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.
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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.
Women's Basketball:Ohio zips by Akron on the road
Jan. 16, 2007After missing two free throws late in last night's game with Akron, reserve guard Lauren Hmiel angrily tossed her headband into the seats at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Strickland sworn into office, speaks on education, Ohio's growth
Jan. 15, 2007Ted Strickland was inaugurated Saturday as Ohio's 68th governor, marking the first time in 16 years that a Democrat has had control of the state government.
Editorial: Unequal opportunity
Jan. 15, 2007When plans for the new $60 million Baker University Center were still being formulated, the administration decided to tack on an additional fee of $60 per quarter for every student on campus.
Celebrating MLK
Jan. 15, 2007Participants in Keeping the Dream Alive! a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, channeled the leader's spirit through song, dance and speech last night in the Baker University Center Ballroom.
Road to new Baker to pave over Anderson Lab
Jan. 15, 2007Construction of a road from Richland Avenue to the new Baker University Center is slated for completion in October 2008, a university official said.
Men's basketball: Bobcats fall to Golden Flashes in OT
Jan. 15, 2007Jerome Tillman has officially reached his comfort zone.
JUST IN: Women's basketball: Ohio defense holds strong in victory
Jan. 15, 2007After missing two free throws late in tonight's game with Akron, reserve guard Lauren Hmiel angrily tossed her headband into the seats at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Your Turn: Athens will miss art director's 'dedication,' 'passion'
Jan. 15, 2007I am sad to hear that Patty Mitchell will no longer be serving Passion Works as the arts director; it is such a significant loss for the studio. I recently had the opportunity, through a class project, to work with Patty and Passion Works to help coordinate an approach to recruit and retain community volunteers.
The Fray applauded, booed by packed house
Jan. 15, 2007When the four men of The Fray casually walked on stage at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, they were merely silhouettes in front of the swirling strobe lights. Lead singer Isaac Slade sat down at his baby grand piano, said a simple hello and the crowd burst into screams and applause.
Column: Trivial Pursuits
Jan. 15, 2007Sometimes things just break. In my experience, sometimes is frequently. And when you're stuck without many resources or tools, you have to use some creative solutions.
Swimming and diving: Bobcats clench weekend meets
Jan. 15, 2007If this weekend's long road trips to Youngstown State and Buffalo were supposed to affect the performances of Ohio, freshman Lindsay Hamilton didn't show it as she dove her way to a sweep of all of the diving competitions.
Indoor track and field: Few key scorers unable to secure win
Jan. 15, 2007The first-place finishes of distance runners Carime Reinhart and Austin Schiele were not enough for the Bobcats at the Skip Summerville Invite in Akron.
