Residence halls challenge students to go green

By Kelly Doran, CG News Ohio University’s residential dormitories are battling one another in a carbon-cutting competition to see which dorms’ residents can limit their impact the most and win a free trip to Cedar Point.

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Athens artists reduce, reuse and reimagine their work through recycling

By Amanda Norris, CG Lifestyles & People Going green is the newest trend in Athens and local artists are being swept up in the craze.

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Raccoon Creek Partnership finalizing state protection of local river

Visitors canoeing and kayaking on Raccoon Creek. Photo provided by Raccoon Creek Water Quality Specialist Amy Mackey. By CG Lifestyles & People Editor Sarah DeCarlo

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International college recycling competition to kick off in February

By Kelly Doran, CG News Eleven out of the 13 schools in the Mid-American Conference will soon be swept up inRecyclemania, an eight-week competition among U.S. colleges and universities to see what schools are best at recycling their waste.

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Protestors denouce 'dirty and done' coal in Friday demonstration

By CG Science Editor Audrey Rabalais Representatives from Ohio University Beyond Coal gathered on College Green Friday to protest the university’s use of coal energy in anticipation of a meeting between OU officials and activist groups later this month.

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CG Column: Cleaner coal must be a part of alternative energy mix

By CG Commentary Editor Lane Robbins Despite its reputation among environmentalists, coal cannot be dismissed as a dirty and outdated energy source. It must instead be seen as an inexpensive resource that can be significantly cleaned.

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'Sexecology' creators 'marry' Appalachian Mountains at OU

By Lucas Bechtol, CG News The ceremony taking place Saturday at Ohio University’s Galbreath Chapel was obviously a wedding, but there was no groom or white wedding dress in sight.

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Ordinance could lead to millions in waste water plant upgrades

By CG Editor-in-Chief Erich Hiner The Athens Waste Water Treatment Plant likely will receive a multimillion-dollar series of upgrades thanks to an ordinance introduced to Athens City Council Monday.

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Crop rotation can help naturally increase crop yields, combat pests

By CG Science Editor Audrey Rabalais Much like chess players, Ohio farmers know that games of strategy are won not by force, but by outsmarting one’s opponents.

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The science of the storm: Experts shed light on Athens County's recent tornado

By Blake Tan, CG Science Howling winds tore through panel siding and ripped shingles from roofs. Homes were devastated and cars were tossed around like toys by the unforgiving weather.

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Proposed upgrades to Athens city buildings could save energy, taxpayer money

By CG Editor-in-Chief Erich Hiner An ordinance awaiting vote by Athens City Council could add more than $400,000 worth of energy-saving upgrades to city buildings at little or no cost to taxpayers.

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