OU continues search for $70,000 of lost Engineering money
Oct. 4, 2005Ohio University is investigating a department in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology for $70,000 of missing money, but a suspect has yet to be named.
MULTIMEDIA
Who again?
Oct. 4, 2005President Bush has made a fairly weak political move by nominating Harriet E. Miers to replace the retiring justice Sandra Day O'Connor as a Supreme Court justice. Although keeping to his indirectly stated wish to nominate a minority or a woman, the president's nominee provides neither party - nor the public - with a firm basis to form an opinion of where she will stand on key issues. In a time when the Bush administration is attempting to recover from being routinely criticized by both Democrats and Republicans concerning the faltered response to Hurricane Katrina and the continued quagmire in Iraq, Miers' personal loyalty toward the president would seem to be an attractive asset.
ODOT to begin use of alternative fuels
Oct. 4, 2005The Ohio Department of Transportation recently announced it is switching to biodiesel and ethanol fuels.
Bad publicity, twofold
Oct. 4, 2005Federal auditors said last week that the Bush administration broke the law while attempting to promote the president's education policy. The violations included purchasing favorable news coverage, making payments to the conservative commentator Armstrong Williams and hiring a public relations company to evaluate media perceptions of the Republican Party. Those strategies employed by the Bush administration to bolster praise for its policies are reprehensible and it is unfortunate they continued unabated for as long as they did. It is a relief that those actions, compromising the integrity of both the government and the complicit media, were found illegal.
Ohio displays tough exterior
Oct. 4, 2005To anyone who saw only the scores of the Ohio field hockey team this weekend, it appeared as if everything went right for the Bobcats.
'Gardener' shines through summer muck
Oct. 4, 2005In a summer full of no-brain entertainment courtesy of aliens, oompah loompahs, penguins and virgins, a thought-provoking film with a strong political message can get lost. Now, it can be found at the Athena Art Series this week.
Alaskan drilling not right answer to fuel shortage
Oct. 4, 2005Having just returned from the great Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, I beg everyone to get politically active and help to save that last great place. It is the last intact arctic ecosystem left in the world and supports one of the last cultures left in America which still lives off the land: the Gwich'in caribou people.
Love could be just around the corner
Oct. 4, 2005What is true love? Can it really be found on a college campus or at any other point in your life?
Duty might interrupt education
Oct. 4, 2005Because of hurricane relief efforts in the South and the war in Iraq, Ohio's Army National Guard units could be called to service at any time, interrupting the quarter for Ohio University students in the military.
'Cats' travels to Athens on 25th anniversary tour
Oct. 4, 2005Usually heavy make-up and highly detailed costumes are a sign of Halloween in Athens. But tonight, 20 cast members will sport elaborately painted faces and intricate furry costumes to perform in the 25th anniversary tour of the musical Cats.
County engineer hopes to relocate
Oct. 4, 2005The Athens County Commissioners agreed to sign a permit yesterday allowing the Athens County Engineer's Office to fill in the land surrounding its current location to avoid flooding.
Fan section increases to cheer on volleyball players at The Convo
Oct. 4, 2005Starting Friday, the known O-Zone fan section for basketball and football games is expanding its membership to include the women's volleyball team and inviting everyone.
Linebacker shares football memories
Oct. 3, 2005Linebacker Michael Graham began his Ohio football career as a redshirt walk-on. Now Graham has become one of the most dependable defensive threats for the Bobcats. The Post's Nick Brockman talked with the defensive standout about high school football, memorable Ohio football moments, goals for the future, and early season favorites for the Super Bowl.
Vending ordinance faces modifications
Oct. 3, 2005A local vendor raised his concerns to City Council last night about a proposed increase in vending fees.
E-mail inquiry results might prompt lawsuit
Oct. 3, 2005Ohio University officials might file charges against a former professor based on results of an informal investigation by the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office.
The other half
Oct. 3, 2005Despite a record freshman class this year, Ohio University has seen a drop in its graduate student enrollment. It seems possible that amid a complex planning process to strengthen the university's future, one important aspect of that future has been overlooked. As OU prepares to implement its new plan - Vision Ohio - it cannot afford to dismiss the importance of sufficient enrollment in its graduate schools. If OU wants more respect as a research institution and as a prominent university in general, the importance of continuing improvement in graduate education should be a top priority.
High-tech Athens company ponders growth, relocation
Oct. 3, 2005The Athens County Port Authority has received preliminary state approval for $5.73 million in loans and bonds, which could be used to help the largest company at Ohio University's business incubator expand its operations and potentially relocate.
MAC names week's top players
Oct. 3, 2005The Mid-American Conference announced the Football Players of the Week yesterday.
Home by Christmas?
Oct. 3, 2005Last week, senior military commanders stood by an earlier statement that some U.S. troops should be able to return home from Iraq early next year. Unfortunately, a complex web of factors is involved in considering the likelihood of a troop reduction in the foreseeable future. With hope, enough progress soon will be made to ensure that as many Americans as possible can return home.
Media perpetuate society's shortfalls
Oct. 3, 2005In previous columns, I have mentioned two of the most detrimental aspects of U.S. society - the fact that we live in constant fear of evil people attacking us and that we live our lives based on the pursuit of wealth and status.
