Wrestlers' tattoos run outside standard lines
Feb. 22, 2009When Nick Purdue said he needed more ink, he didn't mean more media coverage.
MULTIMEDIA
Order to revoke former officer's certification sent after 2 years
Feb. 22, 2009The Ohio Attorney General's Office received the court order to revoke a former Athens police officer's certification, almost two years after he was convicted of two counts of dereliction of duty.
Construction scheduled to finish revamping of OU's heating plant
Feb. 22, 2009Construction begins in May to finish a nearly total overhaul of Ohio University's heating plant, a project slated to finish in November 2010.
Salmonella recall, fewer donations put strain on food bank
Feb. 22, 2009A decrease in food donations coupled with the salmonella-related recall has left the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeastern Ohio struggling to feed thousands
Men's Basketball Notebook: Ohio looks to its veterans as playoffs draw near
Feb. 22, 2009With the Bobcats down to their last four regular season games, Jerome Tillman knows the burden is on the seniors to get the Bobcats out of a slump that's plagued them for the last month.
Post editorial: Hudson horrors
Feb. 22, 2009There are few things that bring Ohio University students together as well as their mutual distrust, fear and loathing of Hudson Health Center. Like beer, it fosters bonding: Get a few students together, ask them about their Hudson experiences and soon they'll be best friends as they share their horror stories.
Wrestling: Concussion could prove fatal to freshman's career
Feb. 22, 2009Ohio's 21-12 victory over Eastern Michigan may prove costly for Justin Powell.
Your turn: Faculty health care costs could increase while wages freeze
Feb. 22, 2009On Friday, Provost Krendl and Vice President Decatur sent an e-mail to the Ohio University community about changes to employee health care contributions that are currently being considered by Budget Planning Council (BPC). That group has already recommended the $1 million proposal to cut health care costs developed by the Benefits Advisory Committee and continues to consider further health care cost shifts in two scenarios totaling $3 million and $5 million. Because BPC is almost certain to recommend 0 percent salary or wage increases for the coming year, these additional cost shifts on health care would result in a decrease in total compensation for all university employees. Employees will have less in their paychecks and have to pay more out of pocket for deductibles, co-insurance and office visits.
Meningitis-infected students return home from hospitals
Feb. 22, 2009The two Ohio University students diagnosed with bacterial meningitis are out of the hospital.
Diversity Day: Stimulus might hurt education with 'Race to the Top'
Feb. 22, 2009This week, I've decided to ditch the diversity theme and talk about a topic on which everyone seems to have a different view: the stimulus package.
Students try to cheat system to schedule classes
Feb. 22, 2009Getting into sought-after classes sometimes requires using permission slips or bending the rules, but sometimes even those methods can't guarantee a seat.
Meat and potatoes: Staying warm, sanitation vital to combating winter illness.
Feb. 22, 2009Before partaking in my nightly ritual of patronizing the bars of Court Street this past Thursday, I decided to add an additional layer of clothing, a heavier coat and a scarf instead of my normal t-shirt and fleece combination. The cold weather usually turns me off to the bars, but it was a long week, so a night out with friends was a great idea.
Ohio graduates consistently outperform Miami alumni
Feb. 22, 2009Editor's Note: This is the first in a series of columns regarding the rivalry between Ohio and Miami preceding the men's and women's basketball games with the RedHawks on Thursday and Saturday respectively.
Frostbite 5k lives up to its name but chilly weather doesn't stop runners
Feb. 22, 2009Low morning temperatures couldn't stop local runners and walkers last weekend.
'Fired Up!' just another teen movie
Feb. 22, 2009February is a drag for most moviegoers. If all of the Oscar bait has been watched, there's nothing left for most people to see other than garbage. Case in point, the teenage sex comedy Fired Up!
Awareness first step in beginning recovery from eating disorders
Feb. 22, 2009For Ohio University junior Nicole Mikusa, getting help for her eating disorder was difficult, but the recovery process is more difficult than she had anticipated.
