Under the influence, under 21: Drinking age a result of Reagan era politics
By Alex Stuckey | Jan. 23, 2012The 21st-birthday countdown starts months in advance.
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Faculty Senate: OU testing new buying process, but some wary of switch
By Alex Felser | Jan. 23, 2012Purchasing cards might soon become a last resort for faculty and administration at Ohio University as the school inches closer to a centralized purchasing system.
Under the influence, under 21: Cracking down Uptown
By Alex Stuckey | Jan. 23, 2012The heavy wooden doors of The Crystal’s purple-panel and blue-tile facade hid a secret for three years before it was shut down last April — it owed the state almost $40,000 in corporate franchise taxes and was ordered to shut down until the debt was paid.
Athens' state legislators divided on abortion bill
By Kelly Gifford | Jan. 23, 2012The nation’s most aggressive abortion legislation has split not only Athens County’s representatives but also Ohio’s once unified anti-abortion movement.
Bed Post: Best be informed before having transsexual talk with your partner
Jan. 23, 2012I’ve just started dating someone, and I really like her. Our relationship hasn’t been physical yet, but she told me that she is actually a pre-op transsexual. I really like her and want to keep seeing her, but I’m not sure how to deal with the physical aspect.
Between the Lines: Athens high schoolers get to test drive at OU
Jan. 23, 2012Stressful. Enlightening. Learning time. Disappointing. University. Bangin’.
Sports Column: JoePa will remain in fans' hearts despite fumble in abuse scandal
By Michael Stainbrook | Jan. 23, 2012Sports have always been an escape from everyday life. But there are just some things that no one can escape. Including death.
Athens ordinance may fix narrow waterlines
By Ian Ording | Jan. 23, 2012The narrow waterlines on Hickory Street that present concerns for residents’ safety could be fixed if Athens City Council approves an ordinance read at the Feb. 6 meeting.
Bobcats struggle with recent losses, prepare to face Penn State
By Cameron Dunbar | Jan. 23, 2012A disturbing trend has emerged for Ohio in the first four months of the season: its inability to beat other top-drawer teams.
Student documentary highlights Israeli politics
By Anjelica Oswald | Jan. 23, 2012Opportunities to witness the political issue between Israel and Palestine first-hand are a rare occurrence for students, but last summer, a group of students from around the country ventured to Israel as part of J Street U and documented their journey.
SeeFlik offers film students new ways to expose talents on screen
By William Ashton | Jan. 23, 2012After attending an international film festival, Larry Meli noticed what he felt was a need to allow emerging filmmakers to participate in those
Several OU online systems incompatible with newest Firefox version
By Pamela Engel | Jan. 23, 2012Ohio University asked students, faculty and staff Tuesday to hold off on upgrading to Firefox 9 because of compatibility problems with some services.
'Dine and Discuss' to display benefits of diversity certificate program
By Emily Bamforth | Jan. 23, 2012Tuesday the LGBTA Center will present a student-centered educational experience through “Dine and Discuss” regarding the topic of the Ohio University Diversity Certificate.
Nelsonville City Council discusses waste resolution, current financial issues
By Laura Scheer | Jan. 23, 2012The Nelsonville City Council discussed a resolution to approve the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste Management Plan and the city’s current financial situation.
Event services revamps reservation process
By Holly Moody | Jan. 23, 2012Students and professors booking meeting rooms on campus will no longer be judged by the rapidity of their reservation but by the importance of their event.
