Spurious claims
Nov. 9, 2005Although Tuesday's election witnessed the defeat of state Issues 2-5, some of the tactics used by opponents to detract from the issues during the buildup to the election remain questionable.
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Elephant v. Donkey: who wins? No one
Nov. 9, 2005Unfortunately, I am obligated by the highest journalistic ethics to begin this week with two clarifications about previous columns.
All hope not lost in Tier III crunch
Nov. 9, 2005I read Tuesday's Post editorial (No) tierful goodbye with great interest. I thought it would be good for your readers to be aware of updated figures on the number of available seats in Tier III courses and capstone courses now approved as Tier III equivalents. Mike Williford from Institutional Research informed me that last year, counting fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters, there were 3493 seats available in T3 courses - the only option for students last year. This year there will be a total of 3981 seats available in T3 and capstone/T3 equivalent courses, with the breakdown as follows: Fall - 946; Winter - 1577; Spring - 1458; and Total: 3981.
Student scores with poker site
Nov. 8, 2005When most people are waiting for the river card to turn over, Brandon Bornancin, a sophomore poker entrepreneur, is working on his Internet poker Web site to make that anxiety justified.
OU introduces women's studies
Nov. 8, 2005Ohio University now offers a Bachelor of Arts in Women's Studies, 36 years after the university first implemented a women's studies curriculum.
Women can balance family, feminism
Nov. 8, 2005Gloria Steinem once said A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle.
Facebook voyeurism not unwelcome
Nov. 8, 2005Much to my utter dismay, my life in the past week has been dominated by Facebook-induced controversy.
Cruel and unusual
Nov. 8, 2005In the wake of the infamous torture photos against prisoners at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison, United States legislators have been maintaining a firm stance against the mistreatment of those prisoners. A congressional ban against the inhumane treatment and torture of prisoners in U.S. custody was approved with a 90-9 vote in the Senate.
Engineer continues land requests
Nov. 8, 2005The Athens County Engineer recommended to the county commissioners yesterday that the county buy a piece of property and hire an architect to build a new engineer's office.
Voting reform amendments fail state, county
Nov. 8, 2005All four amendments proposed by the left-leaning group Reform Ohio Now failed in last night's election, both in the state and in Athens County.
Bobcats picked to win MAC East, expectations high for 2005-06 season
Nov. 8, 2005The clock was winding down and so was the season.
Democrats grab all at-large seats
Nov. 8, 2005The democrats swept last night's at-large council elections, nearly doubling the vote totals of their Republican and Independent counterparts.
Class requirements changed
Nov. 8, 2005The University Curriculum Council voted yesterday to eliminate the 135-hour requirement for students seeking retroactive credit for classes they took last year that now fulfill Tier III requirements.
Burglar receives 35-year prison sentence
Nov. 8, 2005The Athens man accused of entering the home of a woman with two underage males and taping her hands and mouth while robbing her was sentenced on Monday to 35 years in prison.
Relay for Life returns for 4th year
Nov. 8, 2005The race to raise money for the American Cancer Society kicks off tonight for Ohio University's Relay for Life chapter.
Live music attracts patron Uptown
Nov. 8, 2005Rocking out is more than just a good time for the restaurants and bars that serve as venues for the Athens music scene.
All county issues, levies approved
Nov. 8, 2005All the local issues providing financial support for various county services passed yesterday by varying margins.
Ask not for whom ...
Nov. 8, 2005Some students who illegally download and share music and movie files often have received the complaints of the entertainment industry. Threats of copyright infringement penalties go in one ear and out the other. However, students would be wise to heed the warnings because the slow but steady process of eliminating the illegal practice continues.
Set creates scene for theater productions
Nov. 8, 2005For Ohio University's production of A Flea in Her Ear
