A rose by any other name.... Also, too: The farmers market, Benghazi, barking dogs, sexual assaults in the military, and your of course always ever-present fracking. This is your voice, Athens, cherish it.

Let's see here, we've got a little bit of barking dogs, a dash of political bias, a pinch of Cleveland Indians, a smidgen of Farmers Market, and a sconch of global warming. This is your voice, Athens, cherish it.

Come with me, and you'll see, a world of pure imagination: Tea parties, parking, artistry, maybe incompetency, chill pills, and time marches on. This is your voice, Athens, cherish it.

Bark like a dog for me. You beast. You animal. I will teach you the meaning of the word respect. OK, enough Caddyshack quotes. And, also: Detours, enunciate, and OU students are missing! This is your voice, Athens, cherish it.

What are your favorite pastimes? Somebody else shared their's. Walk about safe walking? Or street parties? OK, let's just cut our losses and talk about taxi cabs. This is your voice, Athens, cherish it.

Tuition hikes are a real drag. The sheriff did a good job handling a dangerous situation. Plus, gay athletes, jail beds and dogs. This is your voice, Athens, cherish it.

Every day is Earth Day. And Sunday is pizza day. Plus, y'know, from my cold, dead hands; somebody's making a paint mess on Carpenter Street; the university keeps being a university; and if it's a party you want it's a watered-down, lame-o party you'll get. This is your voice, Athens, cherish it.

People are stealing signs! People are doing the Hula Hoop! People use computers and the intertoobz! And some other stuff about guns and international street fairs. This is your voice, Athens, cherish it.

I want it all; money, fast cars, diamond rings, gold chains and champagne. Shoot, every darned thing. I want it all; houses, expenses, my own business, a truck, hmm, and a couple o' Benz's. I want it all; brand new socks and draw's. And I'm ballin everytime I stop and talk to y'all. Some to none of that and more covered in this issue's Athens Voice! Talk back to us, y'all, we want to hear your voice, Athens.

Racist Cleveland, boring sports, festivals, fracking and other fun. This is your voice, Athens, cherish it.