Good morning, Athens County. The familiar faces of Bobcat basketball glory are back on the court with a mission that extends beyond the hardwood. Former Ohio University stars Jason Preston and Ben Vander Plas are reuniting to lead "The Court Street Kings" into The Basketball Tournament 2025, chasing both the $1 million prize and a chance to showcase Athens on the national stage. For loyal fans who cheered during their 2021 NCAA Tournament run, this represents a homecoming worth celebrating.
Meanwhile, significant changes are reshaping Ohio University's campus landscape as the institution closes its Division of Diversity in response to new state legislation. The Multicultural Center, Pride Center, and Women's Center will close as the university works to redistribute certain programs to other departments. This restructuring follows similar moves at other Ohio institutions as they adapt to Senate Bill 1's implementation this summer.
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🏀 Former Bobcats reunite to chase $1 million basketball glory. The Court Street Kings, led by Ohio University legends Jason Preston and Ben Vander Plas, are entering The Basketball Tournament 2025 with championship aspirations beyond just the prize money. Their participation in the nationally televised tournament presents valuable marketing opportunities for Ohio University and Athens as a whole, putting mid-major basketball on the national stage. With a roster featuring stars from Ohio's 2021 NCAA Tournament run, the team aims to boost the university's basketball reputation and reconnect with loyal fans who supported them during their college careers. This venture represents not just a competitive opportunity, but a chance to give back to the community that helped shape these athletes.
📚 Ohio University shutters Division of Diversity amid new state law. The university announced the closure of its Multicultural Center, Pride Center, and Women's Center to comply with Senate Bill 1, which bans diversity efforts in higher education. All positions associated with DEI work will be eliminated, though affected staff can apply for other roles within the school. The university plans to redistribute some diversity-related programs to other departments, including moving scholar programs to the Honors Tutorial College. This closure follows similar actions by other Ohio institutions including Case Western Reserve University and the University of Toledo as they prepare for the law to take effect this summer.
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Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
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