Shhhhh. War.
REPUBLICOFATHENS.COM HAS RECEIVED WORD THAT, DESPITE RUMORS TO THE CONTRARY, THE WARS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN ARE STILL GOING ON.
We suspect that some combination of the American national fetish for disposable, short-lived….
New roommate lacks basic social skills
Dear Trevor: I could use your advice on how to deal with my new housemate, whom I’ll call “Bud.” Bud moved in just recently after my last housemate, “Mike,” moved out quickly and unexpectedly. To put it bluntly, Bud can be a bit surly.
He stays in his room pretty much all the time, except when [...]
Still fighting over Palmer Fest
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In the wake of this year’s particularly rowdy (and indeed street fire-producing) Palmer Fest — an annual block party bash near the campus of Ohio University — students, residents, and city officials are still buzzing about what to expect for next year. With significant national attention given to the “near riot” and/or “police brutality,” [...]
Letter: Citizen goes ape over student behavior
Editor:
I’m writing today because I feel it is imperative for the citizens of the Republic of Athens to do something about all these block parties.
The students are an 800-lb. gorilla. There’s no getting rid of this gorilla; he is indomitable and consumes copious quantities of bananas (beer). The gorilla comes with the territory, and residents [...]
Need a road repaired? Call KFC
KFC, the franchise formerly known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, but whose name was officially changed on account of how long it takes to say “Kentucky Fried Chicken,” has stepped boldly into the realm of free publicity, cheap buzz, and corporate gimmickry, er, responsibility.
Buy me a river
Taking a cue from our Kentucky neighbors, Athens developer Brette Haynes, scorned by many locals for projects that wipe out large swaths of the area’s tree-filled hillsides, has announced plans to offer corporate sponsorships for trees that can now be spared for a price.
Oh, Canada
It’s that time of year again! Canada’s infamous seal hunt is back in the news, raising the ire of compassionate people around the world.
Veteran animal advocates around the world, as well as and those new to the cause of protecting harp seals, have initiated aggressive protests, boycotts, and public education campaigns to put pressure [...]
Creepiness sells, so let’s get to it
Ohio University owns the rights to one of the area’s most celebrated attractions for ghost-hunters and mental health history buffs alike… plans are occasionally floated to sell The Ridges to money-hungry developers. We can and should do better. And in the bold, risk-taking spirit of of converting creepiness into resources for the public good….
