MULTIMEDIA

Your turn: Plagiarism scandal allowed to fester by inaction, irresponsibility

May 17, 2007

I disagree with your statement that Ohio University President McDavis handled the Russ College of Engineering's plagiarism scandal as well as can be expected (The Post editorial: Call and response, May 9). Since I first discovered published student plagiarism and presented it to OU administrators in July 2004, President McDavis has carelessly passed on multiple opportunities to protect the credibility and value of an OU degree. Here are some examples:

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Literary Festival could be eliminated

May 17, 2007

After 22 years of bringing contemporary authors to Ohio University students and area residents, the Spring Literary Festival might have come to an end if the English Department is forced to make the most severe of its budget cut options.

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I've Made a Huge Mistake: Objective evaluation of McDavis could be true catalyst for change

May 17, 2007

Yesterday's Student Senate election was one for the books. Out of 4,408 people who voted on the confidence issue, 3,426 voted no confidence in President McDavis. Razor thin margins between winning candidates (Will Klatt lost by a mere 17 votes) only added to the excitement. Compare an evaluation of McDavis by 4,408 students to an evaluation of President McDavis by the Board of Trustees and a strange thing happens: the trustees' evaluation starts to look about as relevant as an opinion piece in Tiger Beat Magazine.

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International student hit by truck released from hospital

May 17, 2007

The Ohio University student hit by a truck in March was released from O'Bleness Memorial Hospital on Wednesday after suffering fractures in her leg and pelvic bone.

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Concert promoted as alternative to Four Fest

May 17, 2007

Students intimidated by long lines and transportation for Four Fest now have a free and decidedly closer music alternative.

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Editorial: Too little, too late

May 17, 2007

Last Friday at 8 a.m., the Athens Police Department put up signs advising Mill Street residents that no cars could be parked on their street starting on Saturday.

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University decides only incoming freshmen will receive Dining Dollars

May 17, 2007

Ohio University Dining Services will scale back the embattled Dining Dollars program next year, after only two quarters in existence.

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Your turn: McDavis demonstrates leadership with 'enterprising plan'

May 17, 2007

Great leadership is both rare and necessary, especially during times of change and financial uncertainty. On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Ohio University Foundation Board of Trustees, this is our vote of 100 percent support of and full confidence in President Roderick J. McDavis.

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Professor declares mayoral candidacy

May 16, 2007

Edward Baum, a former Athens City councilman and Professor Emeritus in Ohio University's Political Science Department, formally announced his candidacy for mayor of Athens yesterday.

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Column: 3-point line change doesn't mean much to players, coaches

May 16, 2007

A foot can make all the difference in sports.

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The Verve: shh...

May 16, 2007

The idea is simple: Anonymously reveal a secret on a homemade postcard.

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Oh You ...

May 16, 2007

Photo by Rob Hardin.

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Ants, spiders and cockroaches, oh my!

May 16, 2007

Edward Sam Hanson is the person faculty and students contact when they have a pest problem. He arrives at the scene, prepared, in what he calls the van of death.

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Ballot names could befuddle voters

May 16, 2007

Voters might find today's historic Student Senate ballot a bit confusing.

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Your Turn: Ban leaves smokers on sidewalks; increase in unsightly litter results

May 16, 2007

With the recent passing and enforcement of the smoking ban in Athens, thousands of smokers are being kicked to the curb. More than twenty bars are in the Uptown area, and these smokers are crowding the sidewalks of Court Street.

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Your Turn: McDavis' disregard for students, advice garners no confidence vote

May 16, 2007

President McDavis continues to talk about his current plans to build a positive future for this university. His first goal is to connect with our alumni, make friends for the institution and tell our story in Columbus and Washington. This seems to be going very well, especially considering that the EIA is suing the U.S. Department of Education, James Madison U., and Ohio University over illegal enforcement of the proportionality rule, established in 1996. McDavis seems to know exactly how to get Ohio University into the national spotlight.

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Your Turn: Cheers, mate: goodbye to legendary correspondent, former visiting professor

May 16, 2007

Kate Webb was not an academic, she was fond of telling us ' we who were her students at Ohio University in her year as the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism's visiting professional. At best, her curricula were slipshod; she forgot for weeks to give tests (she called them questionnaires) or gave two or three in a row, depending on when administrators were haranguing her for grades. Nonetheless I will remember her as one of the best professors I've ever had, in journalism or any other subject, because she brought into the classroom real, honest-to-God, capital-E Experience, and with it all, a manner of practical suggestions and instructions. It has been staggering to cope with the reports this week of her death, of cancer, at age 64.

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Bobcats face Falcons in final series of season

May 16, 2007

Joe Carbone isn't sure who will get Ohio's final start of the season come Saturday's game against Bowling Green.

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Pop/Punk band hosts CD release dance party at Blue Gator

May 16, 2007

It starts in the foot. It is just a tiny compulsion to tap toes to the beat. The compulsion then moves up both legs and into the torso, causing you to sway back and forth.

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OU's 2nd 'Taste' serves up appetizing food, dance

May 16, 2007

Students, faculty and Athens residents had the opportunity to taste Australian vegemite sandwiches while listening to African drums and watching dances from Ghana last night in Ohio University's Grover Center lobby as part of International Week.