Post Endorsement: Issue 2 an important step for Ohio democracy
Oct. 24, 2012A “winner-take-all” mentality is appropriate when pursuing victory in sport, but it belongs nowhere in a representative democracy.
EDITORIALS
Post Endorsement: Lou Gentile for Ohio Senate
Oct. 23, 2012The state Senate race in Ohio’s 30th district pits incumbent Democrat Lou Gentile against Republican challenger Shane Thompson. Gentile’s platform blends a strong emphasis on education with a reasonable focus on job creation, including specific plans to back it up. The Post endorses Lou Gentile for state Senate.
Post Endorsement: Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate
Oct. 23, 2012It’s important that a politician representing a state in Congress recognizes the individual needs of every part of that state.
Post Endorsements: Debbie Phillips for Ohio House
Oct. 22, 2012In the race for state representative of the 94th District, The Post endorses Democrat Debbie Phillips. Her commitments to education and clean energy show that she understands the problems facing Southeast Ohio, and her performance in office leaves little to be desired.
Post Endorsements: Steve Kane for Sheriff
Oct. 22, 2012Four years ago, The Post’s editorial board endorsed Republican Steve Kane for Athens County sheriff, citing his investigative background and willingness to work with other agencies to cut the drug trade in Southeast Ohio. Kane lost the election to Democrat and current Sheriff Pat Kelly by a narrow margin.
Post Endorsements: Larry Payne for County Commissioner
Oct. 22, 2012Job growth in Athens County has been the focus of both candidates running for the county commissioner seat currently held by Republican Larry Payne. In a county with a large student population that will need jobs in the next few years, it’s easy to see why.
Post Endorsements: Pat Lang for U.S. House
Oct. 22, 2012When voters are presented with two candidates who have good ideas and both seem to care, their main criterion when voting might become which candidate can best help them.
Post Endorsement: Randy Mace for County Commissioner
Oct. 20, 2012Both candidates running for the county commissioner seat currently held by Mark Sullivan have made vast contributions to Athens County. Republican Randy Mace played an integral role in restructuring and modernizing Southeast Ohio’s 911 system and has years of governmental experience. Democrat Chris Chmiel has spurred Athens’ economy as a founder of the Ohio Pawpaw Festival and has been an area leader in energy efficiency.
Post Endorsement: Bill Bias for County Treasurer
Oct. 20, 2012Fresh ideas are commendable, but in the case of the Athens County treasurer, we believe experience is vital. The Post endorses Democratic candidate Bill Bias over Libertarian candidate Abe Alassaf.
Editor's Note: Obama at OU: What you might have missed
Oct. 16, 2012In the words of Erie Times-News sports columnist John Dudley, here are some “thoughts deep and shallow” about President Barack Obama’s stop on College Green yesterday.
Editor's Note: A whirlwind week ends in the 1930s
Oct. 11, 2012Today, we “raise The Green And White above the rest” — quite literally.
Editor's Note: Fun, humor abound in '60s 'Post' issues
Oct. 9, 2012My dreams are slowly coming true this week, and in a column explaining our 1960s-themed front page, I’m going to reference The Sandlot (set in 1962) three times — something I’ve also been waiting my entire college career to do.
Editor's Note: Tumultuous '70s the star of today's paper
Oct. 8, 2012Happy hump day, all. Welcome to Day Three of Homecoming Week/throwback week at The Post.
Editor's Note: 'The Post' from the '80s looks strangely familiar
Oct. 7, 2012Bobcats, it’s Day Two of Homecoming Week/throwback week at The Post, and today, we bring you a front page from 1986.
Between the Lines: Take a break from real life and act like a kid
Oct. 7, 2012There are times to be a mature, responsible, professional adult, and there are times to be a kid.
Editor's Note: 'Post' looks back with historical front pages
Oct. 6, 2012To current and former Bobcats: Happy Homecoming Week.
Post Editorial: Council's lack of dissent is troubling
Oct. 3, 2012Unanimity is the sign of an unhealthy democracy.
Between the Lines: Fake sports fans vie for athletic esteem
Oct. 1, 2012I love the fall. I love the brightly colored leaves, the crisp air and the pumpkin-flavored fare. Yet the season has one blemish marring its absolute, utter perfection: football.
BPC should make meetings transparent: Students deserve to be a part of process
Sep. 30, 2012Last year, 62 percent of the 1,900 students who voted in the Student Senate election said they were unaware of the existence of the Budget Planning Council.
Post Editorial: Senate should continue questioning
Sep. 26, 2012It’s become apparent that this year’s Student Senate is looking to define itself by the questions it asks and its willingness to encourage discussions that need to be had for the sake of the student body.
