Writers read for food bank
Oct. 5, 2010Ohio University's creative writing department aims to raise more than $1,000 for a Southeastern Ohio food bank at its annual Writers Harvest tonight.
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Bassett's trial date reset to November
Oct. 5, 2010A former Ohio University basketball player's trial has been pushed back until mid-November.
Field Hockey: Sophomores take charge of goals, shots, points for Ohio
Oct. 5, 2010What started as a one-player offense has morphed into a two-pronged attack for the Bobcats.
Graduate student senator's inquiry rouses disabilities committee after 3-year hiatus
Oct. 5, 2010When Ohio University graduate student Adrienne Isgrigg first inquired about technology aids for her learning disability, she never would have imagined it would launch a universitywide campaign for disability improvements.
Ohio House candidates voice platforms at forum
Oct. 5, 2010At a public forum for the local Ohio House seat yesterday, one candidate stressed the importance of alternative energy while another voiced his disagreement regarding Ohio University students' voting in Athens.
Strong relationships remind quarterback of home
Oct. 5, 2010The distance between Gardena, Calif., and Athens is 2,334 miles. For Boo Jackson, a few old friends and some new teammates made the gap much more manageable.
Scripps College now Center of Excellence
Oct. 5, 2010Ohio University's Scripps College of Communication has been named Ohio's first Center of Excellence in the Cultural and Societal Transformation category, state and university officials announced yesterday.
Folds joins British novelist Hornby on Lonely Avenue
Oct. 5, 2010The unlikely coordination of an American rock pianist and a British novelist might have found its perfect match in Ben Folds and Nick Hornby. The transatlantic relationship between the songsmith and the pop music-obsessed writer culminates in the release of Lonely Avenue, an album of lyrics by Hornby set to music by Folds.
Social science students see new advising option
Oct. 5, 2010In an attempt to meet the needs of students in the College of Arts and Sciences and University College, a new advising center for social sciences has been opened on the first floor of Bentley Hall.
Band Request: Social networks critical to success
Oct. 4, 2010Before the advent of social media, bands advertised their shows with posters and flyers. Today, bands are personally marketing their shows to fans with Facebook invitations.
Metaphorically Speaking: Hey, Mom
Oct. 4, 2010I hate those days when nothing ever seems to go my way: My hair went flat, there was a pop quiz, I got in a fight with my roommate, etc. It seems like those days occur more often than the awesome days where everything seems to go right.
Court refuses murder appeal
Oct. 4, 2010A man convicted of aggravated assault and felony murder in June 2009 was denied his application yesterday to reopen his appeal.
Soccer: 'Cats use common sense to keep from catching colds, flus
Oct. 4, 2010As a cold and rainy autumn approaches, a little common sense might be just what the doctor ordered.
Dollars & Sense: Drink specials at bars keep the wallet full
Oct. 4, 2010Bars are an institute of their own in Athens. Frequenting one or more throughout the week can definitely put a serious dent in your budget. With more than 20 bars near campus, it is easy to find somewhere to spend your cash. However, many bars have specials to help ease the pain when you see your tab at the end of the night.
Post Letter: OU Student Senate opens up to discuss police encounters
Oct. 4, 2010The beginning of this year marks many changes at Ohio University, particularly that of the newly activated noise ordinance. The Athens Police Department has taken a new approach to dealing with unlawful noise; police will still take citizen complaints about noise, but are now issuing warnings and citations to residences they determine to be producing unlawful noise.
Scripps college named Center of Excellence
Oct. 4, 2010Ohio University's Scripps College of Communication is the state's first Center of Excellence in Cultural and Societal Transformation, according to a news release from Ohio's Board of Regents.
Free speech cited in strip club case
Oct. 4, 2010Athens city is expected to appeal a court ruling this month that essentially overturned a Board of Zoning Appeals ban on a Stimson Avenue strip club.
Former Democratic Chairwoman files appeal brief
Oct. 4, 2010A former Athens County Democratic Party Chairwoman, who was charged with two counts of falsification in January, filed an appeal brief with Athens County Court of Common Pleas last week.
Famous Fathers: Coaches' kids receive, put into play 'Dad's perspective'
Oct. 4, 2010Despite Joe Germano and Ian Dixon being mere sophomores, coach Ryan Adams knew he could trust the pair as starters for his Athens Bulldogs.
