I was submerged in a pitch-black tank in a cell at The Ridges. Floating on water filled with 1,000 pounds of salt, I could sense little but the slight warmth of the water. There were no sounds but a distant humming. It was a peaceful coffin, free from the outside world. I was able for the first time since childhood to stare in the nothingness above, hoping to form pictures with my mind out of the air.
A series of fights early Sunday morning Uptown ended in the arrests of four Ohio University club ice hockey players, but no one was seriously injured, according to reports from the Athens Police Department.
Before we delve into our nation's supposedly out-of-control deficit spending, and the forecasted end of our fiscal lives - by the time we all reach the age of 45 - let's start out by asking what the big deal is about being a few billion dollars in debt.
As the Mid-American Conference opened up conference play in men's basketball last week, it is clear to see which division is stronger.
My elbows are not throbbing, my knees feel great when I walk to class and there is not a mark of black and blue on me anywhere.
Athens City Council discussed taking a larger role in the planning of Halloween festivities and possibly phasing out the party completely at last night's meeting.
Tomorrow an open forum on the proposed overhaul of the Ohio University budgeting system will give faculty and students an opportunity to comment on the possible changes.
This Winter Quarter at Ohio University graduate student enrollment and applications experienced an increase, reducing concerns after a decline in Fall Quarter enrollment.
University budget cuts and a drastic increase in natural gas prices have brought a sense of urgency to the need to conserve energy on campus.
Since the days of Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan, open-mic nights and coffee shops have been around to satisfy the fancy of any small musician who aspired to be a rock star. The hidden talents seen at the open-mics in Athens' own java huts are the epitome of good music.
Since the fall, a controversial drug-testing program had been enacted and implemented by the Alexander School Board. However, due to a possible violation in a state law requiring public agencies to have their meetings open to the public, the program has temporarily been put on hold.
If you are like me, there are some times when thinking about all the pressing political issues of the world can get a little tiring. So when the world gets me down, I rely on picking up my views on the society with the ever-reliable Rev. Pat Robertson. I discovered one handy way I can listen to Rev. Pat's infinitely finite wisdom is referring to his Quote-a-Day Calendar.
In yet another attempt to curb unruly student behavior - and the reputation that accompanies it - Ohio University's administration is beginning to debate increasing the number of Friday classes Spring Quarter. Last quarter, OU President Roderick McDavis discussed extending scheduled class times through Friday to occupy students' time and control Thursday night revelry. However as the five-day university phenomenon is being analyzed in universities across the nation, it seems that here at OU it is just another misguided attempt to control student behavior.
Members of Ohio University faculty senate passed a resolution designed to reward faculty with real wage increases, citing a decline in many faculty salaries in recent years.
A teen who ran away from home has been spotted at Carriage Hill Apartments, but Athens-area law enforcement officials are having a hard time bringing him home, according to the teen's father and the Athens County Sheriff's Office.
No. 1 Illinois, the defending American Collegiate Hockey Association champs, brought their perfect record in the Central States Collegiate Hockey League into Bird Arena this past weekend.
Increased sales tax and higher interest rates has left Athens County with a substantially larger budget this year.
In a unique vote on Dec. 29, Athens City Council approved the controversial retirement center project with only three members voting. Because the Ohio Ethics Commission had discouraged three members from voting a few days earlier, an incomplete council was forced to vote on an issue of significant local importance. The justification used to halt the votes of three council members is questionable, and the reasoning behind the decision too vague. In the end, it deprived officials from voting on an important matter and, though not legally binding, could set a troublesome precedent for future votes.
By now probably everyone on this campus and the surrounding area is sick and tired of hearing about New Year's Resolutions, the start of the new quarter and all the minor changes associated with starting the year off right.
While studying at Ohio University through a foreign exchange program is an exciting step for many overseas students, being at an American university can pose unique problems and advantages.
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