A longtime member of the collegiate sports community addressed nearly 150 students, faculty and community members last night about the problems college athletics departments and sports leaders face.

West Green laboratory expected to relieve strain on researchers
by Ryan Alessi
FOR THE POST

OU researchers who have outgrown their laboratories will be able to spread out in a new life-sciences research laboratory proposed for West Green.

Police discover link in rash of burglaries
by Cass Wright
THE POST

Police have found clues linking one person to a rash of burglaries that has hit Athens County this winter, said Dave Warren, Athens County Sheriff's Department investigator.

The trial of an alleged kidnapper of an OU student began yesterday in Athens Common Pleas Court with the prosecution calling witnesses to try to show that Steven Mayers knowingly kidnapped his then-wife with the intention of harming her.

OU falls short on space, but not building plans
by Rose Hanson
THE POST

OU faces a problem most universities in Ohio do not have. The campus is running out of space.

Senate tightens rules
by Amanda Wolfe
THE POST

Under new election rules adopted by Student Senate last night, candidates running for the senate face stronger penalties for election rule violations and a cap on campaign contributions.

Dancer back on his feet teaching Irish ceili
AP

This St. Patrick's Day, Lord of the Dance leader Michael Flatley will have nothing on Athens residents.

Code changes delayed
by Meghan Holohan
FOR THE POST

The city of Athens is working on revising the zoning code, which will change many areas of the housing code, zoning districts, home occupation requirements and the way the Board of Zoning Appeals handles cases. But answers might not be seen in the near future.


Food for thought and action at restaurant
by Mary Ellen Hardies
THE POST

In a time when corporate ladder climbing and money-hungry sharks in suits seem to be the norm, it's rare to find business owners who think of others first.