Wal-Mart, Seaman's report stolen items, damaged property
Jan. 5, 2009Two retailers in Athens recently reported more than $2,000 in stolen and damaged property.
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Alumnus challenges Ohio law after being penalized for working out of state
Jan. 5, 2009A College of Osteopathic Medicine alumnus is suing Ohio University after breaking an agreement requiring nonresidents to practice in state for five years.
Post editorial: Serious security
Jan. 4, 2009When it comes to information security, the best offense is a good defense. But Ohio University's strategy seems to be to ignore security weaknesses for as long as possible and then apologize after those weaknesses have been exploited.
Performance results could be factor in state funding for Ohio colleges
Jan. 4, 2009State higher education funding, which is currently determined by enrollment, could shift to a model that factors in performance as early as the next academic year.
Diversity Day: Students should take advantage of Athens' diversity
Jan. 4, 2009I begin to feel a tinge of excitement as I turn the key to begin the three-and-a-half-hour journey from Cleveland to Athens that I make at the beginning of every quarter. Although the ride is painfully dull, I can't help looking forward to returning to the place that has become like a second home to me.
Athens resident fills county commissioner position
Jan. 4, 2009When Larry Payne was elected Athens County Commissioner, a search began to fill his position at the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce and ended with Wendy Jakmas.
The Meat and Potatoes: Think outside the degree in job searches
Jan. 4, 2009Some seniors are stressing about grad school applications and tests, while some are still unsure if they'll be able to finish all of the classes they need to graduate come June 14. The majority, however, are focused on finding a job that doesn't suck once they graduate.
Women's Basketball: Randall pleased despite loss to No. 18 Gators
Jan. 3, 2009Coaches are seldom proud of their teams in a losing effort.
Innovative Kaufman movie falls short of previous films
Jan. 3, 2009Caden Cotard is dying. All his autonomic functions are shutting down, and he wants to accomplish something original with his life before this slow-moving, unnamed disease finally leaves him dead. So Cotard, a theater director, decides to produce an ambitious stage project, where he recreates New York City in a warehouse.
New Ohio University police chief takes post after years at Miami
Jan. 3, 2009Ohio University announced its new chief of police over Winter Intercession, making him the fifth person to hold the title in about eight years.
Student's missing iPod spurs lawsuit
Jan. 3, 2009A senior studying biochemistry wants Ohio University to pay $1,340 for losing his iPod.
University could decide to cut jobs, combine colleges over hiring deans
Jan. 3, 2009In an effort to reduce costs, Ohio University is considering combining or eliminating administrative and other non-academic jobs as well as combining colleges.
Men's Basketball: Sharp-shooting 'Cats close out Bison
Jan. 3, 2009Jerome Tillman had seen the beginnings of a change in practice.
Krendl makes move from OU to Otterbein
Jan. 3, 2009Kathy Krendl, Ohio University's executive vice president and provost, will leave Athens to be president of Otterbein College this fall.
Athens businesses prevail during slow economy
Jan. 3, 2009A downturn economy did little to change traffic through Athens businesses this holiday season, though store owners did report more frugal spending patterns.
Texas punk band to play at Union
Jan. 3, 2009Hailing from the tight-knit punk scene of Denton, Texas, Teenage Cool Kids might not play the music of the popular crowd.
Grad student's death thought to be a suicide
Jan. 3, 2009An Ohio University graduate student from Ghana died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head Dec. 27.
Green With Envy: A new year's resolution: Stop environmental divisiveness
Jan. 3, 2009When someone calls you pathetic because you brought reusable shopping bags to the grocery store, it's definitely a reality check. Do people really look at reusable shopping bags, or any other attempts at reducing waste or environmental impact, as a reason to pity those who use them?
Bobcats pick up transfers in football, basketball
Jan. 3, 2009The Bobcats bolstered their backcourt Friday when the team announced former Indiana point guard Armon Bassett has transferred to Ohio.
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