Local man sentenced for child porn
Nov. 2, 2009A local man involved in a prominent runaway case with a male high school student will serve 20 years behind bars for unrelated child pornography charges, according to a news release.
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'Real World' casting call seeks characters in Columbus
Nov. 2, 2009Casting directors from the MTV show The Real World will hold an open casting call in Columbus today for the show's 24th season. Anyone between the ages of 18 and 24 is welcome to audition.
Football: 'Cats defeat Cardinals, struggle with touchdowns all season
Nov. 2, 2009Ohio just can't punch the ball in the end zone when in the red zone.
OSU president gives back raise
Nov. 2, 2009Ohio State University's president and executive staff waived their bonuses and raises last week, giving the more than $1 million to student financial aid instead.
Basketball: Women prepare for exhibition match-up against ODU tonight
Nov. 2, 2009The Bobcats will hit the court for the first time this season in an exhibition game against Ohio Dominican University.
Ohio's top Democrat slams cash-for-volunteers deal
Nov. 2, 2009Ohio's top Democrat slammed the local Democratic Party today for scheming to pay Ohio University students $5 for each 4th Ward resident brought to the polls for early voting.
Kulchar Trial: Medical experts disagree as rape trial continues
Nov. 2, 2009Two medical professionals testified yesterday that an Ohio University student who said she was violently raped had no injuries indicative of force on her arms and legs, but gave conflicting statements on the accuser's vaginal injuries.
Local man pleads guilty to manslaughter
Nov. 2, 2009The man accused of murdering a young woman in February and burning her body in a car pleaded guilty to manslaughter yesterday.
Temple becomes bowl eligible
Nov. 2, 2009Temple became bowl eligible with its latest win against the Navy Midshipmen 27-24. The Owls outgained Navy's triple option on the ground 274-227.
Floodwaters swamp Cedar Rapids, Iowa
By By Wikinews | Nov. 2, 2009In the United States, the Cedar River continues to break records today as it floods Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The river is approaching its expected crest of over 30 feet, over 18 feet over flood stage and more than ten feet over the previous record high.
Leona Lewis assaulted at book signing in London, England
By By Wikinews | Nov. 2, 2009British singer Leona Lewis has allegedly been assaulted at an autobiography signing event in the Piccadilly region of London, England.
Whitney Houston has 'wardrobe malfunction' during UK debut on TV show 'X Factor'
By By Wikinews | Nov. 2, 2009American singer Whitney Houston's debut performance in the United Kingdom didn't go exactly to plan on Sunday night, causing a bit of controversy.
Eric Saussine, director of the James Bond fan film Shamelady, discusses his movie
By By Wikinews | Nov. 2, 2009The James Bond film series is one of the most popular and successful, having grossed over US$4 billion worldwide. The suave, sophisticated secret agent has secured his place in popular culture as the definitive action hero that has appeared in twenty-three films between 1954 and 2006.
'Fridays Live' sketch satirized Oprah, not her skin color
Nov. 1, 2009On Wednesday, a letter was printed in The Post that caught the attention of several of my friends and me. It discussed Fridays Live, a local student-produced sketch comedy show which includes sketches similar to the apparently racist antics popular in Saturday Night Live. The sketch in question is one starring Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham. Allen Henry played Stedman and Margie Pandora, a talented actress who has the apparent disposition of being Caucasian, portrayed Oprah.
Kulchar Trial: Nurse might take stand
Nov. 1, 2009A nurse could testify today that injuries she found on an Ohio University student could have been caused by rape, if a county judge permits her testimony.
Quiet Riot: Halloween 2009 brings costumes, fun to Athens, without any major incidents
Nov. 1, 2009Monsters, convicts and even Jesus traveled to Court Street Saturday night to raise a ruckus - resulting in a few arrests and disputes.
Face/Off: Hangover sufferers should see glass as half full
Nov. 1, 2009How are you feeling on this hung-over day of our lord, my fellow Athenians? If you're like most of the denizens of this fine city, I'll bet you're not feeling quite up to snuff.
Hockey: Bobcats sweep series at Eastern Michigan
Nov. 1, 2009The Bobcats started conference play with a series sweep of the 20th ranked Eastern Michigan Eagles.
