Back-to-back concerts bring varied audiences
Jan. 3, 2006Lyle Lovett, Lifehouse and David Banner are among the acts that will perform at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in the coming weeks.
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Student relives experience
Jan. 3, 2006Trip to New Orleans 'overwhelming' for all All of us who spent a week down in New Orleans walked away from one of the best experiences in our collegiate life. We sacrificed nine days of the warm showers and home-cooked meals of winter break to serve the residents of New Orleans. There we camped on the premises of New Orleans' giant public city park near Tad Gormley Stadium along Canal Street, which provided a prime opportunity to help needy residents.
Managing OSBA budget top priority for president-elect
Jan. 3, 2006Martha Rothey, a Findlay City school board member, was elected president of the OSBA in November. She will serve as the organization's president-elect in 2006 and become president in 2007. She will continue to be a Findlay City school board member. The president-elect of the Ohio School Boards Association said funding is the most pressing issue facing Ohio Schools and her first important task will be to manage a new budget that will be adopted in 2007.
Fall from grace
Jan. 3, 2006It was fitting, albeit tragic, to watch highlights of Ohio State's romp over Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl just as the Buckeyes' former star, running back Maurice Clarett, was surrendering to police in Columbus after charges he robbed two people with a gun. For Clarett's case is a true tragedy - where a previously great and powerful man is brought low by poor decisions and circumstance.
Bank account plan approved
Jan. 3, 2006The Athens County Commissioners yesterday approved the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services entering into a marketing agreement with Chase Manhattan Bank.
Attending syllabus day good for tracheas
Jan. 3, 2006No ritual exists in the academic realm that I relish with the same passion as syllabus day. The spectacle, the pageantry, the recycled outlines that will quickly go by the wayside; I love them all. When I hear of a friend who has decided to blow off the first day of a class because it's only syllabus day
Internet lets students avoid book racket
Jan. 3, 2006Whining about textbook costs reaches an all-time high at the start of every quarter. We all glance over our syllabi and sigh as we read the multiple assigned reading titles.
Mid-American sports gain national exposure
Jan. 3, 2006After literally limping its way to a losing record last season, the Miami RedHawks hockey team has squashed the injury bug and worked its way to the No. 2 ranking in the country.
OU leads state in Fulbright scholarship winners
Jan. 3, 2006For the last three years, Ohio University has been the top producer of Fulbright scholars in the state, ranking among the top 25 producers of scholars in the nation this year. The government-sponsored Fulbright Program provides scholarships for students to explore and study in other cultures around the world, according to the Web site http://exchanges.state.gov/education/fulbright/. For the 2005-06 academic year, OU produced nine Fulbright scholars, the most in the state, while Ohio State University produced seven. The year before, OU produced nine scholars, while OSU produced six.
Council creates new committee, adds members
Jan. 3, 2006Athens City Council President Bill Bias yesterday formally welcomed two new council members, appointed positions and added a new committee within council.
Bobcats ready for MAC
Jan. 2, 2006Conference play has never looked so good for the Ohio women's basketball team.
Bobcats ready to begin MAC play
Jan. 2, 2006The Ohio men's basketball team has started strong during non-conference play in its pursuit of consecutive NCAA tournament berths, despite losses to high-profile opponents Cincinnati and Kentucky.
Ohio endures bumpy road over winter break
Jan. 2, 2006It was a roller coaster ride for the Ohio club hockey team during the winter intercession.
Media acts flighty on avian flu threat
Jan. 2, 2006Editor's Note: In order to bring The Post's audience more diverse and local opinions, there will be seven columnists (two on Tuesday and Friday) this quarter in addition to letters to the editor, turnstiles, Between the Lines and our editorial opinions.
Resolved for '06: Drink less glass cleaner
Jan. 2, 2006After surviving the 2005 War on Christmas and the subsequent Operation Kwanzaa Storm, it's time for a new year and a new quarter.
Team grapples with injuries
Jan. 2, 2006Rattled with injuries, the Ohio wrestling team closed out its winter intersession action placing 23rd of 32 teams at the Southern Scuffle in Greensboro, N.C., Dec. 29-30.
Now what?
Jan. 2, 2006Despite finishing with the same record as last year - a mediocre 4-7 - Ohio University's football team had some promising moments during the 2005 season. But whatever highs the Bobcats experienced last season, the fallout from coach Frank Solich's decision to drive drunk on a night in late November trumps any good vibes that might be emanating from Peden Stadium and Cutler Hall.
Men, women take 5th place during 3-day invitational
Jan. 2, 2006The Ohio swimming and diving team does not compete at the conference championships for another couple of months.
Veteran administrator fills in as VP for student affairs
Jan. 2, 2006After Vice President for Student Affairs Michael Sostarich announced his retirement effective Dec. 31, the university appointed Richard Carpinelli, former associate vice president for student affairs, to fill the position in an interim capacity.
OU tech security sees decline in virus problems
Jan. 2, 2006Despite insufficient protection among home computer users nationally, Ohio University has seen a consistent decline in the number of residence hall computers being infected with viruses.
