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Local eatery folds after slumping sales
June 27, 2007Sunday, June 17 was the last supper for Damon's Grill restaurant, 859 E. State St.
Council will outline expectations of proposed Halloween event planner
June 25, 2007Athens City Council will determine the expectations of the proposed Halloween event planner in a resolution separate from the ordinance allowing for the creation of the position, council members decided Monday.
As common as anorexia or bulimia, binge eating prevalent in college years
June 20, 2007Alcohol, studying, and sleeping G
YourTurn: Make no mistake; strip club industry 'morally and spiritually bankrupt'
June 20, 2007I read the article by Ashley Lutz on strip clubs, New law means changes for the adult entertainment industry in the May 30 Post, with interest, as I am a former stripper. The details of my experiences are on my website: www.savedfromstripclubs.org.
New ID cards issued
June 20, 2007When incoming freshmen at Ohio University go to receive their student identification cards, they will be different from the cards of years past: the cards will not store Social Security numbers.
Navigating the bars
June 20, 2007Hot weather, skimpy clothing, sunburns and a town that is light on students; during summer, Athens is a little different. But as skin turns bright red and the hot bricks melt sandals, cooling off with a cocktail or pint is just a little cheaper.
Council introduces proposal for Halloween event planner
June 20, 2007Athens City Council will allow the Service-Safety Director to hire an event planner on a contractual basis to manage the annual Halloween street party if council members adopt an ordinance introduced during Monday night's meeting.G
RIAA calls OU a 'success story'
June 20, 2007Five months after the university topped the organization's list of the 25 U.S. colleges with the most music copyright infringement notices, the recording industry considers Ohio University a success story in its battle against college music sharers.
Planned Parenthood moves to new facility
June 20, 2007Planned Parenthood of Southeast Ohio offers students and local residents many health services, and now those who rely on the Planned Parenthood can look forward to the opening of its new facility.G
Copperheads hit stride on home field
June 20, 2007After dropping two of their first three games of the season, the Southern Ohio Copperheads of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League couldn't wait to step foot on home soil at Bob Wren Stadium.
OUR TURN: Trust us, Trustees
June 20, 2007Next week, Ohio University's Board of Trustees will reveal the results of its evaluation of President Roderick McDavis and it would be a grave mistake for them not to consider three recent opinion surveys of his leadership. But if history is any guide, the trustees will probably ignore them. Last year's American Association of University Professors survey was ignored by the trustees and downplayed by the university.
Star Bobcat sizzles in summer ball
June 20, 2007Ohio University baseball fans were treated once again by the play of outfielder Matt Stiffler this past season. Many speculated that he would be drafted and would leave OU to play in the minors because of his exceptional season.
Long-distance relationships worth the 'Risk' if price is right
June 20, 2007It seems that with gas prices toeing the $3.50 mark'give it a year'all those stable long-distance relationships no longer look economically feasible.
YourTurn: In wake of shootings, schools need to dig deeper into students' past
June 20, 2007The incident at Virginia Tech got me thinking, and I am sure the rest of Ohio University as well. Am I safe while paying thousands of dollars for a higher education? Well, I should be.
Expelled student makes appeal
June 20, 2007A white student who was expelled last week after he used racial slurs to verbally attack two black female students in Alden library has appealed the results of his hearing with University Judiciaries.
The farmers market vs. everywhere else
June 20, 2007Price is a primary concern when buying groceries, and when the Athens Farmers Market sets up every Wednesday and Saturday, Athens residents have another option to consider when deciding where to shop.
OUR TURN: That's fine, but why?
June 20, 2007When certain problems arise, stern and swift decisions are required. With the recent expulsion of Ohio University student Edward Mahony, it certainly was.
Thousands flock to rural field for 3 days of music, fellowship
June 20, 2007Shortly after driving through Nashville, two of my buddies from school and I reached the small rural town of Manchester, Tenn. Immediately, we were stuck in a traffic jam that looked as if it went on for miles. G
