University unsure of plans to run on solar energy
By Allan Smith | Feb. 17, 2014OU can still make a deal with a conflict of interest as long as the university’s Office of Legal Affairs is given full disclosure and approves the contract.
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OUPD will be getting new, gender-neutral badges to replace old badges
By Joshua Lim | Feb. 17, 2014When Brittney Cottrill wakes up, gets dressed and goes to work, she’s sporting a badge that identifies her as a man.
Gamer Girl: Playing immigration officer in 'Papers Please' involves moral dilemmas
Feb. 17, 2014In my quest to play more computer-based games, I spent my weekend playing my newest discovery: Papers Please.
Editorial: New 'Post' series profiles international faculty on campus
Feb. 17, 2014The centerpiece story on our front page today is the first in a series profiling instructors at Ohio University who hail from beyond America’s borders. If you’ve had one of these instructors in class during your time here, you have undoubtedly realized how an international background can contribute to a better understanding of just how interconnected our world is.
Phone snooping, trust issues go hand-in-hand
By Ian Ording, Kristin Salaky | Feb. 17, 2014Dear BedPost,
From coup to classroom
By Anjelica Oswald | Feb. 17, 2014Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series about Ohio University professors who come from different countries.
Cartoon: 2/18/14
Feb. 17, 2014Editorial cartoons represent the majority opinion of The Post’s executive editors.
Ohio University projects it will begin its search for a new chief information officer in March
By Dina Berliner | Feb. 17, 2014After the departure of Ohio University’s former chief information officer, Brice Bible, university officials say they have not begun the process to find a permanent replacement for the position.
Injection debate causes Kasich to halt execution
By Emma Ockerman | Feb. 17, 2014Gov. John Kasich, following the reported 26-minute execution of Dennis McGuire last month, elected to suspend the planned execution of murderer Gregory Lott by about eight months.
Annual Letter Writing Fundraiser raises money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
By William Gibbs | Feb. 17, 2014After a successful fundraising campaign last year, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital returned to Ohio University’s Baker University Center Ballroom to encourage students to send letters to family and friends asking for their help in donating towards the cause.
OU preparing protection for artwork damaged during bad weather
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Feb. 17, 2014Ohio University officials say they try to compensate students for damaged goods when winter weather damages their belongings with floods and other infrastructure problems.
Cartoon: 2/19/14
Feb. 17, 2014Editorial cartoons represent the majority opinion of The Post’s executive editors.
Letter: Water bottle drive accepting donations for West Virginia
Feb. 17, 2014Athens to Charleston Water Project: Local businesswoman Patricia Thomas, owner of the Adam’s Rib barbecue food truck, and a group of concerned citizens are collecting bottled water to donate to the people of Charleston, W. Va., still suffering from their contaminated water supply.
Women's Basketball: Injured player off bench helps Bobcats improve despite continued losing streak
By Charlie Hatch | Feb. 17, 2014There is a saying in sports that “numbers never lie.” But if that’s the case, Ohio’s eight-game losing streak might be an exception.
Pulitzer Prize Board member gives words of wisdom to students
By SARA JERDE | Feb. 17, 2014It’s been a hectic few years for the man who’s leading the news coverage of Colorado’s marijuana legalization and the Aurora movie theater shooting.
Local charity efforts chilled by weather
By Suhyeon Park | Feb. 16, 2014Particularly harsh weather throughout most of the U.S. this year — including subzero temperatures, inches of snow and freezing rain — has hampered outreach efforts at several community service organizations around Athens, officials have said.
Post Cartoon: 2/17/14
Feb. 16, 2014Editorial cartoons represent the majority opinion of The Post’s executive editors.
CVS decision impacts Athens businesses
By Jordan Stickle | Feb. 16, 2014CVS Pharmacy will remove cigarettes and other tobacco products from its shelves by Oct. 1 in order to promote better health for its customers.
