Mem Aud to host 'Gianni Schicchi' comedy opera tonight, tomorrow
Apr. 23, 2009A melodramatic comedy of sorts opens tonight in the form of Giacomo Puccini's opera, Gianni Schicchi.
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Local bands unite to raise autism awareness
Apr. 23, 2009Athens-based funk bands will rock the town at the second annual Athens Rocks for Autism benefit concert and silent auction tonight at Baker Center Ballroom.
Your Turn: Volunteers for Beautification Day shown appreciation
Apr. 23, 2009I wanted to take the time to personally thank all of those involved with the 4th Annual Athens Beautification Day. After being appointed Off Campus Life Commissioner of Student Senate, and thus becoming the Director of Beautification Day, the idea of organizing such a mass community service event, especially one so highly respected among members of the community, was a challenge that I welcomed and feared at the same time. Without the help of so many others, Beautification Day would not have been what it was on April 18th, and I cannot personally take credit for its success. I have to especially thank the sponsors of this year's event including Student Senate, Power 105, 970 WATH, The Athens News, VP of Student Affairs Kent Smith, iOU, UpTown Dog, Mayor Wheil, Paw Purrs Bar, the Marching 110, Athens City Council, and myself. When the poor economic climate threatened to cost Beautification Day several sponsorship dollars, dollars we had expected and seen in the past, these businesses, individuals, and organizations pulled together last minute to ensure Beautification Day's success. Seeing the months of careful planning and hard work of several members of the University and community come to fruition would not have been possible without their generous financial contributions. It was the look on the faces of members of the community that made this entire event worthwhile. Though only 250 volunteers originally registered to participate (excluding members of Student Senate who took part in the planning process and directed the projects), well over 300 students from the University took part in this event making it the largest Beautification Day volunteer turn out to date. Organizations in particular that I would like to thank include the following: RJSC, Hillel, Beta Alpha Psi, Delta Sigma Gamma, Sigma Gamma Rho, Kappa Delta Pi, BackDrop Magazine, Students for a Democratic Society, Ohio Swimming and Diving, Alpha Phi Omega, iOU, Student Alumni Board, Phi Alpha Delta, Shades, NPHC, Arts and Sciences Student Ambassadors, LGBT Affairs Commission, Department of Off Campus Living, Hip Hop Congress, Honors Tutorial College, Omicron Delta Kappa, various students with RA Prep classes, the Community Service Leadership Council. I would also like to especially thank the Off-Campus Life Commission of Student Senate, but more specifically Megan Burke for her tireless efforts in assisting me with planning. Although not a volunteer or member of Student Senate, my good friend Tim Samson also deserves special recognition for not only volunteering his time and vehicle to transporting supplies, but for being the only other person awake with me at 6 am on Saturday the 18th assisting me with set-up. Max Laird, a former Beautification Day director, also volunteered his time and knowledge to the planning of the event and my appreciation for this should not go unnoticed. I think it is important to know that regardless of the role you played, your participation in Athens Beautification Day made a significant impact to the Athens Community, which is of course the events intended purpose. Students should always remember that while we may be here to attend Ohio University we are part of something much bigger: Athens, Ohio. It will remain one of the greatest pleasures and most rewarding experiences of my entire life to have served as its director, and for all those involved I cannot thank you enough. However, just because Beautification Day has ended does not mean that your involvement should. There are still other opportunities for students to continue to give back to the community and make an impact while here at Ohio. On Thursday at 7 p.m. at West Portico there will be a rally and march for Take Back the Night, where for the 30th year Athens will take part in an effort to raise awareness for sexual assault and violence against women. You can also get involved with Relay For Life, which is taking place May 29th beginning at 5pm. If you would like to get more information please contact Killian Evans (ke329406@ohio.edu). Again, thank you all so much for your role in Beautification Day.
Japanese festival extols springtime
Apr. 23, 2009The Japanese Student Association will bring traditional Japanese food, fashion and music at the Sakura Festival on Sunday.
