Stress relief important during last four weeks of quarter
Oct. 10, 2007It's already week six of Fall Quarter, and that means one thing to all Ohio University students: The stress is piling up.
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Commentary: TV reviews wrap up with CBS premieres
Oct. 10, 2007Drum roll, please. Here is the final installment in a three-part series offering profound insight on the new broadcast shows for the 2007 fall season. Here we look at CBS's hits and misses.
Your Turn: Seeking permission to protest from university officials defeats the point
Oct. 10, 2007As an alumnus of Ohio University (BA Public Administration 1997), I was saddened and disappointed to read the University Policy 24.016 on Free Speech Zones allowing for organized protests of events only inasmuch as the protest is not disruptive to any university activity.
Your Turn: It isn't too late to donate to Breast Cancer Awareness project
Oct. 10, 2007We wish to thank everyone who attended the recent opening of The Bra Project: No 2 Are Alike. It was a great experience for all of the artists who, through this collaborative effort, found new friendships and were able to channel their creative energies into a project that captivated the hearts of many. This project brought to the forefront messages not only about breast cancer awareness, but also women's connective-ness to their bodies, their lives, their strengths and to each other.
Editorial: Anonymous advice
Oct. 10, 2007In a recent survey by Trojan Brand Condoms, Ohio University was shown to be deficient when it comes to providing anonymous help for sexual health questions. However, the Student Health Services Web site, which OU officials had concerns about in the past, received a perfect score. When it was all said and done, OU got a 'B' average from Trojan Condoms. It is important to question the motivation of the survey, as Trojan benefits from any marketing gimmick with its name attached. But regardless, the survey did bring some good ideas to light.
From Mexico to Nelsonville
Oct. 10, 2007The Mexican ensemble Los Utrera will perform its traditional mix of ethnic influences and rhythmic dance in two performances in the Athens area today.
Unopenable document delays reactivation of ethics Web site
Oct. 7, 2007An e-mail attachment foiled Ohio University's plans to resume accepting allegations of fraud, waste and abuse through a telephone hot line last week.
Barber answers growing demand for black haircare in Athens area
Oct. 7, 2007Instead of a video game for his 16th birthday, sophomore Edward Dungey had his eyes on a set of hair clippers.
Suited for Playboy
Oct. 7, 2007Michael Blaine Mohn, a freshman from Wilton, Conn., recently was picked by Playboy from among several hundred applicants as one of seven best dressed men in colleges across the nation and is featured in this month's issue of the magazine.
Commentary: ABC serves up hits, misses in new season
Oct. 7, 2007In an attempt at easing the mental and emotional burden college students face when picking their Grey's Anatomy of the season, here is a quick and relatively painless look at the most recent offerings from broadcast television. This will be the first in a two-part series, as we take a look at ABC's new slate now and CBS's and NBC's later.
OUT Week brings out activities
Oct. 7, 2007This week the student group Open Doors will celebrate coming out with more than 17 different speeches, forums and activities.
Band of the Week: Downplay
Oct. 7, 2007Check out a photo slide show of this week's Band of the Week.
Film explores mafia violence
Oct. 7, 2007Eastern Promises is a dark film filled with brutal deaths and taboo subject matter. It continues director David Cronenberg's examination of how extreme situations affect normal people that he began with A History of Violence. Cronenberg has carved out a unique niche for himself as a director who continually looks at the darker side of the human psyche.-
Rain & Cool Nights are Needed for Autumn Beauty
Oct. 7, 2007Meteorologists and biologists predict that this fall will not be among Ohio's most brilliant, but autumn spectators can still look forward to the leaves' traditional turning of colors.
Rugby
Oct. 7, 2007On Saturday the Ohio men's club rugby team, ranked eighth in the nation, played an intense game against Michigan, winning 31-13.-
Bicyclists don't get to ride into record book
Oct. 7, 2007The attempt to break the record for the world's largest bicycle parade at Hocking College on Saturday fell about 1,800 bikes short with only 133 bicyclists.
City officials vow to enforce landlord policy
Oct. 7, 2007Hundreds of Athens landlords could be charged with violating city code if they fail to submit a signed tenant agreement within the next month.
Ohio trails Buffalo 14-7 at the half
Oct. 5, 2007The Ohio defense picked up where it left off a week ago, as it allowed the Buffalo offense to have its way through the majority of the first half, both in the rushing and the passing game.
Trojan report card shows flaws in program
Oct. 4, 2007When it comes to sexual health, Ohio University isn't quite making the dean's list ' at least not according to a recent ranking.
