PRESIDENTIAL EVALUATION
Jan. 22, 2008Students for a Democratic Society will propose a resolution to Student Senate calling for the resignation of both student trustees, should the Board of Trustees' proposed presidential evaluation policy pass.
MULTIMEDIA
Hundreds of gallons of water gush through Stocker Center
Jan. 22, 2008More than 20 classrooms and at least two computer labs in Stocker Center were affected after a sprinkler in the building's attic froze and burst Monday night, Ohio University officials said yesterday.
Attorney in sexual harassment case files to withdraw, cites lack of 'credible facts'
Jan. 22, 2008The attorney representing the wife of a former Ohio University Police Officer in her sexual harassment case against the university has filed to withdraw from the case.
Doesn't take a 'Village'
Jan. 21, 2008During the halftime show of the Ohio men's basketball game against Kent State Saturday, Christopher performs with puppet versions of the Village People. He started doing this performance in 1987.
Men's Basketball: Ohio beats Kent State as 'Microwave' heats up
Jan. 21, 2008With 3-point specialist Bubba Walther out with a concussion Saturday against Kent State, coach Tim O'Shea was in need of some immediate offensive firepower.
New restaurant coming to town
Jan. 21, 2008A new Chinese restaurant is scheduled to open in the former Happy Kobe on the corner of Congress and Union streets in less than one month, the owner said.
Your Turn: Antioch faculty member calls the college 'vital community'
Jan. 21, 2008I am an Associate Professor of Dance at Antioch College. My students are hard working and supportive of each other's creative processes. They rehearse in each other's dances and give reflective responses as the work is developing. Each semester we produce a full-length evening dance concert which is well-attended and appreciated by the Antioch College and Yellow Springs community. I have been teaching at Antioch College since 2001. We are a vital community, committed to deep, thoughtful and thought-provoking dialogue. Many students are artists as well as activists.
Editorial: Party politics
Jan. 21, 2008While it is no secret that the Democratic Party maintains a strong foothold in Athens County, it might surprise some readers to learn that the Democrats of Athens have begun to turn on one another. Susan Gwinn, former chairwoman of the Athens County Board of Elections, recently resigned from her position in order to run against incumbent and fellow Democrat C. David Warren in the upcoming primaries for county prosecutor. The move prompted contempt and confusion among some Ohio Democrats.
Didn't Your Mother Teach You Anything?: Fashion trends can be mastered with moderation
Jan. 21, 2008At dinner the other night, one of my friends described a girl as one of those girls who wears too many trends at once. Not one of us at the table could boast of a flaw-free fashion life, but we all knew the kind of girl she was talking about.
Women's Basketball: Coach goes long way to unify team
Jan. 21, 2008There's more to playing basketball than physical prowess.
Broad Stripes and Bright Stars: Is gambling a more 'wholesome' way to spend cash?
Jan. 21, 2008I'll bet you one million miniature American flags that the United States is the greatest country in the world. See, that wager is what gamblers call a lock
Though beautiful, 'Atonement' lacks substance
Jan. 21, 2008Atonement is the gorgeous girl at a party who cannot keep up a conversation. She might be fun to look at for a while, but eventually you will get tired and move on. Atonement is a beautifully shot film, especially the first hour, but its story is convoluted and lacking.
Swimming & Diving: 'Cats host Marshall, look to keep up streak
Jan. 21, 2008The Ohio swimming and diving team goes into today's dual meet with Marshall on a serious hot streak.
Mentor network fosters professional development
Jan. 21, 2008Ohio University recently launched a Web site that helps students to get in contact with alumni.
Bring 'buddy' to acoustic show
Jan. 21, 2008Tonight the Ohio University Horizon Concert Series invites students, faculty and Athens residents to hang out with Three Girls and their Buddy at 7:30 p.m. in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.
Local indie folk band experiments with recording outside the studio
Jan. 21, 2008For local indie folk rock band Kaslo, getting out of the recording studio was a blessing. Not only did it save them money and allow for a better sense of time, but they were able to control one thing not often found in a traditional recording studio; the thermostat.
Your Turn: Students must work together to make OU 'open and accepting'
Jan. 21, 2008Approaching 45 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his I Have a Dream speech on the Lincoln Memorial. Within that speech, Dr. King hoped that his children would one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. The acts of some Ohio University students continue to make King's words all too relevant decades after his speech. Several Ohio University students have chosen to host and attend racially motivated theme parties where attendees are expected to adhere to negative and discriminatory stereotypes associated with African-Americans. Invitations on Facebook have listed fried chicken
SWIMMING & DIVING: Bobcats continue hot streak at home
Jan. 19, 2008The Bobcats grabbed the top two spots in each of the first two events Friday and never looked back.
