Voting reform amendments fail state, county
Nov. 8, 2005All four amendments proposed by the left-leaning group Reform Ohio Now failed in last night's election, both in the state and in Athens County.
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Bobcats picked to win MAC East, expectations high for 2005-06 season
Nov. 8, 2005The clock was winding down and so was the season.
Democrats grab all at-large seats
Nov. 8, 2005The democrats swept last night's at-large council elections, nearly doubling the vote totals of their Republican and Independent counterparts.
Class requirements changed
Nov. 8, 2005The University Curriculum Council voted yesterday to eliminate the 135-hour requirement for students seeking retroactive credit for classes they took last year that now fulfill Tier III requirements.
Burglar receives 35-year prison sentence
Nov. 8, 2005The Athens man accused of entering the home of a woman with two underage males and taping her hands and mouth while robbing her was sentenced on Monday to 35 years in prison.
Relay for Life returns for 4th year
Nov. 8, 2005The race to raise money for the American Cancer Society kicks off tonight for Ohio University's Relay for Life chapter.
Live music attracts patron Uptown
Nov. 8, 2005Rocking out is more than just a good time for the restaurants and bars that serve as venues for the Athens music scene.
All county issues, levies approved
Nov. 8, 2005All the local issues providing financial support for various county services passed yesterday by varying margins.
Ask not for whom ...
Nov. 8, 2005Some students who illegally download and share music and movie files often have received the complaints of the entertainment industry. Threats of copyright infringement penalties go in one ear and out the other. However, students would be wise to heed the warnings because the slow but steady process of eliminating the illegal practice continues.
Set creates scene for theater productions
Nov. 8, 2005For Ohio University's production of A Flea in Her Ear
College-O'Bleness partnership expires
Nov. 8, 2005Ohio University's College of Osteopathic Medicine did not experience financial difficulties this past spring when its contract with O'Bleness Memorial Hospital expired, said Dr. Jack Brose, dean of OUCOM.
Council discusses use of court funds
Nov. 7, 2005Athens City Council at last night's meeting discussed new programs Athens courts will implement in 2006 to update the court system.
Conciliator supports union on firefighters' pay dispute
Nov. 7, 2005A conciliator has sided with the Athens Fire Department firefighters' union in its debate with the city about whether to keep a contract provision entitling newly hired employees to longevity pay.
Individual change can lead to global shift
Nov. 7, 2005Whether you agreed with the actions on Nov. 2, they have created a buzz about what the movement needs to be.
(No) tierful goodbye
Nov. 7, 2005Last week, Student Senate met with Ohio University administrators to discuss Tier III classes, the widely criticized final component of OU's general education requirements. Those meetings should continue, as not enough pressure can be put on that poorly facilitated requirement.
'Wicked' sequel wields wit, but fails to formulate focus
Nov. 7, 2005Usually reading books about enchanted elephants, magic brooms and face-mutilating dragons would be a fantasy lover's dream. But Son of a Witch
Muy est+
Nov. 7, 2005A proposed bill that would seek to declare English as Ohio's official language already is receiving heated criticism even before it reaches the House of Representatives at the end of this year. Considering that the United States has no official national language, and with all the more urgent issues facing Ohio at the present time, developing the legislation seems to be a waste of legislators' time and effort.
Par-T-Com to film first full flick
Nov. 7, 2005With an Emmy Award, an MTV-U award and an appearance at the 2005 Academy Awards under its belt, the Athens-based Par-T-Com Productions is embarking on its first full-length movie.
Bar owners ask for revamped judicial process
Nov. 7, 2005Although bar owners declined Ohio University President Roderick McDavis' request to remain closed before the Homecoming Parade, many of the same owners hope McDavis will honor their request to strengthen the university judiciaries' process.
Plan aims to retain grad students
Nov. 7, 2005Vision Ohio, Ohio University's comprehensive strategic plan for the future, offers extensive growing opportunities for OU graduate students, said Dr. Jack Bantle, vice president for research, at last night's Graduate Student Senate meeting.
