Welcome to Haute Culture
Apr. 15, 2008Welcome to Haute Culture! While we will have spontaneous updates, we will also be posting several weekly features, including:
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Fix elevator in Bentley Hall
Apr. 15, 2008On behalf of those members of the Ohio University community who are suffering from either temporary or personal disabilities, I'd like to offer a letter of complaint to the relevant powers that be.
Your Turn: Athens burrito restaurants can 'live together in harmony'
Apr. 15, 2008I have noticed that the wake of the recent opening of the Chipotle Mexican Grill on Court Street has left many wondering what will happen to their own local favorite eateries. Speculations are flying around that this new burrito conglomerate will soon run similar locally-owned and operated restaurants out of business. The restaurants mainly in question are the Burrito Buggy and Big Mamma's Burritos, which are located on the same street as the newly-opened Chipotle. I feel the need to fret is unnecessary.-
Beer: savoring the flavors at Jackie O's
Apr. 15, 2008Although it lacks in ambiance, Jackie O's makes a tasty and sophisticated variety of beers. Walking in, you might be slightly unimpressed. Although the bar is not dirty, it is poorly lit with limited seating. However, they have one of the cheapest pool tables in town - only 25 cents a game.
Budget cuts slash staff in Ohio prisons
Apr. 15, 2008Ohio state prisons will lose 701 positions by July 8 as part of a $71 million budget cut, and Nelsonville's Hocking Correctional Facility will lose five of these positions.
Senate presidential race starts
Apr. 15, 2008Ohio University students will have three candidates to choose from when electing next year's Student Senate President.
Bromley Hall: the scathing fire (alarms) of Hell
Apr. 15, 2008Why do the Bromley Hall fire alarms sound incessantly? Tuesday night at 11:19, the caustic alarms sounded, forcing hundreds of residents from their beds and calling for three fire trucks. The people at the party house across the street tried their best to create a spontaneous dance party by gyrating to Low before the masses. Maybe Bromley residents would have been more enthusiastic if their showers, studying and Daily Show viewing hadn't been interrupted, but the partiers didn't seem to mind the indifferent crowd. Minutes later, disgruntled students re-entered the building to Paradise City by Guns n Roses.
Texting is the new note-passing
Apr. 15, 2008If this trend doesn't scream tech age to our generation, I don't know what does. Think back to middle school, even high school, when you couldn't get in touch with a friend during class to share a secret about your newest crush or that Sandy actually wore pink panties with her off-white pants to school. In those days, we had to use paper and pen to translate our feelings to our friends, wait until classes changed to share it (or risk getting caught by a teacher by passing it a few people over to your BFF sitting a few rows down), then wait again for your friend to read and respond. Now we bypass the wholepen-and-paper thing for immediate correspondence: class texting.
Students at fault could pay for fire
Apr. 15, 2008Students responsible for a fire in Bromley Hall last quarter might have to pay for damages to university property, Ohio University officials said.
Maybe it's Just Me: Take the time to honor victims of the Virginia Tech tragedy
Apr. 15, 2008Few of us will ever forget where we were and how we felt when we heard the news: A student had opened fire at a peer institution and mercilessly killed 32 students, faculty and staff before killing himself. Today marks the one-year anniversary of that horrific Virginia Tech massacre.
Football: Low temperatures not enough to cool hot tempers
Apr. 15, 2008Of all the players the Bobcats lost from last season, long snapper Ryan Senser might be the toughest to replace.
Check out Fridays Live
Apr. 15, 2008Fridays Live, OU's live sketch comedy show, is a great way to kick off your weekend. For those student's who want to experience Saturday Night Live ' Athens style ' this hilarious show has a live taping every Friday night.
Legislators, residents weigh risks of mail-only ballots
Apr. 15, 2008Voting in Athens County could be a mail-only operation if both Ohio legislators and county residents decide the convenience is worth the risk.
Your Turn: Aquatic Center has a lot to give
Apr. 15, 2008The Ohio University Aquatic Center is an untapped resource for many students. As with the Ping Center, students are able to go swimming for free during lap swim or enjoy a few jumps off the diving board during recreational swim, but that is just the beginning. The Aquatic Center offers great courses in lifeguard training, lifeguard challenges and lifeguard instructor courses. This would be a great way for students to look into a new summer job lifeguarding, or maybe you want to get your LGI to be the head guard this summer. Hey, and after taking a class, you might even want to apply for a job at the Aquatic Center. The ladies might want to check out the sun deck on the second floor to help maximize their tan. The fact of the matter is, the Aquatic Center offers more opportunities than most students realize or take advantage of.
The Knead for More
Apr. 15, 2008Ohio University graduate Diana Stromp planned on becoming a physical therapist until she realized that she preferred hands-on work to demonstrating exercises.
Ohio's bats come alive in 'offensive onslaught' against Pittsburgh
Apr. 15, 2008Brandon Besl's wrist is beginning to feel better ' and it's starting to show.
