Hiphop more than just music
May 18, 2006Wearing good-fitting khaki shorts and a T-shirt that bears the name of his company's Web site, Stu Pflaum looks more like a young entrepreneur than an experienced Hiphop DJ.
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Personal responsibilty left by the wayside
May 18, 2006In 18th century New England, the preacher Jonathan Edwards delivered a fiery sermon, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. He was so convincing in his forecast of damnation for unbelievers that many in his own congregation wept in fright. Guilt is a destructive emotion, especially that which is unearned.
University names Auburn director as Education dean
May 18, 2006Ohio University filled its final college dean vacancy yesterday when it introduced Renee Middleton as dean of the College of Education.
Three Fest celebration to draw 7,500 partygoers
May 18, 2006Thousands of revelers and music lovers will tote their lawn chairs, Frisbees and six-person beer bongs to a muddy cow field on Saturday for one of the largest fests Athens has to offer.
Only 400 votes cast in Student Senate elections
May 18, 2006In a step toward a shared goal of co-governance yesterday, Student Senate and Graduate Student Senate held elections together, hoping to increase voter turnout though both senatorial parties ran unopposed.
Mixing of gender notions leads to irrational fear of Bambi
May 18, 2006This week I learned that I am, in fact, a woman.
Administrative evaluations not accepted by university
May 18, 2006Editor's note: The following is an open letter from Ohio University Director of Legal Affairs John F. Burns written May 17 in response to the American Association of University Professors about Administrative Evaluations. To: Kevin Mattson, Ph.DFrom: John F. Burns, Director, Office of Legal AffairsRe: AAUP EvaluationsDear Dr. Mattson,
Catholics aren't all opposed to 'Da Vinci'
May 18, 2006In response to Ashley Herzog's May 17 column, Media play up 'Da Vinci Code' furor
Confidence drove Bobcats in 2006
May 18, 2006One could not really blame the Mid-American Conference coaches for pegging the Ohio softball team as the conference's worst team in their preseason projections.
County approves contracts
May 18, 2006The Athens County Commissioners approved a contract yesterday with the Tri-County Career Center in Nelsonville that will give $225,000 in tuition and books to adult recipients of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, federal welfare funds.
'Brothers in arms' to play at Union
May 18, 2006The Arch Villains bassist, Andrew Lampela, said this weekend's show is so exciting that he bought himself something special: brand new guitar picks and strings.
Administration's stance 'undermines' recent gains
May 18, 2006Editor's note: The following is an open letter from Phyllis Bernt, Faculty Senate chair, in response to Ohio University Director of Legal Affairs John Burns' letter to the American Association of University Professors. Faculty Colleagues:
'Cats rained out in Falcon series
May 18, 2006The Ohio baseball team is set to face Bowling Green today in a day-night doubleheader as a result of Thursday night's series-opener being rained out.
Letter to the Editor: Curriculum reform needs student input
May 17, 2006This letter is to express the Student Senate Committee on General Education Reform's extreme dissatisfaction with the proposed makeup of the committee that will analyze the general education requirement at Ohio University. Through a resolution, the Student Senate has asked for one-third student representation on the committee. However, it appears that this call may be going unanswered.
Bands branch out; names reflect new sounds
May 17, 2006A band's name is the first impression, an expression of who a band is, what it is about and how serious it is about its music. It's what makes a person know instantly that Black Sabbath isn't going sound like Dem Franchize Boyz.
Bobcats have high hopes for first new recruit
May 17, 2006Though the Ohio men's basketball team has only signed one player for next season so far, the recruit will have a chance to make an immediate impact.
Editorial: Sadly inevitable
May 17, 2006It's clear that a vocal branch of Athenians has objected to the proposed Stimson Avenue retirement center as long as the plan has been public. What also is clear, however, is that the pending lawsuit does not have a foundation strong enough to stop the construction.
Tobacco settlement bill seeks to improve Ohio's educational buildings
May 17, 2006A bill passed recently by the Ohio Senate seeks to appropriate $648.5 million in tobacco settlement funds to the Ohio School Facilities Commission.
Band of 'brothers' remain energetic but 'awkward'
May 17, 2006Ohio University freshman Victor Rasgaitis is filed in with the young-guys-with-guitars set in the Athens music scene, and while he certainly fits the bill, his inspirations and energy lend him distinction.
Band reunites after 3-year hiatus for another 'fling,' possibly more
May 17, 2006After three years apart, rock group Anything But Kind will reunite at 10 p.m. Friday at The Red Brick Tavern, 14 N. Court St.
