Track & Field: Ohio looks to qualify for regionals
Apr. 12, 2007After a canceled meet last weekend, the Bobcats are looking to catch NCAA regional qualifying marks.
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Softball: Bobcats prepare for pivotal conference play
Apr. 12, 2007The fact that the Bobcats were actually able to play all four of their games last weekend could benefit them in the long run.
Basketball tournament honors former OU student
Apr. 12, 2007The Ohio University Sport Marketing Club will play host to the third annual B.A.M. 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ping Center. The tournament was created in honor of former sport management student Brad Moorhead, who died during his senior year at OU.
Q&A
Apr. 11, 2007Hailing from Charlottesville, Va., Devon Sproule will be coming to Ohio University today to perform at The Front Room. Rolling Stone said Sproule's vocal and lyrical beauty is unmatched. Her fusion of folk and jazz music will be interesting for any listener, as has been proven by her extensive tours around the country ' with two visits to the United Kingdom ' in the past few years.
Your Turn: Columnist ignorant of honorable women serving in military, public safety
Apr. 11, 2007This letter is written in response to portions of Ashley Herzog's column The Other Side
OU receives 50 more RIAA letters
Apr. 11, 2007The Recording Industry Association of America sent 50 more pre-litigation settlement letters to Ohio University yesterday as part of its third wave of lawsuits against college students, according to a news release from the trade group.
BREAKING NEWS: Hocking College student dies after stabbing
Apr. 11, 2007A female Hocking College student died after being stabbed early this morning, prompting the first homicide investigation by Nelsonville police since 1993, police Chief David Redecker said.
JUST IN: City issues boil order
Apr. 11, 2007The city has issued a boil order for Earich Street and Sunset Drive on the north side, effective until 8 a.m. tomorrow. A boil order indicates that water should be boiled before use.
Baker Center to add antennas
Apr. 11, 2007Students who receive poor cell phone reception in Baker University Center can expect major improvements by the end of the quarter, a university official said.
Local art-rock band will 'sustain your brain from thought death'
Apr. 11, 2007While A.J. Heckman listened to the radio, a sexless, low-toned voice hijacked the signal. This pirate entity claimed its name was A-Tec. Its nonsensical ramblings and theories on the government and robots did not seem like a big deal to Heckman at the time, but since then, thoughts have been creeping into his brain that he said might or might not be his own.
Voting league's speaker to address election reform
Apr. 11, 2007Athens County League of Women Voters will sponsor a speaker and discussion about Ohio election reform at 7 tonight at the Athens Community Center.
Editorial: Underfunded firewall
Apr. 11, 2007According to a recent report by a major information technology consulting firm, Ohio University spends significantly less on IT and employs fewer people than similar universities. Peer universities spend about $27.4 million a year, while OU spends $12 million a year ' a 60 percent difference.
Ice Ice Baby
Apr. 11, 2007He had the first rap single to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He was a pioneer of sampling in rap songs and has sold millions and millions of records. His pompadour rivaled Conan O'Brien's in terms of ridiculousness. His name evoked groans and sheepish smiles from former fans. His name is Rob Van Winkle. But most people know him as Vanilla Ice.
Not Ready to Make Nice
Apr. 11, 2007The gays are coming! The gays are coming! Let all conservative political activists arm themselves with protest signs and fundamentalist religions hold scripture close to their hearts. It's Pride Week, and the queers are here!
When Life is a Drag
Apr. 11, 2007Editor's note: This is the first in a series about the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in Athens.
Editorial: Feel the burn
Apr. 11, 2007Ohio State is flexing its progressive muscles again. First, the university eliminated trans fats in cafeterias and restaurants. Now, in an endeavor to encourage better employee health and cut future health care costs, OSU has decided that its employees need to get into shape. To keep them running on the treadmill, OSU is offering a cash incentive. Employees can earn up to $125 if they meet the goals of programs such as attending exercise classes or quitting smoking, which OSU hopes will benefit them financially in the long term.
Shipwreck sails on 'congealed' sound
Apr. 11, 2007Originating in Champaign, Ill., Shipwreck may not be a band that is anywhere near water, but the group's music definitely has a mariner, out-at-sea sound that will be coming to Ohio University's Baker University Center Theatre tonight.
Kicker takes unusual route to Ohio
Apr. 11, 2007Kicker Michael Braunstein doesn't have the most typical transfer story.
