Opinion

Adapting to college can be challenging and rewarding (Athens News :: Reader's Forum)

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

It's the summer of 2013. Time has flown by faster than you can say "Ohio University," and I now find myself a junior in college. I am jobless, directionless and stressed out. You could say that I'm the perfect example of a college kid.

It’s gonna be tough to have festival royalty without any applicants (Athens News :: Letters)

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

To the Editor:

As the deadline quickly approaches for the Chauncey-Dover Spring Festival royalty contests, held this year on Saturday, June 1, I find myself in a situation similar to last year; no one seems interested in entering our pageants.

Athens Transit should consider bus stop location on South Court (Athens News :: Letters)

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

To the Editor:

Since Athens Transit has proposed some major changes in bus services, there has been a lot of talk on the bus. One of the proposed ideas is to move the "central" bus stop from Washington Street (in front of the parking garage) to somewhere closer to Baker Center.

Being able to sleep a higher priority than letting your dogs bark (Athens News :: Letters)

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

To the Editor:

This letter is in response to a submission phoned in to the "Athens Voice" (May 13 edition) in The Athens NEWS. The submission, obviously phoned in by a nauseating dog worshipper, suggested to a group of folks who are sick of losing sleep or finding it difficult to get to sleep because of dogs barking in their area, to "buy some over-the-counter sleep aids" to help them go to sleep.

Thanks, motorheads, for disturbed the peace at Strouds Run (Athens News :: Letters)

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

To the Editor:

To the two intelligent men driving their over-sized pickups near Strouds Run State Park on Wednesday evening, congratulations! You've succeeded in showing off how "tough" and "brave" you are by drag-racing each other on Strouds Run Road on the way out of the park!

Heroines of Guatemala: The judge, AG and Nobel laureate (Athens News :: Commentary)

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

Former Guatemalan President Efrain Rios Montt was hauled off to prison last Friday. It was a historic moment, the first time in history that a former leader of a country was tried for genocide in a national court.

Future of solar and wind energy on an ever-hotter planet (Athens News :: Reader's Forum)

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

Environmentalists of all stripes support policies to expand solar energy and wind energy, among other "renewables." Indeed, solar and wind are viewed across the spectrum of environmental groups as a principal method for reducing carbon dioxide emissions and other greenhouse gas emissions that are causing increasingly catastrophic climate change.

Speech controversy at Market may be over, but issue sure isn’t (Athens News :: Letters)

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

To the Editor:

Thomas Parfitt and Brent Hayes, owners of The Market on State where the Athens Farmers Market currently resides, have declared that political advocacy and business are incompatible. Speaking on behalf of both, Parfitt defines political advocacy as "business suicide" (The NEWS, April 14).

Village may finally become accountable for its actions (Athens News :: Letters)

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

To the Editor:

The article appearing in The Athens NEWS Monday, May 13, concerning Chauncey's partial win in the public records lawsuit may turn out to be but a shallow victory unless the Wise Old Owl can prove to the court that the village did lawfully dispose of those public records legally, something he could not do in the Baggs public records lawsuit.

Local man explains his reasons for one-man protest at Market (Athens News :: Letters)

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

To the Editor:

First, I would like to thank everyone who has supported my act of civil disobedience. For those of you who may be confused as to the purpose of my demonstration, allow me to clarify:

This is the month to celebrate foster parents and familes (Athens News :: Letters)

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

To the Editor:

May is the month we set aside to celebrate National Foster Care Month. This provides an excellent opportunity to recognize the hard work and commitment of Athens County Children Services foster parents, who so willingly open their hearts and their homes to make a difference in the lifetime of the children entrusted to their care.

Protester was a distraction from real issue about nature of Farmers Market (Athens News :: Letters)

Sun, 12 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

To the Editor: The Athens Farmers Market is not only a gathering place for people to buy healthy products and support artisans and craftspeople, it is also an ongoing civic and social

Friends Meeting affirms its welcome of LGBT worshippers (Athens News :: Letters)

Sun, 12 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

To the Editor:

Periodically, the Athens Friends Meeting wants to make it known that all who wish to are welcome to join us in worship. We affirm that people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender are welcome at the Athens Friends Meeting (AFM).

