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How Ohio U Students Are Combating Sexual Assault on Campus
ATHENS — After a number of sexual assaults were reported in Athens and at Ohio University, some students are coming up with solutions to help solve the issue. The Ohio… Read More
The American Dream Is Harder To Find In Some Neighborhoods
A new data tool finds a strong correlation between where people grew up and their chances of climbing the economic ladder. Charlotte, N.C., hopes to use it to improve residents’ economic mobility.
West Virginia And Kentucky College Students Still Struggle to Pay Back Loans
New research this month shows that West Virginia and Kentucky have some of the nation’s worst rates of student loan defaults. West Virginia had the highest and Kentucky the fourth-highest… Read More
Julius Caesar Act 2 Scene 1 Portia – Davis Bosley Portia – Y’ have ungently, Brutus, Stole from my Bed. And yesternight at Supper You suddenly arose, and walk’d about,… Read More
Sonnet 57 Read by Davis Bosley Being your slave what should I do but tend, Upon the hours, and times of your desire? I have no precious time at all… Read More
Three Little Free Libraries Help the Athens Community
Ohio University’s Alden Library and the Athens CountyPublic Library are not the only places to grab a book in Athens. In fact, there are many libraries in Athens where the books… Read More
Think You Don’t Need A Flu Shot? Here Are 5 Reasons To Change Your Mind
College students are among the least likely to get vaccinated against the flu, which killed more than 80,000 people last winter. Experts say the reasons are a combination of fear and misperception.
Kentucky Officials Aim To Install System To Block Invasive Fish
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky officials say they are aiming to install a riverbed bubbler and sound system in Lake Barkley early next year as an environmentally friendly way to… Read More
Senate Candidate In Ohio Flies On Strip-Club Owner’s Plane
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Campaign-finance reports show a Republican Senate candidate in Ohio has used a strip-club owner’s private plane to fly to campaign events. The Columbus Dispatch reports U.S…. Read More
Ohio Police Department Makes Wily Request About Coyotes
NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio police department outside Cleveland has a request for residents after a string of recent coyote sightings. The North Royalton Police Department says residents… Read More
Organist Christopher Houlihan Headed to Athens on October 5
The organ is one of the largest, loudest, and most dynamic instruments one can play. Although it’s strongly associated primarily with churches and liturgical services, the powerful instrument has a… Read More
Ohio Statewide Elected Officials Lack Contact With Kasich
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s state auditor, treasurer and lieutenant governor say they haven’t spoken to Gov. John Kasich in more than a year. The secretary of state says it’s… Read More
Judge: Lawsuit Over Firing Can Go To Trial Next Month
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) – A judge has ruled that a lawsuit filed by a former public health dentist at the University of Kentucky who said he was fired for publicly… Read More
Report: 1000s Of DNA Profiles Missing From Databases
LANCASTER, Ohio (AP) – An investigation into the legally required collection of DNA from adults arrested for felonies or convicted of some misdemeanors in Ohio shows thousands of DNA profiles… Read More
Radio Free Athens: a Playlist for September 29, 2018
Every weekend volunteer DJs fill the airwaves with their favorite sounds. Check out this playlist curated based on what those volunteer music geeks were spinning this past weekend.
Ohio Soccer: Leckie’s Late Heroics Help Bobcats Escape with Tie
The Ohio women’s soccer team (4-5-2, 2-1-1) used some late game heroics to draw with the Ball State Cardinals (5-3-2,1-2-1) 1-1 Sunday afternoon in a defensive slugfest at Chessa Field…. Read More
Saba: Tiny Desk Concert
Before embarking on a tour of Australia and Asia, the Chicago native brought the squad that helped make Care For Me one of 2018’s best — along with a very special guest.
Grammy Salute to Music Legends 2018 Premieres Friday, October 5
Grammy Salute to Music Legends 2018 Premieres Friday, October 5 at 9 p.m. on WOUB Streams Saturday, October 6 on pbs.org/gperf and PBS apps The National Academy of Recording Arts… Read More