Baseball: Bulls shock Bobcats at home
Apr. 22, 2007A weekend series against 5-24 Buffalo seemed like a good chance for Ohio to claim three victories and remove itself from the cellar in the Mid-American Conference.
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Millions required to meet IT needs
Apr. 22, 2007The university's chief information officer presented the findings of an independent consulting firm to the Board of Trustees Friday to make his case for increasing information technology funding.
Editorial: Share the pain
Apr. 22, 2007To save a little money, President Roderick McDavis, his cabinet and deans on all Ohio University campuses have agreed to take a salary freeze for the fiscal year 2008, beginning in June. These 27 people will save the university about $150,000, which amounts to about $5,000 per person and totals about one typical administrative salary at OU.
Your Turn: OU's support for VT a source of pride
Apr. 22, 2007Today as I was watching the news coverage of the horrible tragedy at Virginia Tech, the broadcast mentioned the outpouring of support from other colleges. As an OU grad, I have always been extremely proud of my alma mater, but never more than today when it was mentioned that the OU community would wear Hokie colors in a display of support.
Spring Football: Defense strong in last scrimmage
Apr. 22, 2007If Saturday's Green & White game was any indication of what's to come later this fall, those expecting a different style of team from last season will be disappointed.
Your Turn: Column perpetuates stereotypes
Apr. 22, 2007This commentary comes in response to the April 19 article, Sororities counteract fight for positive body image written by Alex Jabs. I'd like to first thank Ms. Jabs for presenting the Ohio University community with the traditional, generic stereotypes and generalizations of greeks and greek life that have remained intact due to the ignorant viewpoints presented by people who aren't a part of the greek system. Her narrow-minded and extremely biased viewpoint of greek life only furthers the dangerous stereotypes of greek life as an institution, giving all individuals outside of greek life the impression that we greeks are nothing more than members of an unhealthy cult.
Voinovich Center finalizes status
Apr. 22, 2007After more than a decade of combining research and academic service, the George V. Voinovich Center for Leadership and Public Affairs was given school status.
Your Turn: Greek life 'an enriching experience'
Apr. 22, 2007Alex Jabs's commentary on sorority life is the epitome of ignorance. It has been some time since I have read a commentary so acidic and spiteful toward a student organization that benefits not only this campus, but the nation as a whole. Contrary to her knowledge based off of Will Ferrell movies, greek life is an enriching experience that greatly benefits those who participate. The occasional community service events that are made to create a good image are in fact extremely beneficial to the community. Delta Gamma's recent philanthropy event of Anchor Splash raised well over $1000 for charity.
Softball: Bobcats fall to Zips, lose ground in MAC
Apr. 22, 2007Before the weekend started, outfielder Debbie Szalejko and her teammates were looking to get a sweep of Akron to solidify their chances at a top spot in the Mid-American Conference
Your Turn: Delta Zeta experience respectable
Apr. 22, 2007Freshman year, I became a member of Delta Zeta by going through formal recruitment. After that day, the girls in your pledge class start new member education, where every member must learn about her sorority in and out. During this time, I was never subjected to having my fat circled, my breast size analyzed or been challenged to a puking contest. I can go further to say that the Delta Zeta sorority stands strong by a Zero Tolerance Hazing Policy that every sorority must abide by. Not only was I treated with respect, but I was able to become involved in several philanthropic activities. Delta Zeta's main goal was to support the hearing- and speech-impaired. The Ohio University chapter, along with Delta Zetas nationwide, raise money for organizations such as Sound Beginnings, which make mothers aware of the need for newborn hearing tests and also Gallaudet University, the only four-year school to offer an education solely for the deaf.
Your Turn: Athletic director's request shocking
Apr. 22, 2007In response to the article about Athletic Director Hocutt's request for more funds, I am shocked! What happened to the four sports that were cut; wasn't that to save money? And what about there being no records about how previous monies were spent? I am very confused!
Dean evaluations suggest favoritism
Apr. 22, 2007Editors note: This is the first in a five-part series detailing the evaluations of Ohio University deans. Only five deans were evaluated because first-year deans are not evaluated.
Budget revision affects aid for Athens County schools
Apr. 22, 2007A revision of Gov. Ted Strickland's proposed education budget has changed the estimated funding figures for some Athens County schools. Although Athens City School District and Federal-Hocking School District will see no change in state aid in 2008, the districts will receive about $34,000 and $60,000, respectively, in additional aid in 2009.
Board sees Porter project as top priority
Apr. 22, 2007Despite strongly-voiced concerns of Ohio University's budget strength, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved the $7.2 million Porter Hall addition and Anderson Laboratory demolition project at its meeting Friday.
Spring Football: Bower slotted to start; others leave impression
Apr. 22, 2007Although he was impressed by the maturity and improvement of his young quarterbacks this spring, coach Frank Solich still has senior Brad Bower slotted as the team's starter going into the fall.
Track & Field: Distance runners fare well at all-state meet
Apr. 22, 2007Long-distance races treated the Ohio women's track team well.
Your Turn: More guns will not solve violent cultural problems
Apr. 22, 2007After Monday's tragedy at Virginia Tech, I am shocked and appalled that anyone can suggest that the solution to gun violence is to give more people guns! Andrew Wargo seems to think that guns in the hands of the good guys will save lives and that the bad guy will stop simply because someone threatens them back. It is exactly this kind of kill-or-be-killed way of thinking that makes the United States the most violent developed nation in the world. We have much bigger problems as a culture if the only way to be safe is for everyone to possess deadly force. It is obvious that we as a society can't responsibly handle the freedom to bear arms. Expanding that freedom is certainly not the answer.
Calzone competitor cooks up deliveries
Apr. 19, 2007D.P. Dough no longer has the monopoly on calzones in Athens.
Baseball: Freshman walk-on plays key offensive role for 'Cats
Apr. 19, 2007Jeremie Rehak knew that making the Ohio baseball team would be no easy task.
Athens hosting women's issue events
Apr. 19, 2007Tri-County Mental Health and Counseling Services is hosting events throughout the month of April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, aimed at educating the public about sexual assault prevention.
