Your Turn: Outsourcing jobs counterproductive
Mar. 11, 2008Why is it that everything revolves around the dollar? Is there nothing more important to Americans? Last month, 63,000 jobs were lost, according to the Labor Department.-
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Path to the draft: McRae returns
Mar. 11, 2008Editor's Note: This is the second in a series of stories about former Bobcat Kalvin McRae and other Bobcats' quest to get drafted in the upcoming NFL Draft. After being poked and prodded for a week at the NFL combine, Kalvin McRae came back to Athens last week to go through a second round of drills with some old friends.
Your Turn: Students should be willing to spend money on campus safety
Mar. 11, 2008In light of the recent event that occurred on South Green, I've been thinking about the safety here at Ohio University. As I sit in my classes, it is very obvious to me that it would be extremely easy for anyone just to walk into a building and commit a violent act. I know that in the majority of the classes I have taken, the doors do not lock automatically when they are shut. To me, this is a serious and threatening problem.
Greek life represented, active in Senate despite accusations
Mar. 11, 2008As the commissioner for University Life, I've heard my share of misconceptions about what exactly the University Life commission does. We are organized to address matters that concern the student body as a whole, including greek life issues. The current composition of the commission consists of a commissioner, a vice-commissioner, five at-large senators, one greek life senator and four interns. Half of the commission is involved with a fraternity/sorority. After reading Friday's column about the lack of greek life representation on Senate, I was incredibly disappointed.
Tattoos telling stories
Mar. 10, 2008Andrew Stroud receives a tattoo from Decorative Injections artist Jimmy on Jan. 18.-
Broad Stripes and Bright Stars: Daylight Saving Time unnecessary, un-American
Mar. 10, 2008Unconfirmed reports from untrustworthy sources say the shift to Daylight Saving Time has finally ripped the space-time continuum.
Yourturn: Taking Friday classes not essential, should remain optional
Mar. 10, 2008President McDavis has mentioned several times that the university should offer more classes on Fridays; however, I do not believe this is necessary.-
Spain trip links OU professors, high school teachers
Mar. 10, 2008Spanish professor Mary Jane Kelley had been trying for years to get funding to take a group of local high school teachers to Spain. Then, last year, an OU foundation asked her to do the trip as one of its summer institutes.
Lincoln, Porter nearing completion
Mar. 10, 2008Two of the most noticeable construction projects on campus are both on track for completion by the end of 2008, according to Ohio University officials.
Yourturn: FISA legislation should be a reminder of Watergate days
Mar. 10, 2008In the U.S. Congress, the House and Senate have passed different versions of the new FISA legislation. The president and his Republican allies are using this opportunity to pressure Congress to grant retroactive immunity to AT&T and Verizon for illegally wiretapping American citizens. I wish I could believe they were only interested in terrorists. But ever since Watergate, we know that many in government are mostly interested in tracking citizens who disagree with the president's policies. Remember, the Watergate break-in was at the office of the Democratic National Committee in the midst of the 1972 presidential campaign.
Men's Basketball: Freeman remains starter
Mar. 10, 2008Although most teams turn to their veteran players at this point in the season, Ohio will look to one of its youngest for a late-season boost.
Faculty, Student Senates unite
Mar. 10, 2008Faculty Senate last night endorsed a Student Senate resolution encouraging constituent input and comprehensive review in the presidential evaluation process.
GSS endorses $40 health fee
Mar. 10, 2008Graduate Student Senate endorsed the proposed waivable health fee yesterday on conditions that the money is used solely for improvements in Student Health Services and that the administration subsidizes $400,000 spread evenly toward graduate student health care.
Herstory Celebration brings feminists' view of pornography to the table
Mar. 10, 2008In honor of Women's History Month, several Athens groups will sponsor the Women's Herstory Celebration today, including a keynote speech about feminists' views of pornography.
Bands bring political activism to music
Mar. 10, 2008Love and heartache are popular themes musicians use to connect with their audience. However, for musicians whose passion is to promote political and social activism, their music goes beyond the average love ballad or pop song.
Law director says he will not file charges in sex tape case
Mar. 10, 2008Athens City Law Director Patrick Lang said yesterday he will not file criminal charges in relation to the Ohio University Police Department's investigation into the creation and destruction of a sex tape that allegedly involved student athletes.
'Hardship cases'
Mar. 10, 2008There are only a handful of residence halls on campus with sprinkler systems. Bromley Hall is one of those residences, and last week the system was put to the test when a small fire erupted on the sixth floor. The sprinklers worked fine, but many students' belongings were damaged by the water.
