Naked & natural
Oct. 3, 2007Those looking to embark on a free-spirited lifestyle should start by simply taking off their clothes.
MULTIMEDIA
Environmental and Plant Biology to grow into 4th floor of Porter Hall
Oct. 3, 2007When the Board of Trustees approved additions to Porter Hall in April, it wasn't planning on the urgent need for research space to accommodate the Environmental and Plant Biology department.
Report: Crime on campus drops
Oct. 3, 2007Ohio University crime rates were down in 2006 compared to 2005, but they weren't all lower than crime rates at other colleges in the state.
Editorial: What a waste
Oct. 3, 2007There was a long list of things Ohio University could have done to improve campus safety, but for most people, having a Special Response Team wasn't at the top of that list.
Downplay
Oct. 3, 2007Dustin Bates of Downplay knew injecting a bit of pop music into his rock band was a risk worth taking with the band's new album.
Resolution promotes liberal arts
Oct. 3, 2007Student Senate declared the 2007-08 academic year the Year of Liberal Arts by passing a resolution last night to encourage dialogue and awareness about the importance of liberal arts education at Ohio University.
Top ten most downloaded songs from Ruckus
Oct. 3, 2007[ol][li]Track: Crank That (Soulja Boy) Artist: Soulja Boy Album: souljaboytellem.com[/li][li]Track: Stronger Artist: Kanye West Album: Graduation[/li][li]Track: Bubbly Artist: Colbie Caillat Album: Coco[/li][li]Track: The Way I Are Artist: Timbaland Album: Shock Value[/li][li]Track: Good Life Artist: Kanye West feat. T-Pain Album: Graduation[/li][li]Track: Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin') Artist: T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc Album: Epiphany[/li][li]Track: Homecoming Artist: Kanye West Album: Graduation[/li][li]Track: The Great Escape Artist: Boys Like Girls Album: Boys Like Girls[/li][li]Track: Can't Tell Me Nothing Artist: Kanye West Album: Graduation[/li][li]Track: Good Morning Artist: Kanye West Album: Graduation [/li][/ol]
Lack of funding delays completion of bypass
Oct. 3, 2007The Nelsonville bypass, one of the highest-priority projects in Ohio, can't be given more funding to finish sooner because of the many other high-priority transportation projects in the state.
Dance show promises variety of moves
Oct. 3, 2007The Movement Student Dance Organization at Ohio University will present nine student-choreographed dance pieces during performances running tonight through Saturday.
Water rates to increase by 3 percent in 2008
Oct. 3, 2007Athens Mayor Ric Abel announced yesterday that the city will increase water rates by 3 percent starting Jan. 1.
Lost Flamingo presents 'Liberation' tonight
Oct. 3, 2007The Lost Flamingo Company will be performing Liberation in the Humble Play: Appalachian New Play Festival. This is the company's first play in the festival.
Your Turn: Student says the wrong people are being arrested and fined
Oct. 3, 2007It would be nice if government institutions, like the fine city of Athens Police Department, would worry less about making as much money as they can, so the genuine purpose of the institution ' protecting and serving the citizens ' may be sought before economic success. A criminology major told me that a police officer had told him that a very substantial (within the realm of 50%-75%) part of the department's income came from arresting and fining underage drinkers who had most likely done nothing to disturb peace and order. All the while, dangerous drugs are being sold and a myriad of other serious problems in the community are not addressed because police officers can walk two feet outside their building and pick any random person and slap a fine on them with ease. The serious problems are not addressed adequately. Please consider how money has degraded the quality of the police department and various other government institutions/bureaucracies.
Your Turn: The LINKS program does help, but let's remember why
Oct. 3, 2007Since when do letters to the editor expressing one's opinion result in personal attacks of one's character? My name is Blake Loaiza, not to be confused with Blacke Loaiza, who I am observing has caused more controversy than Chris Yonker. As she was referred to in a recent letter to the editor by Gabe Forte, Miss Loaiza
Your Turn: Baker University Center is not the only thing for 'The Post' to bash
Oct. 3, 2007Usually I am not one to vent, but after seeing the comic in Tuesday's paper, a nerve was struck. It is common knowledge that this paper is against Baker University Center, but my question is, is that all you have to write about? It seems to me that whenever I open The Post, in one way or another it is bashing the center that your office currently resides in. Do you feel that when the university started to build Baker a few years ago, they decided, Okay
Is e-mail the new text messaging for phone-shy guys?
Oct. 3, 2007Gentlemen, let me ask you the everlasting question on women's minds everywhere: What are you thinking?
Woodward: 'Stakes are high'
Oct. 3, 2007To a full-capacity crowd, journalist Bob Woodward spoke about a number of topics, including the faults of journalism, the war in Iraq and how his best-selling books came to fruition.
Ohio to face Kent
Oct. 3, 2007Janice Matacic will not forget how she felt after her team's defeat to Miami anytime soon.
Rural Action uses music to raise money
Oct. 3, 2007Rural Action, a local nonprofit organization that promotes environmental, economic and social justice in Appalachian Ohio, will host two back-to-back benefit concerts this weekend.
