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.
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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.
Roads undergo cleaning at a cost
July 18, 2007While some students at Ohio University seem to not give the brick-layered roads a second thought until tripping over them, many can forget that the quaint Athens streets do not maintain themselves.
Copperheads strike fast to start 2nd half
July 18, 2007Refusing to let last week's All-Star break phase them, the Southern Ohio Copperheads carried their recent momentum into the second half of Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League play.
Speedy outfielder shines on the field, at bat
July 18, 2007The Copperheads success can greatly be attributed to the team's six All-Stars. One of these players, Tony Campana, has dazzled many fans by showcasing his lightning-quick speed at the leadoff position this summer.
Trustees select interim secretary
July 18, 2007After several months, the Ohio University Board of Trustees has chosen an interim secretary to pick up where Alan Geiger left off.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Post's misinterpretation of budget led to flawed editorial
July 18, 2007A Post editorial three weeks ago, while not completely wrong, was based upon a misinterpretation. The editorial argued that President Roderick McDavis was sending mixed signals about remaking Ohio University into a prominent research university.
Hogan steps down
July 18, 2007Ohio University Senior Associate Vice President and Dean of Students Terry Hogan announced Tuesday that he is leaving the university for a position at the University of Northern Iowa as vice president for educational and student services.
OUR TURN: Safety first
July 18, 2007In all likelihood, the accident that claimed the life of physics graduate student Abhishek Singh could not have been prevented. Singh was simply at the wrong place at the very worst of times.
