Sports Column: NBA will feel different without Durant, George
By Lauren J. Young | Oct. 22, 2014The NBA will look different, at least for the start, of this season with Kevin Durant and Paul George out with injuries.
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OU’s student-led radio station hopes a minor facelift will result in a wider audience
By Jeremy Hill | Oct. 22, 2014OU’s student-led radio station hopes a minor facelift will result in a wider audience
Student organizations supplement medical teachings on campus
By Will Gibbs | Oct. 22, 2014Some medical students only take one class in their field, they get involved to gain knowledge.
Political science fraternity to bring 'K Street' to Athens
By Luke Furman | Oct. 22, 2014Pi Sigma Alpha hosts Justin McCaulley to speak about his experience working around government and using his political science degree after college
Songs from Sia and The Civil Wars meld with Bach for OU choral concert
By ELIZABETH BACKO | Oct. 22, 2014The Choral Union and Title IX are set to perform Thursday for their first concert of the year
All-American volleyball player takes game to next level
By Andy Kovar | Oct. 22, 2014Bobcats give junior setter Abby Gilleland keys to the offense in hopes of another MAC Championship
Is there a possibility of Ebola in Athens?
By Joshua Jamerson | Oct. 22, 2014Local health officials have said the answer is: yes, anything is possible — but in this case, it is very, very unlikely.
Ohio finds positives in shutout loss to Louisville
By Luke O'Roark | Oct. 22, 2014Ohio losses its ninth game of the season to Louisville, 2-0, but shutout the Cardinals in the first half of play.
Sports Column: College football playoff will lead to inevitable controversy
By Andrew Gillis | Oct. 22, 2014If you couldn’t tell by the many mentions during games, or the thousands of commercials, college football will implement a playoff system at the end of the season.
Letter: College of Fine Arts not accurately represented
Oct. 22, 2014The problem with arts in schools is that there aren’t enough. Ohio University has the opposite problem, there are a variety of fine arts present on campus, and it’s just that people ignore them despite their quality and merit.
Marzec leaves panel discussion on Middle East
By Sophie Kruse | Oct. 22, 2014Nearly 40 people gathered for Dialogue for Peace, a panel discussion about peace on campus and in the Middle East hosted by Bobcats for Israel, which led to six audience members to leave, including Student Senate President Megan Marzec. The event took place in Ellis Hall on Tuesday. Panelists included Becky Sebo, a senior dance major and the president of Bobcats for Israel; Tyler Barton, representing the Athens Coalition for Palestine; Hashim Pashtun, vice president of Graduate Student Senate; Evan Young, campus minister at United Campus Ministries; and Bernhard Debatin, a professor of journalism and director of the journalism Honors Tutorial College program.Sebo’s brother, David, is asst. design editor at The Post.The panel was moderated by John Schmieding from Athens Area Mediation Services. This conflict was brought to light on campus after Marzec was challenged to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, but instead poured a bucket of “blood” (a mixture of red paint, tomato juice and water) over her head while urging the university to divest from Israel. Later, at the Sept. 10 Student Senate meeting, four students, including Sebo, Maxwell Peltz, Gabriel Sirkin and Jonah Yulish were arrested for disturbing a lawful meeting. “In order for there to be real peace, there has to be real dialogue, real understanding, there has to be a community that welcomes and makes space for all views at the table,” Young said. The panel discussion began with talks about whether or not the panelists felt that the campus became divided over this issue and whether or not they felt like safety is an issue on campus.“I feel safe walking around campus now, but at the beginning of the year I wasn’t so sure about that,” Sebo said. “I don’t feel that supported by the administration, but I do feel support from the community.”“What I’m more interested in is the objective reality of ‘are people safe?’ ” Barton said. “For example, what Megan Marzec experienced after the video was published. How many students have ever been called in to Cutler Hall to talk to the police and the Department of Homeland Security? … How many people are concerned about doing this panel or coming to this event because they’re afraid?” Later, the topics switched to a discussion about language being used when discussing the conflicts, including how the words “genocide” and “ethnic cleansing” can be offensive. “I think people in Gaza are being oppressed by the Hamas,” Sebo responded. At this time, three people left the discussion room with high tensions. “I’m going to change the topic, because this was about having a conversation even if our beliefs are different,” she said. “Is everyone here willing to listen?” Later on in the discussion, as the panelists continued about beliefs, three more people left, including Marzec. Still, the underlying message of the discussion was to have a conversation about peace between diverse groups.“Diversity itself is a division but there’s some beauty to it,” Pashtun said. “There’s a difference between controversy and conflict … Peace can never be attained by being offensive.”@krusecosk139011@ohio.edu
Director of Athens County Job and Family Services announced retirement at commissioners meeting
By Matt Cudahy | Oct. 22, 2014Jack Frech, director of the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services, announced his retirement at Tuesday's county commissioners meeting, after 33 years on the job.
