OU doctoral student, priest dies
By Maygan Beeler | Mar. 16, 2015Peter Raposo, 43, an Ohio University doctoral student and Catholic Priest died suddenly Friday.
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Code Red speaker talks of personal experience
Mar. 16, 2015Noam Bedein, a photojournalist who was born and raised in Israel, spoke about the Sderot rocket firing to a crowd of about 20 people Sunday night.
Bat infestation causes First lady to break foot, forces McDavises out of home
By Dina Berliner | Mar. 15, 2015Ohio University Board of Trustees has allowed President Roderick McDavis and his wife Deborah, to temporarily move out of their Park Place home while university gets rid of bats in their home.
Faculty to introduce a resolution to update handbook with sexual misconduct policy
By Alex Meyer | Mar. 15, 2015Faculty Senate will propose an update to the Faculty Handbook in hopes of aligning it with Ohio University’s current sexual misconduct policy at Monday’s Faculty Senate meeting.
From the Local Desk: Mill Fest
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 15, 2015The craziest sights and sounds Local Staff saw at Mill Fest
Council to hold public meeting to discuss fate of West Union Street buildings
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 15, 2015At their Monday night meeting, Athens City Council will hold a public meeting to discuss whether or not buildings effected by the West Union Street fire should be declared historic.
Trustees approve construction, vote for next year’s executives
By Staff report | Mar. 13, 2015The Board of Trustees passed resolutions dealing with storage, appointing new executives and various construction projects
Milliron Fest maintains rainy and mild vibe
By Luke Furman | Mar. 12, 2015@ThePost's first fest coverage of the year. Make sure to follow @ThePostLocal for the live tweets!
Sheriff’s Office receives weekly calls regarding suicide attempts
By Julia Fair | Mar. 12, 2015According to the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation’s website, the national average suicide rate is 11.5 per 100,000 individuals. Athens County is higher than that average, with 11.8 suicides per 100,000 individuals.
Athens resident killed in a hit and run on U.S. Route 35
By Matt Cudahy | Mar. 12, 2015An accident occurred at 5:30 a.m. on U.S. Route 35 killing Athens resident Richard Cartwright, 21.
University announces plans to make Aquatic Center ADA accessible
By Dina Berliner | Mar. 12, 2015A lift for the center’s pool and the addition of automatic doors are among some of the planned changes.
Athens Police Department reminds students to keep it safe during Mill Fest
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 12, 2015Aside from bringing in outside law enforcement officers to cover the ground the APD and OUPD can’t, city officials are urging students to be smart, civil and safe — and not to use alcohol as an excuse for debauchery — as they embark up and down Mill Street.
Marijuana growing operation shut down in Amesville
By Julia Fair | Mar. 12, 2015Law enforcement officers recovered 47 marijuana plants from a home near Amesville Wednesday. Officers also found equipment for growing and selling marijuana, $751 in cash, suspected prescription pills and 12 firearms.
Trustees, student leaders meet after board presentations
By __ | Mar. 12, 2015The Board of Trustees meeting began Thursday morning, where Trustees plan to discuss the financial and physical future of the university.
Harley-Davidson CEO, OU alum to speak at 2015 commencement
By Dina Berliner | Mar. 11, 2015OU’s undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies will take place in May.
Student Senate supports Student Union’s mock BOT meeting
By Maygan Beeler | Mar. 11, 2015Ohio University’s Student Senate approved a resolution Wednesday that supports the student union’s mock Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Friday.
Campus Conversation encourages talks about race
Mar. 11, 2015About 70 students gathered Wednesday in Baker Ballroom as part of a Campus Conversation aimed at discussing racial issues.
Ohio University hires seven new academic success advisors in 2014-2015
By Bethany N. Bella | Mar. 11, 2015Ohio University appoints seven academic success advisors to assist students in academic colleges, increase university-wide retention rates
Money is an unavoidable topic at Board meeting
By Seth Archer | Mar. 11, 2015The Board of Trustees, the entity that approves university projects, will be in town on Thursday and Friday to review how Ohio University performed this year and to make decisions for the future.
Green Beer Day: OU’s alternative to St. Patrick's day
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 11, 2015Students skipped out on class Wednesday afternoon to dress in their green best and hit the bars.
