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Out with the old ...

Apr. 4, 2006

There is a new right-hand man in President Bush's corner with Joshua B. Bolten, the former White House director of the Office of Management and Budget, taking over for the resigning Andrew Card as the new White House chief of staff. Bush is wise to put new faces in Washington in hope of an administrative overhaul to spur a gain in public support. However, Bolten's political ideology does not appear to stray far from Card's, which will means this shake up will likely have little effect.

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Communication college receives $15 million

Apr. 4, 2006

CINCINNATI ' Ohio University's College of Communication might have a new name after OU President Roderick McDavis accepted a $15 million endowment yesterday from the Scripps Howard Foundation.

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Photography contest enters digital age

Apr. 4, 2006

More than 2,000 photojournalism entries from across the world have been entered into a competition for 29 awards in the Best of Photojournalism contest today through Saturday in Bromley Hall.

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Lacrosse: 'Cats clobbered on the road

Apr. 4, 2006

Ohio goalkeeper Jen Heup was able to make 18 saves yesterday when the Bobcats played the Hokies of Virginia Tech, but she could not stop the other 14 that turned into goals for the opposition.

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Softball: Pitcher shines in sophomore season

Apr. 4, 2006

In a season when many second-year players are apt to experience a sophomore slump

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Post-collegiate alcohol intake drops

Apr. 4, 2006

Editor's note: This is the fifth in a weeklong series of stories forecasting the future and providing tips for soon-to-be college graduates.

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Hawkish fervor just as partisan as naive pacifism; neither will work

Apr. 4, 2006

In light of personally finding about two dozen of the little green soldiers last Wednesday, I'm reminded of some unpleasant truths. I'm sure a lot of readers will not like what I'm about to say, but it needs to be said.

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O'Shea entertaining Seton Hall job

Apr. 4, 2006

An alleged argument between Manhattan men's basketball coach Bobby Gonzalez and Seton Hall director of athletics Joe Quinlan, might cause a coaching shakeup here in Athens.

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Petland to partner with local shelter

Apr. 4, 2006

Petland will begin adopting puppies from the Athens County Dog Shelter as part of a new program announced at yesterday's Athens County Commissioners meeting.

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No one ideal can solve our problems

Apr. 4, 2006

I read with interest Joe Vance's well-written inaugural efforts for his column, In Defense of Sanity, last Friday. I was dismayed, however, by some of the arguments he advanced.

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LACROSSE PREVIEW: 'Cats head to Virginia

Apr. 3, 2006

After a quick return home and a win, the Ohio women's lacrosse team will hit the road today on a positive note.

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National chapters, societies network students to alumni

Apr. 3, 2006

Editor's note: This is the third in a weeklong series of stories forecasting the future and providing tips for soon-to-be college graduates.

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Graduate Senate develops 'Vision'

Apr. 3, 2006

A team in Vision Ohio, Ohio University's comprehensive plan for the future, is developing a set of recommendations for OU administrators, and members of Graduate Student Senate reviewed the recommendations at last night's meeting.

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Water system failure closes Grover Center

Apr. 3, 2006

A valve failure in the chilled water piping system of Grover Center caused the cancellation of classes and activities in that building and the WellWorks wellness center yesterday, and both buildings remain closed today.

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BASEBALL PREVIEW: Bobcats return home

Apr. 3, 2006

The Ohio baseball team returns home for a brief two-game home stand after a weekend series in Toledo. The Bobcats will face a familiar opponent tonight in Marshall, who played in the Mid-American Conference up until this season.

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Grads face thriving job market

Apr. 3, 2006

Editor's note: This is the second in a weeklong series of stories forecasting the future and providing tips for soon-to-be college graduates.

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FARMERS MARKET: Group to handle pavilion move

Apr. 3, 2006

Athens City Council adopted an ordinance last night to designate Appalachian Center for Economic Networks as the project manager for the Athens Public Market Pavilion Project, which provides a place to unite local artisans, foods and cultural activities.

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IN THE SLOT: I'll take 'DIII' for the wedge!

Apr. 3, 2006

It is hard to argue that the 2006 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament wasn't a little crazier than past tourneys. Chances are you were without your Final Four teams since the Sweet Sixteen, and your mom and little sister both picked more accurate brackets.

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Issue No. 1

Apr. 3, 2006

The immigration battle consumed front pages this past week and has hit a nationwide nerve that goes to the core of security concerns and the future of the American labor force. As illegal immigration reaches unprecedented heights ' an estimated three million undocumented immigrants come into the United States every year ' it has become increasingly clear that whoever finds a solution to this convoluted issue will make quite a statement to voters.

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This column is like post-Soviet Latvia ...

Apr. 3, 2006

When engaged in an adversarial debate, participants use the weapon of analogy in an attempt to influence the audience into accepting their proposition. It has been proven particularly effective, given our inherent human urge to correlate something new and unfamiliar with something old and comfortable.