MULTIMEDIA

Keeping up appearances

June 2, 2004

The Supreme Court can no longer hide behind its locked doors and mysterious black robes, and like all major organizations in the country, it must answer questions concerning the decisions of its members. Last week, Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist ordered that a study be conducted to evaluate the ethics of the court's justices. This decision comes on the heels of incidents in which both Rehnquist and Antonin Scalia have been criticized for possibly violating the appearance of impartiality. It would be hard for anyone to argue that judges -especially Supreme Court justices-should not be held to the highest possible standard when it comes to remaining unbiased and rendering fair decisions.

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Summer Fests

June 2, 2004

Projekt Revolution: Linkin Park, Korn, Snoop Dogg, and The Used - Germain Amphitheater, Columbus, Saturday, July 24, 2 p.m.

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Students have options: Community colleges and branches becoming popular

June 2, 2004

For many students, community colleges and branch campuses are becoming alternatives to traditional four-year schools. With more people choosing to save money by attending these institutions, competition for students is rising in traditional residential campuses such as Ohio University.

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MAC Notebook: Kent State wins championship, prepares to face Notre Dame

June 2, 2004

The Kent State baseball team makes its second appearance in three years at the South Bend Regional Tournament after defeating Eastern Michigan in the championship game of the Mid-American Conference Tournament.

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OU Senate presents awards

June 2, 2004

Between tears and laughter, debates and resolution adoptions, Ohio University student senators at last night's meeting -the final one of the year -presented one another with awards.

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Scribble Jam attracts competitive musicians: Hip hop's success continues in Cincinnati

June 2, 2004

Every August, Scribble Jam attracts disc jockeys, emcees, graffiti writers and break-dancing boys and girls from across the country to Cincinnati to showcase their talent in three days of competition and performances.

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'Miss Modesty' calls for clothing that covers up

June 2, 2004

REDMOND, Wash. - During a recent shopping trip to Nordstrom, 11-year-old Ella Gunderson became frustrated with all the low-cut hip-huggers and skintight tops.

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Construction in research stage: Retirement community hopes to keep OU retirees in Athens

June 2, 2004

The prospective construction of the Continuing Care Retirement Community on the grass lot located on Stimson Avenue has caused a mixed outcry from Athens residents, even though the project is still in its earlier stages of research.

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Trio of vocalists with Athens roots to perform at Bicentennial Gala

June 2, 2004

Vocal trio The Local Girls has traveled the Midwest and this summer will travel to Europe. But this weekend they will perform at a local celebration of Ohio University's Bicentennial.

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Headliners of 2004

June 2, 2004

Metallica -Schottenstein Center, Columbus, Friday, Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m.

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Sporting events clash as weekend's best

June 2, 2004

Memorial in Ohio an honor for state

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Federal judge overrules act banning late-term abortions

June 1, 2004

SAN FRANCISCO --In a ruling with coast-to-coast effect, a federal judge declared the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act unconstitutional yesterday, saying it infringes on a woman's right to choose.

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Crime costs covered

June 1, 2004

The Ohio Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation covered the costs of the ballistics and DNA tests, among other tests, after the March 9, 2003, slaying of Ohio University student Terris Ross.

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Technology impedes human communication

June 1, 2004

A good friend of mine visited me the other day. This is how it went: I sat at the back of the room. He sat near the front and in front of my computer. We weren't very far apart at all, but it was very hard for me to see him.

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Skeptics question effectiveness of hangover-prevention pills

June 1, 2004

Those who tend to have a few too many drinks at Uptown bars might have cause for more celebration.

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Logan resident found in Hocking

June 1, 2004

A Logan resident's body was found Friday in the Hocking River after a weeklong search.

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Coal, gas prices for OU heating fluctuate

June 1, 2004

Think prices at the pump are high? Imagine the price of heating an entire university.

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Bobcat tries arena football

June 1, 2004

Former Ohio quarterback Fred Ray recently tried out with the Columbus Destroyers of the Arena Football League.

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Bobcats place 3 players on All-MAC teams

June 1, 2004

Three Ohio baseball players earned postseason honors by being named to Mid-American Conference teams.

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A failure of support

June 1, 2004

Controversy rocked both Ohio University and its prestigious visual communications school in April 2003 when former director Larry Nighswander was accused of sexual impropriety by former OU student Rebecca Humes, leading to a civil suit against both Nighswander and the university. After what now appears to be an incomplete internal investigation, OU's abrupt decision to offer an ultimatum --resign or be fired --to the embattled Nighswander is a reversal from the university's defense of the professor and reeks of a public relations move designed to save face before the beginning of the Roderick McDavis era.