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Journalism Students Celebrate 20th Anniversary With Leipzig University
This summer, students and faculty celebrated the 20th Anniversary of a partnership with Leipzig University in Germany. As a part of the celebration, 16 students taking part in the travel… Read More
Syrian Government Opponent Concerned About Bloodshed
By: Fred Kight
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Reports from Syria about the civil war there indicate the fighting is getting more intense and an Athens man is watching closely. Amr Al-Azm says he is "an active member… Read More
Former Ohio Player DeVaughn Washington Signs with WBC Wels
After playing for both Turkey and Uruguay, former Ohio forward DeVaughn Washington has now signed with WBC Kraftwerk Wels in Austria. WBC Kraftwerk Wels has been a member of the… Read More
Washington, Lawrence Co. Sites Up For Historic Designation
By: Joe Jackson
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The Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board will meet Friday in Columbus to review nine proposed nominations to the the National Register of Historic Places. One of the nine nominations… Read More
Leipzig Blog 10 – Germans Vs. Americans
Visiting the headquarters of Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk allowed me to experience a small part of the media industry in Germany. Headquartered in Leipzig, Saxony, the company broadcasts news and entertainment throughout southeastern… Read More
Leipzig Blog 9 – Learn Everything You Possibly Can
The life of a journalism major is horrifying. We put all of our chips on the table for a career that we are constantly told is dying. Throughout high school… Read More
Campbell Appointed To OU Board Of Trustees
A 1971 graduate of Ohio University has been appointed to serve on the school's board of trustees. J. Patrick Campbell was confirmed as a national trustee during the board's June… Read More
Leipzig Blog 8 – The Atmosphere Is Electric
One sport that continuously doesn’t receive attention is soccer. Americans are more obsessed with touchdowns and three-pointers than to ever care much about a game that millions of its own kids… Read More
Leipzig Blog 7 – Triumphant at the Top
Throughout the strenuous climb up the narrow, winding staircase that led to the Völkerschlachtdenkmal’s roof, I kept asking myself one question over and over again: when will I reach the… Read More
Ohio’s Historic Canal System
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Ron Luce talks with local historian and preservationist Tom O'Grady about Ohio's historic canal system. Frequent listeners of Conversations from Studio… Read More
First Newswatch Update For July 19
By: Su Kim
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An update of state and regional news from the WOUB Newsroom.
The Unsung and Unseen Heroes of Theater
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Emily Prince talks with Dan Winters, Sharath Patel, and Warren Styles about the technical side of theater. Winters, Patel, and Styles… Read More
Leipzig Blog 6 – The History Of George Konig
The Kleingartner Museum is a collection of small gardens in Leipzig, Germany that showcases the gardening of local residents. These residents rent the small properties to plant and care for… Read More
Leipzig Blog 5 – Walking A Mile In Someone Else’s Shoes
In the midst of June, 2012 I finally realized what being a journalist is all about. Coming from someone who though journalism was simply writing your thoughts out, I’ve learned… Read More
Leipzig Blog 4 – MDR Intern Workshop: Culture Group
Experiencing the rich culture of Eastern Germany seemed like a difficult feat for a few American journalists to solely take on alone. With the help of the MDR, or better… Read More
Leipzig Blog 3 – The Place Where The Revolution Began
In 1989, 70,000 people gathered outside of the St. Nicholas Church when a miracle happened: they were not disturbed by the notorious secret police of the GDR. This single event… Read More
River Basin Consortium Gathers In Athens
Scientists, educators and experts are gathering at Ohio University to take part in a symposium focused on water and environmental problems. The Ohio River Basin Consortium for Research and Education… Read More
Leipzig Blog 2 – American Football, German Style
When sports fans in the United States think of football, storied franchises like the Pittsburgh Steelers or Dallas Cowboys come to mind. Memories of Sunday afternoons lounging in front of… Read More
Leipzig Blog 1: Cuisines at the Crossroads
Leipzig has long prided itself on its international flavor. Annual trade fairs, which continued even in the GDR era, have attracted visitors from around the world for decades, which means… Read More
Mesa Verde’s Mary Jane Colter Collection (But Don’t Call it That)
By: Susan Spano
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Everyone knows what to see at Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado: the cliff dwellings of the Pueblo people who occupied the Four Corners region from A.D. 600 to… Read More
Smiling Through My Tears: A Talk With Author Carol Ann Miller
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Kelly Martin talks with Davisville, WV author Carol Ann Miller about her book Smiling Through My Tears. Smiling Through My Tears… Read More
McConnelsville Man To Be Inducted In State Fair Hall Of Fame
By: Fred Kight
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Carl Williams of McConnelsville will be honored by the Ohio State Fair next week. He will be inducted into the Fair's Hall of Fame. Williams has been an exhibitor… Read More
Volunteers “Paint The Town” In Glouster
By: Jenn Halliday
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Despite dreary skies across the area Wednesday, the city of Glouster was looking a little brighter thanks to more than 300 volunteers. The SkillsUSA Summer Leadership Camp joined forces with… Read More
Redistricting Coalition Falls Short On Signatures
By: Associated Press
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Ohio's top elections official says a voter group has failed to get the thousands of signatures needed in its effort to get a redistricting question on November ballots. Secretary of… Read More