Some Ohio University freshmen start college as young as 16
By Lilli Sher | Sep. 26, 2016Students starting college at a young age said they can have a normal college experience despite the age difference.
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Ohio University alumnus to spend first year out of college driving Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
By Abbey Marshall | Sep. 26, 2016Isaac Wilker, a 2016 OU alumnus, is driving the 27-foot-long Oscar Mayer Wienermobile through the southeast region of the U.S.
Hoagland, Gentile face off for senate seat
By Luke Torrance | Sep. 26, 2016The Democratic nominee believes that progress is being made, and the region is on the path toward economic recovery.
Athens County anti-fracking charter determined ‘invalid’ by Ohio Supreme Court
By Abbey Marshall | Sep. 26, 2016The majority decision with one dissent means the charter will not appear on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Someone is making a movie about the cicada emergence in Athens
By Jeremy Hill | Sep. 26, 2016A Reddit user posted footage of cicadas on OU's campus.
Thursday Night Cult Classics Review: 'Welcome to the Dollhouse'
By Richard Morris | Sep. 26, 2016The Post's Richard Morris gives his take on Welcome to the Dollhouse, a cult classic showing at The Athena Cinema Sept. 29.
Clowns scaring Ohioans; Clinton, Trump square off tonight
By Jonny Palermo | Sep. 26, 2016Your daily Athens newsletter
Athens County braces for new deadly drug
By Luke Torrance | Sep. 25, 2016The Cincinnati area usually suffers about 20 overdoses each week. But during one week in August, the city had 174, all likely related to heroin.
TV Review: 'Once Upon a Time' premiere falls flat after season five finale
By Georgia Davis | Sep. 25, 2016Season six of Once Upon a Time premiered Sunday
OU students struggle to pay back student loans more than Ohio peers
By Maygan Beeler | Sep. 25, 2016Several segments of Ohio University students, including first generation students and those who recieve Pell Grants, have low student loan repayment rates.
Bobcats by the Numbers: Ohio University president is not alone in living off campus
By Megan Henry | Sep. 25, 2016Aside from OU, the five other universities have a designated house for their presidents to live. Miami’s president is the only one to live on-campus.
New restaurant and bar plans to serve German-styled beers made by Ohio breweries
By Kevin Pan | Sep. 25, 2016Starting Gates Bier Halle opened Thursday at the location where W.G. Grinders previously operated.
City Council: Members to get update on West Union Street reconstruction
By Bennett Leckrone | Sep. 25, 2016City council will be receiving an update on the rebuilding West Union Street after a fire devastated five buildings on the street in 2014.
Pet Instagram Review: Hiro is a nice looking cat, nice camera never hurts
By Sean Wolfe | Sep. 25, 2016Hiro the cat's Instagram features off-whites and cream colors that are pleasing to the eye.
Female officers bring a different perspective to policing
By Bailey Gallion | Sep. 25, 2016Deputy Jennifer Atkins and Detective Brittney Cottrill say that though the men they work with are supportive, they wish they worked with more women.
Athens Police Department officers shoot suspect during chase
By Bailey Gallion | Sep. 24, 2016Officers pursued the suspect after responding to a reported vehicle theft near Hope Drive.
Democratic mayors' bus tour makes last stop in Athens
By Bennett Leckrone | Sep. 23, 2016Athens was the last stop on a four day bus tour featuring Democratic mayors from across the state campaigning for Hillary Clinton.
Post Haste: Parents weekend begins; freshman walk-on to start at running back
By Jonny Palermo | Sep. 23, 2016Your daily Athens newsletter.
Strassel speaks about free speech, safe spaces, graffiti wall in "Silencing Free Speech" lecture
By Lilli Sher | Sep. 23, 2016Kimberley Strassel, a member of the Wall Street Journal editorial board and author of The Intimidation Game, spoke on campus Thursday.
Thousands removed from local voter rolls in recent years
By Nora Jaara | Sep. 22, 2016The issue of "voter purging" has received renewed attention in the past year.
