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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.
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.
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.
