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Only the beginning

Apr. 5, 2006

A mess this big can't be swept under the rug. Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering has taken steps to resolve its plagiarism scandal, but the college should be doing much more to investigate a pattern of academic misconduct that has already confirmed 21 plagiarized theses. The university must take every measure to weed out everyone involved with the plagiarism ' students, faculty and administration alike ' and send a clear message that this behavior results in extremely grave consequences.

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Casual clothes won't work in the office

Apr. 5, 2006

Editor's note: This is the seventh in a weeklong series of stories providing tips and forecasting the future for soon-to-be college graduates.

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OU graduates face risks of dating colleagues

Apr. 5, 2006

Editor's note: This is the eighth in a weeklong series of stories providing tips and forecasting the future for soon-to-be college graduates.

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Athens police will increase staffing

Apr. 5, 2006

The Athens Police Department plans to use extra officers to deal with an increased number of fights and assaults during Spring Quarter, Athens police chief Richard Mayer said.

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Laws require evaluation of foreign teaching assistants

Apr. 5, 2006

While Minnesota's legislature is considering a bill to deal with professors with low English-speaking skills, Ohio already has similar laws regarding international teaching assistants.

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Journalists to talk blog ethics

Apr. 5, 2006

Ohio University will play host to a conference this weekend on ethics in blogging and online journalism, which will include several speakers and opportunities for student participation.

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Different buzz, no green fairies

Apr. 5, 2006

Green fairies seemingly float in midair. Famous works of art emerge from genius, intoxicated minds. These are just a few of the things associated with absinthe.

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THAT'S A WRAP

Apr. 5, 2006

Imagine a movie so long, at nearly four hours, that it is broken up by an intermission so that people can stretch, use the rest room or go out for a quick smoke.

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Donations halt; local food bank unhurt

Apr. 5, 2006

Despite Wal-Mart's January announcement that it would no longer donate out-of-date or nearly expired foods, a local food bank said though they have never received such donations, they do receive monetary support.

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NICKEL DIMER

Apr. 5, 2006

There could not have been a better national championship game.

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SHORTCUTS

Apr. 5, 2006

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Student Senate PR effort to push issue of student financial aid with politicians

Apr. 5, 2006

Heading the Fight for Financial Aid, Student Senate is in the process of finalizing its plans for the program in anticipation of the upcoming election.

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Working on students' patience

Apr. 5, 2006

Three major construction projects are underway this quarter, bringing noise, roadblocks and machinery all over campus.

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BAND OF THE WEEK

Apr. 5, 2006

Poets, actors, musicians, jugglers, good comedians, bad comedians and comedians who are good'because'they'are'so'bad have been entertaining Athens' Friday night crowds for 16 years thanks to The Front Room's Open Stage Nights and the contemporary folk styling of Bruce Dalzell and his wacky guitar.

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Author satirizes pop culture

Apr. 5, 2006

This wildly satirical collection of poems by Ryan G. Van Cleave immerses itself in pop culture almost to the point of absurdity, but grounds itself in a poignant humor that both dazzles and enlightens.

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Softball: Ohio stymied in 2 losses

Apr. 4, 2006

The Ohio softball team traveled to the University of Kentucky looking for revenge against a team that had beaten them once earlier this season.

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Recent graduates move along, adapt to change of scenery

Apr. 4, 2006

Editor's note: This is the fourth in a weeklong series of stories forecasting the future and providing tips for soon-to-be college graduates.

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OU grad says 'make the most'

Apr. 4, 2006

Editor's note: This is the sixth in a weeklong series of stories forecasting the future and providing tips for soon-to-be college graduates.

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Grover Center reopens for some classes today

Apr. 4, 2006

Several Grover Center classes will be in session today while water problems caused by a valve failure in the building's piping system are being addressed. Classes that take place in the following rooms will be in session today: W131, W135, W261, W263, W265, W327, W330, E112, E114, E116, E205, E206, E207, E304, E306 and E318. Alternative meeting spaces for classes in rooms not listed above are available online at www.ohio.edu. Members of the WellWorks wellness center can use Ping Center free of charge until further notice. Updated information will continue to be posted on Ohio University's Web site.

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No more DeLay

Apr. 4, 2006

The tenure of U.S. Representative Tom DeLay, R-Texas, as a public official has come to an end. The embattled former House Majority Leader who became embroiled in a corruption scandal announced yesterday that he will resign from Congress and give up his bid for reelection.