Board of Trustees to name new chairperson after yesterday's delay
Apr. 23, 2009Although the agenda for the Ohio University Board of Trustees included a resolution naming a new chairperson, the board's governance committee decided to delay yesterday's vote because of personal problems for the potential successors.
WOUB to slash student job budget
Apr. 23, 2009WOUB Center For Public Media at Ohio University will be reducing its budget for student jobs by half, despite an exemption from university budget cuts this year.
Protestors march on McDavis' home to voice concerns about OU decisions
Apr. 23, 2009Several groups came together last night with the Student Union in a march to send Ohio University President Roderick McDavis and the Board of Trustees a message.
Board members recommend 221 new or higher fees
Apr. 23, 2009Members of the Ohio University Board of Trustees recommended a bevy of new student fees - including a controversial technology fee - after lengthy discussion at yesterday's Resources Committee meeting.
FESTivities
Apr. 23, 2009The Scalia Laboratory predicts the weather for two of Athens' first spring fests tomorrow to be 85 degrees and sunny, but in the event of a surprise storm, ArkFest planner John DeChant has it covered.
Departments could face more cuts with state budget
Apr. 23, 2009Ohio University may ask departments to make additional cuts to their base budgets for next year, depending on how the state budget plays out in the coming months.
Post Editorial: Dark days
Apr. 23, 2009Thanks to the clandestine nature of Budget Planning Council, graduate students are locked into a dispute as to whether the council promised them they would be exempt from paying a new $22 quarterly fee. Pete Wickman, president of Graduate Student Senate, says the Budget Planning Council made the promise at a meeting in the fall. Rebecca Vazquez-Skillings, head of budget planning and analysis, says she has no recollection of that discussion.
Talk Nerdy To Me: Hackers wreak havoc on list of influential 'Time 100'
Apr. 23, 2009The guys behind LOLcats might be more powerful influences on American culture than anyone anticipated.
Trustees satisfied with OU's financial situation
Apr. 23, 2009The Board of Trustees expressed satisfaction with the university's financial standing yesterday, at one point praising its foresight at reducing debt.
Your Turn: Senators' attitudes do little to encourage student opinions
Apr. 22, 2009Both Senator Evan Webb and Senate President Michael Adeyanju wrote letters to the editor challenging students to go to their representatives to talk if they feel dissatisfied.
Drugs, alcohol may increase risk of sexsomnia, with college campus cases more probable
Apr. 22, 2009Sleepwalking and sleep talking are common sleeping disorders, but sexsomnia is becoming a more common sleep subject.
Your Turn: Adeyanju works to follow campaign promises despite student concerns
Apr. 22, 2009When I ran for Student Senate president last year, I promised ability and accountability. Since the student body elected me, despite some misperceptions, I have not reneged on that promise.
Looking backward, moving forward: Alien lore surrounding Scientology seems far-fetched
Apr. 22, 2009Let's talk about Scientology. Obviously I enjoy taking a look at all the groups out there that could be considered radical (by any stretch of the imagination). I'm pretty sure Scientologists are as radical as they get.
School of Journalism 'revolutionizing the curriculum' to match new media
Apr. 22, 2009The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism is undergoing an overhaul of its curriculum to accommodate the changing field of journalism as well as the switch to semesters.
Back Talk: Petrich talks hometown, karaoke, goals
Apr. 22, 2009Shalene Petrich sat down with The Post's Rob Mixer to talk about everything from her favorite thing about Athens to iPod karaoke. The Chehalis, Wash., native is hitting .321 and is second on the team in walks with 11. The center fielder also leads the team with a perfect fielding percentage of 1.000 in 33 games.
Your Turn: Senate naysayers need to offer realistic solutions
Apr. 22, 2009Hippies, tree-huggers and socialists of Ohio University ... enough. You know who you are. To be quite frank, I am fed up with all of your pissing and moaning about our current Student Senate. You whine, you complain and you constantly degrade our elected student voices instead of offering your own ideas to make it better. Some of you are clearly still bitter about the results of last year's election (It was so unfortunate that group of student representatives wasn't elected that would have resorted to anarchist characteristics). So, stop trying to make a scene and maybe try collaborating with our current senate to form a better student voice.
