Inspector makes clean sweep
Nov. 5, 2007When Michael Gosnell begins his patrols around Athens' neighborhoods at 8:30 a.m., he sees red plastic cups scattered across yards left over from the weekend revelry.
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Your Turn: Racism is a 'continuing oppressive force within our society'
Nov. 5, 2007Despite the lack of national coverage concerning the Jena 6 students, there is an emerging black power movement in the United States that is growing in size and in consciousness. The fight to win the freedom of the Jena 6 is of critical importance and represents more than the six young men in Louisiana. The Jena 6 represent a underlying structural issue that perpetuates racist judicial policies and discrimination at every level of our society. Racism touches all of our lives. From the under-funding of public schools in poorer neighborhoods, to the lack of universal health care, to Katrina, it is clear that the struggle for black liberation is far from over. Black communities are not the only group that have experienced the consequences of this unjust system. Muslims and people of Arab descent have been subjected to torture, discrimination, intimidation and illegal detention. The recent backlash against immigrants, proposals for deportation and the criminalization of immigrants has begun to run deep within the political mainstream. What's even more disturbing is that politicians, both Democrats and Republicans, have been implicit in using white middle-class fears of gays, immigrants and Muslims for political capitalization.
Engineering college announces faculty position changes
Nov. 4, 2007Ohio University faculty members at the Russ College of Engineering and Technology will be changing positions within the college, according to a news release.
'Cats smother Temple in win
Nov. 4, 2007Frank Solich was asked point-blank if Ohio's victory over Temple Friday was the best game his team has played all season, and from his vantage point on the sideline it sure looked like it.
Baum makes 'broad,' 'cynical' assumptions about students' wants
Nov. 4, 2007In his ads and public statements, mayoral candidate Ed Baum appears to think that students are only interested in student issues; i.e. Halloween. I find that to be a rather narrow-minded reading of students. In my experience, students take an active interest in their community, and their concerns are much broader than the annual bash on the bricks. Students, like other community members, have something to say about such things as clean drinking water, clean and safe housing, and a vital uptown.
Band of the Week: Nik Gruber with John Horne
Nov. 4, 2007Click to see a slideshow of this week's band of the week!
Scripps' director in running for position at Nevada school
Nov. 4, 2007The director of Ohio University's nationally known journalism school will interview for another position next week, but cautions that he has not made a decision to leave his current post.
Men's Basketball: New players storm court
Nov. 4, 2007Though expected to be a much-needed playmaker for the Ohio offense, Bert Whittington IV showed he could do more than just set his teammates up Saturday against Mercyhurst.
Seinfeld humor will keep moviegoers stuck to screen like honey
Nov. 4, 2007DreamWorks' Bee Movie is Seinfeld for kids, dressed in a bee costume. The film bears the indelible mark, its writer ' Jerry Seinfeld. The movie might be meant for kids, but like an episode of Seinfeld, it is packed with observational humor that will leave adults buzzing.
Swimming & Diving: Fast freshmen contribute to Ohio's 2 wins
Nov. 4, 2007There was one word that could describe this past weekend for Ohio: dominance.
Mayoral candidate will fight sprawl with real 'smart growth'
Nov. 4, 2007There has been an effort to portray Paul Wiehl as being unfriendly to students. The reality? He is promoting the Smart Growth movement in Athens. His policies favor a walkable, bicycle-friendly city with a diverse urban core. His vision is one that limits sprawl and builds a healthy city center. To me, that sounds pretty student-friendly.
Variety is the spice
Nov. 4, 2007The Post endorses Amy Flowers, Elahu Gosney and Jim Sands for Athens City Council at large.
'Post' column about mayoral candidate is misguided
Nov. 4, 2007After reading Jesse Hathaway's glowing column in support of Republican-turned-Independent candidate Ed Baum, I wasn't sure where I should begin pointing out inconsistencies.-
Torrid University Affairs: OU administrators' e-mails range from disappointing to insulting
Nov. 4, 2007Whenever I see an e-mail from Roderick McDavis in my inbox, I am convinced that he wants to become my pen pal.-
OU professor strives to prevent extinction of lemurs
Nov. 4, 2007Even though the only lemurs in the United States are in zoos, an Ohio University professor hopes her research will protect the endangered and exotic primates living halfway across the world.
Athens wants mayor who is 'approachable' like Paul Wiehl
Nov. 4, 2007I have had the opportunity to get to know Paul Wiehl during this campaign and also from my recent past employment in the mayor's office.-
Your Turn: Voters should not be fooled by 'misleading' ad
Nov. 4, 2007I was intrigued and a bit confused by the ad recently run in local newspapers by an unknown group calling itself Neighbors United for a Better Athens (NUBA). They are quoted as saying, We must have a plan for growth! and We must insist that our government fairly represents the best interests of our community
Free speech zone policy faces possible revision
Nov. 4, 2007Nearly a year after an anti-war protest held by Students for a Democratic Society sparked a free speech controversy at Ohio University, students may finally be getting the change they have fought for.
Students should get involved with each and every election
Nov. 4, 2007I am writing this to all OU students who may feel a little apathetic about next week's elections. While at OU, I have been afflicted at times with the symptoms of voting doubt ' the does it matter
Soccer: Bobcats finish season with close quarterfinal defeat
Nov. 4, 2007Sarah Brown made one last attempt at a goal in the 84th minute of the Mid-American Conference Tournament quarterfinals at Northern Illinois, but it wasn't enough.
