Quarterback gives Bobcat offense wings
Sep. 10, 2007There's something about week two games for Ohio quarterbacks.
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Miami RedHawks lose in triple overtime after last quarter comeback
Sep. 10, 2007Miami almost became the second Mid-American Conference team to pull off an upset over Minnesota in the first two weeks of the season, but fell 41-35 in triple overtime Saturday.
College Democrats recognize 9/11 victims
Sep. 10, 2007On the sixth-year anniversary of the tragic attacks of September 11th, 2001, Ohio University College Democrats would like to remember those who lost their lives and to extend condolences to those directly affected by the events. In commemoration, OUCD has chalked College Green with the names of the nearly 3,000 victims of that day to remind students, faculty, and Athens residents of the sacrifices each one of them and their families have made. Six years after the largest terrorist attack on American soil, OUCD will hold a candlelight vigil at 9 PM, beginning at Baker Center and ending at the Civil War Memorial on College Green. The memorial represents a past generation of American heroes, and OUCD believes it is important to uphold the same reverence and respect for a new generation of brave individuals whose lives were taken much too soon.
Discrimination suit might not go to trial
Sep. 10, 2007Attorneys for Athens County Sheriff Vern Castle have requested a summary judgment in an age and political discrimination lawsuit filed by a deputy that could yield a decision in the suit without a full trial.
Freshmen play vital role in early season success
Sep. 10, 2007Freshmen rarely have an impact like Ellen Herman had a year ago. While there are no freshmen of her caliber in this year's class, the three first-year players have proven to be a valuable asset in Ohio's brutal schedule.
OU wrestler pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
Sep. 10, 2007An Ohio University wrestler pleaded guilty to a minor misdemeanor for disorderly conduct at his arraignment Friday.
Students in service
Sep. 10, 2007On this solemn anniversary of September 11, 2001, we take the time to highlight a few of our own proud Bobcats who have chosen a path of service. -
College underdogs beat powerhouses
Sep. 10, 2007If the first few weeks of the fall season in college sports taught us anything, it's that rankings mean very little.And that the underdog's bite is getting as tough as its bark.
Mr. Right: 9/11 a reminder of America's repeated failure
Sep. 9, 2007Our generation is the 9/11 generation, the generation that has been shaped by the horrific events that unfolded six years ago tomorrow. Although we may still go about our daily lives doing the million ordinary things that college students do, 9/11 changed us. Not since Vietnam has a generation been so concerned with foreign policy. To be sure, this concern is expressed in different ways: for some, it means enlisting in the military; for others, it means joining the anti-war movement; and for still others, it means something in between. Yet the fact remains that ours is a generation preoccupied with foreign policy, and rightfully so: elements of our foreign policy were used by the 9/11 terrorists to justify the unjustifiable, and flaws in our foreign policy during the 1990s permitted global terrorism to grow exponentially.
Evolution of abstract thought doesn't make humans superior
Sep. 9, 2007For the past several quarters, I've looked forward to reading Joe Vance's column each week. While I (very) rarely agree with Joe's conclusions, I can at least appreciate his radical views. If nothing else, it's fun to see what crazy old Joe is writing about this week. That said, I have to take issue with parts of his most recent column.
Torrid University Affairs: OU set apart from other college institutions by routine absurdities
Sep. 9, 2007Ohio University had a typical summer. There was a scandal that ended with an OU athletics administrator resigning and pleading guilty to stealing more than $31,000 in university funds. An anarchist parade marched through the streets of Athens and held up traffic, resulting in allegations of police brutality. The Board of Trustees gave OU President Roderick McDavis a glowing job evaluation despite recent surveys from both the faculty and students with the majority of both proclaiming they had no confidence in his leadership.
Seasons begin for men's and women's teams
Sep. 9, 2007The Ohio golf teams open their 2007 fall seasons today.
A thrilling win
Sep. 9, 2007It was a tale of two halves for Ohio in its 31-23 win over Louisiana-Lafayette Saturday night.
Dating sites up-front about STDs, STIs
Sep. 9, 2007The Internet dating Web site www.positivesingles.com is not a typical dating site.
Trash and Recycling 101: etiquette to avoid fines
Sep. 9, 2007The aftermath of weekend parties can leave not only headaches and hangovers but also extra garbage and empty cans.
Poor planning results in overcrowded University dining hall
Sep. 9, 2007After the first week or so back from summer, one may notice considerable changes across campus. Most notably, the new dorm building, Adams Hall, located on South Green. It's a great place and conveniently houses apparently hundreds of students (although no real numbers are offered on the still-not-updated website), but unfortunately there is a small problem accompanying this addition. With South Green growing by hundreds of students this year, Nelson Dining Hall seems to have to stretch thin to accommodate everyone. This is especially true on Saturdays when Shively and Jefferson Dining Halls are closed for some reason. Considering this, on a Saturday evening, Nelson may need to feed students from both South and East Greens. Even though doors close at 6:30 for dinner there, the line to get in actually ran out of the building itself this weekend, all the way up to closing time. This problem again seems to highlight a popular theme of subpar planning on campus. It'll be interesting to see how this all pans out and see whether any solution (open the other dining halls, perhaps?) surfaces.
E-mail over non-contagious disease still raises concerns
Sep. 9, 2007Concerns swirling around East Green about a freshman with a soft tissue infection prompted university officials to send a mass e-mail about the woman's condition Friday, but few details were made available other than the woman was not contagious. -
'Cats defeat Holy Cross, fall to Albany
Sep. 9, 2007Some days, the ball just does not find the goal.
Complete garbage
Sep. 9, 2007Waste is accumulating in Ohio University's top-level administrative offices ' and not just in the trashcans. Twenty-four OU employees are being laid off and eight more vacant positions are being eliminated this month from within Facilities Management. According to a memo from Steven Mack, the director of Buildings and Grounds, these cuts will have no discernible effect on the maintenance of classrooms and restrooms, but offices, lobbies and hallways will receive reduced attention from Custodial Services. The layoffs are the result of a decision to reallocate funds from custodial salaries to a variety of other priorities, including the hiring of three OUPD sergeants and the creation of an administrative position to evaluate campus safety and risk management.
Bobcats remain winless after 4-2 loss
Sep. 9, 2007Ohio scored more goals on Kentucky than any other team this season, but it
