Post Letter: OU's future relies on students' mixed approach to education
Feb. 3, 2010Dear readers, please play with your own lovely interpretive apparatus when I say:
MULTIMEDIA
Linguistics professor to present history of the word 'okra'
Feb. 3, 2010A simple vegetable will serve as the focus of a presentation on etymology and the history of language headed up by Ohio State University professor Terrell Morgan.
College of Education receives $28 million gift
Feb. 3, 2010After receiving $13.3 million last month, Ohio University's College of Education announced yesterday another multi-million dollar gift from the same donor.
Post Letter: Union backs candidate before rival enters race
Feb. 3, 2010It is interesting that the Communications Workers of America union has endorsed Debbie Phillips as their state representative in the 92nd district, even before CWA officials were aware if there was an opponent. They have not yet seen and certainly have not yet examined the challenger. The union has chosen someone without knowing the facts.
Swimming & Diving: Bobcats bid farewell to seniors
Feb. 3, 2010Saturday afternoon, Chelsey Bower will dive into the pool at the Aquatics Center for the last time as a Bobcat.
Truth In Subtext: Sunday news show merely infomercial of spin
Feb. 3, 2010In a knockdown, drag-out winner-take-all battle royale last Sunday on ABC's This Week, a struggle for the ages was televised on national network television. For the first time on television, a high-noon showdown of epic proportions between the most powerful voices in news was set to unfold.
Fullbright Scholars bring fundraiser to Walter Hall
Feb. 3, 2010Margaret M. Walter Hall will be filled with both fun and fundraising as the Ohio University Fulbright Scholars' Association hosts its annual Night of Cultural Diversity this evening.
'Terrible' metal punk band comes to The Union
Feb. 3, 2010The members of The Terrible Twos know that their name is a misnomer that makes people think they have two or four members instead of five. They are OK with that, though, as they have kept the name since the band formed in 2004.
Trio of improv groups brings craft to the dance floor
Feb. 3, 2010Three improvisational dance groups performing tonight will illustrate the creative process of dance by presenting choreography that they are inventing in the moment.
Groups plan benefit dinner for Haiti
Feb. 3, 2010Several of Athens' faith-based groups will collaborate to hold a fundraiser tonight to collect money for a country that still needs aid nearly a month after disaster struck.
Postal vehicles' mirrors snatched
Feb. 3, 2010A southpaw-inclined thief struck the post office at 5 W. Stimson Ave. this past weekend when seven left-sided mirrors were stolen from postal vehicles parked in the parking lot.
Post Letter: SAC's handling of controversial 'Fridays Live' sketch justified
Feb. 2, 2010I am writing in response to a letter to the editor on Friday in regards to SAC playing a moral arbiter for Athens Video Works. While I was at Ohio University, I served for three years on the SAC general body and have been through many long meetings, interviews and audits.
Post Letter: Racist threats should not deter students from everyday life
Feb. 2, 2010On Tuesday I woke up at 8 a.m., got dressed and went to Arabic class, just like I do every morning. I didn't cower in my room, afraid of what might happen to me during the day. I heard about the threats made at Hocking College but they did not make me change anything about my daily routine. I am aware that some people stayed in their rooms and skipped class out of fear and concern, but I feel that by doing this you are giving these ignorant people who made the threats exactly what they want. They want you to be afraid and to run and hide. They want to hold all the power.
Football: Ohio looks to add signatures to 'unusually' small class
Feb. 2, 2010With a low amount of players committed to the 2010 recruiting class thus far, today's national signing day brings some uncertainty for the Ohio football team.
Tutoring keeps screenwriter's work 'hip'
Feb. 2, 2010Sometimes a good example really is the best teacher. As an Alden Library Student Writing Center tutor, Daryl Davidson helps students polish their literary work every day while cultivating his own creative writing skills off the job.
Environmentally friendly rain gardens to reduce storm water runoff, pollution
Feb. 2, 2010Storm water runoff issues and Environmental Protection Agency regulations influenced the city's decision to construct rain gardens in various places around Athens.
Student Senate: Party ordinances generate discussion
Feb. 2, 2010Ohio University's Student Senate considered the possible components for a new sound ordinance being considered by the City of Athens.
Post Letter: Reader's impact on students invaluable aspect of Scripps
Feb. 2, 2010I am writing this letter as both a Scripps alumna and as a supporter of Professor Bill Reader. To me, Bill was more than just a professor - he was a friend, inspiration and mentor. He guided me through my academic career with patience, care and even some constructive criticism when I needed it. He urged me to be my best, to strive for excellence and helped me hone the skills that I now utilize to earn my livelihood.
