Bobcats prepared for game against Rockets
Jan. 19, 2006The Ohio men's basketball team will play its second straight game on the road against a top Mid-American Conference West Division foe Saturday.
MULTIMEDIA
Afroman comes to Athens - and 'you know why'
Jan. 19, 2006The rapper behind the hit song Because I Got High
Put to rest
Jan. 18, 2006In its first consideration of the euthanasia debate in years, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld an Oregon law allowing the practice of assisted suicide. Although the 6-3 ruling can be viewed as a significant affirmation of a terminally ill patient's right to die, more specifically it upholds the rights of states to govern themselves without federal infringement in matters not covered by federal statutes. Because of its respect for the freedoms of terminally ill patients and its rare reinforcement of America's unique governmental structure, the high court's decision should be applauded as an important success.
Councilwoman challenges for Ohio House seat
Jan. 18, 2006Athens City Councilwoman Debbie Phillips, D-4th Ward, formally announced her candidacy yesterday for the 92nd District of the Ohio House of Representatives, challenging incumbent Jimmy Stewart.
Player Feature
Jan. 18, 2006For a second consecutive season, the Ohio women's basketball team has gotten notable player performance from one of its youngest players on the court.
Senate hopeful addresses students, residents
Jan. 18, 2006On the campaign trail for U.S. Senate, Rep. Sherrod Brown stopped in Athens last night to speak on issues concerning both students and residents alike.
Women's Basketball Recap
Jan. 18, 2006Turnovers would prove to be the Ohio women's basketball team's downfall once again as their upset bid at Bowling Green came up short.
Indy (no, not indie) punks hit stage
Jan. 18, 2006Weekend No. 3 for Winter Quarter brings plenty of great bands coming down from the capitol city, including two I won't write about because they're playing with my band. The locals will be in full force as well, so check some of them out, why don't you?
Student center to open in one year
Jan. 18, 2006After several years of planning and construction, the new Baker University Center is slated to open a year from now.
Get blasted: OU student paintballers battle
Jan. 18, 2006Some people like to paint with brushes. Others like to paint with their fingers. Those who enjoy painting with guns meet every weekend in an open field to practice.
OU might conduct more background checks
Jan. 18, 2006A policy increasing criminal background checks at Ohio University might be added soon to the university's Policy and Procedure Manual for the first time ever, but faculty members fear it could make attracting desirable applicants harder.
Lady rockers liven stage in full regalia; whimsical lyrics, antics mark mindset
Jan. 18, 2006From Janis Joplin and Josie and the Pussycats to The Donnas and Lillix, girls have been picking up guitars and drumsticks since the creation of rock 'n' roll. For local all-female group General Stacks, forming a band just seemed right in the order of the world.
Provocative films showcase complex, intractable issues
Jan. 18, 2006Walking down a Los Angeles street at night, two black men argue about what just happened: A white woman moved closer to her husband as she passed the two men.
OU set to retool alcohol abuse programs
Jan. 18, 2006A refined and revised response to alcohol abuse on campus is in the works and was presented to Ohio University's Student Senate at its meeting last night.
People power
Jan. 18, 2006A few weeks ago, Athens City Council passed two ordinances that will allow the construction of a retirement center on Stimson Ave (next to the Hocking River) on land belonging to Ohio University. The vote was plagued by controversy, as the Ohio Ethics Commission urged three of council's seven members not to vote on the issue because of their status as OU employees. Another member missed the vote when she traveled out of town.
Central Michigan wrestlers 'step up' at national meet
Jan. 17, 2006Last weekend's NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals, on the campus of Northern Iowa, featured an impressive show for one Mid-American Conference wrestling squad but was a disappointment for two others.
Demise of 'idiot' kicker satisfying, karmic
Jan. 17, 2006I honestly did not care one way or another about the outcome of the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, but there was one glorious moment that made me glad I tuned in.
'Concert movie' pulls jokes from provocative topics
Jan. 16, 2006By the end of Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic
Many motivations influence volunteers walking for homeless
Jan. 16, 2006The people participating in the Good Works, Inc. Fourth Annual Walk for the Homeless had different reasons for trekking through cold winds and snow flurries Saturday morning.
