Grant might fund Jewish Studies
Jan. 22, 2008A grant awarded to Ohio University in October will help establish a certificate program in Jewish Studies, pending approval from the Board of Trustees.
MULTIMEDIA
City to consider alternatives to gentlemen's club
Jan. 22, 2008City administrators will soon review two alternate plans for the Stimson Avenue property first slated to become a gentleman's club.
Your Turn: OU's housing plan ignores off-campus upperclassmen
Jan. 22, 2008Does Ohio University seriously think it has solved the housing problem?
Mixed backgrounds plus skilled sounds equals Israeli band Esta
Jan. 22, 2008Students can get a taste of Israeli culture at The Front Room tonight when Esta, an international ensemble from Israel, stops on campus as part of a week-long workshop in Nelsonville.
Bobcats cruise to victory without key contributors
Jan. 22, 2008The Ohio swimming and diving team seemed to be smaller than usual last night, but that did not stop the 'Cats from continuing their hot streak when facing Marshall.
Men's Basketball: Ohio's defense impresses opponents
Jan. 22, 2008First Miami coach Charlie Coles, then Akron's Keith Dambrot, and finally Kent State's Jim Christian joined the group of Mid-American Conference coaches taking notice of Ohio's defense.
Maybe its Just Me: 'Race parties' stall progress, regardless of intention
Jan. 22, 2008Senseless, irrational, uncouth, disrespectful and appalling are just a few of the words that cannot begin to describe the numerous race parties thrown by Ohio University students this past weekend. The newsfeed on Facebook revealed that some students took the long weekend as an opportunity to have parties and dress up as gangstas
Editorial: The right direction?
Jan. 22, 2008The Ohio University administration recently announced that it plans to fund OU's $30 million strategic plan with money OU already has. The funding plan, formerly known as the Five Year Academic Action Plan, will focus on important areas like academics, retention and recruitment. It also has been renamed the Five Year Vision Ohio Implementation Plan to reinforce its link to Vision Ohio.
Women's Basketball: The power of three
Jan. 22, 2008A different player has stepped up for Ohio in every game so far in conference play, but yesterday it took a trio of guards to seal the Bobcats' victory.
Your Turn: Antioch's challenges are money matters, not political problems
Jan. 22, 2008I read with interest Ashley Herzog's column about Antioch College in The Post, and I suggest that she might be interested in researching the topic more thoroughly.-
Potential dean favors amnesty policy
Jan. 22, 2008Ohio University's third dean of students candidate addressed students' concerns about alcohol policies and fostering student success at two open forums yesterday.
OU alumnus has managed to attract big exhibits to his small Uptown art gallery
Jan. 22, 2008Lowell Jacobs is bringing underground art to its original origins ' underground.
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.
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.
