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Student group sets up cardboard graveyard to commemorate victims of police brutality

By Dina Berliner | Feb. 23, 2015

Nearly 100 cardboard graves were placed on College Green to commemorate victims of police brutality.

OUPD and D.P. Dough launch campaign to promote safe driving

By Joshua Lim | Feb. 22, 2015

The next time you order a carry out from D.P. Dough, you might also find a flyer that lists the monetary consequences of driving a vehicle while impaired.

Winter Dance concert brings variety of dance styles to MemAud stage

By ELIZABETH BACKO | Feb. 22, 2015

The Winter Dance Concert took place this weekend and featured six pieces with varying styles.

After ISU controversy, The Post breaks down its budget

By Marisa Fernandez | Feb. 22, 2015

Following the impeachment of Phally Chroy, ISU’s controversial former president, the organization looks to the future.

New e-cig shop hopes to help smokers quit, create a sense of community

By Jeremy Hill | Feb. 22, 2015

A new retailer in uptown Athens is hoping to save lives, its co-owner said.

Council to discuss employees in law office

By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 22, 2015

Athens City Council will appoint former Chief Prosecutor Lisa Eliason to Law Director. Council will also discuss filing Eliason’s former position.

Despite weather, Bobcats go nearly naked to raise around $1,500

Feb. 21, 2015

Though rescheduled, Bare on the Bricks' after-party raised $1,500 and gathered 20 bags of clothes for local charity, My Sister’s Place.

Former member of Marching 110 sentenced to 5 years in prison for sexual battery

By Emma Ockerman | Feb. 20, 2015

Dedrick Peterson, 31, of Ann Arbor, was sentenced to five years in prison Friday after he was found guilty on three counts of sexual battery relating to a sexual assault case stemming from Ohio University's 2013 Homecoming Weekend.

Bare on the Bricks run postponed due to potential weather

By Rebekah Barnes | Feb. 20, 2015

Due to weather concerns, the sixth-annual Bare on the Bricks run, set to occur Saturday morning, is being postponed to mid-April, said Amanda Moline, Student Alumni Board student outreach committee member.

Local man under the influence of cocaine shoots wife

By Julia Fair | Feb. 20, 2015

While under the influence of cocaine, an Athen man shot his wife in both legs.

Advocacy group releases official homegrown marijuana proposal Thursday

By William T. Perkins | Feb. 19, 2015

Pro-marijuana legalization group ResponsibleOhio put together a new proposal that would allow Ohio residents to grow their own marijuana.

Proposed legislation at the statehouse would restrict abortion

By William T. Perkins | Feb. 19, 2015

Ohio State legislature will see six bills concerning regulations for abortion.

Homecoming 2015 theme to pay homage to Athens’ bricks

By Dina Berliner | Feb. 19, 2015

Ohio University’s 2015 homecoming week will take place Oct. 5 to 10.

8 places warmer than Athens that shouldn't be

Feb. 19, 2015

Athens is cold today. But some places in the United States, with a reputation of having cold temperatures in the winter, are warmer than Southeast Ohio.

McDavises to temporarily relocate due to bat invasion

By Olivia Hitchcock | Feb. 19, 2015

For the third time in three months, bats have take up residence in the presidential residence, 29 Park Place

OU employee arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography

By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 18, 2015

An Athens man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly possessing child pornography, according to a news release by the Athens County Sheriff’s office.