Column: A late-summer night's rant to fill the inbox
Aug. 23, 2006In an attempt to tweak one of the most overused clich+
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Music fest rocks Athens
Aug. 23, 2006Sounds ran rampant in front of music fiends of all ages on the Uptown streets of Athens last Saturday night at the eighth annual Athens Music Festival. The preview of the upcoming school year's notable music scene drew a large contingent of musicians and fans.
Former OU professor 'not surprised' with plagiarism problems
Aug. 9, 2006As Ohio University aims to promote discourse about academic dishonesty this fall and officials hope to end the plagiarism investigation in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology, one former OU professor went on the record about his tumultuous experiences with cheating.
OU's hairy situation
Aug. 9, 2006In response to a need identified by its President, Ohio University is pushing for the employment of a barber to cut black people's hair after a shop's business hours in order to serve one segment of our population. If this is justified as being based on the recognition of diversity within our community, why not likewise address the special hair-cutting need of another group?
Basketball player must await pretrial
Aug. 9, 2006Ohio men's basketball player Ken Ottrix pleaded not guilty to allegations he drove under the influence of alcohol at his hearing in Athens Municipal Court Monday.
IT administrator questions Moran Report
Aug. 9, 2006In his first interview since he was fired for negligence in the aftermath of network security breaches, an Ohio University administrator charged that the university is ducking responsibility by making him the scapegoat.
Poll: some Americans believe in 9/11 conspiracy theory
Aug. 9, 2006With the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks quickly approaching, skepticism about the circumstances surrounding the tragedy is strong, as one in three Americans believe officials in the federal government either assisted or took no action to stop the attacks, according to a recent survey. About 36 percent of the 1,010 respondents in a national Scripps Howard/Ohio University poll said that they thought U.S. government officials were involved in the Sept. 11 atrocities because they wanted the U.S. to go to war in the Middle East. They had proof saying that bin Laden was going to attack the U.S. and that he was going to use airplanes
A toast to The Post
Aug. 9, 2006I'm writing in response to Carleigh A. Kosonovich's letter (Aug. 3, More than meets the eye). I did not see a hard copy of The Summer Post (July 20) she is referring to, but I don't understand why it angered her so much. No, the Indiana Jones of Beer was not the most important piece of news to report that week, but for a newspaper covering Ohio University and Athens, I'm sure it was the most interesting.
Column: Columnist takes on task of personal prohibition
Aug. 9, 2006Although my travels abroad made me realize many great things about our neighbors across the pond, I also discovered something terrible about myself.
OU building named after U.S. congressman involved in scandal
Aug. 9, 2006A building on Ohio University's Eastern campus is named after an Ohio Congressman recently embroiled in scandal.
Former Bobcat standout leads high school team to D1 title
June 28, 2006Former All-American baseball player Josh Sorge has had a lot to be proud of since he graduated from Ohio University in 1996.
Column: Students held hostage by Internet
June 28, 2006With the random chaos of moving out of the dorms and into residential houses or apartments for the summer, it seems that after two weeks now, things are starting to get back to normal around here.Most of the debris from students moving out has been either looted or collected, classes are back in full swing and Court Street is looking less and less like a ghost town with each passing day.
Graduates sue OU over security breach
June 28, 2006In light of recent data thefts at Ohio University, two graduates have filed a lawsuit against the school claiming its actions, or lack thereof, were negligent and deliberately indifferent to their right to privacy.
Lightning strike warrents contributions to OUPD officer, family
June 28, 2006On behalf of The Summer Post staff, I would like to extend our best wishes to Ohio University Police Officer Nathan Van Oort and his family.Van Oort, 44, was left in critical condition after being struck by lightning June 22, while participating in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics near Logan, Ohio. Athens Police Department Officer Rick Crossen and Athens area resident Charles Murray were also injured in the strike.OUPD first employed Van Oort in April 2000, as a communication officer and he became a police officer in August 2002. Just this past January, Van Oort returned from a 14-month tour of duty in Iraq as a member of the Ohio Army National Guard.Contributions to Van Oort and his family can be delivered through a written check to OTC Executive Director Jim Roberts or sent to National City Bank, 1850 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, OH 43229. Please write that the donation is for the Van Oort family or use the account number, 111994191.'Mark Shugar is the Associate Editor of The Summer Post
Residents voice concerns about tree trimming
June 28, 2006Several representatives from American Electric Power attended Monday night's Athens city council committee meeting to address recent complaints the company has received from local residents.
A much needed rest
June 28, 2006I often haven't supported our university president, but in regards to the recent letter Nothing to snooze at
Board remains confident in McDavis
June 28, 2006The Ohio University Board of Trustees reaffirmed its confidence in OU President Roderick McDavis after the completion of its annual performance evaluation of the president.
Colorado band gives Athens
June 28, 2006Rock 'n' roll veteran Sean Kelley of The Samples, based in Boulder, Colorado, has seen change and an unrelenting tour schedule the past 20 years, but feels optimistic about the unknown road ahead.
Bobcats hire new pitching coach
June 28, 2006Ohio baseball fans will notice a familiar face in the dugout when the team returns to action for its 2007 season.
Dwelling on Drinking
June 21, 2006I never cease to be baffled by the grim seriousness with which President McDavis and administrators are taking Ohio University's party school ranking in the Princeton Review. If they are worried about the party school image's effect on the university's academic integrity, then perhaps they should aim directly at academic improvement. Taking the roundabout puritanical route will only provoke more students to voluntarily complete Princeton Review's online survey.Nobody seems to doubt the academic integrity of OU's company on the list, such as the University of Wisconsin and Indiana University. Why should the lighthearted party school label be so damaging to OU?Those who take the party school business seriously should recline on the therapist's couch to discover what fears and insecurities are at the root of this misplaced fanaticism.' Ashby Crowder is a graduate student studying history at Ohio University.
