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Black Lung Update: Federal Researchers Seek Allies In Appalachia
By: Benny Becker | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Federal health researchers are visiting health clinics and medical schools in the Appalachian coalfields to recruit allies to fight a resurgence of black lung disease. The worst form of the… Read More
AIFVF: Bananas, Rats, and the Magic of ‘She’s Allergic to Cats’
By: Emily Votaw
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Colorful, super imposed waves of color in hues of gut-churning pink. A waterfall of thick, red blood pours from a bucket. A bare-chested woman cradles a bouquet of wriggling rats…. Read More
African Americans are Portrayed Badly by Mainstream Media, Says Researcher
Researcher and former photojournalist Danielle Kilgo asserts that African Americans are negatively stereotyped by the mainstream media – especially in photos and video. Danielle Kilgo is receiving her doctorate from… Read More
Professor Requests Faculty Hearing On Dismissal
By: Susan Tebben
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Hours before the deadline to respond, an Ohio University English professor embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal requested a faculty hearing to decide whether he will be dismissed and detenured…. Read More
The OUtlet – Round Table Discussion
For this special edition of The OUtlet–We’re taking you behind the scenes so our reporters can share what challenges and experiences they faced this semester while producing content for the… Read More
The OUtlet – Season 5 Ep. 10
This week on The OUtlet–We’re giving you all the details on Athens Beautification Day this coming Sunday. We’ll also tell you about the economics of fest season at Ohio University.
West Virginia House Votes for Medical Marijuana
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s House has voted to legalize doctor-prescribed marijuana to treat certain medical conditions. The bill, approved 76-24, needs to be reconciled with the version the… Read More
Spencer Ibarra Wins MAC POTW
By: Nick Ursini
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For the second time this season, Spencer Ibarra wins the Mid-American Conference East Player of the Week. Ibarra’s bat came back to life in the sweep over the Ball State… Read More
Spencer Ibarra Leads Ohio’s Hot Start at the Plate
By: Mary Ryznar, Russ Heltman
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The Ohio baseball program has built a reputation on having one of the strongest pitching staffs in the Mid-American Conference, yet a lack of runs often holds the Bobcats back… Read More
Episode 014 : Ulrich Boser
Ulrich Boser is a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, where he examines education issues. He talks with Scott Titsworth about his recently published book, “Learn Better: Mastering… Read More
Federal Funds to Repair West Virginia Flood-Damaged Roads
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Nearly $35 million in federal funding will help repair roads and highways damaged in West Virginia over the past two years. U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins announced… Read More
Ohio’s New Ban on Plywood for Vacant Properties Takes Effect
CLEVELAND (AP) – It’s officially illegal in Ohio to use plywood to board up properties certified as vacant and abandoned. Ohio is the first state with such a ban to… Read More
Spring Literary Festival to Spark Minds of Writers Young and Old
By: Emily Votaw
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Wednesday marks the kick off for Ohio University’s Spring Literary Festival, featuring Mary Cappello, Gerald Early, Tom Sleigh, Sarah Shun-lien Bynum, and Colm Tóibín. The three-day literary extravaganza consists of ten events… Read More
Air Force ROTC Hold Annual Training Exercise
Combat tactics, rescue operations, and survival training. Ohio University’s Air Force cadets spent Friday and Saturday on Radar Hill working on these skills as part of their annual Mobility Exercise,… Read More
Emergency Phones Being Misused on Athens Campus
By: Jacob Solether
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In case of an emergency Students at Ohio University have a direct line to campus police from any of the 81 blue-light emergency phones located across campus. But the 24-hour service… Read More
Mixed Opening-Day Results for Athens Baseball Fans
By: Kaitlyn Shive
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ATHENS, Ohio — “Opening day” – the starting-gun words for Athens-area baseball fans to gather at the J Bar to watch their teams hit the diamond. In keeping with the annual… Read More
AIFVF: the Incredible Charm of ‘Arctic Superstar’
By: Emily Votaw
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April 3 marked the opening of the 44th annual Athens International Film and Video Festival at the Athena Cinema. Excited movie-goers and festival volunteers made their way in and out… Read More
Ex-doctor Sentenced For Writing Bogus Pain Pill Prescription
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – A former physician in West Virginia has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for writing a bogus prescription to get pain pills. Fifty-two-year-old Gregory… Read More
West Virginia Law To Lower Interest Rate On Court Judgments
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginians will pay less in interest on court judgments starting next year under a new law signed by Gov. Jim Justice. The measure, approved by… Read More
Police: Ohio Man Threatened Officer, Magistrate
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – Police in West Virginia say an Ohio man allegedly threatened a magistrate and a police officer and his family after a chase. The Herald-Dispatch reports 31-year-old… Read More
Ohio VA Center Sets Wreath Ceremony On WWI Anniversary
By: Associated Press
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) – A wreath-laying ceremony is planned for Thursday at the Dayton National Cemetery to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the U.S. entry into World War I. Veterans… Read More
State Of The State Precedes Kasich Book On Political Unity
By: Associated Press
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SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) – Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich is preparing to deliver his State of the State speech just weeks before the expected release of a new book reflecting… Read More
Fire Damages Athens Prokos Office
By: WOUB Staff reports
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An early morning fire caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to an East State Street building on Monday. Athens Fire Department officials said they responded to 88 E…. Read More