LET'S GET FARCICAL
Apr. 5, 2006Observe an excerpt from this story, which ran under the headline Rural colleges push iPod use for lectures on CNN.com March 20:
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Study: Academic misconduct pervades campus
Apr. 5, 2006Cheating, plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct are more prevalent at Ohio University than on other campuses, according to a recently released study by two doctoral students in the School of Communication.
Only the beginning
Apr. 5, 2006A mess this big can't be swept under the rug. Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering has taken steps to resolve its plagiarism scandal, but the college should be doing much more to investigate a pattern of academic misconduct that has already confirmed 21 plagiarized theses. The university must take every measure to weed out everyone involved with the plagiarism ' students, faculty and administration alike ' and send a clear message that this behavior results in extremely grave consequences.
Casual clothes won't work in the office
Apr. 5, 2006Editor's note: This is the seventh in a weeklong series of stories providing tips and forecasting the future for soon-to-be college graduates.
OU graduates face risks of dating colleagues
Apr. 5, 2006Editor's note: This is the eighth in a weeklong series of stories providing tips and forecasting the future for soon-to-be college graduates.
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.
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.
