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Field Hockey: Season ends strong with wins
Nov. 3, 2009Ohio goalie Courtney Seiders has been named the Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week after not allowing a goal over the weekend.
Indie duo mature with intense songwriting
Nov. 3, 2009They don't have drivers' licenses and they live across the continent from each other, but Tegan and Sara may be the most idiosyncratic band to emerge from a Canadian indie scene that also features Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene and Metric.
Kwanzaa creator to speak tonight
Nov. 3, 2009Tonight, Ohio University students will be presented not only with the opportunity to learn about a holiday, but also a chance to learn about it from the one who knows it best - the creator himself.
Post Letter: Sketch's blackface usage promotes racist stereotypes
Nov. 2, 2009For weeks, an episode of Fridays Live has garnered much debate. In this episode, two students (one African-American and one Caucasian) darkened their skin to portray Oprah and Stedman. We feel that some are not offended because they are not educated on the history of blackface. We want to go on record by saying that because none of us know the Fridays Live crew and cast personally, we are not at liberty to call them racist, nor do we want to, but we feel that perhaps they are misinformed and uneducated concerning blackface and racial injustice.
Post Editorial: Low Ratings
Nov. 2, 2009By our estimates, 100 percent of Ohio University's full-time faculty is affected by the decisions of President Roderick McDavis. Why only a third of them could spare 15 minutes to evaluate him is beyond us.
Post Column: 'Kicking Out the Jams' will intensify workout
Nov. 2, 2009For the first time in a while, I was actually driving through Athens last weekend. For the first time in as long as I can remember, Princess Leia walked in front of my car.
College Dems attract volunteers with controversial compensation
Nov. 2, 2009An e-mail sent yesterday from the Ohio University College Democrats might have put a price tag on voters, although members of the College Democrats said the information has been taken out of context.
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.
'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.
