State goal could lead to crowded Hocking prison
Oct. 4, 2010Although Hocking Correctional Facility in Nelsonville is experiencing inmate overcrowding, a new state goal to reduce prison populations could mean an increase in inmates.
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Soccer: Senior standout fills multiple field roles
Oct. 4, 2010The best place to look for Rachael Goulding is on a soccer field. The problem is, one can never tell where on the field she might be.
OU adds to alumni funds for renovation
Oct. 4, 2010The renovation of 15 Park Place will cost Ohio University more than $1 million, about one third of the project's total budget, a university official said Friday.
MAC Notebook: Surprises surround MAC weekend
Oct. 4, 2010Last weekend, one of the gods of the Mid-American Conference was knocked off Olympus when Central Michigan fell to Ball State.
ROTC enrollment increases as scholarships decrease
Oct. 4, 2010While Ohio University's Reserve Officers' Training Corps program manages to recruit and produce some of the top-ranked cadets in the nation, the number of government scholarships available for cadets this school year has decreased.
Good Earth Farm shares 'joy of food'
Oct. 3, 2010One family has taken a unique approach to food security issues in Athens County by educating the community on self-sustainability and donating almost all foods produced on its farm to local charities.
Deputy found with two women, arrested
Oct. 3, 2010The head of the Athens County Narcotics Task Force was found with two women in an Athens Super 8 motel when police arrested him on sexual battery charges in early September, according to Franklin County Municipal Court documents.
'The Social Network' almost lives up to hype
Oct. 3, 2010I shouldn't be admitting this - as an impartial viewer - but I was determined to detest the Facebook movie. Hate is a strong word, but I hate Facebook. And I didn't want to watch a two-hour movie about it.
OUPD reports increase in on-campus burglaries
Oct. 3, 2010Ohio University Police Department issued its annual compilation of crime statistics Friday, indicating a spike in burglaries on campus.
Father is one-man-show on MTV's 'Teen Mom'
Oct. 3, 2010I have a confession to make. I have fallen completely in love with a reality TV show. This might not seem like a big deal to the 91 trillion of you who watch Survivor or insert-random-VH1-show-here on a regular basis, but it is to me.
Hockey: Bobcats cruise in season opener
Oct. 3, 2010A quick look at the score line of Ohio's series against the Goderich Sailors could easily be mistaken for a pair of football games.
Stricter parking policies commence
Oct. 3, 2010Delivery truck drivers have hit a roadblock on Ohio University's campus as officials look to curb traffic on residential greens.
New city feature displays artwork
Oct. 3, 2010Two local artists were chosen to display their work at the Richland Avenue roundabout because of an Athens City Council ordinance requiring artwork be part of major city projects.
Football: Offense Ignites: Ohio rushes to 30-17 road win
Oct. 3, 2010Coach called some good plays and we executed
Trying to Find a Balance: Falsehoods congest Ohio governor's political ads
Oct. 2, 2010The Ohio governor's race is more contentious than ever in the final stretch. With a 10.1 percent state unemployment rate and upcoming budget shortfalls, the winner better have real solutions. It is unfortunate our candidates aren't focused on solutions - they're focused on each other.
Volleyball: Ohio uneven during weekend
Oct. 2, 2010Inconsistency haunted the Bobcats early this weekend.
Soccer: Bobcats split home MAC matches
Oct. 2, 2010If Chessa Field was located on Sesame Street, this weekend of soccer would have been brought to you by the letter C.
OU chooses to keep Rufus, cheerleaders at home again
Sep. 29, 2010Following the public embarrassment surrounding Ohio University's mascot after a Sept. 8 incident in Columbus, the university decided to not bring the Rufus and the cheerleaders to last Saturday's game at Marshall.
