OU searches for new finance VP
May 23, 2005After almost four months, the search committee to find a new vice president of Finance and Administration narrowed its search to four candidates, which includes Interim Vice President Larry Corrigan.
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Decision marks an abrupt end for pitcher once nicknamed `the baby-faced assassin'
May 23, 2005CINCINNATI -- Closer Danny Graves was let go by the Cincinnati Reds on Monday, a day after he made an obscene hand gesture at a fan taunting him over his latest poor performance.
Graduate Student Senate posts unfilled: Apathy, e-mail outage blamed for lack of voter participation
May 23, 2005The Graduate Student Senate elections were held May 11 and only six of the 15 positions were filled for the 2005-2006 school year.
Marshall considers former OU provost for presidency
May 23, 2005Less than a year after leaving the provost position at Ohio University because of different administrative styles than new President Roderick McDavis, Stephen Kopp was named one of the final four candidates for the presidency position at Marshall University on Friday.
Milk, aisles 1,2,3 ...
May 23, 2005Until recently, breastfeeding mothers in Ohio could have been forced to leave institutions by the request of business patrons. This will no longer be the case as the Ohio legislature recently passed a bill stating that women will have the right to breastfeed in any public place regardless of possible complaints by storeowners. Although the premise of the bill is a good idea, the legislation lacks teeth in its enforcement of the new guidelines. The bill provides no recourse if property owners violate the new law, and without concrete consequences or procedures the bill is more style than substance.
Mosque intended target in car bombing
May 23, 2005BAGHDAD, Iraq -Two car bombs exploded yesterday near the home of a community leader outside the northern city of Mosul, killing at least 20 people and injuring another 20, Iraqi hospital and police officials said.
Nelsonville council seat still undecided
May 23, 2005Nelsonville City Council members failed for the second time to elect a new member to fill the vacancy left by John Reynolds when he resigned April 26.
Simply baffling: Library funding cut big step backward
May 23, 2005With Ohio facing budget constraints for the considerable future -because of the currently poor condition of Ohio's economy -Gov. Bob Taft and the General Assembly are busy trying to trim the fat from statewide services. Although budget cuts have seemingly become commonplace in the past few years, one proposed cut to a state-provided service is especially troubling. The quality of Ohio's public libraries -the foundation of education and personal betterment -likely will be put on the chopping block this year, and when the final budget is approved the library system will be 5 percent leaner. Such a reduction in funding for the state library system is downright reprehensible.
Study reveals contrasts among religious students
May 23, 2005Every week, Ohio University international student Ray Chan attends two different Bible study groups, helps area senior citizens at the First United Methodist Church and tries to attend a local Baptist Church.
Boeh leaves behind overall record of wins
May 23, 2005Throughout Thomas Boeh's 10-year term as director of athletics at Ohio University, many varsity sports excelled, some even becoming repeat Mid-American Conference Champions. Following his stint as a Bobcat, Boeh did attribute a large part of the accomplishments to the individual coaches.
Public debates retirement home
May 23, 2005In conjunction with a May 18 Athens City Council work session, council held a public hearing last night regarding the controversial continuing-care retirement center for the city of Athens, with Athens residents speaking both for and against the proposed construction.
Deal ends filibuster debate
May 23, 2005WASHINGTON (AP) -In a dramatic reach across party lines, Senate centrists sealed a compromise Monday night to clear the way for confirmation of many of President Bush's stalled judicial nominees, leave others in limbo and preserve venerable filibuster rules.
Shoulder surgery doesn't keep pitcher from success
May 23, 2005In his first season on the Ohio baseball team, pitcher John Angelicchi has experienced the many ups and downs that come with being a college baseball player.
Rental costs could increase with OU enrollment
May 23, 2005Being an Ohio University upperclassman comes with the privilege of living in a house or apartment, away from dining hall food and resident assistants.
Bush's freedom push ignores homeland
May 23, 2005(U-WIRE) -In a recent visit to Russia and Eastern Europe, George Bush used the diplomatic mission to continue following through on his vision of spreading freedom and democracy throughout the world. During his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Bush lectured Putin on the values of democracy, saying, Strong countries are built by building strong democracies. Bush made these comments in response to Putin's drastic anti-democratic reforms after a recent terrorist attack at a school. After visiting Russia, Bush paid a visit to Georgia to praise the Georgian government for its recent revolution that resulted in the ouster of its former authoritarian rule. He then criticized Russia's refusal to abandon two military bases in Georgia and encouraged Russia to accept newly forming democracies in the region.
Uninsured offered aid
May 23, 2005The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine is offering free clinical health services to Athens residents who are uninsured, in addition to a free breast health program it has had for the past four years.
School districts could lose funds to cover costs of tax exemptions
May 22, 2005The proposed state budget poses that school districts should no longer receive state funding to compensate for lost tax money because of tax exempt or abated property, leaving local legislators and school officials concerned.
First lady promotes rights for women
May 22, 2005SOUTHERN SHUNEH, Jordan -Women need to have more prominence in government and business in the Middle East, Laura Bush said Saturday, in a bold appeal to an international audience that included some of the ministers and other men who hold political and economic power in the region.
