Multicultural awareness: Diversity month begins with a beat
Apr. 2, 2008What started out as a joke last summer is now a monthlong event aimed at promoting diversity among Ohio University students.
MULTIMEDIA
Budget Planning Council approves fund reallocation
Apr. 2, 2008Ohio University's Budget Planning Council accepted a student-created plan for distributing general fee money in March, after going against student recommendations last year.
Tasteful?-
Apr. 1, 2008Athens City Council members must have a lot of free time on their hands. That is the best available explanation for last week's council meeting, where they approved some absurdly unnecessary regulations for sexually oriented businesses.
Commentary: Golfers, especially the best, must 'respect game'
Apr. 1, 2008It has long been said that golf is a game to play forever ' regardless of age, skill or condition. While this is true, what is often forgotten is that golf is regarded as a gentleman's game, and those who partake are constantly reminded to respect the game.
Free lectures to address health care for the elderly
Apr. 1, 2008The College of Osteopathic Medicine & Health and Human Services along with the Western Reserve Geriatric Education Center and the Athens Public Library will kick off its second Caregiver Series at 6 p.m. tomorrow at the Athens Public Library, 30 Home St.
Astronomer to shine light on dark matter, expansion of the universe
Apr. 1, 2008Some of the dynamics of the universe will be explained tonight when renowned astronomer Alex Filippenko takes the stage at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium to present his lecture, Dark Energy and the Runaway Universe.
The Course of Nature in Clay Exhibit
Apr. 1, 2008Location: Multicultural Center Art Gallery, Baker University Center
Stranger in a Strange Land: OU student is a tourist in her own college
Apr. 1, 2008As I walk across College Green toward Court Street for lunch break, I cannot help but notice the people who spend their own lunch breaks loafing on the ground. There is a rustling sound coming from above me, drawing my attention to the squirrels playing in the trees. This is my image of Athens.
Softball:Bobcats to face 'improved' Dayton team in home opener
Apr. 1, 2008After playing 23 games this season, the Ohio softball team will finally get to play games on its home field today when it takes on the Dayton Flyers in a doubleheader.
'Cats lose to Dukes despite solid outings on mound
Apr. 1, 2008John Angelicchi probably wishes he could have one pitch back yesterday against Duquesne.
Bebb's lawyers ask to omit more documents
Apr. 1, 2008Documents taken from the jail cell of a former Ohio University graduate student accused of killing his father should not be used at trial, according to a motion filed by his lawyers.
April brings opportunities to diversify life
Apr. 1, 2008A famous politician, John Hume, once said: Difference is of the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. The answer to difference is to respect it. Therein lies a most fundamental principle of peace: respect for diversity.
Closing GRID Lab 'a huge mistake'
Apr. 1, 2008I am writing this letter in response to the recent news that the GRID Lab of uptown Athens will be closing at the beginning of June. As an 8th grader at Athens Middle School, I go to the GRID Lab regularly, and I've always found it to have a fun-filled and energizing atmosphere for playing video games. Not only do many kids from the middle and high schools go there to play, but they also view it as an uptown destination. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the GRID Lab is a rendezvous point for friends. As there are already very few things for middle- and high school-aged kids in Athens to do, the loss of the GRID Lab will be a major blow to kids looking to have safe fun in the area.
OU employee ends life after 2 past threats
Apr. 1, 2008The Ohio University employee who threatened to jump from both Baker University Center and the city parking garage committed suicide yesterday morning.
The Feminist's Corner: Feminism is not radical
Mar. 31, 2008I learned I was a radical about a year ago. No, not a communist. A different kind of radical.
Commissioner race tie rests on recount results
Mar. 31, 2008The seven-candidate Democratic Athens County Commissioner race ended in a tie after the provisional and absentee votes were counted Thursday, but a recount this Saturday could change the outcome.
Baseball: Ohio pitchers 'get the job done,' improve from 2007
Mar. 31, 2008When asked the difference between this year's team and the 2007 squad, there is no hesitation among the Bobcats. It's the pitching.
Broad Stripes and Bright Stars: Chipotle consumption could be legendary
Mar. 31, 2008It looks as if Taco Bell went off to finishing school and came back all grown up as a Chipotle.
