Athens police will increase staffing
Apr. 5, 2006The Athens Police Department plans to use extra officers to deal with an increased number of fights and assaults during Spring Quarter, Athens police chief Richard Mayer said.
MULTIMEDIA
Laws require evaluation of foreign teaching assistants
Apr. 5, 2006While Minnesota's legislature is considering a bill to deal with professors with low English-speaking skills, Ohio already has similar laws regarding international teaching assistants.
Journalists to talk blog ethics
Apr. 5, 2006Ohio University will play host to a conference this weekend on ethics in blogging and online journalism, which will include several speakers and opportunities for student participation.
Different buzz, no green fairies
Apr. 5, 2006Green fairies seemingly float in midair. Famous works of art emerge from genius, intoxicated minds. These are just a few of the things associated with absinthe.
THAT'S A WRAP
Apr. 5, 2006Imagine a movie so long, at nearly four hours, that it is broken up by an intermission so that people can stretch, use the rest room or go out for a quick smoke.
Donations halt; local food bank unhurt
Apr. 5, 2006Despite Wal-Mart's January announcement that it would no longer donate out-of-date or nearly expired foods, a local food bank said though they have never received such donations, they do receive monetary support.
Student Senate PR effort to push issue of student financial aid with politicians
Apr. 5, 2006Heading the Fight for Financial Aid, Student Senate is in the process of finalizing its plans for the program in anticipation of the upcoming election.
Working on students' patience
Apr. 5, 2006Three major construction projects are underway this quarter, bringing noise, roadblocks and machinery all over campus.
BAND OF THE WEEK
Apr. 5, 2006Poets, actors, musicians, jugglers, good comedians, bad comedians and comedians who are good'because'they'are'so'bad have been entertaining Athens' Friday night crowds for 16 years thanks to The Front Room's Open Stage Nights and the contemporary folk styling of Bruce Dalzell and his wacky guitar.
Author satirizes pop culture
Apr. 5, 2006This wildly satirical collection of poems by Ryan G. Van Cleave immerses itself in pop culture almost to the point of absurdity, but grounds itself in a poignant humor that both dazzles and enlightens.
Softball: Ohio stymied in 2 losses
Apr. 4, 2006The Ohio softball team traveled to the University of Kentucky looking for revenge against a team that had beaten them once earlier this season.
Recent graduates move along, adapt to change of scenery
Apr. 4, 2006Editor's note: This is the fourth in a weeklong series of stories forecasting the future and providing tips for soon-to-be college graduates.
OU grad says 'make the most'
Apr. 4, 2006Editor's note: This is the sixth in a weeklong series of stories forecasting the future and providing tips for soon-to-be college graduates.
Grover Center reopens for some classes today
Apr. 4, 2006Several Grover Center classes will be in session today while water problems caused by a valve failure in the building's piping system are being addressed. Classes that take place in the following rooms will be in session today: W131, W135, W261, W263, W265, W327, W330, E112, E114, E116, E205, E206, E207, E304, E306 and E318. Alternative meeting spaces for classes in rooms not listed above are available online at www.ohio.edu. Members of the WellWorks wellness center can use Ping Center free of charge until further notice. Updated information will continue to be posted on Ohio University's Web site.
No more DeLay
Apr. 4, 2006The tenure of U.S. Representative Tom DeLay, R-Texas, as a public official has come to an end. The embattled former House Majority Leader who became embroiled in a corruption scandal announced yesterday that he will resign from Congress and give up his bid for reelection.
Baseball: Bobcats fall to Thundering Herd at home
Apr. 4, 2006Yesterday started out with the Ohio baseball team learning that Anthony Gressick would not be pitching or playing in the outfield for the rest of the season, and ended with an 8-6 loss to Marshall.
Coal plant bill passes easily
Apr. 4, 2006Gov. Bob Taft signed a bill into law yesterday that will give Ohio a better chance at attracting a $1 billion coal-based power plant to the state.
Gay adoption does promote family values
Apr. 4, 2006Like many of you, I read with interest the article Lesbian couple raises adopted children in midst of debate over gay rights in the March 31 edition of The Post. Judith Millesen, an Ohio University political science professor, is raising two adopted children with her female partner ' an arrangement that might soon be banned in Ohio.
