New owner revives O'Hooley's but keeps bar's bluegrass roots
Jan. 8, 2006After ownership of O'Hooley's Pub and Brewery switched hands in December, a major overhaul began to improve its general appearance.
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Turnovers hand Ohio loss
Jan. 8, 2006The Ohio women's basketball team ran into a familiar foe yesterday in The Convo.
'Cats break past Ball State
Jan. 8, 2006The Ohio men's basketball team rallied from a poor first-half performance to defeat Ball State in a hard-fought Mid-American Conference battle.
'Hostel' tells shocking story
Jan. 8, 2006The Post's Caitlin Price interviewed Eli Roth, the director of the new horror flick Hostel.
Uptown, State Street's forgotten businesses band together to boost sales
Jan. 8, 2006Seven shops around North Court Street and State Street played host to a Hidden Treasure event Thursday as part of an ongoing process to raise awareness of small businesses in Athens.
This week in art
Jan. 8, 2006Jan. 9: Visiting violinist Katie McLin, 8-9 p.m. - Glidden Hall Recital Hall.
Jackson's 'Kong' crowned ruler of big screen
Jan. 8, 2006Yes, some action scenes in King Kong are implausible. Yes, a few sweeping sunset vistas look very computer-generated. Of course, a 25-foot-tall ape could never slide on an ice-covered pond in Central Park. And really, how convenient is it that the whole issue of transporting said ape via damaged boat is left inside a fade-to-black?
Phillips gears up for new campaign
Jan. 5, 2006Athens City Council woman Deborah Phillips has taken steps toward challenging incumbent Republican Jimmy Stewart in the Ohio House of Representatives' 92nd District this fall.
School board temporarily halts student drug testing to avoid potential lawsuit
Jan. 5, 2006Alexander school board members voted to suspend the school's controversial drug-testing policy for the remainder of 2005 during the November board meeting.
OU on way to shining distinction - as No. 1 party school
Jan. 5, 2006Many Post columnists begin their first columns by explaining to the readers what to expect from them for the next 10 weeks. I think there is something more important for me to discuss in the first of my 10 installments.
Retirement center OK'd after controversial vote
Jan. 5, 2006Athens City Council passed two ordinances that permit development of a highly debated retirement community by two 3-0 votes last week, after an opinion from the Ohio Ethics Commission discouraged three members from voting because they work for Ohio University.
Ohio secures win in MAC opening match
Jan. 5, 2006Heavyweight Marcus Adelman returned to the Bobcats lineup last night for the first time since injuring his ankle Nov. 26, securing Ohio's 19-12 victory over Eastern Michigan with his 7-3 decision over Jake Wood.
Cruise's acting, personality blur into one
Jan. 5, 2006Now that students are back from a holiday break of lighting menorahs, singing Auld Lang Syne
Sexual assault policy's official effects have yet to be determined
Jan. 5, 2006After a new protocol requiring Ohio University employees to report all sexual assaults was put into place, there was concern that students would be less likely to report sexual assaults. These worries appear to be unfounded, though official numbers have not yet been compiled, said Char Kopchick, OU's director of health education and wellness. I think there's a concern about a decrease of people coming forward
Teacher showcases talent on stage
Jan. 5, 2006Nathan Evans is a math teacher and assistant boys basketball coach at Warren High School. But unlike many math teachers, Evans is the lead singer in a rock band.
The world gets soccer; why doesn't America?
Jan. 5, 2006If I walked outside this morning and yelled things about football, most passers-by would return with praises - or insults - of the Buckeyes, the Longhorns or the Trojans (some deluded people would applaud the Bobcats, but other than the Pitt game and that row of happy hour margaritas, our accomplishments leave us longing for more).
Old Navy tops shoppers' list
Jan. 5, 2006Consumers at University Mall on East State Street want to see more clothing and department stores as the shopping center develops, according to a pre-Christmas survey conducted by two men who recently purchased the property.
Bobcats open MAC schedule against Eagles
Jan. 4, 2006With a 3-4 dual meet record so far this season, the Ohio wrestling team is looking for a match to gain some momentum.
New Orleans trip 'unforgettable' for OU students
Jan. 3, 2006During Winter Intercession, 76 Ohio University students spent a week in New Orleans, aiding efforts to repair devastating damage by Hurricane Katrina.
