Board of Trustees: Board discusses fundraising and construction
By Kaitlin Coward | Oct. 20, 2016The university hopes to raise $50 million by 2029.
NEWS BLOGS
Fall Commencement speaker announced
By Megan Henry | Oct. 20, 2016Jenny Chabot, associate professor of child and family studies in the College of Health Sciences and Professions, will speak at OU’s commencement ceremony Dec. 10.
Student Senate: Body reforms internal structure and adds new members
By Taylor Snyder | Oct. 20, 2016Resolutions included reforming SAC votes and editing legislation.
Film Review: ‘Sully’ focuses on human nature; Tom Hanks delivers Academy Award-worthy performance
By Georgia Davis | Oct. 19, 2016Sully, starring Tom Hanks, tells the story of “Miracle on the Hudson.”
Sarah Grace says $5,800 PTO discrepancy was not her fault
By Luke Torrance | Oct. 19, 2016The new East Elementary Parent Teacher Organization board claims there is a discrepancy between the bank statement and the treasurer's report, but former treasurer and candidate for state representative Sarah Grace insists that the numbers add up.
Photoblog: Photographer shows behind the scenes with cute kittens and Roger E. Ailes Newsroom
By Laila Riaz | Oct. 19, 2016The Post's Laila Riaz writes about kittens and the former Roger E. Ailes newsroom.
Nearly half of Athens County residents without cars struggle to travel while living outside of transit system
By Hope Roberts | Oct. 19, 201647 percent of Athens County residents who do not have cars also live outside of the Athens Public Transit system.
Graduate Student Senate: Body discussed Milo Yiannopoulos' visit, passed four resolutions
By Maddie Capron | Oct. 19, 2016The body is concerned about campus safety when the conservative commentator and journalist speaks in December.
$1.4 million bridge for cyclists nearly completed by city
By Bennett Leckrone | Oct. 19, 2016A city of Athens has taken the next step in completing a 2.3 million dollar bike path that will span from Columbus road to Armitage road.
Athens County Sheriff's Office busts local marijuana operation
By Luke Torrance | Oct. 19, 2016The Athens County Sheriff's Office found over 100 marijuana plants in an Athens residence Tuesday.
Board of Trustees to vote on demolishing Martzolff and O’Bleness houses
By Megan Henry | Oct. 19, 2016In the second meeting of the 2016-17 academic year, the board will vote on a resolution approving the second phase of the Back South demolition project.
Final presidential debate tonight; Marching 110 to play in Pumpkin Show
By Jeremy Hill | Oct. 19, 2016Your daily Athens newsletter.
Board of Education candidates question state standards at public forum
By Nora Jaara | Oct. 18, 2016Candidates for the District Eight seat of the State Board of Education spoke at a public forum Tuesday and addressed the state of education in Ohio.
College debt and school choice divide presidential candidates
By Kevin Pan | Oct. 18, 2016The presidential candidates disagree on a number of issues related to education.
Bandwagon Battle: We asked our parents what they thought about hockey, and boy did they have opinions
By Seth Archer | Oct. 18, 2016I interviewed The Post's editor's dad about hockey this week.
Police Blotter: Man found “passed out” on the ground, five arrested for trespassing at The Ridges
By Lauren Fisher | Oct. 18, 2016A quieter week for OUPD yielded 10 reports of theft, while the Sheriff’s Department dealt with a man who was having “a bad day.”
Student Senate: Senate will vote on second bill to ever go before the body
By Anastasia Nicholas | Oct. 18, 2016Senate will vote on a bill to support the Global Strategy on Wednesday.
Hormonal birth control could be linked to depression in some women
By Abbey Marshall | Oct. 18, 2016A recent study shows that women using hormonal birth control methods are at an increased risk for depression.
Athens community members and beekeepers adjust to new beekeeping norms
By Julia Fair | Oct. 18, 2016Local beekeepers and community members are doing what they can to support the bees.
Graduate Student Senate: Senate to vote on formation of video task force
By Maddie Capron | Oct. 18, 2016Members of GSS came up with the idea for the video task force after recent incidents of hate on campus, including vandalism of the graffiti wall.
