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The Right Stuff: Diplomats fail to free U.S. journalist from Iranian jail

Here in the U.S., the most important amendment of the Bill of Rights includes the freedom of the press. The press keeps the government in check by informing the public, and the public holds the government accountable on Election Day. All in all, this is a pretty good arrangement in theory, and most of the time it works, for some values of works. However, this is not the case in all countries. There are countries where sunlight is not considered the best disinfectant, and the press is not free. The Islamic Republic of Iran is one of these countries, as National Public Radio freelancer Roxana Saberi has been learning over the past few months.

Aquatic therapy lessens pain, athletes can float to recovery

When Meghan Simons broke her fibula, the shinbone in the leg, while playing volleyball for Ohio University, she went to the pool to begin her recovery.

Dean evaluations outsourced to Kansas center

Ohio University administrators have quietly outsourced staff evaluations of deans, though a similar suggestion for faculty evaluations forced a reconsideration and at least another year of keeping the process internal.

This Week in Art: 04/27/09

April 27 - May 2

Track: Junior's high jump mark propels her to NCAA regionals

Add one more Bobcat to the list of regional qualifiers.

Green With Envy: Dangerous greenhouse gases deserve more attention

Although carbon dioxide is the central problem concerning greenhouse gases, it is necessary to highlight that isn't the only gas that has heat-trapping potential in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide, according to the Energy Information Administration, accounted for more than 80 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in 2001.

Men's Golf: 'Cats rebound from rough start to finish 7th

Ohio has proved in the final rounds of its tournaments that it can compete at a high level.

ArkFest more tame than past

Like the past four ArkFests, revelers enjoyed live music, drank a few beers with friends and wondered why a party located off Stewart Street was named after an ark.

Student leaders request halt on technology fee decision

Student leaders asked Columbus decision-makers Friday not to approve or deny Ohio University's request for a new $22 quarterly fee until students can vote on the topic.

Raiders draft Ohio safety with 47th pick

When Michael Mitchell's name popped up on his brother's television screen, he was as surprised as anyone.

Your Turn: 'Post' columnist overlooks fulfillment outside religion

Leah Hitchens' most recent column in The Post, while well-written, makes a number of dangerous assumptions that require illumination. As my own most recent letter to The Post promoted a few assumptions that needed clarification (thanks to Kevin Grimm for his wonderfully eloquent response) I feel that it is appropriate here to contribute to the discussion in an opposite direction.

New CSU president to become third highest paid in Ohio

Governor releases student trustee applications

Women's Golf: Ohio falls short of top-5 finish, places 7th

The Bobcats wrapped up their season with a seventh-place finish at the Mid-American Conference Tournament this weekend in Nashport, Ohio.

Army commanders investigate new recruitment strategies

The Commanding General of U.S. Army Accessions joined army commanders from Athens Friday to discuss new recruitment tactics - but with the state of the economy, financial strains might pull ahead as the leading recruiter.

Board of Trustees approves student fees despite protests

As expected, the Ohio University Board of Trustees approved about 200 new or increased fees and a statement of expectations on board members' conduct Friday. The board also responded to a group of protesters.

OU might turn to private companies to quicken hall renovations, lower costs

Ohio University is considering partnering with private companies to renovate and run the dorms, the head of finance told the Board of Trustees last week.

Football: QB contest heats up spring scrimmage

Frank Solich assured Ohio fans before Saturday's spring game that it wouldn't resemble the typical competitive atmosphere of past years.

Swastika-shaped burn marks found in Atkinson elevator

Burn marks in the shape of swastikas were found in the doorframe of an elevator in Atkinson House Friday night, according to an Athens police report.

Your Turn: Senators' letters prove disconnect from student body

Last Thursday, Senator Webb wrote a letter to the editor, expressing that he believes students should not be critical of Student Senate. First of all, I apologize that you feel the students you are supposed to represent are hippies and tree-huggers. I am also sorry, and this one I mean sincerely, that you choose to be condescending toward the student body. The students at Ohio University, just like all people, do not deserve that. We do not need to be looked down upon because we don't dress business casual to class, just as you don't need to be looked down upon because you may. Secondly, we should be critical of Student Senate, just as we should be critical of President Obama and the Supreme Court. If we are not critical, our leaders would be left unchecked, which I, along with other people who believe in democracy, would consider unacceptable. When it comes to creating change on our university, I find it appalling that a senate member would rhetorically ask, what can you really do about it? What we can do about it is ask questions, demand transparency, and create democracy.