Alarms to deter pranks might have 'downside'
Oct. 22, 2008Ohio University now has alarms on its fire alarms.
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'American life' just out of reach for residents
Oct. 22, 2008Since Ohio University began requiring international students studying English to live in Scott Quad this year, some residents feel isolated from the larger student population.
Students find link between art, expression, not mental illnesses
Oct. 22, 2008Freshman art student Alissa Angelini was not sure if she would fit in with her classmates at Ohio University because of stereotypes associated with artists.
That's What She Said: British channel offers audiences quality television
Oct. 22, 2008The Brits have given us much to be thankful for ' Eddie Izzard, Duran Duran and quiet, nuanced films. I am officially adding BBC America to the list. The list of reasons extends to two main programs: Torchwood and Robin Hood, plus a long and varied list of entertaining reality shows and documentaries.
Hangovers: What works and what leaves your hanging
Oct. 22, 2008When Katie Meyers, a junior studying journalism, wakes up after a long Saturday night, she cures her hangover by eating home fries.-
NCAA Report: Athletics grad rate makes grade
Oct. 20, 2008Ohio athletics remained a cut above average in the latest Graduation Success Rate report released by the NCAA last week.
Volleyball: Herman's hot hand propels 'Cats to weekend sweep on the road
Oct. 19, 2008When Ellen Herman went down with an ankle injury, the team wasn't sure how much time she would miss.
OU's e-mail system past prime, committee to discuss update through possible 3rd party
Oct. 19, 2008A committee will look into upgrading Ohio University's outdated e-mail system this winter, with plans to have a new system in place no earlier than next fall.
Hockey: Ohio splits games against Kent
Oct. 19, 2008After starting the year as the fourth-line center, Jimmy Irwin is Ohio's leading top-line scorer.
Soccer: Early goal 'key to victory' for 'Cats
Oct. 19, 2008Sara Seitz understands the importance of scoring early.
Local recipes attract crowd to cook off competition
Oct. 19, 2008More than 70 people crowded into the backyard of 35 Brown Ave. yesterday for the That's What's Up Chili Cook Off fundraiser for The Action Committee.
Students sample tastes from more than 14 countries
Oct. 19, 2008Dressed in traditional Nigerian clothes, International Student Union President Bella Anne Ndubuisi greeted guests at Saturday's International Dinner, in her native language of Ibo, then in English, Chinese, French and Spanish.
Killroad's debut focuses on college life
Oct. 19, 2008After three years and many small battles to get it released, Arthur Killroad's debut full-length album, The Things You Should Know How To Do, is finally here.
Field hockey: Back-to-back losses leave Bobcats 'beaten up' on field, in MAC play
Oct. 19, 2008After playing No. 4 Michigan State into double-overtime on Saturday, Ohio's contest with Central Michigan yesterday should have been no problem.
University: Staff endures heat, perils in underground passages
Oct. 19, 2008For many people, spending hours in a hot, dimly lit tunnel surrounded by cobwebs would be a frightening experience, but for Clyde Pierce, it's just another day at work.
Synesthesia: a psychological disorder that affects the senses
Oct. 16, 2008What if instead of remembering your best friend's phone number, you recalled it as a yellowish-orange color? -
Free weekend music festival adds extra day to showcase talents of local artists
Oct. 16, 2008Athens may be a small city, but that doesn't mean there's a shortage of local artists willing to share their work.
Bobcat Bytes: OU Web site needs updates for functionality
Oct. 16, 2008Students can do a lot on Ohio University's Web site ' find class offerings, look at event listings or check their e-mail, for example. But some online services are poorly done and badly implemented. -
Charges dropped for Athens native arrested at DNC
Oct. 16, 2008Charges were dropped yesterday against Asa Eslocker, an ABC producer and Athens High School graduate, who was arrested at the Democratic National Convention.
Halloween program to shed light on The Ridges' history
Oct. 16, 2008Edible eyeballs, hypnosis and a myth-busting historian will scare, mesmerize and educate tonight at Planet Ping.
