Shocking, exclusive article of the year!
Oct. 2, 2006Celebrity gossip magazines never cease to amaze me. Just when you think the scandal couldn't get worse, it stoops a level lower to shock the public.
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Notices of illegal downloads rising
Oct. 2, 2006The ease of illegally downloading movies, music and software through peer-to-peer software such as BitTorrent and LimeWire, has created a copyright infringement epidemic on campus, said William Sams, Ohio University's Chief Information Officer.
Athens Police officers to break bread with students
Oct. 2, 2006With the launch of the Dining With Cops program tomorrow, students occasionally will share campus dining halls with Athens Police officers
Your Turn: Smoke Less initiative creates secondhand problems
Oct. 1, 2006In response to the editorial on Issue 5, I would like to point out that the SmokeFreeOhio initiative is not only beneficial to society as a whole, but it's also aligned with other state laws that protect the health and safety of business patrons.
Ohio House candidates chat with students, faculty
Oct. 1, 2006Candidates for the 92nd District in the Ohio House of Representatives urged Ohio University students to take an active role in choosing and influencing their elected officials during a forum last night.
Bobcats drop crucial conference contest
Oct. 1, 2006Bowling Green used its opening possession ' a nine-play, 69-yard drive that included two fourth-down conversions ' to take the momentum, and a key divisional game, from the Ohio football team Saturday, as it defeated the Bobcats 21-9 at Peden Stadium.
Your Turn: 'Tagging' akin more to art than petty vandalism
Oct. 1, 2006I am writing about the surplus of articles in Athens newspapers that have recently blazed the artists that have been tagging walls around our town. Tagging. Graffiti.
'Mi casa, no su casa'
Oct. 1, 2006The Senate approved a bill Friday night that would authorize the construction of a 700-mile wall between the United States and Mexico. President Bush will sign the bill just in time for Republicans to tout it for the November elections.
Chiropractor gives up license after using questionable treatment
Oct. 1, 2006An Athens chiropractor investigated in March for using vibrational manipulations to cure back pain in patients ' without touching them or meeting them in person ' permanently surrendered his chiropractic license Thursday.
Festival teaches sustainability
Oct. 1, 2006Sustainability was the word of the weekend at the 6th Annual Athens Area Sustainability Festival at the Athens Fairgrounds.
Law director doubles as landlord
Oct. 1, 2006In almost half of the inspections of his rental properties since 1993, Athens City Law Director Garry Hunter was given several months beyond the 30-day time limit to fix housing code violations. On three occasions, the cityG
Breaking up is not always so hard to do
Oct. 1, 2006The thing I like most about having a column, besides the ability to work in my boxers, is the opportunity to help people. You see, underneath this tough, manly, Chuck Norris exterior is a sensitive, caring and sympathetic individual who wants nothing more than to aid my fellow man. And pudding ' I also want pudding. But I digress. It is in this spirit of giving that today's column will serve as a follow-up to my first column: The award-winning, critically acclaimed Dating advice from a geek. If you followed the advice given in that column, you will no doubt be in need of my knowledge and expertise of the next logical phase in your relationship: The break-up.
National prominence
Oct. 1, 2006Last week, Ohio University caught the attention of The New York Times. And no, it wasn't because of VisionOhio. Instead, what interested one of the nation's premier newspapers, one that is read by millions around the world, is the sheer number and scope of problems OU has faced within the past year.
State innovation incentive gives OU research subsidy
Oct. 1, 2006Because Ohio University reallocated at least 3 percent of state doctoral subsidies toward research in medical-related areas and alternative energy sources, Ohio's Innovation Incentive Program will award OU more than $250,000 for fiscal year 2007.
Hockey: 'Cats return to Bird Arena to face off against St. Louis
Sep. 28, 2006After splitting last weekend's series with West Virginia, the Ohio hockey team returns to Bird Arena this weekend for their home-opening series against the St. Louis Billikens.
Cross country: Biggest challenge of season lies ahead at Notre Dame Invitational
Sep. 28, 2006Some runners feel that it is the true start of the season, and some feel that it is just another race. One thing is certain though: the Ohio cross country teams will have their hands full with the competition today at the Notre Dame Invitational.
An excuse to show us girls
Sep. 27, 2006The recent announcement that the 1995 trashtastic classic Showgirls will be made into a musical got me thinking about irony, dog food and the ever-expanding universe.
Whatever happened to the 'drugs' in 'sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll'?
Sep. 27, 2006Drugs and rock 'n' roll seem to go hand-in-hand like two estranged lovers walking through a park of dead flowers, confused by its demented beauty but infatuated nonetheless.
A new prescription
Sep. 27, 2006Wal-Mart recently released plans to sell generic prescription drugs for about $4 per month's supply. The average cost for a month's supply of a generic drug in 2004 was almost $30, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Timed response
Sep. 27, 2006Members of Faculty Senate are tired of seeing their resolutions fall through the cracks, so much so that it has considered implementing a time limit on administrative response to proposals.
