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Mr. Right: The real Al Gore needs to run for president

Oct. 21, 2007

Al Gore's recent announcement that he will not seek the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination following his Nobel Peace Prize win must have been music to the ears of Democratic front-runners Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards. Yet this announcement should disappoint those who would like to see a competent leader with a fresh political perspective in the White House. Clinton offers competence, Obama a fresh perspective, and Edwards a keen fashion sense accompanied by fabulous hair ' but none of these candidates seem able to combine experience and innovation as Al Gore has in his campaign to fight global climate change.

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Torrid University Affairs: Visitors must pay up to shack up during Halloween festivities

Oct. 21, 2007

If you live in the dorms, today is your last day to register a Halloween guest. But make sure to bring a $25 registration fee, because this year people will have to pay for their guest wristbands. This year, out-of-towners have to pay for their right to party.

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'Wish list' causes budget concerns

Oct. 21, 2007

If Ohio University funds all the items on its academic wish list, it will face a $7.5 million budget deficit next year, said Bill Decatur, vice president for Finance and Administration.

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Your Turn: Ron Paul's regressive political ideologies not the answer

Oct. 21, 2007

Ron Paul?-

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Senior year proves no walk in the park, but run in the quicksand

Oct. 21, 2007

Here's what I've learned in college.

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Turnovers prove costly in Toledo

Oct. 21, 2007

With 26 seconds to play and Ohio set for overtime Saturday night, punt returner Chris Garrett muffed Brett Kern's punt ' and the game.

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Column

Oct. 21, 2007

In the parity-ravaged, topsy-turvy world of the 2007 college football season, nothing seems all that surprising any more. Rankings are no longer safe, and even the lowliest of opponents have a shot at the most unlikely upsets.

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Explorers program carries on in wake of harassment allegations

Oct. 21, 2007

A year after allegations of sexual misconduct were directed at an Athens Police Department career-shadowing program, it continues onward with a few changes.

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Editorial: Empty eyesore

Oct. 21, 2007

After closing its doors November 21, the Oasis still remains a vacant 103-year-old building. What used to be a small restaurant at the top of Morton Hill ' one of the busiest intersections on campus ' is now an eyesore. The estimated cost to fix the leaking roof, bad plumbing, faulty electricity and broken climate control was about $1.1 million. It was thought then that the Oasis would be closed for six months and reopen under a deficit.

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Women's Golf

Oct. 21, 2007

The Ohio women's golf team's fall season ended Friday at what was supposed to be a competition in Cincinnati, but was cancelled due to darkness.

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Dorm construction distracts, overpowers view of East Green

Oct. 11, 2007

The crash of falling cinder blocks and the buzz of jackhammers have replaced the chirping of alarm clocks to wake up East Green residents as the university moves forward with multi-million dollar renovations to Lincoln and Gamertsfelder Halls.

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Football: 'Cats look to contain Eastern Michigan's defensive line

Oct. 11, 2007

Regardless of whether Brad Bower or Theo Scott starts under center for the Bobcats tomorrow afternoon, there's one thing the Bobcats are sure of: the tremendous pressure that either signal-caller will face from Eastern Michigan's front four.

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Editorial: 'Ad' it up

Oct. 10, 2007

While Ohio University certainly has budget woes ' someself-inflicted ' OU also has its moments when it spends money wisely.Arts for Ohio, which foots the bill so that students can attend Collegeof Fine Arts events, is one example. And while it's still too early totell, OU's new ad campaign, The Promise

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Maybe It's Just Me: Minorities have a lack of options on Court Street concerning hair care

Oct. 10, 2007

I will never forget freshman year when I called salons on Court Street looking to get my hair straightened. One receptionist answered the phone cheerily, Thank you for calling! How can I help you? I asked for an approximate cost for a wash and then flat iron. She answered, Fourteen dollars. Fourteen dollars? That's it? I asked incredulously, fully expecting to pay thirty-five dollars at least. You mean like run a flat iron through it? she asked, obviously confused. Well

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Writer's Harvest to benefit food bank

Oct. 10, 2007

Ohio University's Creative Writing Program will host readings by four prominent writers at its Writer's Harvest at 7 tonight in the Walter Hall Rotunda.

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Indie rockers Kaslo release first album

Oct. 10, 2007

The members of Kaslo have risen from collapsing romantic relationships, and the band will release its first album this weekend. Watching the Carousel Collapse is a collection of songs that details a sophomoric relationship that blew up

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Your Turn:Check out musician Mondays at Red Brick

Oct. 10, 2007

Usually Monday nights are pretty slow and uneventful here in Athens, Ohio, but Jessie Lynn Abirached has changed all that. Jessie is probably one of the best amateur live performers I have ever heard and she is playing at Red Brick on Monday nights. Not only does she cover songs from some of the greats, but she also performs some of her own works. Along with being an exceptional guitarist and vocalist, she is a great person, staying late to play a few extra requests put in by her newly made fans. I fully recommend checking her out at http://www.myspace.com/jessielynnmusic and checking her out at Red Brick on Monday nights.

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Stress relief important during last four weeks of quarter

Oct. 10, 2007

It's already week six of Fall Quarter, and that means one thing to all Ohio University students: The stress is piling up.

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Commentary: TV reviews wrap up with CBS premieres

Oct. 10, 2007

Drum roll, please. Here is the final installment in a three-part series offering profound insight on the new broadcast shows for the 2007 fall season. Here we look at CBS's hits and misses.

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Your Turn: Seeking permission to protest from university officials defeats the point

Oct. 10, 2007

As an alumnus of Ohio University (BA Public Administration 1997), I was saddened and disappointed to read the University Policy 24.016 on Free Speech Zones allowing for organized protests of events only inasmuch as the protest is not disruptive to any university activity.