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
MULTIMEDIA
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.
Fired up
June 27, 2007As workers at the Universe of Superheroes comic book store clear the crisped comic books and charred merchandise, co-owners Tom Green and Todd Grace now face the question of what's next.
YourTurn: Nothing 'mad' in ending Iran nuclear threat by force
June 27, 2007International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei said that an attack on Iran over its refusal to freeze its nuclear program would be an act of madness . . . [that] would not resolve the issue.
Ohio Valley Summer Theater re-enters the limelight
June 27, 2007The Ohio Valley Summer Theater is putting on three productions this summer, creating an eclectic mix that offers a little something for everyone. G
Systematic blackmail could help rub out school's deficit
June 27, 2007With the school's budget still in the red and the RIAA's Machiavellian tactics of blackmailing file-sharing students flourishing, one begins to wonder whether the university should follow suit.
Peers chide Eastern dean
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.
