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James Ward Joins Ohio Football Coaching Staff
Ohio football announced the newest member of its coaching staff Wednesday with the signing of former University of Nevada defensive backs coach James Ward. Ward was signed just two days after former Ohio cornerbacks coach Fred Reed left to become the new defensive backs coach at Syracuse. The move, which was relatively quiet, was announced… Read More
Lilly Ledbetter To Speak In Athens Thursday
Ohio University is recognizing International Women's History month by welcoming one of the country's most influential women's rights activists. Lilly Ledbetter is scheduled to speak in Athens Thursday evening about gender inequality in the workplace. The lecture is part of OU's annual Kennedy Lecture series. "I'm very excited about Lilly Ledbetter visiting our campus. I… Read More
OU Catholic Students Reflect On New Pope
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Just hours after the cardinals elected a new pope, Ohio University Catholic students are reflecting on what the new leadership means for their generation. Sarah Nimeth is president of the Newman Community, a Catholic student organization in Athens. She said Wednesday's announcement was a surprise to her and many other Catholic students. "We're all very… Read More
Athens And OU Officials Prepare For Unsanctioned Street Fests
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Ohio University and Athens officials are stepping up safety and security measures as the first of several unsanctioned street festivals in Athens is expected to take place this weekend. Athens Police Chief Tom Pyle, OU Police Chief Andrew Powers and Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl met with reporters Wednesday afternoon to discuss their enforcement procedures for… Read More
Ohio Elections Officials Offer Early Voting Changes
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Local elections officials in Ohio are recommending expanded weekend hours during presidential and gubernatorial election years. The Ohio Association of Election Officials suggested the changes to legislative leaders and the state's elections chief in a letter on Wednesday. Ohioans can cast an early ballot in person or by mail without giving any reason. The bipartisan… Read More
Jackson Jesus Picture Moves To High School
By: Megan Moseley
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The Jackson Middle School controversial Jesus portrait has been moved, but not too far. Jackson City Schools Superintendent Phil Howard confirmed Wednesday that the picture has been moved to the Jackson High School. The Hi-Y Club, owners of the portrait and religious-based high school club, are currently in a legal battle over having the picture… Read More
Cardinals Choose New Pope
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UPDATE 3:30 PM Argentine Jorge Bergoglio has been elected pope, the first ever from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium. He chose the name Pope Francis. After announcing "Habemus Papum" – "We have a pope!" – a cardinal standing on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica… Read More
NPR Music: Dave Grohl Keynote At SXSW
For the second straight year, public radio will partner with South by Southwest to present the music festival's annual keynote address — this time featuring an exclusive speaking engagement from Dave Grohl.
CNN’s Candy Crowley To Speak At Communication Week 2013
By: Olivia Bevan
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Ohio University alum Leon Harris will lead a discussion about television journalism with CNN's Candy Crowley on Monday, March 18. This event kicks off Communication Week 2013, which is a celebration of Ohio University's Scripps College of Communications. Crowley is the award-winning host of "State of the Union with Candy Crowley." She is the chief… Read More
Attorneys Give Opening Statements In Steubenville Rape Trial
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The prosecutor in the Ohio trial of two high school football players accused of raping a 16-year-old girl after an alcohol-fueled party says the girl was "substantially impaired," unable to consent to sex and suffered humiliation and degradation. But a lawyer for one of the defendants, Trent Mays, says his client did not rape the… Read More