Between the Lines: Rap fans neglect up-and-coming artists
May 4, 2011With the rise of music websites such as Datpiff and 2DopeBoyz, it is a lot easier for aspiring rappers to release their music to the public.
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A Town Called Athens: Issue 1 will keep city schools healthy
May 2, 2011Athens voters have a choice today, and I’m not talking about the Athens City Council candidates. I am referring to Issue 1, which deals with the renewal of the Athens City Schools’ tax levy.
Chaos Theories: OU should stop use of conflict minerals
May 2, 2011For a moment, transport yourself to the eastern part of the Congo, specifically to Kivu. The area surrounding you is picturesque, filled with diverse people and rich in mineral resources.
A Superfluous Man: Vote 'yes' on not voting, it's better for us
May 1, 2011Last Tuesday, Ron Paul announced he has formed an exploratory committee to decide whether or not to run for president. Now I have a reason to sit through the painfully laborious Republican debates. The only event that rivals the levels of irrelevance and philosophical vacuity is, of course, the Democratic debates.
Bent on Boys: Most boys of a feather flock to get 'her'
Apr. 27, 2011Note: This is part one of a two-part series on college stereotypes. Next week’s column will feature female stereotypes.
Victory Lap: Pizza predator hunts down perfect slice
Apr. 27, 2011A shout-out to the good people at the Athens Bike Co-op for assisting me with their bicycle pedal-gogy, er, I mean, pedagogy and for swapping some parts (athensbikeco-op.blogspot.com).
A Town Called Athens: Foreign students enrich Athens culture
Apr. 25, 2011So I’ve talked about local issues, local history, local events. But imagine coming to Ohio University and not knowing anything about local issues, not because you’re new to Athens, but because you’re new to the United States. I am referring to international students.
Chaos Theories: No ifs, ands or cigarette butts in Athens
Apr. 25, 2011I think – or at least I hope – that I am not the only one who is frequently repulsed by the excess of cigarette butts that exists on Ohio University’s campus.
A Superfluous Man: Subsidies slow green energy growth
Apr. 23, 2011Every week it seems I hear about some event demanding a greater investment toward green energy, be it government subsidization of green technology or demanding the university adopt more green technology.
Between the Lines: 'Baby Got Back' blares at wrong time
Apr. 20, 2011The Black Student Cultural Programming Board and University Programming Council hosted the Bite of Nite event yesterday afternoon at the old Howard Hall site.
Victory Lap: Beyond Athens: It's a jungle out there
Apr. 20, 2011(Pictures of animals, gravestones, and metal works can be viewed at ouvictorylap.tumblr.com)
Bent on Boys: Girls can't be friends with opposite sex
Apr. 19, 2011Friend (n.) one attached to another by genuine and non-romantic affection.
Chaos Theories: OU festgoers conform to expectations
Apr. 19, 2011With the passage of High Fest, an activity for which Ohio University has always been famous — or at times, infamous — is receiving more attention than usual: drinking and partying.
A Town Called Athens: A canvas for artistic endeavors
Apr. 17, 2011Now for something that doesn’t get very much media coverage but still deserves the spotlight: the arts.
A Superfluous Man: Budget problems deeper than tax rates
Apr. 16, 2011For all the hoopla about President Obama and Senator Paul Ryan’s budget proposals, the debate ignores two essential facts: Tax increases cannot save us, and spending reform is crucial.
Between the Lines: Birds stink at smelling; dinosaurs didn't
Apr. 16, 2011I have been a dinosaur lover since birth.
Between the Lines: Symbol celebrates prejudice, not pride
Apr. 13, 2011For much of the last few months, the apartments just around the corner from my own on Milliron Street were having a new patio installed.
Pillow Talk: Don't settle for being 'the other woman'
By Mallory Long | Apr. 13, 2011Dear Pillow Talk,
