Rise of the Phoenix concert to span five uptown bars
By William Hoffman | Dec. 8, 2014The first round of artists have been announced for the Rise of the Phoenix concert.
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City Council president announces resignation, OU students plan to run for city office
By EMILY BOHATCH | Dec. 8, 2014Jim Sands has been a consistent presence in Athens City Council chambers for the last 16 years as a councilman and — in more recent years — as the president of council.But after months of absence, Sands announced his resignation last week, in an email to Clerk of Council Debbie Walker.“He’s choosing to move forward with his life away from council,” Kent Butler, D-1st Ward, said at Monday night's City Council meeting.Butler has been acting as president in Sands’ absence.“I have been honored to serve the population of Athens and work with other elected, appointed and hired individuals who also serve Athenians,” Sands said in the email.Sands cited various medical issues, which included a hospitalization in Columbus, as reasons for his resignation.“Jim is priceless,” Butler said. “(He adds) a ton of institutional memory… and a lot of experience.”Sands was elected to council in 1998 and was an active member until 2012, when he became president of council.“I hate it (that Sands is resigning),” Jeff Risner, D-2nd Ward said.Risner added Sands has been “great on council” and renowned for his ability to calmly handle situations.“There could’ve been a riot and the house could be on fire and he would have been calm,” Risner said.Also at the meeting were two prospective candidates for elected city positions.Republicans Aaron Dauterman and Andrew Looker, both juniors at Ohio University, said they would be running for an at-large position on council and for mayor, respectively.There has not been a Republican on City Council since 2003.Mayor Paul Wiehl announced last week at council’s meeting he would “probably not be seeking reelection.” Later that night, Councilman Steve Patterson, D-At Large, said he would be running.Looker, 20, said he considered running even before Wiehl made his announcement.“I’ve seen a lot of things that aren’t as good as they should be right now (in Athens),” Looker said.As a full-time student, Looker said if elected, he would continue on with his academics while maintaining duties as mayor.Dauterman echoed this sentiment.“Really, this is a part-time responsibility," Dauterman said. “It’ll be easy balancing going to school.”@emilybohatcheb346012@ohio.edu
Jackie O's Public House reopens on evenings during weekends
By Kaitlin Coward | Dec. 8, 2014Three weeks after the Union Street fire, Jackie O’s Public House is now open on evenings on weekends despite its kitchen closure.
Tobacco ban, handbook changes to be discussed at Faculty Senate meeting
By Dina Berliner | Dec. 8, 2014Faculty Senate will convene for its last meeting of the semester to talk about Ohio University’s upcoming tobacco ban and changes to the Faculty Handbook
Coffee houses stay open later for finals week
By Jennifer Imel | Dec. 8, 2014Local coffee shops expand their hours to accommodate students during finals week. Only one, Donkey Coffee & Espresso, stays open 24/7.
Hockey: Heltion shutout completes Ohio's sweep of Rutgers
By Tony Wolfe | Dec. 8, 2014Surprises are always more exciting, but there’s also comfort in knowing what you see is what you get out of your team.
Wrestling: Ohio downs Appalachian State, Claxton still undefeated
By Ethan Felderstein | Dec. 8, 2014After surrendering the lead, Ohio comes back and defeats Appalachian State, 26-15.
Football: Bobcats aren't going to sixth straight bowl game
By Chad Lindskog | Dec. 7, 2014For the first time in the past six seasons, Ohio will not make a postseason appearance in a bowl game.
Women's Basketball: Ohio suffers first loss
By Charlie Hatch | Dec. 6, 2014Perfect season comes to a close Saturday night in The Convo.
Men's Basketball: Bobcats lose to Bonnies, fall below .500
By Alex Busch | Dec. 6, 2014Ohio's second half struggles resulted in a loss to St. Bonaventure on Saturday.
McDavis urges students to continue dialogue about diversity
By Lucas Daprile | Dec. 6, 2014When Ohio University President Roderick McDavis was a student at OU in the 1960s, he protested with the Civil Rights Movement and against the Vietnam War, according to his blog.
Live Notebook: Ohio vs. St. Bonaventure
By Alex Busch | Dec. 6, 2014Live coverage of Ohio vs. St. Bonaventure at The Convo on December 6th, 2014
Hockey: Ohio blows out Rutgers 8-1 in last home Friday of semester
By Tony Wolfe | Dec. 5, 2014Ohio showed no signs of cobwebs after its two week break from play on Friday, as it welcomed Rutgers to Bird Arena to the tune of an 8-1 blowout win.
Protesting students block traffic, hold 'die-in' in Cutler Hall over Eric Garner decision
By Jeremy Hill | Dec. 5, 2014Students blocked traffic on Court Street and laid on the floor of Cutler Hall in protest of the decision not to indict a police officer in New York City who killed Eric Garner.
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Societal Sexism: Men’s opinions in the realm of feminism
By Bailey Breece | Dec. 5, 2014A male opinion on feminism can be a very insightful thing. I encourage men to talk about feminism, because it affects everyone, from cismen and ciswomen, to trans women and men, and anyone in between our idea of binary genders. Men can talk about feminism in an effective and encouraging way. It is wonderful to have that perspective on the movement.
