Post Editorial: McDavis' recent raise unnecessary
Nov. 2, 2013For the third time in 14 months, the Ohio University Board of Trustees approved a pay raise for OU President Roderick McDavis.
EDITORIALS
Post Editorial: Athletics should explain recent replacement
Oct. 30, 2013As you might have read on our front page, longtime Ohio swimming and diving coach Greg Werner was “replaced” Wednesday in favor of a second-year assistant coach who was named his interim successor.
Post Editorial: Columnist compromises credibility
Oct. 29, 2013A column was published in Wednesday’s edition of The Post that had significant use of unattributed information.
Between the Lines: Show some respect for Regina Spektor
Oct. 28, 2013With the new crop of young female artists, they all seem to have the same look, sound and hook. “Indie” and “hipster” ladies with flower crowns, red lipstick, strange lyrics and raspy soulful voices are the perfect idols for boring teenage girls in the suburbs to look up to. But, one artist has been playing this angle from the very beginning, does it better than all of them put together and rarely gets the credit she deserves — Regina Spektor.
Post Editorial: Decision needs to spark discussion
Oct. 28, 2013As you might have read on our front page, Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn said Monday that a grand jury did not find probable cause to press any charges on any of the parties involved in the alleged rape on Court Street during Homecoming Weekend.
Post Editorial: Students need to take care of themselves, others
Oct. 24, 2013Faculty at Ohio University are deeply concerned about recent events involving alleged sexual assault, alcohol and social media on our campus and in our community.
Post Editorial: Rerouting attitudes will be difficult feat
Oct. 20, 2013Fifty years ago, the Hocking River overflowed almost annually. Back then, Ohio University students considered the floods to be an expected nuisance rather than an unimaginable calamity.
Post Editorial: Students should rethink social media conduct
Oct. 15, 2013Many of us Bobcats spent the weekend celebrating our Ohio University pride, reveling with alumni and current students alike.
Post Editorial: Casting light on faculty a priority in new 'Post' series
Oct. 14, 2013Ohio University has a little more than 1,000 full-time faculty members, according to the August 2013 OU Fact Book. Besides covering Faculty Senate and the occasional new hire or departure, we haven’t really shined the light on the staff as much as we think we should.
Post Editorial: Budget cuts threaten opinion pages
Oct. 10, 2013The past few months have seen a dramatic increase in newspapers cutting staffs.
Post Editorial: 'Post' appreciates the Marching 110
Oct. 5, 2013On Sunday, the Marching 110 made the trip to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., to perform at the halftime show of an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Post Editorial: Little immediate action in OU's Climate Action Plan
Oct. 2, 2013The Post has long covered energy issues both on campus and in Athens. From Ohio University’s electricity consumption to the advent of hydraulic fracturing, we know they have real consequences — both economically and environmentally.
Post Editorial: Health care, shutdown and Clery Act all have large impact
Sep. 30, 2013As to reiterate a theme we’ve been broadcasting this week, we’d like to recommend you stay informed about issues of local and national importance — namely the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and the contents of this year’s Clery Act compliance report, released Monday.
Post Editorial: Clery Act of great relevance in regard to campus safety
Sep. 29, 2013Ohio University released its 2013 Clery Act compliance report late Monday afternoon. This report, which is required by law of all universities that participate in federal financial aid, details critical information about crime on and near campus.
Post Editorial: Students should care about health care
Sep. 28, 2013As many of you may know, the Affordable Care Act — commonly called Obamacare — will go into effect Tuesday.
Post Editorial: 'The Post' welcomes black alumni back to campus
Sep. 26, 2013Every three years, Ohio University holds a reunion for its African-American alumni, hundreds of whom return to Athens for the event.
Post Editorial: Student trustee voting rights need to be implemented
Sep. 22, 2013The Inter-University Council of Ohio, which represents Ohio University and the state’s 13 other public universities, has expressed support of the language change in House Bill 111.
Decision to nix controversial song borders on censorship
Sep. 22, 2013Ohio University’s Marching 110 was slated to play Robin Thicke’s hit single, “Blurred Lines” during halftime of Saturday’s rout of Austin Peay. But the most exciting band in the land chose not to perform the provocative tune after a pointed push from university leadership.
