Lack of broadband Internet access creates digital divide in communities
May 30, 2007EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first in a two-part series about the digital divide in Athens County.
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O'Shea looks at recruits' lives both on and off the court
May 30, 2007A little less than two years ago, Jeremy Fears was not only the talk of Athens and Ohio basketball, but the nation as well.
Fight for abortion rights takes shape in jewelry
May 30, 2007The issue of abortion is one usually confined to hospitals, clinics and courtrooms. However, a group of Athens abortion rights advocates and artisans is bringing the issue out in the open through jewelry making.
OU to reduce use of Social Security numbers for identification purposes
May 30, 2007Names and Social Security numbers ' two of the most important pieces of information for identity theft ' have been left unencrypted on the magnetic strip of university ID cards this year. In the fall, that will change.
Warden officially named
May 30, 2007The Southeast Ohio Regional Jail Board of Commissioners named the acting warden as the official warden and gave him fiscal responsibility of the jail at its meeting yesterday.
Students fund house parties through business sponsorships
May 24, 2007Off-campus students have found a new way to fund and gather supplies for house parties and street festivals: finding sponsors for their events.
OUPD will not charge suspended student
May 24, 2007The Ohio University Police Department will not press criminal charges against an OU student for carrying a handgun onto university airport property more than two years ago, according to an OU news release.
McDavis lists 4 candidates for board of trustees chair
May 24, 2007The chairman of the board of trustees is on the way out and the president of Ohio University has nominated three women and one man as possible replacements.
Bands offer students fun before finals
May 24, 2007With Spring Quarter winding down and the inevitable finals squeeze no longer just a murmur, four Ohio bands will converge at Baker Theatre to give students a much-needed respite from dusty textbooks.
Teams try to boost image with tough schedules
May 24, 2007Ohio athletics will look to boost its national profile this fall.
Student moms balance reponsibilities
May 24, 2007Most students bring books, iPods and laptops to class. Jennifer McGee brings a diaper bag, a stroller and her 5-month-old son, Michael.
University administrators pay consultant to assist, train staff on handling media relations
May 24, 2007As Ohio University President Roderick McDavis recited a speech to a capacity crowd, a lawyer from Columbus lurked in the shadows outside the ballroom talking incessantly into his smart phone.
Prosecutor reports bogus check scam in Athens
May 24, 2007The Athens County Prosecutor's Office advises residents who receive check mailings from a Super Seven Contest not to cash the enclosed bogus checks because they will be civilly liable to the bank for the amount of the check.
Early showings of 'Pirates' thwarted by East State Street power outage
May 24, 2007A power outage on and near East State Street that affected 1,300 customers also forced the cancellation of 11 movie showings at the Athena Grand last night, including four early showings of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.
Prosecutors balance costs, crimes before beginning jury trials
May 24, 2007When Athens City Prosecutor Lisa Eliason takes a case to jury trial, she makes sure it is absolutely necessary.
Track & Field NCAA Regionals: 'Cats prepared for Regional meet
May 24, 2007For six members of the Ohio track and field teams, the 2007 season will continue into this weekend at the NCAA Mideast Regional meet.
Public meeting about proposed waste site prompts debate
May 24, 2007Emotions ran high as citizens discussed a proposed nuclear waste reprocessing plant in Piketon yesterday in Athens.
Senior advocates honesty
May 24, 2007Editor's Note: This is the fifth day of a two-week series highlighting remarkable Ohio University undergraduates. The 25 selected students come from the nominations of students, faculty, staff, administrators and Post staff.
Attorney says OU should fight RIAA
May 24, 2007An Ohio University student facing a lawsuit from the recording industry has retained a local attorney who is urging the university to fight subpoenas for students' personal information.
Co-captain 'just does things right' on and off the court
May 21, 2007Stephanie Blackburn said she feels a little stressed out every now and again.
