Talk show focuses on 'Women Today'
Jan. 28, 2007When it comes to getting to know people, Lois Whealey does not like to do all the talking.
MULTIMEDIA
No need to clap for sophomore release
Jan. 28, 2007No, your headphones aren't broken. For indiscernible reasons, the rough opener on Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's second album, Some Loud Thunder, has been produced with distortion so abrasive that it is hard to bear.
Guest Commentary: McDavis, Hocutt betray OU with program cuts
Jan. 25, 2007As a 2005 graduate of Ohio University and a varsity track athlete, I am outraged and disgusted with President McDavis and Athletic Director Hocutt due to the recent decision to cancel women's lacrosse, men's swimming and diving and men's track and field. This decision is not only failing to support current student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence, but it is also betraying to the thousands of alumni who are a part of the rich athletic history that has helped make Ohio University what it is today.
Officers called from cities for military leave
Jan. 25, 2007The Athens Police Department is down two men. The Athens County Sheriff's Office is down one.
Recruiters face mixed response from civilians
Jan. 25, 2007The two cars' tires were slashed; anarchy signs and post office stickers were slapped along the outside and someone had taken the time to write baby killer and murderer.
Hockey: Bobcats look to rebound after first home loss
Jan. 25, 2007Tom Ciaverilla is more than ready to return to the ice tonight. With last weekend's loss to Kent State still fresh in his mind, Ciaverilla is hoping that this weekend's series against Mercyhurst will erase the lasting bitter taste from the loss.
Wrestling: Former recruit returns to Athens
Jan. 25, 2007The Bobcats won't be the only ones familiar with The Convo when Buffalo comes to town tomorrow.
Editorial: Poor choices prevail
Jan. 25, 2007Ohio University administration seems determined to ensure a legacy of closed-door, callous decision-making. At least, that appears to be the case after yesterday's out-of-the-blue announcement that the athletic department is cutting the lacrosse team, the men's swimming and diving team, and the men's indoor and outdoor track and field teams.
Men's Basketball: Ohio looks to end road woes
Jan. 25, 2007Bobcat players made it clear this week that they wouldn't let their two overtime road losses affect them as they geared up for Wednesday's game against Eastern Michigan.
Women's Basketball: Depleted Bobcats travel to Ball State
Jan. 25, 2007It's not easy staying healthy.
Guest Commentary: Decision disrespectful to players, disappointing to alumni
Jan. 25, 2007Hi Kirby ' I believe we have met a few times, although you probably do not remember. The first meeting was through Jim Kahler at Paul Brown Stadium at about this time last year at an OU MBA program event.
AskJerri
Jan. 25, 2007Some people risk their lives on sky diving, base jumping or even Russian roulette. We'd rather step it up a notch and pursue the most dangerous sport of all: Lightly criticizing the unquestioned superiority of the Mac. There's a good reason Apple is on our minds. The iPhone will soon hit the market and we all know that anything with an 'i' in front of it is destined to be the most earth-shattering thing our pathetic non-Mac human brains can possibly comprehend. Also, there's a few multinational lawsuits. But, before we're kidnapped and tortured for having the audacity to cross Steve Jobs, please note that Doug wants separate pictures for the missing persons posters.Matt
JUST IN: Men's basketball: Senior makes transition to new position in win
Jan. 17, 2007Basketball is all about making adjustments, and Sonny Troutman knows that very well after leading Ohio to a 67-51 victory over Buffalo tonight.
Student Senate
Jan. 17, 2007Although the quote at the top of their resolution said otherwise, Student Senate members were anything but on the fence about the City of Athens' proposed plan to enclose Court Street and charge admission to Halloween.
There's no place like home ' for any team
Jan. 17, 2007Coach Tim O' Shea constantly harps on the importance of defending one's home court and the toughness of playing on the road.
Mayor supports fee to enter Court Street on Halloween
Jan. 17, 2007Athens Mayor Ric Abel said at his weekly press conference yesterday he would not veto current city council legislation to wall off Court Street during Halloween.
2 'big' scorers make for premier matchup: Williams confident Idbihi will bring his best game
Jan. 17, 2007At the end of practice Tuesday, coach Tim O'Shea reminded Leon Williams that Buffalo's Yassin Idbihi is coming to town. O'Shea then told him that Idbihi leads the conference in rebounding and is fifth in scoring.Williams laughed and said, I know
City Council denies apartment contract
Jan. 16, 2007Last night, Athens City Council members unanimously rejected an ordinance creating a development agreement contract between the city and the developer of Summit at Coates Run, a proposed Richland Avenue apartment complex.
Ohio Core to alter high school curriculum
Jan. 16, 2007Education officials worry that a more rigorous high school curriculum signed into law in early January by former Ohio Gov. Bob Taft will be an unfunded mandate for financially burdened districts.
Federal money falls short of goals
Jan. 16, 2007Despite a surging lobbying effort, federal funding for research at Ohio University fell by $3.2 million last year ' the first decline in federal dollars since 2005.
