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Kulchar Trial: Nurse might take stand

A 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

Monsters, 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

How 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

The Bobcats started conference play with a series sweep of the 20th ranked Eastern Michigan Eagles.

The Summit: Qualms arise among renters

Residents of Athens' newest apartment complex have mobilized against the management staff, circulating a complaint petition signed by more than 220 people out of the 418 who live there.

Field Hockey: 'Cats capture MAC championship title

The Bobcats went into the weekend tied for second place in the Mid-American Conference. They finished as the MAC regular season champions.

Post Letters: Shutting down heating plant would leave few alternatives

I am a little concerned about recent letters concerning the shutdown of the Lausche Heating Plant and the addition of more green energy alternatives. Even though I am in full support of moving toward clean renewable energy and in no way support a reliance on solely fossil fuels for energy, I do not believe the closing of the heating plant is the direction we as a university should be heading.

Study uses electronic textbook to 'rekindle' student reading

Ohio University's School of Communication Studies recently purchased 27 Kindle DX electronic reading devices, which are being used for research about student textbook use. Twenty-five students volunteered to use electronic versions of the course textbook, which was pre-downloaded on the Kindles.

Churches prioritize diversity in congregations

The nation's largest Presbyterian, Methodist and Evangelical Lutheran church

Halloween photos

Retention rates rise

Ohio University's first-year student retention rate rose again this fall, up almost 2 percent from last year and 4 percent from 2007.

'Recession gardens' replace victory gardens

With the United States in a recession, more and more people are looking for ways to spend less money and get a better bargain at the same time. In a time where prices are higher, 'recession gardens' are becoming increasingly popular, echoing the victory gardens which were planted during World War I and World War II which helped to reduce the stress and pressure of food shortages.

Kindle Store adds over 18,000 free public domain titles - plus fresh English classics remix

Recently Amazon has been adding public domain titles to its Kindle eBook store at a frantic pace: over 18,000 titles are now available as free downloads. The step is in addition to other 'remix' titles for sale, such as Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters, that expands the original Jane Austen novel with "all-new scenes of giant lobsters, rampaging octopi, two-headed sea serpents, and other biological monstrosities", with some help by Brooklyn, NY-based writer Ben Winters.

Basketball: Freshmen score big during first exhibition game

In a game where they started three freshmen, the Bobcats opened exhibition play Friday night with a 76-40, victory over Taylor University.

Football: Ohio becomes bowl eligible

Terrence McCrae just makes big plays.

Soccer: Toledo ends MAC run in quarterfinals

The Bobcats' postseason run was short-lived.

Lo-Fat-Half-Caff-Double-Mocha-Frappa-Do-Da

I started slowly this morning - with a case of what I call "Dragon Ass". I was seriously dragging ass, as it were. I left the house a little before 9am, bought overpriced gas and started what would be a long, grueling day with a venti vanilla latte from the new Starbucks Coffee on 53rd Street and Elmore. It helped. I see in the news today that Starbucks is laying off (up to) 12,000 employees and closing 600 stores. I guess with $4 gas, not as many people can afford a $4 cup of coffee after filling up their SUV.

Kay wearing a wing

So, I'm sitting here at work, wearing a blondish wig, heels and other high-fashion accessories, with eight babies on my hip, randomly yelling out, "JON!!! A little help over here!!! Gaaaaahhhh!!!"

Faculty Senate: Benoit hosts informal event, bonds with staff

Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit had faculty senators over for a reception at her house last night, an event meant to build collegiality.

Top 5: 10-29-09

1. Love - You can finally consummate a relationship with the dreamy Edward Cullen.