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Hateful Incidents On Campus
By: Nkuli Shongwe
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Dr. Karen Riggs, the coordinator of the Scripps College of Communication Social Media Certificate, proudly wears her “not my president” button a student made for her. For her, it’s way to express support and solidarity to her students from marginalized groups. Riggs , like a number of students, was disappointed with the election results. Riggs… Read More

Not Just One Issue; Individuals Worry About Trump’s America
By: Brittany Irwin, Mae Yen Yap
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The election has received quite a bit of build up. For months people were uncertain of what’s to come. And with the results, it brought about many feelings from many different people. For some members and supporters of the LGBT community though, the results were more than just a new president. Waking up the next… Read More

Six MAC Teams Going Bowling This Season
By: Sean Neidig
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The Ohio Bobcats are on their way back to Alabama for their bowl game this year, but five other Mid-American Conference teams are playing an extra game as well. Here’s a run-through of what you need to know before bowl season starts. Raycom Media Camellia Bowl: Appalachian State (9-3) vs. Toledo (9-3) When: Dec. 17,… Read More

Audio: A Christmas Carol and Gift of the Magi
Listen to the all time classic Christmas tale A Christmas Carol, produced by WOUB Public Media. This audiobook uses the unabridged version of this story taken from the Project Gutenberg site. You can view or download the text here. Joe Balding – Scrooge, Choir Amanda Bosley – Scrooge’s Sister Marvin Bowman – First Businessman Christian Chan… Read More

Alum Rob Painter Talks Career, Security, His Work with Google & Leadership
By: Tom Hodson
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Rob Painter, an Ohio University alumnus, specializes in investments in companies that solve challenges in national security and high growth markets such as cyber security, data science, sensor technology and new space technologies. He was the Chief Technologist and Senior Manager for Google Federal working to apply Google solutions to a myriad of issues confronting… Read More

Ohio Lawmakers OK Bill Targeting Repeat Drunken Drivers
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio lawmakers have approved a change that backers say will keep more drunken drivers off the road. The legislation going to Gov. John Kasich for his signature gives judges authority to use ignition interlocks for people after their first impaired driving offense. The measure gives those convicted of impaired driving a… Read More

“Epic Struggles” Face Media in Covering President Donald Trump
By: Tom Hodson
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Andrew Alexander, former ombudsman for the Washington Post and former Washington bureau chief for Cox Newspapers, states that the media have epic struggles ahead in covering our new President Donald Trump. However, he believes media should attack their jobs “fearlessly” and traverse this uncharted media landscape with impartiality and gusto. Alexander notes that there has… Read More

Revenue Chief Says W.Va. Lawmakers Facing Funding Deficit
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Revenue Secretary Bob Kiss says West Virginia lawmakers will likely have to figure out how to close a funding deficit of more than $400 million when they begin work on the state’s 2017-18 budget in February. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports that Kiss told a legislative interim committee on Tuesday that there’s… Read More

West Virginia Recycling Grants Go To 28 Agencies, Others
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia environmental officials say they awarded $1.8 million to 28 municipal agencies, nonprofits and private industries to boost recycling. The 2017 grants are funded through the $1 assessment per ton of solid waste disposed at landfills in the state. The Department of Environmental Protection says $148,000 for the Cabell County… Read More

The Latest: Ohio ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Bill Heads To Governor
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio bill that would clear the way for what would be one of the nation’s most stringent abortion restrictions is on its way to the governor. Lawmakers in the Republican-controlled state House voted Tuesday night to approve the so-called “heartbeat bill.” The legislation would prohibit most abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy… Read More

Memorial Tribute Planned For Late Ohio Leader Voinovich
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A memorial tribute to the late George Voinovich, a former two-term Ohio governor and U.S. senator, is planned for the Ohio Statehouse. Ohio Gov. John Kasich, House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger and Senate President Keith Faber, announced that the Wednesday afternoon service was set up to honor Voinovich’s life. The event set… Read More

West Virginia Accepting Ag Specialty Block Grant Proposals
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals for specialty block grants. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, maple syrup and Christmas trees, among others. Excluded are livestock, eggs and field crops such as soybeans and corn. To be considered for funding, projects must focus on industry-related research, education,… Read More

Columbus Man Pleads Guilty To Role In Police SUV Theft
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – One of two men charged with stealing guns and other items from an unmarked Columbus police SUV has pleaded guilty and promised to cooperate against his co-defendant. The Columbus Dispatch reports 35-year-old Craig Stewart admitted to three theft charges and being a felon in possession of a firearm on Tuesday in… Read More