Field Hockey: No. 10 Bobcats set for Holy Cross, Albany
Sep. 6, 2007Coach Neil Macmillan is not worried about his players competing on the road for eight consecutive games.
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Volleyball: No. 13 Ohio travels to Notre Dame
Sep. 6, 2007Jill DeArmond realizes that early-season national rankings mean little in the scheme of the entire season.
Your Turn: OU has more than just Uptown; try volunteering, social change
Sep. 6, 2007Wednesday's front page of The Post urging us all to do something was a profoundly disappointing overview of the resources available in Athens. Eating uptown, going on the bike path and going to a movie are hardly brilliant suggestions to combat boredom. While I also enjoy eating at the Village Bakery, taking a walk on the bike path or making a necklace at Beads & Things, Athens really does offer so much more. The Farmers' Market every Saturday is a great opportunity to mingle with locals (people who aren't 18-22) and try locally-made cheese, salsa, bread, etc. Or why not volunteer? Opportunities abound to help the community, and this kind of activity is more rewarding than simply seeing a movie; you would actually be making a contribution. Passion Works brings the world of art to people with disabilities (www.passionworks.org), Good Works fights poverty and homelessness in Appalachia (www.good-works.net) and My Sister's Place offers services to victims of domestic violence (http://home.frognet.net/~mysis/). There are also any number of organizations (student groups included) working for social change; see the Appalachian Peace and Justice Network (http://www.apjn.org/) for an example, or get involved in the student-led Sustainable Living Organization. And besides all this, every weekend there are cultural events going on at OU. Visit the International Student Union's home page for listings. If you are in need of something to keep yourself busy, try helping out your community or meeting an international student, whether through a job, student group, or volunteer. You'll find that in the process you'll begin to step outside yourself, see the world differently and discover the kind of person you want to be.
Connection to team, program leads coach to sign extension
Sep. 6, 2007Geoff Carlston's tattered black notebooks are well known by the beginning of his fifth season at Ohio. The old ones line the windowsill of his office, and the current one is never far from him. This time, he's poring over its pages, concocting lineups with a furrowed brow.
Editorial: Uptown abandonment
Sep. 5, 2007Over the past year, Ohio University students have mourned the loss of cheap quesadillas and Japanese cuisine as a few more empty storefronts have appeared in Uptown Athens.
New Women's Center director eager to use opportunities
Sep. 5, 2007When Dr. Susanne Dietzel moved to Athens, the new director of the Ohio University Women's Center considered it to be a fresh start on many levels.
Local businesses encouraged to sponsor annual Court Street bash
Sep. 5, 2007The Athens Clean and Safe Halloween Committee and The Athens News are working together to encourage local businesses to advertise at this year's Uptown Halloween party.
Caitlin Explains It All: It's about time for some summer in September
Sep. 5, 2007The end of summer always brings a smile to my face because I know I'm returning to Athens. From the beautiful campus to hanging with friends to downing cheap drinks at the bar, it's always a great feeling to come back to Ohio University after a three-month hiatus.
TGI Thursday: Rules for freshman weekend survival in Athens
Sep. 5, 2007When I think back to my first weekend as an Ohio University freshman, what I remember most clearly are my expectations. Upon arrival, I expected new best friends, a new boyfriend, a 4.0 grade point average and a lot of drunken nights. Sitting here two years later I have amazing best friends, good grades and a fridge full of Nati Light. (I'm now accepting applications for exemplary boyfriends).
Zombie's 'Halloween' offers fresh perspective on a classic
Sep. 5, 2007Halloween is right around the corner. In Athens that means lots of drinking and bad costumes, but in the theaters it means masked men out to kill, stalking young women until the final shot.
Nerds Throughout History
Sep. 5, 2007A nerd feature isn't complete without homage to the great nerds of the past who have paved the way for the nerds of today. Here is a look at some of the revered nerds of ages past.
Soccer: Cardinals steal win
Sep. 5, 2007For about 70 minutes of yesterday's game against Louisville, Ohio outplayed the Cardinals.
Associate Editor's Note
Sep. 5, 2007Some may see the opinion page of a newspaper as a place where people who write for newspapers get on their soapboxes and try to tell people what to think. Others may see it as the domain of only the most politically active. Still others might think it a waste of time.
The Voice of Reason: Humans vs. animals: are our rights worth more than theirs?
Sep. 5, 2007In recent months, the media's infatuation with bloodshed has focused intently on the dog fighting exploits of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. For those unfamiliar, authorities discovered some 70 pit bulls along with dog fighting equipment and other indicting evidence at one of Vick's homes. The star quarterback is now entering into a plea bargain and faces up to five years in prison. I disagree with the majority of Americans, if opinion polls can be believed, and put forth the argument that Vick does not deserve a single day in prison or any other punishment.
Nelsonville-York senior killed after car crashes into truck
Sep. 5, 2007The halls of Nelsonville-York High School were quiet yesterday as students mourned the death of their classmate by hanging on to each other
Football: Much ado about 5 yards
Sep. 5, 2007Although the NCAA's new kickoff rule didn't drastically impact Ohio in its season opener, Frank Solich is acutely aware of the implications associated with the decision to push the tee back five yards, from the 35 to the 30, for the 2007 season.
Revenge of the Nerds
Sep. 5, 2007Break out the black plastic-rimmed glasses, comic books and pocket protector. The nerd is back, and the mainstream media are embracing it.
Retention is main goal for learning communities
Sep. 5, 2007After an increase of freshmen participation in learning communities to about 50 percent this year because of marketing and new regulations, Ohio University President Roderick McDavis hopes to continue the expansion to 80 percent in the next five years.
