MULTIMEDIA
Spears album drops, slightly better than anticipated
Oct. 31, 2007Britney Spears has made enough bad decisions lately to glean scorn from even the most irresponsible college students.
Your Turn: Garry Hunter takes advantage of legal system
Oct. 31, 2007Recently, I received an e-mail from Garry Hunter, Republican candidate for law director. Actually, he sent out a mass message to all OU students. I do not appreciate spam in the first place, but for the law director to do this, I am shocked. This is clearly against Ohio University and local voting regulations. Should not the top legal advisor for this county be informed enough to follow those very laws?
Smith to Senate: Pick pot policy
Oct. 31, 2007After Ohio University implemented a new alcohol policy last year, students seemed to have traded beer bottles for bongs.Although alcohol violations decreased significantly since last Fall Quarter, marijuana violations doubled in the same time.
3rd time's a charm for trick-or-treaters
Oct. 31, 2007Although Ohio University students only got to celebrate Halloween with the annual street party Saturday, trick-or-treating can be a multiple-day affair for area children.
Your Turn: A premier attorney should take care of Athens
Oct. 31, 2007Athens City Law Director Garry Hunter has been recognized by his peers as one of Ohio's premier city attorneys and is the only two-time elected president of the Ohio Municipal Attorneys Association. What better endorsement could an individual have for a job than to be regarded by his peers as one of the best? We are lucky to have Mr. Hunter here in Athens, and I hope you will join me and support Garry Hunter as Athens City Law Director.
Writers' strike threatens desperate times for TV
Oct. 31, 2007Sad news, fans of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report: Your beloved comedic news shows soon might be on hiatus.
Local government TV channel keeps Athens informed
Oct. 31, 2007When Athens residents tune in to Channel 15, they can see a variety of things relating to the city, but what most don't know is that The Government Channel does more than just broadcast the latest Athens City Council meeting.
Tournament seed at stake in Akron
Oct. 31, 2007Only one opponent stands between Ohio and the beginning of the Mid-American Conference Tournament.
It's like 10,000 Pepsis when all you need is a Coke
Oct. 31, 2007Even though Ohio University has an exclusive pouring rights contract with Pepsi-Cola, students can venture to the dark corners of university markets to get their Coca-Cola fix.
Your Turn: Mayoral candidates in Athens offer contrasting plans for city
Oct. 31, 2007The difference between the visions of the future of Athens presented by the two candidates for mayor is striking.
Interim dean chosen for 1-year term
Oct. 31, 2007A week after Ohio University's Eastern Campus Dean Paul Bibbins announced his resignation, Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl appointed an interim to ease the transition.
The Voice of Reason: Homosexuality shouldn't be a taboo topic in today's society
Oct. 31, 2007Recently, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling outed her beloved character Albus Dumbledore as a homosexual. The move was met with controversy in a culture that, despite its modernity, remains uncomfortable with alternative lifestyles. Rowling is allowed whatever artistic and political freedoms she desires, but her revelation does offer us an opportunity to reassess traditional values and question the place of homosexuality in a free society.
Senior dancers to fill theatre with variety of emotions
Oct. 31, 2007Ohio University dance students used personal emotions and experiences to inspire the pieces for this quarter's Senior Dance Concert.
JAZZ in Athens
Oct. 31, 2007With six albums under his belt and a music range including jazz, funk and R&B, Athens musician Nik Gruber has loved playing music most of his life.
Your Turn: The new law director needs to protect student tenants' rights
Oct. 31, 2007Leaky faucets, holes in the walls and water dripping down from the ceiling ' What can we do?
Council hopefuls discuss issues
Oct. 31, 2007Athens City Council at-large elections are Tuesday, with five potential candidates vying for three spots. Incumbent Jim Sands and candidate Elahu Gosney talked with The Post about Halloween, Richland Avenue and the preservation of green space. Incumbent Amy Flowers and candidates Troy Gregorino and Cindy Johnson shared their views about these topics via e-mail.
Maybe It's Just Me: Living life to the fullest is not the same as living life recklessly
Oct. 31, 2007Seven college students were killed in a beach house fire in North Carolina, and it sends a sobering message to all of us: No matter who we are, our socioeconomic status, our class, our age, our race, our gender or our physical abilities, we can die any time. It seems morbid and almost harsh to put that truth into words, but not saying it doesn't make it any less of a reality.
