Student Senate expected to call on OU for fossil fuel divestment
By Maygan Beeler | Mar. 24, 2015Senate will meet Wednesday night.
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Even after $400,000 purchase, OU still has no plans for West Union Property
Mar. 24, 2015The Ohio University Foundation purchased buildings on W. Union Street earlier this month and is still without a plan for what to do with the buildings
OUPD nabs man on campus who had handgun, narcotics
By Joshua Lim | Mar. 24, 2015OUPD arrested a man after a traffic stop, narcotics and firearm found
Council decides not to offer free parking during summer street festivals
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 23, 2015Council members announced Monday night that they would probably not be allowing free parking in the East Washington Street parking garage during any of Uptown festivals.
Department of Commerce rejects city council hearing for Chipotle liquor license
By William T. Perkins | Mar. 23, 2015Months after council requested a hearing contesting Chipotle’s liquor license request in October, the Department of Commerce announced they would not block the restaurant’s request for a liquor license.
Sheriff aids in finding and arresting those who neglect to pay child support
By Julia Fair | Mar. 23, 2015Athens Jobs and Family services have a contract in the amount of $173,258.91 with the sheriff's office to help obtain individuals who aren't paying their child support.
Students win $15,000 for designing an app to combat sexual assault
By Alex Meyer | Mar. 23, 2015Seven teams competed in the Scripps Innovation Challenge on Monday, but the winner was “Team Du Monde,” who designed an app and wearable device to combat sexual assault
GSS wants to waive parts of graduate students' general fees
By Megan Henry | Mar. 23, 2015Graduate Student Senate passed four resolutions, including one giving graduate students the option to waive part of the general fee, at the March GSS meeting as it was live streamed for the first time.
Genealogical Society links families to their early Athenian ancestors
By William T. Perkins | Mar. 23, 2015There are currently 591 documented members of the First Families of Athens, which documents the descendants of Athens’ pioneers.
Senate Pres. Marzec, other members found guilty following tuition protest
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 23, 2015Athens County Municipal Court Judge William Grim sentenced Megan Marzec, DJ Amireh and Kyle Tussing to 30 days in jail, but suspended the sentence with the condition that the defendants behave for a year.
Volunteer firefighter dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound
By Julia Fair | Mar. 23, 2015A volunteer firefighter was found dead at the Jacksonville Volunteer Fire Department from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Week’s police reports include public urination, theft and criminal mischief following High Fest
By Joshua Lim | Mar. 23, 2015Some try to flee when they’re caught
Department of Commerce denies hearing on Chipotle liquor permit
By William T. Perkins | Mar. 23, 2015Months after council requested a hearing contesting Chipotle’s liquor license request in October, the Department of Commerce announced they would not hold a hearing.
OU will host space program featuring first scientist to walk on the moon
By Kaitlin Coward | Mar. 22, 2015Athens will join the ranks of Barcelona and Beijing as host of the international space program.
GSS to live stream March meeting
Mar. 22, 2015Graduate Student Senate's March meeting will be a first for any senate at Ohio University as it will be live streamed.
Hashim Pashtun will continue to be on GSS and ISU this year
Mar. 22, 2015Hashim Pashtun recently became the International Student Union President and continues to serve on Graduate Student Senate as an executive.
High Fest 2015 rowdier than Mill Fest
By Jeremy Hill | Mar. 22, 2015A Post stringer compiles some of the more interesting moments from this year's High Fest.
Council to discuss Ohio Brew week and other festivities
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 22, 2015Athens City Council will view a series of presentations on classic Athens celebrations.
Sunny High Fest shut down earlier this year
By Julia Fair | Mar. 20, 2015@ThePost's third fest coverage of the year. Make sure to follow @ThePostLocal for the live tweets!
Relay for Life raises almost $15K
By Taylor Maple | Mar. 20, 2015More than 400 participants on 37 teams attended Friday’s American Red Cross Relay for Life at Walter Fieldhouse.
