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Baker University Center to host Study Abroad Fair Monday

Oct. 4, 2007

ATHENS ' Students looking for an alternative to college life in Athens ' or the United States for that matter ' may find what they are looking for at the Study Abroad Fair. The Office of Education Abroad will host its 19th annual Study Abroad Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday in the Baker Center Ballroom. More than 50 exhibits will be on display at the fair, representing many different study, work, intern and volunteer programs. Students wanting to go abroad can choose from more than 30 different countries, such as England, Ghana and Japan through programs with OU and other third-party providers. Students will also have the opportunity to meet with representatives from other programs involving studying abroad, including the Peace Corps, Financial Aid and passport services from the Athens Clerk of Courts. Free cinch bags will be given out to students throughout the day. The event is free and open to all students.

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Walking the walk

Oct. 4, 2007

There were dark times in Ohio University IT department. Understaffed, underfunded, hacked and the RIAA breathing down its neck.

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Eco-friendly Athens businesses make it into the green guide

Oct. 4, 2007

Ohio University students looking to support local businesses with environmental practices now have a guide telling them how to do so.

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Personnel Plus relocates, hosts award ceremony

Oct. 4, 2007

Personnel Plus opened their new facility at 20 Kern St. yesterday afternoon, where they will be able to provide individuals with disabilities a more focused training program.

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Football: Inexperienced end shows talent

Oct. 4, 2007

With defensive end Ernie Hodge suspended for the season, the Bobcats turned to a seldom-used sophomore to fill the hole left by the former freshman honorable mention All-American.

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Field hockey: Bobcats crush Chippewas, 4-0

Oct. 4, 2007

In their first home game since Sept. 4, the No. 11 Bobcats dominated the Central Michigan Chippewas with a vicious offensive attack for a 4-0 victory Friday.

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OU invites panelists to discuss student file-sharing lawsuits

Oct. 4, 2007

The Recording Industry Association of America is sending an Ohio University alumnus to Athens for a panel discussion on file-sharing scheduled for Oct. 30.

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Stand in solidarity with the people of Burma

Oct. 4, 2007

Late last week I noticed that a few of my Facebook friends had joined the group Support the Monks' protest in Burma. Because I have a lot of respect for these friends, a number of questions came to my mind: What kind of monks are these? What are they protesting? Where's Burma again?

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Green With Envy: 'We are a country that operates on the principle of profit'

Oct. 4, 2007

Whenever I used to baby-sit, I always found that negative reinforcement always got my point across more efficiently than positive reinforcement. Though everyone says to reward your kids for being good and reward your dogs for going to bathroom outside as a better form of discipline, I just never saw the benefit. As much as I would offer the kids rewards for not trying to kill each other, it never seemed to stop their desire to rip each other's hair out. Not being able to go outside and play with friends, however, always seemed to do the trick when it came to preventing the inevitable brawls. This anecdote does have a purpose; it will make sense eventually.

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Broad Stripes and Bright Stars: Remember the hardest workers during Hispanic Heritage Month

Oct. 4, 2007

This month, we celebrate the achievements of the United States' largest ethnic minority group. And it may just surprise you which group holds the title.

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Soccer: Ohio drops to 2-1 in MAC following 1-0 loss to Ball State

Oct. 4, 2007

A defensive battle ended in Ohio dropping a Mid-American Conference game for the first time this season as the team lost to Ball State, 1-0.

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Greek community serves free food at After Hours

Oct. 4, 2007

It is no secret that Ohio University has developed a reputation for being a party school, but some sororities and fraternities have banded together to improve this image.

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Athens Oktoberfest has been canceled

Oct. 4, 2007

Please let the general populace of Ohio University know that the first Station Street Oktoberfest 2007 Athens Style is CANCELED. Unfortunately, owners' land rights and property issues win out over the community's right to use land for a three-day celebration. Regrettably, the students and residents could have had fun, raised money for charity (Southern California raised over $500,000) and made some money themselves while selling their crafts and such. Perhaps next year, we can try to work together to have a space where we can give the Oktoberfest a home to be proud of. I actually thought the Station Street Plaza and former train depot would be that space. What was I thinking?

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Cross Country: Women look to win 10th All-Ohio Championship

Oct. 4, 2007

Kari Summers was the last person expecting to be named Mid-American Conference Cross Country Runner of the Week. As a matter of fact, she didn't even know that there is such a thing.

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New APD selection process poses problems

Oct. 4, 2007

The Athens Police Department will interview six candidates next week to relieve understaffing that was further compounded by another officer's departure earlier this week.

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Cable line fixed following 8 hours of outage, anxiety

Oct. 4, 2007

Residents of Athens and Lancaster missed the first innings of the Indians' playoff game, worried about catching the second episode of Grey's Anatomy last night and couldn't check their e-mail for most of the day because of cable outages for about eight hours yesterday.

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Physical evidence is needed before judgement is passed

Oct. 4, 2007

I am responding to the comments made by Lyn Bowman (research associate in the biological sciences department) in the YOURTURN section Tuesday. I am concerned about his assumptions that persons with a documented history of mental health concerns are wandering around the Ohio University campus

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BREAKING: Time Warner Cable services restored by 8 p.m.

Oct. 3, 2007

Time Warner Cable's digital phone, high-speed Internet and cable TV services went down today after a major fiber optical cable was cut between Lancaster and Logan.

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Sheriff runs his last race

Oct. 3, 2007

The upcoming race for Athens County sheriff is set to be the incumbent's last.

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Suspect in prof's death goes to-

Oct. 3, 2007

An Ohio University graduate student charged with his father's murder was moved yesterday to a mental health facility.