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Sep. 18, 2008Ohio University revamped its course offerings catalog.
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Between the Lines: Keep right, pass left: rules of the road, escalator style
Sep. 18, 2008I'm going 45 mph, zipping through traffic on a two-lane road when I'm hit with every lead-footed driver's biggest fear: two cars barely going 20 mph pacing each other. There's no way to pass them without seeming rude.
Grant money for OU airport will enhance system
Sep. 18, 2008Ohio University's Gordon K. Bush airport will receive $231,313 in grant money from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), according to a press release from Sen. George Voinovich (R).
Legislation could limit times for outdoor seating at businesses
Sep. 18, 2008Most of the Athens residents and business representatives who attended a public hearing yesterday do not support proposed legislation that would close businesses' outdoor seating after certain hours.
Volleyball: Bobcats defeat Blue Raiders at home
Sep. 18, 2008The Bobcats opened on their home court last night, and Middle Tennessee plead no contest.
Band Preview: Indie music incorporates 'Do-It-Yourself' quality
Sep. 18, 2008Matt Arbogast of The Gunshy only needs the musical bare necessities.
Major grants fund film student's prison documentary
Sep. 18, 2008On April 11, 1993, the prisoners of Cellblock L of the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, Ohio, started a riot.
Soccer: Schmitt steps in on defense
Sep. 18, 2008When it came to deciding who would fill in on defense, Erika Schmitt's experience in the back was the deciding factor.
Dog shelter warden to start Monday
Sep. 18, 2008After Athens County Commissioners appointed a new dog warden Thursday, the dogs weren't the only ones barking.-
A shift to thrift
Sep. 18, 2008Tina Owsley carefully inspected a straw hat at the Goodwill on East State Street, straightening the ribbon and holding it out in front of her. Not only did the hat pass her inspection, but the price was right.
University to plan ways to handle state budget cuts
Sep. 18, 2008The Budget Planning Council meets tomorrow to discuss how Ohio University will respond to the most recent state budget cuts.
Candidates' promotion of servitude problematic
Sep. 18, 2008U-WIRE ' Over 60 million people volunteered in the United States last year, or over a quarter of the American populace. The U.S. is also home to 7,500 hospitals, 18,000 nursing homes, a school system that is heavily understaffed and a military that is dangerously undermanned. But last Thursday, Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain said that not enough Americans volunteer, and, they claim, this is because of a lack of opportunities.
The Right Stuff: Slipping in polls, Obama camp resorts to smears
Sep. 18, 2008For the most part, the Barack Obama presidential campaign has run a more or less positive campaign.-
Post Letter: No drawbacks to using school addresses to vote
Sep. 15, 2008Beware college students, the Republican party is trying to suppress your right to vote. Last month, supporters of Barack Obama were registering thousands of students at Virginia Tech.-
Graduate Student Senate hopes to reduce health fees
Sep. 15, 2008Reducing health care fees and uniting graduate students are just two goals of Graduate Student Senate this year.
Cure for the Common Question: Dealing with reverse culture shock
Sep. 15, 2008The first thing people ask me when I tell them I lived in France for a year is: How was the wine and cheese? While it's true that France is known for its food, my experience of getting to know and love the culture was so much more than eating. In fact, the second most asked question is: Was it weird coming back to the U.S.? This question echoes the reality of what we call reverse culture shock that most international travelers face when re-entering their host culture after an extended period of time. I know I'm not the only one who is coming off the globe-trotter high just in time to start classes again, so I thought it would be helpful to share my personal list of do's and don'ts for re-entry to Athens. Whether you spent the summer in East Asia or Western Europe, these tips should be helpful for the transition back into America, and more specifically, Ohio University.
Soft words, Hard arguments: Political group sends violent, rebellious message
Sep. 15, 2008Since their creation, college campuses have served as hotbeds of political activism and liberal ideas. It is clear that students are willing to organize, and sometimes radicalize, in order to make change. Even isolated campuses like Ohio University sometimes can show their teeth when the need (or whim) arises. Enter Students for a Democratic Society, or SDS.
Law enforcement adjusts to rising price of gasoline
Sep. 15, 2008The rising price of gasoline has taken its toll on many budgets this year, and local law enforcement is no exception.
