Ohio pharmaceutical company under fire
July 7, 2004Cardinal Health Inc., overseen by Ohio Board of Trustees Chairman Robert D. Walter, is under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission concerning the company's accounting practices.
MULTIMEDIA
Too many questions, too few answers
July 7, 2004Controversial building projects seem to be the flavor of the month, or even of the year, in Athens. The proposed retirement center is taking center stage right now, with both city and campus officials trying to get the project approved amid cries that it is environmentally unsound, unimportant to the city overall and a potential eyesore along the Hocking River and the bike path. But, before the retirement community, there was the Campus Edge project. Originally proposed in August 2003, the scaled-down version of the project would nonetheless constitute a misstep.
Student center construction holds to schedule
July 7, 2004Despite several rainy days, construction on the new university student center, which began at the end of March, is on schedule.
Dems present a winning ticket
July 7, 2004After months of speculation, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry announced Tuesday that his one-time rival for the nomination, Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., will join him on the ticket.
O'Bleness expansion continues with wing
July 7, 2004O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, 55 Hospital Drive, already in the midst of a major $23.5 million expansion that began last year, is embarking on another new project, hospital officials announced Friday.
New business moves to West State Street
July 7, 2004Hungry Howie's Pizza, a franchise store based in Michigan, took the former Pizza Inn's place at 235 W. Union St. on June 8 to cater to the Athens area.
Residents still wading through flood mess
July 7, 2004The severe rain that hit Athens County in May did much damage to the homes and businesses in the Glouster and Trimble areas. For many folks, though, it was not just the week worth of rain that bothered them -it was the weeks and months after the rain they had to spend cleaning up.
Summer schedule in effect
June 30, 2004Ohio University services such as the Ping Center, Alden Library and Baker University Center continue to be available to the student population during Summer Quarter, albeit with slightly different hours of operation.
Humor, horror make film unforgettable
June 30, 2004Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 -a scathing attack on the Bush administration conducted with Moore's typical flair for the creative -is unquestionably his finest work. Filled with his trademark humor interspersed with moments of gut-wrenching reality, the film satisfies the hype.
Son of blues legend does it his own way: modern
June 30, 2004The son of a blues legend from another era, John Lee Hooker, Jr., has positioned himself as a bluesman for today. Patrons of the Blue Gator won't be hearing about sharecropping or working on the railroad when Hooker takes the stage Friday night. He has something more current in mind.
Smoking ban provides benefits
June 30, 2004Throughout my three years in Athens, I have never missed the Columbus area from which I came. Today, however, I find the idea of returning to my old stomping ground a bit more refreshing.
Stepping forward as a president steps back
June 30, 2004Now-former Ohio University President Robert Glidden was given much applause and accolades during last week's Board of Trustees events. The music building was even named after the departing president. But, the gift given by the board and Glidden to the university's group of gay and lesbian employees represents a far more important tribute than a building name or a hearty round of applause --it is an important social statement with a great amount of both literal and symbolic meaning.
Responses low, marks high for OU deans
June 30, 2004The good news for Ohio University deans is that they all received generally favorable reviews in their latest round of evaluations. The bad news is that, because none of the evaluations garnered enough responses, they only can be seen as the opinions of some of the professors in their respective departments.
Board approves equal same-sex benefits, renovations
June 30, 2004During its June 24 meeting, the Ohio University Board of Trustees announced the approval of equal benefits for same-sex domestic partners, concluding at least four years of discussion on the issue.
Council adopts garbage pickup ordinance
June 23, 2004Some Athens residents and Ohio University students living off campus might be required to use standard containers for their garbage cans in the future.
Commencement brings laughter, tears
June 23, 2004More than 3,000 undergraduates turned their tassels and stepped into the real world during Ohio University's 250th commencement ceremony June 12.
Dreading the end of dorm life
June 23, 2004Nearly two weeks have passed since I spent my last night in Lincoln Hall, or in any Ohio University residence hall for that matter, but I have yet to come to terms with my new status as an off-campus resident.
Bush praises awardees
June 23, 2004WASHINGTON -President Bush recognized winners of the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a ceremony in the White House.
Bobcats boast another baseball All-American
June 23, 2004Following a sophomore season during which he led the Ohio baseball team in nearly every offensive category, designated hitter Anthony Gressick was named to the American Baseball Coaches Association All-America third team on Tuesday.
