Great, even late
July 4, 2007For the past two weeks, Arden McWilliams has caught the attention of Copperhead fans with his efficiency at the plate and his late-inning heroics.
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Running the show
July 4, 2007The Southern Ohio Copperheads baseball team fields a squad of college stars and major league hopefuls. These players work tirelessly to improve their skills for the next level. The players, however, are not the only ones training for the future.Off the field, the Copperheads employ members of Ohio University's Sports Administration graduate program to help run the organization.
Copperheads' improved cohesiveness apparent
July 4, 2007The Southern Ohio Copperheads headed into the third week of Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League play with ever-improving team chemistry, which was evident during the team's flashes of brilliance.
Foreign student killed in accident
July 4, 2007Abhishek Singh, an Ohio University student from India working on his doctorate in physics and astronomy, was killed Saturday night after he apparently was hit in a two-vehicle accident and thrown into the Hocking River. He was 22.
YourTurn: Looking past the satire, column's logic faulty, lacked research
July 4, 2007I was deeply concerned when I read Justin Noga's column, Systematic blackmail could help rub out school's deficit
Southern Campus dean rates well in reviews
June 27, 2007Editors note: This is the first in a five-part series about the evaluations of regional campus deans. There are two other stories in this week's issue and there will be two in next week's.G
It's Bigger Than Hip-Hop
June 27, 2007Hip-hop fans and social activists will have the opportunity to participate in the 6th Annual National Hip Hop Congress Conference July 4-8 at Ohio University.
Steady hitter honored for perfect glovework
June 27, 2007Although Matt Stiffler is most often recognized for his consistent hitting and patience at the plate, the Ohio outfielder now has something to hang his hat on for his play in the field.
YourTurn: Racism should not be 'inevitable'
June 27, 2007I was sorry to see a somewhat confusing statement at the end of the editorial about the Edward Mahony incident, That's fine
Student found dead in Hocking River
June 27, 2007An Ohio University international student walking down the Richland Avenue Bridge died Saturday night when he was apparently hit by a sport utility vehicle and thrown into the Hocking River.
Athens offers more than a boom
June 27, 2007Four years ago, there were no Fourth of July fireworks in Athens. In fact, there was no celebration at all. So, Alan Trout started the Fourth of July Committee to plan the following years' events.
Former reliever making a smooth adjustment
June 27, 2007Transitioning from a reliever to a starter is no easy task for a pitcher, but Dominique Rodgers, the Southern Ohio Copperheads ace, is proving it can be done.
New class has better test scores, but diversity still short of goal
June 27, 2007The class of 2011 has higher ACT scores and approximately the same level of diversity as last year's freshman class ' short of a diversity goal outlined by Vision Ohio.
Council waits on event planner vote, introduces amendment to tighten noise control
June 27, 2007Athens City Council will not vote on the proposed Halloween event planner until the next council meeting at the earliest, although council members did approve an outline of the proposed planner's duties and goals at Monday's meeting.
City doesn't plan block party, but still foots the bill
June 27, 2007When thousands of people dress up and flock to a closed-off Court Street for the annual Halloween street party, the city of Athens spends tens of thousands of dollars on extra police and other expenses.
EDITOR'S NOTE: No diversity a possible hindrance to minority issue coverage
June 27, 2007A newspaper's staff needs to reflect the cultural and intellectual makeup of the communities they cover. The Summer Post, however, does not. One primary mission of this and every paper is to serve and enlighten the audience. Without certain sensitivities paid to groups within the larger community, it is a mission that is compromised.
Pitching key as C-Heads take 4 of 6
June 27, 2007After ending their opening week with a 4-4 record, the Southern Ohio Copperheads climbed over the .500 mark during the second week of Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League play.
City officials take a break
June 27, 2007City officials are following the example of Ohio University students vacationing during the summer.
Council to outline expectations of Halloween event planner
June 27, 2007Athens City Council will determine the expectations of the proposed Halloween event planner in a resolution separate from the ordinance allowing for the creation of the position, council members decided Monday.Council members will vote on the proposed event planner for the Halloween street party during next week's council meeting.
OUR TURN: More Hallo-whining
June 27, 2007No matter what time of year , the annual Court Street Halloween celebration always seems to find its way into the news.