Bobcats struggle in fall finale
By Matt Fout | Oct. 22, 2014The Bobcats finished their final tournament of the year this week in Georgia.
Editorial: Stay mindful about Halloween costumes
Oct. 22, 2014As you’re well aware, Athens’ infamous Halloween Block Party is on the horizon.
Sheriff’s Office brings French dog on board
By Julia Fair | Oct. 22, 2014High price paid for a new Belgium Malinous dog trained in narcotics detection
In the Know With Meg O: Apple Pay can help prevent credit card fraud
By Meg Omecene | Oct. 22, 2014Whether I’m buying a coffee on the way to class, a pack of stamps or a used book, I use my debit card at least five times a week — and it’s usually for small items that cost less than $10. I’ve grown accustomed to swiping my card and either entering my PIN or signing the piece of paper.
New theater production equipment increases opportunities, decreases energy use
By MERYL GOTTLIEB | Oct. 22, 2014The Division of Theater has brand new sound, lighting and scenic equipment that is already being utilized.
OU fraternity and police hold self-defense workshop
By Luke Furman | Oct. 21, 2014Ohio University fraternity Phi Sigma Beta partnered with OU’s police department Tuesday night to hold a workshop in self-defense.The event, open to the public, lasted from 7:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in The Ping Center’s combative arts room and looked to “teach basic self-defense techniques,” according to James Ray, vice president of Phi Sigma Beta Fraternity Inc., a member of the National Panhellenic Council.“We’ve been planning (the event) for two and a half weeks. We didn’t get as many people as we thought, but we did get a lot of people interested who couldn’t come, so the turnout for future events looks promising,” Ray said. “Some sororities have over 100 members, so if we paired with another organization, the turnout would be a lot better.”Officer Brandon King, a 13 year veteran of OUPD, led the event, speaking about his personal experience and defense techniques he has used in his line of work.“We have self-defense laws for a reason. You’re allowed to use them,” King told the ten people in attendance.King explained the various techniques of self-defense including head-butts, strikes, using car keys and knives and exploiting weak points, while explaining what actions constituted each amount of force.He also spelled out the factors that go into a fight and how they can be seen by police and courts.“Everything depends on who’s involved, what’s going on, and where it’s at. (Courts) look at size, gender and if they were drinking,” King said. “The force to use has to be proportional or slightly above.”King also addressed some scenarios specifically regarding women, stressing the importance of not appearing meek or like an easy target.“A confident woman is a dangerous woman,” King said. “Get into something that builds your confidence.”This may not be the last time Phi Beta Sigma and OUPD will team up.Toward the end of the workshop, Ray and King both expressed desire to hold more sessions with more hands-on techniques, cutting back on some of the officer’s presentation and background.“OUPD is interested in partnering with Phi Beta Sigma and making this an annual program,” Ray said. “We are currently still negotiating and discussing details of the partnership.”As time ran out, King closed the workshop by asking the attendees what they learned to which most replied with answers of ear rips, groin punches, neck strikes, and several other techniques and safety precautions.“I thought it was good and really informal,” said Jacqueline Campbell, a senior studying hospitality management who attended the workshop. “I learned a lot of techniques.”lf491413@ohio.edu@LukeFurmanOU
OU Student Senate lacks plan for $15 minimum wage
By Alisa Warren | Oct. 21, 2014Two weeks after Student Senate demanded to increase the minimum wage to $15 for student workers, there is still no clear plan to make that happen.
Reviewing Rod: President McDavis pledged to improve local schools in 2004
By Olivia Hitchcock | Oct. 21, 2014President McDavis pledged to improve local schools when he was inaugurated in 2004. Currently, OU is working with those schools to teach education majors as well as provide an extra set of hands in the classroom.
