Diverted funds affect families
May 13, 2004In 2001, the State of Ohio illegally diverted $60 million intended for low-income families in counties across Ohio into its general revenue fund to balance the budget.
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Conference shows many types of art
May 13, 2004An art history symposium showcasing the research of art history graduate students from Ohio and Wisconsin begins this evening.
Hip-hop concert to entertain at Palmerfest
May 13, 2004The Jumpoff, a local hip-hop concert, returns to Palmerfest this Saturday for its second year with local acts as well as Cleveland's DJ Kut Nyce and the Texas Boyz from Houston.
From Athens to Arizona
May 13, 2004When he entered Ohio University as a freshman in the fall of 1982, Thom Brennaman still had not chosen what he wanted to do with his life. More than two decades later, it appears he made a good choice.
Hall of famers named
May 11, 2004Ohio University will honor four of its finest student athletes this fall by enshrining its 39th class into the Ohio Athletics Hall of Fame. Paul Baron, Staci Bellville, Shawn Enright and Dave Bucky Wagner were announced as the newest inductees by Director of Athletics Thomas Boeh.
Innocence returns with Ultimate Warrior's visit
May 11, 2004We all have our own theories about how the Ultimate Warrior died. Some say his heart exploded after another wild sprint to the ring. Others point to rumors of drug addictions. I prefer to believe my own eyes: When I was seven, the Undertaker locked him in a coffin and left him to die on syndicated television.
Ohio baseball inks 12
May 11, 2004The Ohio baseball team has signed 12 players, including six pitchers, for the 2005 season.
Subject of diversity varies among parties
May 10, 2004Diversity was the subject of many questions at last night's Ohio University Student Senate presidential forum. Presidential candidates from the Boston Tea Party, the Driven Party and the K.E.G. Party fielded student questions in the first debate of the election.
Council changes spay/neuter ordinance by removing clause
May 10, 2004Changes in the proposed spay/neuter ordinance and various traffic concerns were discussed at last night's Athens City Council committee meetings.
OU must not alienate its greek life students
May 10, 2004This is an open letter to the administration of Ohio University. As a member of the social greek community on this campus, I am disturbed by what has become an apparently hostile attitude toward the student community I am proud to be a member of.
Budget talk drives council
May 10, 2004NELSONVILLE -Filled with heated debate about what budget cuts to make to correct the city's projected $200,000 general fund deficit, the Nelsonville City Council meeting last night included several citizens voicing their concerns about the security of City Manager Fred Holmes' job.
Closings cause concern
May 10, 2004Reflections and rental signs might be the only things seen in Uptown store windows because of closing businesses and vacant buildings.
Men's position in rally questioned
May 10, 2004After years of undertaking different roles during Take Back the Night week, this year the men of Ohio University will do their part by lending a supportive voice from the sidelines.
Faculty considers switch to semesters
May 10, 2004Ohio University faculty discussed concerns about the possible switch to semesters at last night's Ohio University faculty senate meeting.
Businesses come and go in Athens
May 10, 2004While East State Street expansion during past years has increased, few Uptown businesses are following suit.
Sunbathers, flowers and Student Senate
May 10, 2004Springtime brings Ohio University's most annoying pastime: Student Senate candidates and their equally irrelevant parties make noise, shove fliers in our faces and irritate the hell out of us while we go to class, eat in the dining halls and otherwise do more productive things than run for Student Senate.
Fairness deserves the old college try
May 10, 2004With skepticism of Ohio athletics at such a high point, it is difficult to criticize a move that would help to prop up the sagging programs. But, with the university in such a budget crunch, even the modest $500,000 increase recently awarded to athletics sends the wrong message, and administrators should be sensitive to the needs of other departments.
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.
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.
