Editorial: Dream of diversity
Jan. 11, 2007For some, this Monday is a day off from classes to relax and take a step back from the daily grind.
MULTIMEDIA
Athens man faces drug charges after driving wrong way
Jan. 11, 2007Ohio University Police officers arrested an Athens man and charged him with four counts of felony possession of heroin, LSD, illegal mushrooms and drug paraphernalia.
Hockey: Left winger ready to face former team
Jan. 11, 2007When Jeff Jepson's former team, the Eastern Michigan Eagles, came to Athens on Oct. 13, he was not sure what to expect.
University's MLK Jr. celebration to feature volunteering, choirs, film
Jan. 11, 2007Ohio University is showcasing the influence of Martin Luther King Jr. through events for students and Athens residents on Monday.
Between the Lines: Girls might be football fans for more than Tom Brady
Jan. 11, 2007Most guys think girls know nothing about football. It's not so much a lack of knowledge, but more so a choice of knowledge. For instance, I have a friend who chooses to know that the Cleveland Browns have wretched brown and orange jerseys. A true Brownie might know more substantial information, such as the last time they won a Super Bowl. Well, I guess that wouldn't really apply in this situation.
Men's Basketball: Defensive effort strong as Ohio cruises to win
Jan. 11, 2007The Bobcats showed they could be dominant at both ends of the floor and, in the process, gave Dan Dakich's overachieving Falcons a harsh reality check.
Athletic director allows assistant coach's return with new code
Jan. 11, 2007Kyle Hansen will be reinstated as Ohio assistant wrestling coach, Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt said yesterday.
Wage increase closes experience gap
Jan. 11, 2007Despite having more on-campus work experience, many student employees now make salaries similar to those of their new coworkers as a state-issued minimum wage increase took effect in December.
Protesters criticize Bush's policy
Jan. 11, 2007Army Sgt. Jeremy Gaul knows the price of war firsthand. His friend, Army Sgt. Troy Jenkins, died in 2003 while on patrol in Iraq, about a month after Gaul started his own service there.
MTV 'lives true' only at midnight
Jan. 10, 2007It's 4:30 a.m. Colorful flashes of artificial light dance on the ceiling and bounce off the walls, momentarily illuminating the dark room. I may be awake, but I drift in and out of various reveries as the television flickers, like lying next to a beautiful brunette while listening to her heart beat against the rhythm of The Velvet Underground'sSunday Morning or turning on the television at 3:00 p.m. and being able to watch music on MTV.
OU faculty salaries not up to par with peers
Jan. 10, 2007Although Ohio University's average faculty salary ranks in the middle of all Ohio public universities, comparisons to national peer universities have faculty members the most concerned.
Column: Fearless Freshman
Jan. 10, 2007I can't say I have sophisticated tastes. It's not that I don't like nice food in general, but sometimes I just can't bring myself to agree with the general consensus of food connoisseurs. I don't care much for sushi, and I prefer chicken to the best steak. I am, however, always ready to try a different type of food ' after all, Swiss cheese on wheat bread gets a little old after awhile ' so that's why I grabbed a friend and went to the Star of India.
Editorial: The rise and fall of OU
Jan. 10, 2007With all the attention being paid to the new Baker Center, other buildings are rising and falling around campus. Here is a breakdown of some of the major changes ' for better or worse.
The Royales rock Athens
Jan. 10, 2007In the early '60s a new fusion of blues, R&B and country western music made teenagers' ears perk up while their parents tried to shut out the confounded racket. Performers dressed in suits for gigs and audiences responded in kind, gussying themselves up for a night of frolicsome delight and dancing.
Poor, impressive showings
Jan. 10, 2007The Hollywood Foreign Press Association's 64th annual Golden Globe Awards will air at 8 p.m., Sunday on NBC. The Post's associate editor and television columnist Justin Thompson breaks down the best, worst and undeserving for the TV nominations, while assistant managing editor and movie columnist Matt Burns takes on the movie nominations.
Cellular comfort
Jan. 10, 2007Devin Patchell found himself intoxicated and relieving himself outdoors after a successful weekend night. He noticed someone approaching. Instinctively, Patchell flipped open his cell phone and pretended to text message, as if he had been doing it all along.
Bowled over
Jan. 7, 2007MOBILE, Ala. ' While three of his top seniors sat behind him with disheveled looks on their faces, coach Frank Solich looked at peace with the disappointing result of his team's first bowl appearance in 38 years.
Van Kempen breaks out in second game for Bobcats
Nov. 19, 2006After Ohio forward Kenneth van Kempen surprised his team and coach with a strong outing in his first game with the Bobcats last week, he went and did it again yesterday against Yale.
Women's Basketball: Bobcats lead series match-up against Vikings
Nov. 13, 2006After getting her first career win as a head coach last weekend, Ohio women's basketball coach Sylvia Crawley began a mission.
