Cosmetics sales cover up economic insecurity
Jan. 14, 2009When Ohio University graduate student Tiffany Bowden initially became interested in Mary Kay cosmetics, it was because she liked the way the brand's foundation matched her skin tone.
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Movable theater provides mature message to Athens
Jan. 14, 2009Athens deserves a theater group willing to tackle plays that present adult subjects.
That's What She Said: Former TV stars deserve new shot at fame
Jan. 14, 2009Attention Hollywood C-listers: for the vital career resurgence you are all seeking, look no further than VH1's new reality show Confessions of a Teen Idol to put you back in the public eye. I'm going to help VH1 select the next seven contestants by listing here the 1990s acting careers I'd like to see revitalized.
Local non-profit corral offers neglected horses 'Last Chance'
Jan. 14, 2009In about a week Victoria Goss will become the caretaker for a dozen foals that otherwise would have been transported to slaughterhouses outside the country.
Student Senate: OU unveils student crisis hot line marketing plans
Jan. 14, 2009Ohio University's dean of students and other administrators introduced a marketing campaign for a new 24/7 help line at Student Senate's meeting last night.
Rock and Roll ruckus coming to Casa
Jan. 14, 2009From jazzy and dark to raw and rebellious, the stage of Casa Cantina will come alive this Saturday night with rock and roll in many forms.
Silent march planned in honor of MLK Jr.
Jan. 14, 2009A group led by the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity will be marching across College Green Monday morning to honor civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Union only distracts faculty
Jan. 14, 2009Last fall, I told the faculty senator representing my school that I was worried that our Faculty Senate was being taken over by the union. She assured me this was not the case. It appears she was wrong. It has now happened. So much for collegiality and shared governance.
What's On Your Plate: Fear not, first-time chefs
Jan. 14, 2009Starting a recipe is like starting a class or a new column, and when one is unsure of expectations and workload, it can seem a daunting task. Fear not, future gourmets! There is light at the end of the tunnel, and - most likely - something delicious as well.
Wrestling: Bobcats keep MAC standings in mind as crucial meet looms
Jan. 14, 2009In between drill segments, Germane Lindsey shouted to his teammates, 1-0 in the MAC! 1-0 in the MAC! Concentrate on that!
Semester switch: Possible student enrollment decrease could be costly
Jan. 14, 2009An enrollment drop caused by the semester switch could cost the university up to $20 million, if past trends continue.
Men's Basketball: Bobcats win on the road over RedHawks
Jan. 14, 2009Jerome Tillman did everything but personally escort the RedHawks out of Millet Hall yesterday.
Faculty union debate distorts senate history
Jan. 13, 2009During OU's long between-quarters break there was some newspaper chatter about a faculty union at Ohio University.
Your Turn: Proposal would deny freedom of speech for student trustees
Jan. 13, 2009The Board of Trustees will be meeting next Thursday and Friday, and, according to a Post article from October 17 (Proposal would limit trustees from publicly speaking about the board), they will be considering the adoption of a Statement of Expectations that will prohibit individual members from speaking for the board and criticizing the president publicly.
K-9 officers sniff out pot dealers
Jan. 13, 2009Three West Virginia men were arrested Sunday in Athens for trafficking more than 2 pounds of marijuana.
Stipend sacrifice
Jan. 13, 2009Ohio University's hiring freeze is being pushed from the headlines by a new idea: In an effort to curb budget woes, OU officials are laying the groundwork for a universitywide wage freeze. The scheme would keep all employees - administrators, faculty and staff alike - from receiving a raise next year. The idea is still in its preliminary stages, but already an addition has been suggested: Exempt employees earning less than $30,000 a year. That thoughtful exception could save many people, including OU's grad students, from a pay cut they simply couldn't afford.
Proposal would deny freedom of speech for student trustees
Jan. 13, 2009The Board of Trustees will be meeting next Thursday and Friday, and, according to a Post article from October 17 (Proposal would limit trustees from publicly speaking about the board), they will be considering the adoption of a Statement of Expectations that will prohibit individual members from speaking for the board and criticizing the president publicly.
Enrollment applications to OU down
Jan. 13, 2009Student applications to Ohio University are down 5 percent from last year but the school is on track to meet long-term enrollment goals as of Jan. 1.
Calendar conversion likely to broaden internship options
Jan. 13, 2009Ohio University's transition from the academic quarters to semesters could make it easier for students to land internships and jobs following graduation.
