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“Journalism” Is a Versatile Degree According to E. W. Scripps Executives
A media marketer and a hardcore reporter/editor both agree that “journalism” is one of my most versatile degrees that a student can receive from a college or university. Kim Wildenmann,… Read More

Ohio U. Alumnus Heads Data Analytics and Intelligence for E. W. Scripps Co.
By: Tom Hodson
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Eric Duell, a former photojournalist, now uses Internet and social media analytics to help the E. W. Scripps Co. enhance its data storytelling capabilities. Duell is Vice President of Data… Read More

Internet Security Is a Major Concern of American Media Corporations
Internet security is one of the top corporate challenges in the 21st Century – especially for media companies that handle confidential information from multiple sources. Media companies also process major… Read More

Maurice N’Dour Released by Mavericks
By: Kellyanne Stitts
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The Dallas Mavericks cut Maurice N’Dour on Monday to finalize their official 15-man roster. The Mavericks made previous cuts on Saturday to get down to 16 players on the roster,… Read More

The ADA25 Celebration Series Conclusion
By Nichole Moorman Tuesday, October 27 will begin the Americans with Disabilities Celebration Series final week, with a Keynote from L. Scott Lissner, a job search presentation, and a literature… Read More

Antonio Campbell Ready to Lead Ohio Men’s Basketball
By: Michael Drapcho
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For the past two years, Ohio basketball fans were accustomed to seeing a big man as the team’s focal point, but with Maurice Ndour now playing for the Dallas Mavericks,… Read More

PHOTOS: Skeletons in the closet retrospective
A month-long art show featuring all of the “Halloween in Athens” designs by Kevin Morgan opened on Sunday at Jackie O’s Brewery and Tap Room. Morgan’s art will appear to… Read More

Flu Shots for Students Stressed in West Virginia
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia health officials say flu season has arrived. State health officer Dr. Rahul Gupta, Department of Health and Human Resources Secretary Karen Bowling and state… Read More

Experienced Executive Advances “Life Sciences” Technologies in SE Ohio
By: Tom Hodson
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Experienced Executive Advances “Life Sciences” Technologies in SE Ohio Jeff Wiseman has brought his 30 years of experience in “drug discovery research” in pharmaceuticals to Ohio University and SE Ohio…. Read More

Live from Lincoln Center “Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton”
Premiere Date: Friday, October 30, 2015 @ 9 p.m. Composer and performer Danny Elfman, Tim Burton’s prolific musical collaborator, descends on Lincoln Center with an 88-piece orchestra, 44-voice choir and a… Read More

Great Performances “Billy Elliot The Musical Live”
Broadway and West End Smash Billy Elliot the Musical Live Leaps on to THIRTEEN’s Great Performances Thursday, October 29 at 9 p.m. on WOUB Elton John and Lee Hall’s adaptation… Read More

Meet Maria Russell
By: Patrick Klinger
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Sophomore Maria Russell has been a large part of the Ohio field hockey team’s success this season. Listen to her and head coach Neil Macmillan describe her impact.

Sheriff: Ohio Standoff Ends with Deputy Fatally Shooting Man
By: Associated Press
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AP) – A sheriff says a deputy fatally shot an armed man during a standoff at a house in eastern Ohio. The Muskingum County sheriff’s office says deputies… Read More

Couple Who Sued Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis Marry
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MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) – A Kentucky couple, whose lawsuit against defiant clerk Kim Davis led to her five-day stint in jail, celebrated their wedding Saturday night. April Miller and Karen… Read More

Ballot Proposal Would Raise Ohio Minimum Wage to $12 an Hour
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A ballot effort to boost Ohio’s minimum wage has cleared an initial hurdle. Attorney General Mike DeWine certified a petition for the proposed constitutional amendment Friday,… Read More

Ohio to Help Prescribers Boost Use of Drug Abuse Database
By: Associated Press
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Update 1:25 p.m. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Gov. John Kasich is announcing plans to make it easier for pharmacists and medical professionals who prescribe drugs to tap into an Ohio… Read More

Ohio House Panel to Weigh Bill to Fix Small Business Tax
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio House panel is slated to consider legislation aimed at fixing a budget provision that imposes an unintended tax increase on some small businesses. The… Read More

Hearing Set in Charleston on Proposed Water Rate Increase
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The state Public Service Commission will hold the last of nine public hearings on West Virginia American Water Company’s $35 million rate increase request. The last… Read More

Jury Convicts Former Charter School Leader of Theft
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A former leader of two closed Ohio charter schools has been found guilty of depositing checks intended for school expenses into his personal bank account. The… Read More