Audiences should try on underrated 'Shoes'
Nov. 7, 2005After a month in theaters, In Her Shoes has barely broken even at the box office and probably will soon slip away onto DVD, evading Oscar talk and much discussion at all.
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Debut album evokes soulful sound, lyrics
Nov. 7, 2005Trouble is an appropriate title for Ray LaMontagne's 10-track debut album, as it certainly will raise some eyebrows. Not only is it original, mellow and filled with soul, the lyrics in each song tell a story to which every listener can relate.
Sophomore collects care items for troops
Nov. 7, 2005The recent spike in anti-military sentiment has prompted a care-package drive to garner support for the troops in Iraq.
OU band to lead holiday parade
Nov. 7, 2005On Nov. 24, television viewers nationwide will have a chance to see the most exciting band in the land perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Ohio utilizes bench players to blow away Central Michigan at home
Nov. 6, 2005It did not take long for the fans to get what they wanted at the Ohio women's volleyball game Saturday.
Bobcats come up short in MAC tournament
Nov. 6, 2005Ohio co-captain Lindsay Rothenberger had plenty to be happy about this past weekend after being named Mid-American Conference Player of the Year.
Best-selling author takes refuge from life in his writing
Nov. 3, 2005The Post interviewed the New York Times best-selling author Augusten Burroughs about his new book, Magical Thinking
College researchers use new technology to study blood clots
Nov. 3, 2005Researchers at Ohio University, partnered with the University of Texas at Houston, have discovered small particles that could cause blood clotting, which could lead to heart attacks and lung cancer.
Opposing viewpoints not welcome in Athens
Nov. 3, 2005I am writing to express myself about the Nov. 2 rally against the war in Iraq and President Bush.
Legal, financial woes force cat shelter to shut doors
Nov. 3, 2005The Athens County cat shelter officially is closing after months of legal and financial struggles and has until Nov. 28 to leave its location, according to the shelter's manager.
Celebration honors Einstein's 1905 discovery
Nov. 3, 2005Solar-power technology, liquid nitrogen and Harry Potter are all part of a two-day open house today and tomorrow at Ohio University to celebrate physics.
'Oddball' offers entertaining anecdotes
Nov. 3, 2005Usually I don't find myself alone laughing out loud at 2:30 a.m. on a Tuesday, but the New York Times best-selling author Augusten Burroughs' new book of personal essays and true stories, Magical Thinking
Concert to aid PETA agenda
Nov. 3, 2005On Saturday night, The Wire, 21 Kern St., will host The Most Brutal Animal Rights Show
Friday night lights shine upon Bobcats again
Nov. 3, 2005Ohio players and fans alike are well aware of what transpired the last time that the Bobcats played a Friday night game on ESPN2, and they are hoping history repeats itself.
Student entrepreneur in search of cure for cancer
Nov. 3, 2005Conducting cancer research, owning and operating a business and being the president of an engineering society are a few of the things Anthony Schwartz, or Moose
Dance majors display talent, creativity at annual concert
Nov. 3, 2005The senior students of the Ohio University School of Dance presented a variety of original works last night at the annual fall Senior Dance Concert.
Events bring parents for weekend fun
Nov. 3, 2005Ohio University has hosted out-of-town guests for the past two weekends for Homecoming and Halloween, and this weekend will be no different as parents come to Athens for Fall Quarter's Parents' Weekend.
Voters to consider local ballot issues
Nov. 3, 2005Athens County voters will go to the polls Tuesday and decide on Issues 8 and 9, which would benefit Children Services and the mentally retarded if they are passed.
OU falling behind in top party school race
Nov. 3, 2005Last weekend, Ohio University students had the opportunity to show the country that their school truly is the best when it comes to the only thing college students actually care about - partying.
Parking fines equal revenue for Ohio police
Nov. 3, 2005The more than $250,000 collected last year for parking tickets by the City of Athens was average compared to similar-sized Ohio college towns.
