Campus runs on fewer hours over summer
July 1, 2009Though taking classes in Athens usually means having a much more relaxed schedule and more free time, many students find it hard to keep busy.
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Your Turn: Senator voices concern over Governor's proposed budget
July 1, 2009On June 19, Governor Strickland outlined several proposed cuts to government programs and services to help fix a $3.2 billion shortfall in House Bill 1-the state operating budget for fiscal years 2010-2011. While I want to work with the Governor and my colleagues in the General Assembly to ensure we pass a balanced budget without raising taxes on Ohio families, I have serious concerns about his plan to reduce the portion of employee salaries that the state contributes to the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) from 14 percent to 8 percent for the next two years. The administration claims they will pay it back over a decade as state revenues get better.
'Post Editorial': Code enforcement's noise claims are 'forced'
July 1, 2009There is an old adage in rock music that if it's too loud, you're too old.
Film 'keeps' up with director
July 1, 2009Based on the large population of women and the various sobbing sounds heard throughout the theatre, My Sister's Keeper proves once again that Nick Cassavetes (The Notebook) is an expert at manipulating the emotions of his audiences.
Special Olympics Torch Run hits streets of Athens
July 1, 2009The thunderstorms paused briefly last Thursday morning, just in time for the Athens-to-Columbus leg of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. The run began at Peden Stadium at 8:30 a.m. and continued up Court Street and onward to Columbus.
Charges added to murder case
July 1, 2009A New Marshfield man already indicted for tampering with evidence related to a fatal shootout in February will face additional tampering and perjury charges for that crime.
Michael Jackson tribute successful at Casa's '80s night
July 1, 2009For Michael Bart, also known as DJ Barticus, Michael Jackson lives on through the upbeat, timeless tunes he's left us.
BREAKING:OU Student had drugs in his system during fatal fall
June 28, 2009An Ohio University sophomore had two types of drugs in his system when he died after falling from the fourth-floor window of his residence hall in April.
BREAKING: OU student dies following stabbing
June 27, 2009Ohio University Sophomore Bryan Barbin died shortly after midnight Sunday at Grant Medical Center in Columbus from multiple stab wounds.
OU Board of Trustees approve 2009-10 budget
June 25, 2009Ohio University's Board of Trustees approved next year's $684.089 million budget at the board's meeting on Friday.
Hudson allows students to make appointments online
June 24, 2009Ohio University's Hudson Health Center is taking steps toward a digital future with a new Web portal, which will allow online scheduling as early as this summer.
Athens has fair share of missing child cases
June 24, 2009Last month the office of the Ohio Attorney General released the Missing Child Clearing house annual report. According to the report there were 22,204 faces in Ohio that had the potential to be on a milk carton in 2008. Of the missing, 76 cases were reported within Athens County.
Talk Nerdy to Me: Technology fixation leads to distorted, artificial reality
June 4, 2009Despite all evidence proving otherwise, I sometimes get the feeling time is entirely sporadic and unstable in nature.
Student Senate sponsors diversity class for incoming freshmen
June 4, 2009Citing a need to educate Ohio University students about race relations, the Black Affairs Commission of Student Senate is planning a diversity course for all incoming freshman.
OU professor researches 'anti-freeze' protein
June 4, 2009About forty years ago, scientists found a protein in fish that allows them to live in sub-zero temperatures. With a grant for $315,000 from the National Science Foundation, Ohio University professor Ido Braslavsky plans to discover what exactly this protein is and how it works.
'Post Editorial': Integrity
June 4, 2009The Russ College of Engineering owes Maureen Young a big fat apology.
OU alumnus joins bestsellers list with 'Sisters Grimm'
June 4, 2009Michael Buckley, a 1996 graduate of Ohio University, never imagined that in just 13 years he would be writing young adult literature as a New York Times bestselling author.
Highway Patrol to install solar panels on cruisers
June 4, 2009The Ohio State Highway Patrol is adding solar panels to all of its cruisers in an effort to conserve fuel and battery life.
Student Senate ends year with new resolution, senior awards
June 3, 2009Student Senators wrapped up the year in its final meeting last night.