News media seem to have a bias when it comes to tea party (Athens News :: Letters)

Sun, 12 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

To the Editor:

Yesterday, the IRS apologized for its practice (utilized during the last presidential election cycle) of singling out any organizations with "tea party" in the title and subjecting them for further review, auditing, etc.

Shelter Friends could use help (Athens News :: Letters)

Sun, 12 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

To the Editor:

Last year 1,231 dogs came into the Athens County Dog Shelter. Did you know that also last year the Athens County Dog Shelter had one of the lowest incidences of parvo ever? This is due largely to the success of the Shelter Shot Program that was started a year ago.

Addressing the epidemic of military sexual assault (Athens News :: Commentary)

Sun, 12 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

Rape is center stage this week after the dramatic rescue of three women from close to a decade of imprisonment in a house on a quiet street in Cleveland. The suspect, Ariel Castro, has been charged with kidnap and rape.

Make no mistake; Israel is taking sides over Syria (Athens News :: Commentary)

Sun, 12 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

After making two major air strikes in and near Damascus in three days, Israel informed the Assad regime on Monday that it is not taking sides in the Syrian civil war. But of course it is.

Let Farmers Market get back to its core function, local food (Athens News :: Wearing Thin)

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

It's three weeks since my controversial column suggesting that the Athens Farmers Market board say adios to The Market on State and move somewhere else, in reaction to the mall owners' new directive banning political advocacy at the twice-weekly open-air market.

Let Farmers Market get back to core function, local food (Athens News :: Wearing Thin)

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

It's three weeks since my column suggesting that the Athens Farmers Market board say adios to The Market on State and move somewhere else, in reaction to the mall owners' new directive banning political advocacy at the twice-weekly open-air market.

Township in error about decision to abandon B&O land (Athens News :: Reader's Forum)

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

The Athens Conservancy has been working on the re-acquisition of the former B&O Railroad grade now for three years. It is an immense challenge to try to re-assemble a usable corridor, which was largely broken up into small pieces.

Withholding vital sex info from teens shows poor judgment, bad policy (Athens News :: Letters)

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

To the Editor:

(This letter was inspired after The Athens NEWS ran the lengthy Cincinnati CityBeat feature about Republican leaders in Columbus, "The Chastity Bunch," in its May 2 edition.)

Don’t lose track of the fundamental mission of the Athens Farmers Market – local food (Athens News :: Letters)

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

To the Editor:

I'd like to appeal to the vocal citizens of Athens County to "chill" when it comes to the free speech issue at the Farmer's Market. Don't get me wrong… I agree with those who feel that anyone trying to squelch free speech is un-American.

It’s time to remind Ohio’s GOP lawmakers that women vote (Athens News :: Letters)

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

To the Editor:

Kudos to The Athens NEWS for running German Lopez's detailed account ("Ohio GOP Continues Its War on Moderation," May 2) of the assault on decency and common sense being perpetrated on the people of Ohio by our Republican-dominated state Legislature.

It’s time to get back to business at the Athens Farmers Market (Athens News :: Letters)

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

To the Editor:

Athens Farmers Market is a non-profit organization with more than 100 members. Our purpose is to serve our members and the public by providing a direct connection between producers and farmers of local food and agricultural products with the general public.

There’s still an opportunity to provide feedback on tests (Athens News :: Letters)

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

To the Editor:

Perhaps you read my Reader's Forum article, "Your Input Is Needed to Save Education in the State of Ohio," printed Thursday, May 2.

Students arrested in tuition protest deserve praise, support (Athens News :: Letters)

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

To the Editor:

This is a letter to show our solidarity with Eden Almasude, Megan Marzec, Ellie Hamrick and Jessica Lindner. These are the students facing charges of civil disobedience for "interrupting" a Board of Trustees meeting at Ohio University.

AHS Class of 2003, it’s time for the 10-year class reunion (Athens News :: Letters)

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200

To the Editor:

Ten years ago, our biggest concerns in life were whether to attend a particular post-prom party and whether Francie would kick us out of the cafeteria.

If you have video games you’d like to donate, contact library (Athens News :: Letters)