EDITORIAL: Anything but 'neutral'
Oct. 15, 2006In a deal announced last week, Internet heavyweight Google will purchase YouTube, the site that has revolutionized video sharing online and has become a major destination for Internet entertainment.
MULTIMEDIA
Women scholars group near 125 years
Oct. 15, 2006In the late 1800s, it was considered common knowledge that the academic rigor of higher education was bad for women's health.
Your Turn: 'Save the Oasis' campaign shows true potential
Oct. 15, 2006There is, potentially, a very valuable lesson in sociology to be taken from the current effort to save The Oasis, and it lies in the resource mobilization theory. The theory rests upon the principle that individuals may possess discontent on a mass scale, yet all remain idle until a group emerges with resources and a coordinated plan. Organizers must move beyond the traditional acts of merely handing out fliers and voicing their opinions; it is critical that they strike a chord within respondents.
Bobcats take the 'fight' out of Illini in upset
Oct. 15, 2006With just five seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, a 32-yard field goal from kicker Matt Lasher propelled the Ohio football team to a 20-17 victory over Illinois on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill.
SOCCER: 'Cats tie one, drop another over weekend
Oct. 15, 2006The Ohio soccer team was unable to climb in the Mid-American Conference standings this weekend, mustering a scoreless tie on Friday against Ball State and falling 3-0 yesterday to arch rival Miami.
Analysts: Democrats count on county
Oct. 15, 2006Athens County and the Democratic Party have become good friends in recent years, giving the county a predictable role in this year's election, campaign officials said.
Dinner displays worldly tastes
Oct. 15, 2006Flags of various nations adorned the Baker University Center Ballroom as guests came to enjoy more than 30 types of food prepared by 14 Ohio University international committees.
Your Turn: Administration has a chance to restore integrity
Oct. 15, 2006This is an appeal to you ' Ohio University President McDavis, Provost Krendl and Engineering Dean Irwin. I ask your help in bringing a healthy breath of fresh air to one small part of the unhappy pall of negatives that currently hover over Ohio University's integrity.
VOLLEYBALL: Scoring runs key in Bobcats' home triumphs
Oct. 15, 2006Volleyball is a game of runs. Just ask Ohio volleyball coach Geoff Carlston.
EDITORIAL: Incumbent has skills
Oct. 15, 2006Jill Thompson, who has been serving as the auditor since her appointment in 2000, was elected in 2002 with a 65 percent majority. Apparently, Athens County voters noticed she was doing something right.
COLUMN: Locke Work Orange
Oct. 15, 2006If it weren't for Facebook, I'd have no idea that this was an election year. As you are no doubt aware, Facebook, the online community and the reason you didn't finish your last essay (admit it), has a new section giving subscribers the ability to share which election issues they hold dear to their hearts.
SOCCER: 6 'Cats to face former teammates
Oct. 12, 2006Because college athletics have grown exponentially, it would be hard to imagine too many players already knowing each other when they take the field.
FIELD HOCKEY: Bobcats boast multiple threats
Oct. 12, 2006While the Ohio field hockey defense was busy shutting down opponent after opponent so far this season, the Bobcats were quietly establishing themselves as a team with a multitude of scoring threats.
Bobcats to continue using 2-goalie system this weekend at home
Oct. 12, 2006Every season early in the year, Ohio hockey coach Dan Morris typically alternates between starting goalies in games each weekend, playing one on Friday and the other on Saturday.
Bobcats battle Bulls, Zips on home court
Oct. 12, 2006The Buffalo Bulls are the only Mid-American Conference team to beat the No. 21 Ohio volleyball team in a game this season. The Bobcats still won the match 3-1 in Buffalo and came away with the experience of having to bounce back from a bad game.
CROSS COUNTRY: Ohio set to compete in Pre-Nationals
Oct. 12, 2006Fresh off impressive All-Ohio Championship performances, the Ohio cross country teams will look to assert themselves nationally as they compete in Pre-Nationals at Terra Haute, Ind.
Column: New York fans ask, 'Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?'
Oct. 10, 2006What's that you say, Mrs. Robinson? Those New York Yanks have left and gone away?
Council likely to vote on park
Oct. 9, 2006Last week's reintroduction of legislation that could put Athens in control of Strouds Run State Park had Athens City Council quarreling at a special meeting yesterday.
Bobcats sweep MAC East Division awards for first time
Oct. 9, 2006The Mid-American Conference announced yesterday that Ohio running back Kalvin McRae, outside linebacker Tyler Russ and punt returner Chris Garrett were named the MAC East Division's Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively.
Coach Carlston boasts 'overall solid play'
Oct. 9, 2006In order for a team to garner a high hitting percentage everything has to be working together. The Ohio volleyball team did just that in its match against Ball State last Friday, when the Bobcats hit .423 for the match.
