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Ohio Women’s Basketball: ‘Cats Dominate Second Half to Cruise Past Rockets
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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ATHENS, OH — In the days following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, Ohio’s Erica Johnson decided to pay tribute to the NBA legend by wearing his No. 24 during… Read More
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Food Fight: How 2 Trump Proposals Could Bite Into School Lunch
By: Cory Turner | NPR
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The pending federal rule changes could push a million kids off free or reduced-price school meals, at least temporarily.
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Beth Shaw, YogaFit for Warriors
Beth Shaw is the founder and CEO of YogaFit, the world’s largest yoga and mind-body school, established in 1994. She is responsible for bringing yoga into the mainstream. Beth’s most… Read More
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In Assault Cases, Parents Must Show Discipline is Reasonable
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Supreme Court says it’s up to parents or caregivers charged with injuring a child to prove their actions were a form of reasonable discipline…. Read More
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The Athens Sound: WMN
By: Jonah Krueger
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Even in the age of internet connectivity, Instagram promotion and Bandcamp streaming, geography continues to be of the most important influences when it comes to music. Local scenes foster relationships… Read More
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Brother Hill Explores a ‘Living Folk Tradition’
By: Emily Votaw
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Brett Hill is seemingly indefatigable. The constantly animated front man and founder of raucous Appalachian folk band Brother Hill has just returned from an Eastern European musical journey with his… Read More
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Lawmakers Say Anonymous Hotline Can Help Close Gender Pay Gap
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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House Democrats are trying to create a tool that could make it easier for people to report potential wage discrimination. They believe an anonymous hotline would shine a light on… Read More
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Conservative Group Launches Campaign to Repeal Death Penalty in Ohio
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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A national group of conservatives that oppose capital punishment has made Ohio the 14th state for its campaign to repeal of the death penalty. The group says the time is… Read More
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Dairy Barn Arts Center Exhibiting OH+5 Through March 14
By: Jessica Jones
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The Dairy Barn Arts Center (8000 Dairy Lane, Athens) is currently in the middle of exhibiting one of their most popular art installations, the biannual OH+5. “OH+5 is open… Read More
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Dim Future for Blue Light Emergency Phones on Campus
By: Ryan Moreland
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Ohio University has announced a plan to phase out blue-light emergency phones on campus. The University cited a lack of use for the plan. “There has not been an emergency… Read More
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Patience Advances Athens to Sectional Final
By: Brad Walker
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LOGAN, Ohio – Athens avenged a regular-season loss to Marietta 62 to 36 Tuesday night at Logan High School to advance to the Sectional Championship game. The Bulldogs entered the… Read More
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WOUB Releases 2019 Community Report
ATHENS, OH – As a member station of both NPR and PBS, WOUB Public Media takes its responsibility to serve the community very seriously. With the release of the 2019… Read More
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Ohio Men’s Basketball: ‘Cats Cap Off OU’s 216th Birthday with Win over Central Michigan
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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ATHENS, OH — At 2:16 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, the bells of Cutler Hall rang to celebrate the 216th anniversary of the founding of Ohio University. At 8:57 p.m., the… Read More