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National Singles Week

Sep. 23, 2008

Did anyone know it's National Singles Week? That's right, it's the week to bask in your singledom and spread awareness of it throughout campus. Go ahead, flaunt it. And while you're at it, check this out: http://blogs.psychologytoday.com/blog/living-single/200809/its-national-singles-week-here-are-14-reasons-why-we-need-itNot only does this reveal comforting facts about singles (there are 92 million of us ' you really are not alone), it shares information about the detriments of singledom of which we may be unaware. For example, the author says that there are 1

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Greek life speaker takes on tough issues

Sep. 23, 2008

While hundreds of students who rush fraternities and sororities on campus can expect a fun, positive experience, one speaker will lecture on the darker side of Greek life.

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Resident tied to robbery of Coolville bank indicted

Sep. 23, 2008

Little Hocking resident Patrick Slider was indicted on several counts in connection with the robbery of the Hocking Valley Bank in Coolville, Ohio, by the Athens County Grand Jury Monday. -

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Web site additions keep system stable

Sep. 23, 2008

Ohio University recently made a $215,000 overhaul to its Web site to improve the speed, search capability and maintenance of its 184,477 Web pages.

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ODOT verifies highway bypass funding

Sep. 23, 2008

Representatives from the Ohio Department of Transportation attended the Athens County Commissioners meeting yesterday and said that funding for the Nelsonville highway bypass is in place, with construction of phase two slated to begin October 2013.

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Athens' schools abstain from one-sided sex story

Sep. 23, 2008

Don't have sex, because you will get pregnant and die ' this may be an exaggerated line from Mean Girls, but many high schools approach sex education this way, while others are more comprehensive.

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Former OU professor killed in car accident

Sep. 23, 2008

A former Ohio University harp professor died after her minivan crashed into a tree Sunday afternoon.

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Band of the Week: Experimental band creates 'noise' in town

Sep. 23, 2008

Tired of the bland noise that rock music has turned into, Ty Owen and Brian Jackson, also known as Donner Party Dinner Party, decided to make some noise of their own.

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Your Turn: Tables turn on McCain camp

Sep. 23, 2008

In response to Friday's column regarding Obama's campaign:

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Post Editorial: Wasteful weekend

Sep. 23, 2008

Ohio University's Student Senate went on a team-building leadership exercise this past weekend.

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Leasing for Coates Run begins in October

Sep. 23, 2008

A new apartment complex is under construction on Richland Avenue and will be leasing out apartments in October for fall 2009.

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Commentary: Ryder Cup puts 'pressure' on U.S. golfers

Sep. 23, 2008

If you're looking for golf claps and handicaps in the Ryder Cup, you've opened the wrong door.

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Aviation program launches plan to increase female enrollment

Sep. 23, 2008

Of the 154 Ohio University students majoring in aviation, 15 are women.

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The Other Side: 'Conscience clauses' put women's lives in danger

Sep. 23, 2008

Should we allow health care workers ' doctors, nurses, pharmacists, even ambulance drivers ' to threaten their patients' lives because treating them would violate their personal morals?

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A Hard Left Hook: Students for a Democratic Society works both within, outside system

Sep. 23, 2008

Lord Acton wrote, power tends to corrupt

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Unstable economy, possible budget cuts drive hiring freeze

Sep. 23, 2008

Ohio University issued a university-wide hiring freeze yesterday in response to continued economic uncertainty and the potential for future state budget cuts.

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Committee aims to clean up Court Street

Sep. 22, 2008

Evidence of late-night partying, residents' trash and business owners' waste have pushed the Clean Committee, composed of the Athens Uptown Business Association and other citizens, to bag the trash problem on Court Street.

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Football: Garrett discusses injury, NCAA Football 2009

Sep. 22, 2008

Why have you been limited in practice?

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Ohio University alumni love saying 'I do' at OU

Sep. 22, 2008

Although many Ohio University alumni will flood onto campus for homecoming, this is one weekend typically avoided by former students planning on-campus weddings.

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Baker clerk addresses campus postal needs

Sep. 22, 2008

On an average day, 300 to 400 customers use the post office in Baker University Center, so post office clerk Charlie Tholin is usually busy.