Geoff Carlston's tattered black notebooks are well known by the beginning of his fifth season at Ohio. The old ones line the windowsill of his office, and the current one is never far from him. This time, he's poring over its pages, concocting lineups with a furrowed brow.
Over the past year, Ohio University students have mourned the loss of cheap quesadillas and Japanese cuisine as a few more empty storefronts have appeared in Uptown Athens.
When Dr. Susanne Dietzel moved to Athens, the new director of the Ohio University Women's Center considered it to be a fresh start on many levels.
The Athens Clean and Safe Halloween Committee and The Athens News are working together to encourage local businesses to advertise at this year's Uptown Halloween party.
The end of summer always brings a smile to my face because I know I'm returning to Athens. From the beautiful campus to hanging with friends to downing cheap drinks at the bar, it's always a great feeling to come back to Ohio University after a three-month hiatus.
When I think back to my first weekend as an Ohio University freshman, what I remember most clearly are my expectations. Upon arrival, I expected new best friends, a new boyfriend, a 4.0 grade point average and a lot of drunken nights. Sitting here two years later I have amazing best friends, good grades and a fridge full of Nati Light. (I'm now accepting applications for exemplary boyfriends).
Halloween is right around the corner. In Athens that means lots of drinking and bad costumes, but in the theaters it means masked men out to kill, stalking young women until the final shot.
A nerd feature isn't complete without homage to the great nerds of the past who have paved the way for the nerds of today. Here is a look at some of the revered nerds of ages past.
For about 70 minutes of yesterday's game against Louisville, Ohio outplayed the Cardinals.
Some may see the opinion page of a newspaper as a place where people who write for newspapers get on their soapboxes and try to tell people what to think. Others may see it as the domain of only the most politically active. Still others might think it a waste of time.
In recent months, the media's infatuation with bloodshed has focused intently on the dog fighting exploits of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. For those unfamiliar, authorities discovered some 70 pit bulls along with dog fighting equipment and other indicting evidence at one of Vick's homes. The star quarterback is now entering into a plea bargain and faces up to five years in prison. I disagree with the majority of Americans, if opinion polls can be believed, and put forth the argument that Vick does not deserve a single day in prison or any other punishment.
The halls of Nelsonville-York High School were quiet yesterday as students mourned the death of their classmate by hanging on to each other
Although the NCAA's new kickoff rule didn't drastically impact Ohio in its season opener, Frank Solich is acutely aware of the implications associated with the decision to push the tee back five yards, from the 35 to the 30, for the 2007 season.
Break out the black plastic-rimmed glasses, comic books and pocket protector. The nerd is back, and the mainstream media are embracing it.
After an increase of freshmen participation in learning communities to about 50 percent this year because of marketing and new regulations, Ohio University President Roderick McDavis hopes to continue the expansion to 80 percent in the next five years.
Because of other teams dropping out of the event, Saturday's Green and White Invitational, which was scheduled to be held in Athens, is canceled and will not be rescheduled.
Athens transit will see changes to its busing and parking as City Council voted to purchase a used bus, repair an old one and reclassify two parking lots at last night's meeting.
Coming to Ohio University for the first time can be an intimidating experience. From random roommates to fraternity house parties, students have a lot on their plates for the first time away from home and often don't know about many other things to do off campus.
It took a little over 42 minutes for Torrie Albini to get on the scoresheet last night. Once she got started, nothing could stop her.
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