Ambassador visits OU, speaks about democracy
May 10, 2004Kicking off the 23rd International Week at Ohio University, South African ambassador to the United States Barbara Masakela informed her audience on the process of democracy in South Africa.
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Morning after pill causes controversy
May 10, 2004In December the Food and Drug Administration voted overwhelmingly 23 to four to recommend over-the-counter approval for Plan B, or the morning after pill. But on Thursday the FDA went against the recommendation by denying over-the-counter status for the pill.
Hodge wants diversity at OU
May 10, 2004Visiting presidential candidate David Hodge said yesterday he would increase diversity at Ohio University by raising tuition to subsidize low-income students and by possibly lowering admissions standards. He also said he wanted to clarify the university's mission.
Baseball begins non-conference set
May 10, 2004The Ohio baseball team is coming off possibly its most heart-breaking series of the season, dropping two of three games to Ball State this past weekend.
Sex in media has become a bore
May 10, 2004(U-WIRE) -You know what the media needs? Sex. This may seem a strange thing to advocate, given the proliferation of prudish protests and FCC lawsuits. But then again, what they're protesting isn't really sex at all. It's vulgarity, and it's nudity, but it's not sex. What our movies, TV and music try to pass off as hot, hot action is, in reality, generic, plastic and deadening. Think of network and cable TV. Even on the more permissive MTV, even after 1 a.m., all of the naughty bits and talk are blurred out, and we're left with the same spray-on sweat, posed positions and blank looks we get at 3 p.m. on NBC daytime. Even in R-rated films, we get the pre-requisite soft focus and clenched hands and choreographed moans.
Iraqi captives receive apology from Bush
May 6, 2004WASHINGTON -President Bush apologized yesterday for the abuse and humiliation of Iraqi prisoners by U.S. soldiers, saying the scenes of mistreatment had made Americans sick to our stomachs.
Housing for scholars expands
May 6, 2004Johnson Hall will join Read Hall in what will be known as the Read/Johnson Scholar Complex in the 2004-05 academic year.
Police plan a 'fresh look' at arson case
May 6, 2004COLUMBUS -A police official said the lead homicide detective was taken off the case of an arson that killed five college students to take a fresh look at the 13-month-old investigation.
Men's golf in 3rd after day 1 at MAC
May 6, 2004The Ohio men's golf team got off to a solid start in the Mid-American Conference Championships and stands in third place after yesterday's first round.
Softball MAC tourney race down to wire
May 6, 2004Coach Roanna Brazier thought the Ohio softball team would have clinched its spot in the postseason by now.
Rotation takes shape as Ohio hits home stretch
May 6, 2004It might have taken 43 games and close to three months, but finally the Ohio pitching staff has taken the shape it was always meant to have.
Date set for bids on restoration
May 6, 2004At yesterday's Athens County Commissioner's meeting, Vice President of Historical Design William Kunkle, set a date for the first bids on the restoration of the Athens Courthouse.
Track manager returns to competition
May 6, 2004Every time Jason Lanza's right leg hits the ground, he feels pain. When he walks, it hurts. When he runs, it hurts even more.
Indie band visits Baker
May 6, 2004Independent-label rock trio Enon will be playing at the Front Room Saturday, May 8, at 9:00 p.m. as part of Baker Nights.
Lacrosse welcomes Buckeyes in finale
May 4, 2004After a pair of losses on the road, the Ohio lacrosse team returns home to Peggy Pruitt Field to close its season today against American Lacrosse Conference foe Ohio State.
Baseball tripped up at home
May 4, 2004He might have dreamt it, but he certainly never expected it.
Soccer competes with alumni
May 4, 2004The Ohio soccer team defeated a squad of former Bobcats 5-1 in the first-ever Alumni Game Saturday at Chessa Field. The game finished the exhibition season for the team.
Softball hits road for 2 at Eastern Michigan
May 4, 2004The Ohio softball team aims to rebound today as it takes on Eastern Michigan in a doubleheader. The two games are important following Ohio's three losses at Akron.
Baseball players honored
May 4, 2004Ohio pitcher Dan O'Rourke was named the Mid-American Conference East Division Pitcher of the Week after recording two wins and a save in the Bobcats' weekend sweep against Western Michigan.
Softball drops three at Akron
May 3, 2004A week ago the Ohio softball team was coming off a sweep of Miami and riding high. The Bobcats had taken over second place with their eyes on winning the East Division of the Mid-American Conference.
