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Editorial: Forces of nature: Privatizing Hocking's Lake Snowden would only create 'quick fix to monetary woes'

Sep. 26, 2006

Forty years ago, private farmland was taken to create Lake Snowden as a flood-control project, and since then, both state and federal money has gone into maintaining it. But soon, if Hocking College decides to sell or lease the land it owns, the public ' hunters, campers, fishers, boaters and hikers ' might find themselves replaced by a private development company with plans to build $200,000 cottages.

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Reality star speaks

Sep. 26, 2006

Angela Keslar, a contestant on the third season of Project Runway on Bravo and a resident of Amesville, Ohio, will speak tonight to benefit Passion Works Studio. The Post's culture editor, Caitlin Price, spoke with Keslar about the event and reality television.

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'Soulful' star departs from country start

Sep. 26, 2006

Kasey Chambers, one of Australia's leading country artists, strays from her roots at the beginning of her latest endeavor. Carnival is an eclectic mix of pop and rock 'n' roll that exhibits a sharp contrast to her three previously released country albums.

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Column: Religion 2006: Bubble baths and football

Sep. 26, 2006

In the third century, a young Egyptian named Anthony decided that what he wanted most in life was to be close to God. He gave all of his worldly possessions to the poor, traveled deep into the desert and there spent the rest of his life in penance and prayer.

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Column: Ohio team's streak rivals those of Braves, Lakers, Federer

Sep. 26, 2006

This Thursday, the Ohio volleyball team will take to the floor in The Convo looking to defend its 37-match home winning streak, which is the longest current run in the nation. But where does it stand in comparison to some of sports' greatest streaks? Here's my list of the top 10 streaks in sports.

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Making the smart decisions: freshman slides into spotlight

Sep. 26, 2006

It took outside hitter Ellen Herman almost 15 years to decide that she wanted to play volleyball competitively.

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Editorial: Treating the symptoms: Prescription drug costs can be remedied by price limitation, not trips across border

Sep. 26, 2006

A bill agreed upon by House and Senate Republicans would allow Americans to bring back prescription drugs from Canada, where medicine is sometimes 30 to 80 percent cheaper than in the states.

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Band has nothing to fear with diverse new album

Sep. 26, 2006

Yo La Tengo is back. Not in the sense that they've been on hiatus, and not because they haven't put anything worthwhile out in a few years. The indie legends have answered back from their somber 2003 release, Summer Sun, and unfathomably topped themselves with an album filled with what could have been plucked from a collection of the best work from their 20-plus years experience as critical darlings.

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Nickel Creek plays long-awaited concert at OU

Sep. 26, 2006

San Diego-based band Nickel Creek will bring its bluegrass and country tunes to Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium tonight.

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Students help United Appeal raise funds, donated goods

Sep. 26, 2006

More than 50 Ohio University students have joined Athens County residents this week in volunteering during the United Appeal for Athens County's kickoff.

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History will judge president harshly for his actions

Sep. 26, 2006

What should voters and students who are anti-political and non-political think of the president? In September 1948, when I was in college, most students did not know much about politics. The Democrats were voting for Harry S. Truman, but admitted he was less well-informed than Franklin Roosevelt. The Republicans assumed Thomas Dewey was smarter than Truman. In any case, the students all respected the Office of the President.

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Crafting music out of pain

Sep. 25, 2006

Greg Laswell always has been a talented musician, but it wasn't until his wife abruptly walked out on him that his music became real. In his latest album, Through Toledo, he shows that the pains in life, if channeled correctly, can create pieces of art.

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Christian rapper lacks soul, flavor

Sep. 25, 2006

Christian music always has been an anomaly in the music world. Christian bands sing about Jesus instead of their girlfriends and salvation instead of alcohol binges. With Mat Kearney's Nothing Left To Lose, however, he tries to give Christian music an edge. Kearney uses the stereotypical easy-listening rock sound for the majority of his songs but also fuses something you wouldn't expect in a Christian record: Rap.

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Column: America won't work under sandbox theory

Sep. 25, 2006

Individual rights are the bedrock of a free society. In their absence, civilization ceases and some form of mob rule begins. Chief among these are property rights. Yet many of us have been taught since childhood that material things don't matter; so why are property rights so paramount?

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Editorial: Money? It's a gas

Sep. 25, 2006

Iran? Not interested. Iraq? Too bleak. Elections? Please.

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Candidates dig facebook

Sep. 25, 2006

Facebook isn't just for college students to post pictures or get updates on friends anymore ' gubernatorial candidates Ted Strickland and Ken Blackwell have joined the Facebook craze.

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Podcast provides tech support

Sep. 25, 2006

Ask the Techies

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Class rings create campus unity alumni

Sep. 25, 2006

What is the best way to symbolize years of pulling all-nighters, going to wild parties and making lifelong friends? Some students might turn to the official class ring of Ohio University.

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Kent State surprises Falcons, defends perch atop MAC East

Sep. 25, 2006

For the first time since 1972, the Kent State Golden Flashes went into Bowling Green's Perry Stadium and won. Kent State manhandled the Falcons (2-2, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) on Saturday 38-3, their largest road victory since 1973.

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Receiver takes on new role as punt returner

Sep. 25, 2006

Freshman wide receiver Chris Garrett has not only emerged as the Ohio football team's go-to guy returning punts, he is making a name for himself as one of the elite punt returners in the nation.