Column: Writer finds luck again
May 29, 2006For those of you who were out doing productive things with your time on Sunday, like exercising and preparing for a big Memorial Day bash, let me tell you, there was nothing on TV.
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5 Bobcats bound for track mideast regional meet
May 25, 2006Although the season ended for most members of the Ohio track teams with the conference championships, five Bobcats have a chance to compete at the NCAA Mideast Regional meet this weekend in Knoxville, Tenn.
Gifted classes lack teachers
May 25, 2006Because of limited staffing and funding, teachers of talented and gifted programs in southeastern Ohio school districts oversee larger numbers of students than regular instructors, local gifted teachers said.
Computer offices consolidated to fix network security
May 25, 2006An administrative restructuring following three network security breaches has resulted in the dissolution of one university department as part of an effort to improve network security that will cost Ohio University millions of dollars.
Without more money, Taft's plan will fail
May 25, 2006When reading about Gov. Bob Taft's Ohio Core education plan, I was extremely annoyed. Not only has the governor cut millions of dollars in state educational funding throughout his terms in office, but also now he is trying to add to the problem he helped to create. As an education major, I have seen the damage this decrease in funding has caused and the damage the Ohio Core plan will cause.
The Next Level: Walt Novosel: Former Bobcat battles injury but stays on field
May 25, 2006Coming off a stellar season playing Class-A baseball in the Arizona Diamondbacks' organization, former Ohio baseball player Walt Novosel began his second professional season with great confidence.
Rewrites, accusations dot engineering scandal
May 25, 2006Plagiarism allegations in the Ohio University Russ College of Engineering and Technology date back to at least 1985, and some students who plagiarized have been allowed to rewrite their theses to avoid more serious consequences.
Column: Alcohol policy can help ensure students learn to hide beer better
May 25, 2006On Wednesday Ohio University unveiled another strategic comprehensive plan of action for the standardization of policies for the cohesion of Ohio University community members and area residents. The plan is related to disciplinary policies related to the consumption of alcoholic beverages of those under the legal consuming age or other alcohol-related offenses.
College ponders source of plagiarism problems
May 25, 2006Although many other colleges and universities have dealt with plagiarism, the Russ College of Engineering and Technology faces a unique challenge.
Television watching exacerbates kids' obesity
May 25, 2006The percentage of children in America who are obese jumped from 6.5 percent in 1980 to 15.3 percent in 2000. At the same time, there has been an explosion in media targeted towards children, who on average watch five and a half hours of TV a day! Unmonitored amounts of television viewing have quickly taken their toll on the health of America's children. Parents need to take control of the situation immediately.
Column: U.S. entitlement mentality restricts personal freedom
May 25, 2006There are two primary ways to control people. One is to appeal to their fears and the other is to appeal to their desires. Contrary to popular belief, it is the second brand of tyranny that poses the greatest threat to America today.
Fences won't fix problem; closing for a week could
May 25, 2006In regards to fencing off Court Street for Halloween: If Athens really wants to do something about the Halloween problem then they should follow Southern Illinois University's (Carbondale, IL) plan and close the university for the week.
Governor hopefuls mold plans for Southeast Ohio
May 25, 2006As the governor's race continues to intensify with both campaigns gathering endorsements and defining their political platforms, they have begun to shape plans for Southeast Ohio.
Landlords shouldn't enter without notice
May 25, 2006Riverpark Towers is said to be a place that offers the highest standards of resident service on a daily basis. Does this mean that they can enter your apartment whenever they please? I know that this issue has been brought up in the past, but I feel that it's getting ridiculous. I am currently a tenant at Riverpark, and I feel that their management procedures are unconventional. There have been three incidents that I am aware of that have resulted in the maintenance staff entering an apartment without notifying the tenants.
MAC NOTEBOOK: Flashes falter in NCAA Tourney
May 23, 2006The Kent State softball team dropped a 9-1 decision in the NCAA Tournament's Regional Semi-Final game against Oklahoma Saturday in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Column: Judiciary's independence under attack
May 22, 2006Once upon a time, the clashes between partisans in political discourse were restrained to the sphere of ideology, policy and vision.
Athenians plea with City Council to not get fenced in
May 22, 2006Ohio University students, Athens residents and event planners at last night's Conversation with Council urged Athens City Council members not to put up a fence around Court Street during the annual Halloween party.
Column falsely assessed media's take on 'Da Vinci'
May 22, 2006I am writing this letter in response to Ashley Herzog's column titled Media play up 'Da Vinci Code' furor that appeared in the May 17 edition of The Post.
