Sharing history
Aug. 8, 2007September21 - Ohio University sends an email to all students, warning that sharing copyrighted files is illegal and violates the university's acceptable use policy.
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OU to contract with music provider
Aug. 8, 2007On the last day of May, every song ever downloaded through the free, university-sponsored music service, Ctrax, ceased to play when the company that offered the program discontinued it.
You can't handle the astrological half-truths, seriously
Aug. 1, 2007At the tail end of the CrimethInc.'s parade down Court St. on Saturday night, my mind fell into some formless, celestial void. Once the swirling vortexes of colors and sounds ceased, I had learned the most ultimate of Truths.
A different AG, a new investigation; similar questions regarding lenders
Aug. 1, 2007The relationship between Ohio University and a student loan lender has garnered the attention of the New York Attorney General's office.
Music lovers introduce unwritten iPod etiquette rules
Aug. 1, 2007White cords dangling from your ears might indicate a love for music, but the iPod's growing popularity has introduced a question of etiquette.
Between The Lines: Check yourself before you wreck your bike, your life
Aug. 1, 2007Bicycle safety rests in the hands of cyclists more than in the city government. Although I welcome any city support for making the streets safer for cyclists, cyclists need to do their own part first.
YourTurn: Post articled snubbed local book store
Aug. 1, 2007I just got around to picking up a copy of the Jule 26 Summer Post, and saw the article article The not-so magical sales of the final Harry Potter book. Hmm G? Let's see. You mention Little Professor Book Center. You mention Follett's University Bookstore, CVS Pharmacy and Wal-Mart ' even Specialty Books and College Book Store.
OUR TURN: Baum's rush
Aug. 1, 2007The Athens Democratic Party is scared of Ed Baum, the Ohio University professor emeritus and former councilman and republican and now mayoral hopeful. They seem to be losing faith in Paul Wiehl and fear losing the office as well as their firm hold on power in this town. So, instead of trying to out-spend, fox or debate, the democrats are doing one better: they're trying to get Ed Baum disqualified.
Loan company ends deal with Alumni group
Aug. 1, 2007A student loan consolidation company that the Ohio University Alumni Association promotes is pulling out of its marketing agreements with over 100 alumni associations nationwide.
Ohio student pleads guilty to receiving stolen goods
Aug. 1, 2007An Ohio University student suspended for his involvement in a robbery agreed to plead guilty to two felonies for a 60-day prison term.
Copperheads shine in first playoff round, squash Lima Locos
Aug. 1, 2007Heading into the postseason, the Southern Ohio Copperheads were not playing their best baseball. The playoffs, however, can change everything.
Closed for Business
Aug. 1, 2007Court Street has four empty venues: the former Woolworth's beneath Skyview Apartments, 31 S. Court St., the city-owned Armory building, 2 W. Carpenter St., at the northern end of Court Street, the former Burger King, 28 S. Court St., next to the Athena Cinema, and Taco Bell's former location 41 S. Court St.
Soccer team prepares for successful season
Aug. 1, 2007While the majority of the Ohio University student body uses summer break to relax, the Bobcats women's soccer team uses it for preparation.
OUPD officer fired, banned from university for threatening superior
Aug. 1, 2007An Ohio University Police Department Officer was fired and banned from university property Monday for threatening a superior officer.
Bobcats prepare for daunting schedule
Aug. 1, 2007Geoff Carlston is realistic when it comes to his expectations of the Bobcats' non-conference schedule.
YourTurn: Quitting is a struggle, but with help it's possible to break free
Aug. 1, 2007I am an Ex-smoker. It has been over five weeks since I had my last cigarette. At this point in my life, I feel more accomplished than I did just two short months ago on my college graduation. Smoking has been a habit for almost four years of my adult life. Oh how I thank you, college!
Driver arraigned, pleads not guilty
Aug. 1, 2007The woman involved in a two-car accident that lead to an Ohio Univeristy graduate student's death pleaded not guilty this week to two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide along with two counts of obstructing justice, said prosecuting attorney Robert Driscoll.
