what genre, Athens has its own crop of talented musicians to fill the show list for the night. The bands listed below are some of Athens best and most diverse.
Dance students step to Switzerland
Jan. 12, 2010When the Cathy Sharp Dance Ensemble from Basel, Switzerland, visited the Ohio University School of Dance in October, junior dance students Stephanie Johnson and Justin Middlebrooks had no idea the company was seeking potential dancers for its upcoming season.
Gwinn Gives In
Jan. 12, 2010Athens County's top Democrat resigned yesterday, appeasing local politicians who say the party needs to move forward without her leadership.
