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Ohio Field Hockey Hosts Two MAC Home Games
By: Connor Martin
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On Sunday the Bobcats clawed their way to victory over the Michigan State Spartans, a non-conference win over a Big Ten school that propelled the ‘Cats to a 6-6 record and seated them second in the Mid-American Conference behind longtime rival, Miami. Ohio looks to close the gap, claim that top spot and overtake the… Read More
Folk Fest to Host National, Regional Talent this Weekend
By: Kelly Fisher
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As a freshman at Ohio University, Haden DeRoberts had more to worry about than passing his finals and finding a niche in college; he had also been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. The current fifth-year is now healthy, thanks to a May 2012 bone marrow transplant, which he received at the James Cancer Center at… Read More
Ohio Football Preps for Western Michigan’s Talented Offense
A 2-3 Western Michigan football team comes to Peden Stadium on Saturday for a showdown with the Bobcats, but Ohio players and coaches aren’t putting any stock in that losing record. That’s because the Broncos had one of the toughest non-conference schedules and their three losses have come against top competition. The Broncos took on… Read More
Parking Garage, Portion of College Street Closing Friday
By: WOUB Staff reports
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Parking will be a little more difficult starting Friday as the city closes the parking garage and a portion of College Street. The municipal parking garage will be closed from Friday until noon on Oct. 26. According to a news release, the closure is due to construction being conducted on the garage. Contractors will treat… Read More
Warren, Gallia Academy Each Seeking First Win
Two teams in the SEOAL still remain winless in the 2015 season, and they are going head to head this Friday night. The Gallia Academy Blue Devils (0-7, 0-0) and the Warren Warriors (0-7, 0-1) have the same goal going into this game: to get their first win of the season. Warren is coming off… Read More
Board Of Trustees Discusses College Affordability
By: Susan Tebben
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Members of the Ohio University Board of Trustees had differing opinions on sources of problems colleges and universities have with being affordable and efficient. In a meeting of the Joint Resources and Academics Committee, Vice President of Finance and Administration Stephen T. Golding presented recommendations of a task force set forth by Governor John Kasich to reduce… Read More
Gene Editing: Promise vs. Ethics (video)
By: Associated Press
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Scientists are intrigued about the potential: wiping out mosquitoes that carry malaria, treating sickle-cell disease, and preventing babies from inheriting life-threatening disorders. But at what point should nature be allowed to simply “take its course”? Ned Barker from the Associated Press explores the debate sparked by the promise of the gene editing tool.
Sheridan, Tri-Valley Put Perfect Conference Records on the Line
By: Blake Baker, Megan Stamper
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The two remaining unbeaten Muskingum Valley League teams battle on Friday in the biggest match up of the year for both teams, to this point. The Tri-Valley Scotties (6-1, 5-0) and the Sheridan Generals (5-2, 5-0) are set to play in a game that could decide the MVL title. Sheridan enters the game coming off… Read More
Ohio Wrestling Ranked #2 in MAC Preseason Poll
Based on the 2015-2016 individual weight class rankings released by the MAC wrestling coaches, the Bobcats earned the #2 spot with 16 points, behind the three-time defending MAC champions in the Missouri Tigers. Seven Ohio wrestlers earned a top four spot in their respective weight classes. Kevon Powell earned the #4 spot in the 133… Read More
Ohio Hockey Ranked #1 in ACHA
By: Anthony Allocco
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The Ohio University Men’s Hockey team took over as the top ranked American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division 1 team in the country. Ohio (8-0-0) received 31 of 38 first place votes in the most recent rankings. The Bobcats defeated #5 Iowa State (6-1-1) 5-4 Friday, and 1-0 (F/SO) on Saturday to rise in the… Read More