iOU education candidate looks to support her college's unique needs
May 12, 2009To my fellow Ohio University Students,
MULTIMEDIA
Letter: Unite! aims for true student representation
May 12, 2009I am running for vice president of Student Senate with the Unite! ticket, and I want to express my appreciation for people on both tickets. Although some cheap shots have been taken during the Senate debates, members of both tickets have generally remained civil. I am encouraged and impressed by the amount of dedication and passion demonstrated by both Unite! and iOU representatives throughout the campaign. Whichever party you choose to vote for, I encourage everyone to have an informed vote, as both parties bring excellent qualities to the table.
IT addresses transparency of funds during 2nd network upgrade forum
May 12, 2009The Ohio University's Office of Information Technology held a second open forum to discuss the advantages of a Student Information System and Next Generation network upgrade with students, faculty and other network users.
Your Turn: Klatt's opinions 'unfounded,' 'ludicrous'
May 12, 2009It seems that my gracious appraisal of the worth of Will Klatt's views and letters, in regard to their effects on the quality of The Post, may have struck a nerve with a reader. In Monday's edition of The Post Tiana McKenna criticized me for the lack of substance in my waste of ink and paper letter to the editor with her own waste of ink and paper. It is interesting that Ms. McKenna thinks my letter was so off-base and unintelligent in light of the overtly positive response I have received about said letter around campus. With that in mind, let me put aside sarcasm and be straightforward so that I may appease Tiana's desire for a little more substance. The letter I wrote was intended not only to thank Will Klatt for the entertainment he has provided me (which is not sarcastic, his letters really have been quite funny), but also to point out how overtly ridiculous his views on Student Senate and university matters are. His equivocation of the current situation at this university to a class struggle and brewing rebellion is unfounded and over the top. This is not just my opinion, but also the opinion of most of the students I have spoken to about this issue who are aware of who Will Klatt is and what the ideals of his student union are. The fact of the matter is that MOST Ohio University students do not care about Will Klatt or his student union and would rather use reason when considering university issues. These are tough times and the administration has to make tough decisions. Will all those decisions be the right ones? No. Will I, or other students, always be happy about the decisions that are made? No. Is there a mass conspiracy to quell student speech and turn the university into a factory of slave workers? OF COURSE NOT! Like I said Friday, these notions are ludicrous. I did not write my letter only to write off an opinion I don't agree with. I wrote that letter after carefully considering an opinion for many months, talking about it with others who were interested in the debate, and deciding that (while very entertaining) that opinion was baseless and backward. I do not wish to discourage substantive conversation about the issues facing our university. I hope that my letter and this response serve to accomplish the opposite - maybe they will spark some interest in these issues among the student body. I am in total agreement with Will Klatt that a better turnout in the Student Senate elections would be beneficial to the university and to the student body's needs. So let me conclude by saying that I think everyone should vote in the Student Senate elections and make your voice be heard, no matter what your opinion may be. I can say that without hesitation because I have faith in the students of this university, and I know the voice of reason will prevail.
Listening campaign holds forum at OU
May 12, 2009Organizing for America, an extension of Barack Obama's presidential campaign, hosted a listening campaign in Grover Center last night.
Despite lengthy testing processes, egg, sperm donors reap rewards
May 12, 2009College students wanting to donate sperm or eggs for extra cash might not realize the extensive process ahead, but if they do make it through screening, the benefits are lucrative.
The Right Stuff: Partygoers must take responsibility for disgraceful acts
May 12, 2009Pop quiz: What is the appropriate response when the police show up to bust up a dangerous gathering of ne'er-do-wells, say ... building a bunch of bonfires out in the middle of the street and throwing dangerous debris at people in other apartments? Should you peacefully leave the area, complying with the police officers' orders? Should you start yelling OU and throwing glass bottles at the public safety officers? Should you start rioting, and then start whining about how the man took away your right to party later, knowing that you live in a town that has a long history of being liberal and anti-establishment?
Your Turn: Police's actions far from justified
May 12, 2009It's not surprising to anyone who has been paying attention to events on this campus that Palmerfest '09 almost turned into a riot. Students have grown tired of a university administration and a law enforcement system that are busy monitoring their every action as if they're small children and that treat alcohol consumption as a high crime. We have watched this year as serious crimes like rape have been committed while the Ohio University and Athens Police departments were busy making sure students weren't drunk. Protect and Serve has become a joke for students in this town; we feel neither protected nor served by law enforcement.
Stimulus provides money for emergency agencies
May 12, 2009Athens County agencies providing emergency food and housing assistance can apply for an additional $21,000 in grants made possible by federal stimulus money.
Your Turn: Washing clothes quickly becomes a complicated affair
May 12, 2009Thursday is laundry day. I took my bin and detergent over to Gamertsfelder Hall, where the nearest laundromat is. I had three dollars; laundry costs $2.50. After loading my clothing into the washer, exactly one load, I headed over to the change machine to get some quarters.
Athens gas prices higher than rising south central Ohio norm
May 12, 2009- Ryan Dunn contributed to this report
Swine flu increases demand for local virus detection kits
May 12, 2009In light of the recent swine flu outbreak, employees at a local company are working hard to distribute influenza detection kits to virology labs worldwide.
Senior graphic designers show off work
May 11, 2009When Cana Pistar, a senior studying graphic design, came to college, she started having panic attacks. Now she is helping others with her senior thesis in graphic design.
Graduate Student Senate recommends increasing insurance deductible, co-pay
May 11, 2009Graduate Student Senate made a recommendation at last night's meeting about how to mitigate insurance premium hikes for the student injury and sickness plan next year.
Athens residents seek thrills for fun
May 11, 2009Even after Alexis McKinley's sister was bitten by a copperhead snake in the Moonville Tunnel under Highway 50 and was rushed to the emergency room, she and her sister continued to play there.
'Post' Editorial: Robert Leary
May 11, 2009Student input on this year's Student Senate has been disappointingly low, with senators refusing to speak out against even the most frustrating decisions made by top OU administrators. Senators ignored increasing fees, a crumbling student health center and demands for shared governance. There is a disconnect between Student Senate and students. Considering that the senate's purpose is to represent the student voice, this is a problem.
Preachers condemn supporters of Obama, music, Palmerfest
May 11, 2009Several preachers led by notorious evangelist Brother Micah attracted a small crowd on College Green yesterday, braving the rain to condemn a wide swath of OU students ranging from the weekend's Palmerfest attendees to supporters of President Barack Obama.
Softball: Freshman earns All-MAC honors
May 11, 2009Zambrana said. I try to put the ball in play and not strikeout.
Bone Marrow Drive: Athletes raise awareness about leukemia
May 11, 2009Marcy Dull's battles are no longer with her usual field hockey opponents - they reach far beyond the turf.
Faculty Senate postpones censure vote until June
May 11, 2009Faculty Senate elected new leadership last night, called for the president to change his health benefits policy and delayed a vote on censure for next month.
