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
MULTIMEDIA
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.
Men's cross country meet canceled
Sep. 5, 2007Because of other teams dropping out of the event, Saturday's Green and White Invitational, which was scheduled to be held in Athens, is canceled and will not be rescheduled.
Council votes to restructure Athens busing
Sep. 4, 2007Athens transit will see changes to its busing and parking as City Council voted to purchase a used bus, repair an old one and reclassify two parking lots at last night's meeting.
DO SOMETHING
Sep. 4, 2007Coming to Ohio University for the first time can be an intimidating experience. From random roommates to fraternity house parties, students have a lot on their plates for the first time away from home and often don't know about many other things to do off campus.
Senior scores flurry in OU home opener
Sep. 4, 2007It took a little over 42 minutes for Torrie Albini to get on the scoresheet last night. Once she got started, nothing could stop her.
Shorter winter break could lead to brisk business
Sep. 4, 2007Athens restaurants, bars and retailers have waited all summer for the surge of returning Ohio University students that means better business and bigger profits, but the end of that upswing is already in sight.
Hack lets users move free music from Ruckus
Sep. 4, 2007Software that allows the unrestricted use of music downloaded through a subscription service Ohio University signed a contract with less than a month ago has been available for more than a year.
Program helps students' job search
Sep. 4, 2007Students searching for a job after graduation can run into roadblocks, but the Bobcat Online Job Search Program run by Career Services can help to push through the barriers.
Indian student drowned
Sep. 4, 2007The Ohio University student who fell into the Hocking River June 30 after being hit by an SUV involved in a car accident on the Richland Avenue bridge did not die as a result of his injuries sustained from the incident, according to the coroner's report.
Neighbors voice objections to student housing proposal
Sep. 4, 2007Residents of Athens' south-side neighborhoods gathered yesterday outside the Athens County Courthouse to protest a proposed student-housing project above the Ohio University Inn on Richland Avenue.
Details of former OUPD officer's threats released
Aug. 8, 2007The Ohio University Police Department officer dismissed and banished for threatening a superior officer made those threats two hours after the officer allegedly discovered his wife was sexually assaulted.
Elections board lets Baum run
Aug. 8, 2007There are many obstacles that Edward Baum could face on his quest to become mayor of Athens this November.
Vice president may leave post
Aug. 8, 2007Ohio University's vice president for finance and administration, who recently presented the Board of Trustees with a five-year financial plan, is a candidate for president at Florida Gulf Coast University.
RIAA loss sets precedent for legal defense
Aug. 8, 2007When letters threatening lawsuits arrived at Ohio University, three of every four students accused of copyright infringement paid their $3,000 fines and moved on. The 25 who did not now face legal uncertainty as the recording industry begins taking steps to discover their identity.
OSU, Case receive file-sharing notices
Aug. 8, 2007The recording industry sent letters threatening lawsuits to 408 file sharers at 23 schools in mid July as part of its continuing campaign against college music sharers.
