Provost sees pros of unified calendar
May 1, 2008Several top-level administrators said they prefer semesters to quarters last night, but added they had not decided to change Ohio University's academic calendar.
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Aiming for excellence
May 1, 2008The Ohio Board of Regents chancellor and four southeastern Ohio college presidents signed an agreement yesterday to work together to increase enrollment and bachelor's degrees earned in the region.
Hungry for Donations
May 1, 2008In three years as manager of the Salvation Army service unit on East State Street, Madge Stewart has difficulty remembering a time when its food pantry shelves were full.
Visual artist to chalk, reflect spirit of moms
May 1, 2008In junior high, Richard Hight's math teacher left his classroom and challenged him to draw over the homework assignment on the chalkboard. Not knowing how long she'd be gone, Hight drew all over the board as fast as he could. It was these fast chalk-drawing skills that led Hight to begin doing talent shows, out of which he eventually made a career.
Basketball: Junior to transfer to West Coast
May 1, 2008Bert Whittington IV has decided to leave the team and university to transfer to a school on the West Coast, coach Tim O'Shea said yesterday.
Senate candidates pledge to continue advocacy
May 1, 2008Continuity seems to be the theme in this year's contest for Graduate Student Senate president.
University Mall plans contain playground, art exhibits, patios
May 1, 2008New developments for the University Mall include a children's play area, an art gallery and outdoor patios for eating, said mall co-owner Cindy Hayes.
Plagiarism: College seeks out external reviewers
May 1, 2008Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering and Technology will no longer review plagiarism allegations involving engineering students to remove questions of conflicting interest.
What I Do Every Week, Pinky: New athletics to take the field
Apr. 30, 2008It's that time of year, folks. The leaves are returning to the trees, the temperature is pretty consistently above 70 degrees, and there are innumerable parties with names in the format of blank-fest at which you can get completely rocked in every sense of the word.
Shouts and Murmurs: Blockbusters, bohemians part of 'healthy film diet'
Apr. 30, 2008Today marks the end of the 35th annual Athens International Film and Video Festival. I hope that many people have had the chance to check out some of the fascinating and unusual films offered by the festival this past week. I know that, personally, I wish I had time to check out more, but am immensely satisfied with the films that I did see.
Softball: Despite early lead, 'Cats go winless in Columbus
Apr. 30, 2008Maureen McKelvey gave the Bobcats a three-run lead early yesterday, but it couldn't be maintained.
The great breakfast debate: To eat or sleep
Apr. 30, 2008Even though eating breakfast can ward off the freshman 15 and improve concentration, many Ohio University students are passing on the cereal and Pop Tarts.
Your Turn: Concealed carry unneeded, not a citizen's absolute right
Apr. 30, 2008We've come to the end of a week of protests by the Students for Concealed Carry on Campus. I would like to take this moment to point out that there are exceptions to all rights, including the right to speech and the expression of religion. Libel and slander are certainly not protected by the amendments to the Constitution, and you can't kill a person with those. There are exceptions to each of our rights as far as they are concerned with making sure that society as a whole is safe and reasonable for others from those rights.
Graduate Student Senate president spot open, Solidarity Party rep running against independent
Apr. 30, 2008The race for Graduate Student Senate president is now underway with two candidates up for next year's position.
Athens gets new recreation director
Apr. 30, 2008Effective yesterday, Mayor Paul Wiehl appointed a new recreation director for the city of Athens.
Community center might increase fees
Apr. 30, 2008The Athens Community Center could see an increase in fees for rentals but does not plan on cutting any of its programs after its budget was cut by more than $100,000. -
'Post' editor in chief retains position through next year
Apr. 30, 2008Post Editor in Chief Rick Rouan will extend his term another year, The Post Publishing Board decided yesterday.
