Alleged church arsonist arraigned
July 25, 2007A former Ohio University student pleaded innocent to aggravated arson for allegedly starting a fire inside a local church on May 4.
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BETWEEN THE LINES: The joy of smoking; the struggle to quit as a writer, editor
July 25, 2007Jaw clenched, heart racing and that ache is starting in my cheeks. Soon the head will ring with bad euphemisms.
Administration is bashing into a new 'hyperreality'
July 25, 2007Hello and welcome, incoming students, to the prestigious Ohio University.
Athens construction projects to finish soon
July 25, 2007Construction on East State Street and Richland Avenue businesses will be finished by September or sooner, company representatives said.
Over 20 Ohio custodians lose jobs
July 25, 2007Two weeks ago, their jobs were safe. Now, an air of uncertainty lingers among the 120 Ohio University custodians.
Committee recommends Ohio stay on quarter system
July 25, 2007The committee that looked into possible changes in the quarter system and academic calendar was split down the middle and unable to make a recommendation for either the quarter or semester system, and only narrowly voted to stick with the current calendar.
Copperheads clinch playoff berth
July 25, 2007The season crawling to a close, the Southern Ohio Copperheads last week failed to maintain their recent level of play but still managed to accomplish two season goals.
The not-so magical sales of the final Harry Potter book
July 25, 2007Athens-area businesses have gotten only a small taste of the Harry Potter fortune, despite the promotional efforts made by area bookstores.
Pitcher's hard work pays off
July 25, 2007With Ryan Wackerman and Chuck Boring earning trips to the league all-star game and Dominique Rodgers signing with the Minnesota Twins, Copperheads starting pitcher Tony Bertucci has often been overshadowed by his summer teammates.
No Smoking
July 25, 2007As he puffed on a cigarette while sitting outside Gordy Hall, Eric Sternad, a 19-year-old pre-college student, explained, I have no reason to [quit smoking].
OUR TURN: Blinded by the soundbite
July 25, 2007Last month The Ohio University Board of Trustees unveiled its evaluation of President Roderick McDavis. It was a joke.
Recent negative publicity leaves most precollege students unaffected
July 25, 2007Precollege is the first step of what is undoubtedly an exciting time for both incoming students and parents alike. For some, first time experiences like living away from home and the newfound independence that follows can sound like a dream come true.
New ordinance places stricter regulations on noise, ups punishment for multiple offenses
July 18, 2007Athens City Council passed an ordinance Monday requiring vocal and machine noise, including air-conditioning units and stereos, are not allowed to exceed 85 decibels at a property's limit.
YourTurn: Dean of Students' departure part of a troubling trend at the university
July 18, 2007This week, I was saddened to learn that Terry Hogan, the Dean of Student Affairs, will be leaving Ohio University after more than 30 years, in what increasingly appears to be an exodus of not only personnel, but of institutional knowledge and memory.
Administrator leaves home state to take job at UCLA
July 18, 2007Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations Ralph Amos will leave Ohio University this month.
Attorney General: shine sun on loans
July 18, 2007Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann joined attorneys general from 31 other states and the District of Columbia in urging the Senate to pass the Student Loan Sunshine Act.
The years flew by. Happy 50th Frisbee
July 18, 2007One common summer pastime and one of the world's fastest growing sports would not be possible without the Frisbee, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this month.
Coming to grips with the unachievable female orgasm clich+
July 18, 2007Just as the two-dates-at-once-in-the-same-restaurant made the rounds through the entertainment industry, it seems that the unachievable female orgasm is developing into one of these clich+
Grad student to be honored today
July 18, 2007A commemoration service for Abhishek Singh, a 22-year-old graduate student from India, will be held today at 4:30 p.m. in Baker University Center Ballroom.
Committee examines semester-survey data
July 18, 2007With an approaching end-of-summer deadline, the Academic Calendar and System Committee is finishing its final report that will include a recommendation to either maintain the status quo or to make a change to the semester system.
