JUST IN: Men's basketball: Senior makes transition to new position in win
Jan. 17, 2007Basketball is all about making adjustments, and Sonny Troutman knows that very well after leading Ohio to a 67-51 victory over Buffalo tonight.
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Student Senate
Jan. 17, 2007Although the quote at the top of their resolution said otherwise, Student Senate members were anything but on the fence about the City of Athens' proposed plan to enclose Court Street and charge admission to Halloween.
There's no place like home ' for any team
Jan. 17, 2007Coach Tim O' Shea constantly harps on the importance of defending one's home court and the toughness of playing on the road.
Mayor supports fee to enter Court Street on Halloween
Jan. 17, 2007Athens Mayor Ric Abel said at his weekly press conference yesterday he would not veto current city council legislation to wall off Court Street during Halloween.
2 'big' scorers make for premier matchup: Williams confident Idbihi will bring his best game
Jan. 17, 2007At the end of practice Tuesday, coach Tim O'Shea reminded Leon Williams that Buffalo's Yassin Idbihi is coming to town. O'Shea then told him that Idbihi leads the conference in rebounding and is fifth in scoring.Williams laughed and said, I know
City Council denies apartment contract
Jan. 16, 2007Last night, Athens City Council members unanimously rejected an ordinance creating a development agreement contract between the city and the developer of Summit at Coates Run, a proposed Richland Avenue apartment complex.
Ohio Core to alter high school curriculum
Jan. 16, 2007Education officials worry that a more rigorous high school curriculum signed into law in early January by former Ohio Gov. Bob Taft will be an unfunded mandate for financially burdened districts.
Federal money falls short of goals
Jan. 16, 2007Despite a surging lobbying effort, federal funding for research at Ohio University fell by $3.2 million last year ' the first decline in federal dollars since 2005.
2 teens escape rehab center, allegedly hijack train in Nelsonville
Jan. 16, 2007Nelsonville ' Two male juveniles are suspected of hijacking a train from the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and riding it for 12 miles early yesterday before they were apprehended, according to Nelsonville Police.
JUST IN: Student Senate opposes Court Street fence for Halloween
Jan. 16, 2007Although the quote at the top of their resolution said otherwise, Student Senate members were anything but on the fence about the City of Athens' plan to enclose Court Street and charge admission to Halloween.
Column: My Turn
Jan. 16, 2007A little while ago I sat down to write a movie review. About an hour later, here I am, still at a loss for words.
Editorial: Information, please
Jan. 16, 2007Ohio assistant wrestling coach Kyle Hansen was reinstated last week. He was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated last August and eventually pleaded no contest to a charge of having control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
Garfunkel to bring new tour, album to Athens for 'Enchanted Evening'
Jan. 16, 2007As the rain in Athens begins to subside, many are hoping that Art Garfunkel's concert forms a much needed bridge over troubled water.
Editorial: If Plan B fails...
Jan. 16, 2007The FDA, in accordance with the wishes of the American people, approved over-the-counter sales of the emergency contraception Plan B to women over the age of 18 in August 2006. This form of emergency contraception can reduce the risk of pregnancy by 89 percent if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
2007 Ohio football non-conference schedule
Jan. 16, 2007The Ohio football team announced its non-conference schedule for the 2007 season, featuring four opponents, all with six wins or more in 2006. Next year will be the first time the Bobcats have faced the Big South's Gardner-Webb, the Sun Belt Conference's Louisiana-Lafayette or the Mountain West Conference's Wyoming. The Sept. 15 game will mark the fourth all-time meeting between the Bobcats and Hokies, who last met in 2005 in Blacksburg, Va.Date
Column: Waiting on the World to Change
Jan. 16, 2007Will Meredith stay with Dr. McDreamy? Are Addison and Alex really going to get together? Will George's father pull through? All of these uncertainties surrounding the ABC hit Grey's Anatomy keep me glued to the television at 9 p.m. every Thursday night, snapping at anyone who tries to speak to me before the scenes from next week have been revealed. I own all of the seasons on DVD, have the cast as the wallpaper on my laptop and have been known to quote the show far too often in my away messages.
Oberlin, Morris reunited with Bobcats
Jan. 16, 2007Athens native Phil Oberlin always wanted to play hockey at Ohio University. Getting the opportunity to play under his former high school coach, Dan Morris, was just an added bonus.
New center propels OU toward Abercrombie image
Jan. 16, 2007Abercrombie U. That's what Ohio University alumnus and ESPN commentator Peter King stated, complimenting OU's physical appearance at the Alumni Gala Awards during Homecoming 2005.
Column: In the Zone
Jan. 16, 2007We are smack-dab in the middle of the NFL playoffs, one of the most exciting times of the year for professional football fans. But NFL fans aren't the only people who have a great interest in the postseason.
Athens' atmosphere attracts business
Jan. 16, 2007With at least 10 businesses recently opened or opening soon on East State and Court streets, business owners and local officials have developed varying opinions about why Athens is attracting new ventures.
