MULTIMEDIA

No strings attached

Oct. 11, 2005

It is an emerging trend on college campuses nationwide, and in less than a year, if the Computer Network Services timetable is accurate, Ohio University's main campus will be completely wireless. Now about 55 percent wireless, the Athens campus is slated to feature complete wireless coverage by July 2006. That is a desirable goal and it is admirable that OU is now pursuing it with renewed ardor. According to Sean O'Malley, IT Communications manager, it will cost about $400,000 to complete the wireless transition. The results of the upgrade are well worth its cost. Freeing up the entire campus will only prove beneficial to everyone and will appropriately launch Ohio University into the twenty-first century.

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Administrator plans to accept job in Maryland

Oct. 11, 2005

Ohio University's vice president for university advancement has made the bittersweet decision to leave the university in the winter for a position in Maryland.

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No Huggs, no Big Dance

Oct. 11, 2005

The city of Cincinnati appears to have an interesting winter of sports ahead of it.

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Council considers different beverage company for city

Oct. 11, 2005

Athens City Council discussed an ordinance to allow a new beverage company to enter into a four-year, $70,000 contract with the city to exclusively sell its products at various city locations at the council's meeting last night.

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Over budget

Oct. 11, 2005

Athens City Council is considering whether to pump an additional $10,000 into its Arts/West Community Facility. Formerly the Nazarene Church, the facility is apparently in need of more renovations than was initially anticipated. Because of the burgeoning costs of the project amid a range of more pressing concerns, the city seriously should consider whether it would make sense to continue to fund the facility if private money is not available.

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Defender combines faith with fitness during offseason

Oct. 11, 2005

Don't look for Sara Williams to be huffing and puffing on the sidelines during any Ohio soccer game this season.

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From Happy Valley to Athens

Oct. 11, 2005

Nadia Edwards has won an NCAA Championship, played professional volleyball both in Europe and the United States and now is in the midst of her first season as assistant coach for the Ohio volleyball team. Recently, she sat down with The Post's Katie Carrera to talk about her own volleyball career, places to eat in Athens and what it is like to square up against the Bobcats in practice.

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County commissioners again put Issue 1 resolution on hold

Oct. 11, 2005

The Athens County Commissioners decided again yesterday to table a resolution of support for State Issue 1, an Ohio initiative that combines road improvement and technological advancement programs in order to pass them both.

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OU foolish to cut ties with fight night

Oct. 11, 2005

Stop the world, I want to get off. During one of my routine e-mail checks yesterday, I received some terrible news.

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Talking, trust aid long-distance couples

Oct. 11, 2005

Absence makes the heart grow fonder

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OU offers Web option for English test

Oct. 11, 2005

Recent changes in the Test of English as a Foreign Language, which is administered to international students and non-native speakers of English who aspire to study in the United States, will soon be implemented at Ohio University.

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Awareness could help prevent breast cancer

Oct. 11, 2005

Jessica Karnowski, a 28-year-old dental hygienist from Milwaukee, never thought her life could be affected by breast cancer - until she was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in July.

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Bobcat mistakes cost places during tournament

Oct. 11, 2005

Three Bobcats solved the par-72, 6,921-yard Oasis Golf Club Course, setting or tying personal bests at this week's Xavier Invitational.

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Dining Services heeds students' concerns

Oct. 10, 2005

At the beginning of Fall Quarter, Ohio University Dining Services limited student options at Boyd and Shively Grab 'n' Gos. After intervention by an Ohio University student committee, things are nearly back to normal.

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Graduate students might see change in orientation sessions

Oct. 10, 2005

A general orientation session for all graduate students might replace departmental orientations next fall, and the merits of both were debated at last night's Graduate Student Senate meeting. Michael Mumper, senate advisor and associate provost for graduate studies, presented the idea of one orientation to senators.

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Poverty relief is often beneficial to wealthy

Oct. 10, 2005

As I have described in previous columns, multinational corporations have a disproportionate amount of power in the United States. They control almost all the mainstream media outlets and make up the most influential and rewarded lobbies in Washington, D.C.

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Athens men bid to buy mall

Oct. 10, 2005

Two Athens men have placed a bid to purchase University Mall and expect to find out in the next week whether their proposal was chosen.

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Libero leads Bobcats, stands out on the court

Oct. 10, 2005

Those who have been lucky enough to frequent Ohio volleyball matches over the past three years know who Michaele Blackburn is - the Bobcat who wears a green jersey at home.

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Lecture to present picture OU women's rights in '70s

Oct. 10, 2005

Ladies, imagine not being able to wear sweat pants to class. Imagine not being able to stay out past 12:30 on a Saturday night. Now imagine not being allowed to play in the marching band if the desire was there. Forty years ago, prior to the work of Beverly Jones and Title IX, this would have been the case.

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Band's debut offers variety

Oct. 10, 2005

Listening to Red Dahlia is like channel surfing.