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Revised policy redefines campus free speech zones
Apr. 29, 2008After a year and a half in the making, Ohio University released a revised free speech policy that more clearly defines who can and cannot organize events on campus.
Fashion don't-unisex tracksuits
Apr. 29, 2008Monday, I had an interview with a company that turned out to be elitist. But even before I knew this, I was turned off by the required uniform. Remember those horrible monochromatic track suits of the eighties? The ones that swished when you walked? Think that - in red white and blue with sexless polo shirts and all white orthopedic like tennis shoes. Each employee looked like a depressed American flag. I suggest that instead of wearing the flag, we should honor the idea of it, freedom ' in this case ' of fashion.
FundingEdu
Apr. 29, 2008The XFL. Pepsi Blue. Communism. Sometimes things that sound great on paper turn out less successful in practice. Enter AlcoholEdu, the infamous alcohol education program and required reading for thousands of incoming freshman every year at universities nationwide. The online course is on unsteady ground at Ohio University as administrators scramble to find $40,000 to support it another year. But we wonder if the university might have more pressing financial concerns to attend to.
Your Turn: Publishing both sides of stories is necessary
Apr. 29, 2008In regards to Natasha Raquel Bush's April 22 response to Emily Glauser's column on marijuana, I would kindly like to inform Ms. Bush a little something about journalism and the Code of Ethics. According to the Society of Professional Journalists, public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. The duty of the journalist is to further those ends by seeking truth and providing a fair and comprehensive account of events and issues. Conscientious journalists from all media and specialties strive to serve the public with thoroughness and honesty. It is a journalist's duty to seek truth and report it. The truth is marijuana use is prevalent among many students at Ohio University. To turn our backs on this issue merely for the sake of saving the reputation of the school would be a biased decision and a severe blow to the field of journalism.
Band you should know: The Kooks
Apr. 29, 2008In today's popular music, the influx of trendy indie pop was sweet at first but soon became sickeningly annoying. However, one such band, The Kooks, is a group that I can still manage to easily stomach.
Softball: Better late than never for 'key contributer' back in lineup after injury
Apr. 28, 2008The Bobcats had been missing a key contributor in their lineup since conference play began in late March, but now Melissa Bonner is back, and coach Jill Matyuch couldn't be happier.
Fines for funds
Apr. 28, 2008Ohio University will raise most campus parking fines $5 on July 1 to fund parking lot maintenance and increase salaries for Parking Services' five staff members.
Crawley leaves Ohio to take coaching job at Boston College
Apr. 28, 2008Ohio women's basketball coach Sylvia Crawley will be named Boston College's new head coach today at a 2:30 p.m. news conference.
The Feminist's Corner: Equal pay litigation is justice, not an inconvenience
Apr. 28, 2008Employers, take note: It's illegal to pay a woman less than a man if she is doing equal work. But if you think it will take her longer than half a year to notice the discrimination, give it a try ' you'll probably get away with it.
Football: Bobcat alumni go to NFL
Apr. 28, 2008Former Bobcat safety Todd Koenig has signed a contract with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted college free agent, his agent Keith Conrad said yesterday.
Professional & Dining Etiquette Training Dinner
Apr. 28, 2008What: Professional & Dining Etiquette Training Dinner
Your Turn: Reduce global warming effects with green economy
Apr. 28, 2008I would like to acknowledge Cathy Wilson and her column Green With Envy
University to subsidize grad assistant health care
Apr. 28, 2008Graduate Student Senate President Dominic Barbato congratulated the senate on its successful lobbying to secure health care subsidies for graduate assistants at last night's meeting.
'Harold and Kumar' falls short of original with dated, awkward attempts at humor
Apr. 28, 2008Four years have passed since the last Harold and Kumar movie, and where the first movie used comedy to shine a mirror on bigotry in the United States, Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay is outright hostile to the U.S. right-wing leaders. Sadly, the politics get in the way of the movie.
Your Turn: Athens' animal programs deserve recognition
Apr. 28, 2008The Friends of the Athens County Dog Shelter has done an amazing job of finding unwanted dogs loving and permanent homes. They have been advertising adoptable dogs and have created more awareness of animal welfare issues. This group's members are really angels to the animals they rescue and should be praised by the community.
