Column: Laughing Mad: Weekend 'cougars' no strangers to passes
May 2, 2012When I opened the bar door, I was immediately struck by the overpowering scent of cigarette smoke, hair bleach and Neutrogena Skin Anti-Wrinkle cream.
COLUMNS
Between the Lines: Hopefully, this headline will not offend anyone
May 2, 2012If you’ve been paying attention to recent grammar news, then you would think the world has ended. Last week, the Associated Press Stylebook — the “Bible” for modern journalists — announced that it had caved in on the much reviled “hopefully.”
Speak French to Me: Faux pas: Unspoken rules leaves foreigner bewildered
Apr. 30, 2012Every society has laws to live by and rules to follow, whether those laws are created through religion, government, tribe leaders or whatever the case.
Sports Column: Sports editor highlights top moments, own travel
Apr. 30, 2012What’s better than a Tuesday sports column? A bunch of mini-columns — or better yet, mini-burgers …
Smile, You're in Athens: Naps provides equilibrium between fests, tests
Apr. 29, 2012Midterms: the halfway point of the quarter and the one time (other than finals) that professors have the authority to make your life hell. In a cruel twist of scheduling fate, midterms come right after Palmer Fest weekend — like a cherry on top of a giant procrastination sundae.
I'm not a doctor...: Overalls, footie pajamas can make a comeback
Apr. 28, 2012As I labored my way into a crab leg during a recent visit to an east-coast lobster shack, I wondered why people don’t wear bibs all the time. My own plastic butter-blocker had already been coated in grease and delicious crabby juices that otherwise would have soaked into my shirt.
Wit & Banter: Students tend to forget they're mortal during fests
Apr. 28, 2012Ohio University is widely known and stigmatized as college party central. Let’s just face it: We make the news more often for a big bash than a big academic achievement.
Allergic to the World: Technology allows us to see through others' eyes
Apr. 25, 2012During a pleasant conversation I had the other day with Mr. Mitchell, CEO of the Athens News, he shared with me an interesting anecdote.
Laughing Mad: Making a 'Superman' mistake yields no good
Apr. 24, 2012Well, you’ve really done it this time. Couldn’t just keep it in your pants, could you? No, you just had to go and get it on with Lois Lane, top reporter at the Daily Planet, actress, novelist, oh, and let’s not forget, wife of a guy who can punch asteroids and shoot lasers out of his eyes.
We, the Students: Going back to school a positive change for Russia
Apr. 24, 2012It’s never too late to become a student again. Sometimes it means finally doing what you’ve been dreaming of. Getting a second university degree — with one already in hand, after years on the job market or married life — is a new trend in Russia.
Smile, You're in Athens: Students are capable of cleaning fest artifacts, too
Apr. 23, 2012Fest season has sprung and with it comes many questions. Questions such as: How did this beer can get in my purse? Where did these Mardi Gras beads come from? Did I really get Big Mamas last night? Who is Jennifer, and why is she calling me? What happened to my other eyebrow?
Speak French to Me: Walking across the street not for the weary at heart
Apr. 23, 2012I have never feared for my life more than I have in these past four weeks.
Between the Lines: Greek life more in control than what media makes it
Apr. 23, 2012Greek life seems to come built-in to the college experience on many large campuses throughout the country, and Ohio University’s is certainly no different. Lately, whether it has been in Rolling Stone, ABC News or even The Post, greek life has received some bad press — sometimes deservedly so.
Spring into Shape: Drinking more water is key to shedding pounds
Apr. 23, 2012They say that you should drink eight glasses of water per day. It’s supposed to keep you hydrated, eliminate fatigue and keep you from mistaking thirst for hunger.
Wit & Banter: Dealing with allergies a harsh reality of spring
Apr. 21, 2012The arrival of spring promises warmer temperatures, sunnier skies, blooming flowers … and high pollen counts. We just barely escaped winter’s cold and flu season only to be slapped in the face with the woes of allergy season almost immediately after.
I'm not a doctor...: Motorcyclists cruise in circles for loud show
Apr. 21, 2012You hear me long before you see me.
Allergic to the World: Pink slime: What we don't know will hurt us
Apr. 19, 2012I’m all for healthy eating.
Laughing Mad: An apology to Secret Service involved in scandal
Apr. 17, 2012A Heartfelt Apology to the Secret Service Agents Whose Careers I Ruined:
Speak French to Me: Learning body language vital for becoming fluent
Apr. 16, 2012There are thousands of different languages spoken worldwide. Within one language there are multiple accents, dialects and differences.
