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.
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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.
'Letters Home' violate privacy
May 17, 2006Student Senate passed a resolution last night urging the Athens Police Department to stop a program similar to a proposed OU policy that sends letters to the parents of underage drinking offenders.
Editorial: NSA on line 2
May 17, 2006The release of millions of American civilians' phone records to the National Security Agency has spurred more cries against what is looking like an increasingly lawless White House. Phone numbers, times and locations of calls made by customers of AT&T, Verizon and BellSouth have been at the mercy of government scrutiny under the guise of America's War on Terror.
Ohio set to close out season
May 17, 2006Now that the Ohio baseball team has been officially eliminated from postseason contention, they now aim to save face as they play host to conference rival Bowling Green in their last series of the season.
Fast-paced action keeps 'Poseidon' afloat despite flood of lame dialogue.
May 17, 2006By 7 p.m., the previews started rolling at my screening of Poseidon. Less than a half-hour later, the titular cruise ship was upside-down, and by 8:36 p.m., I was headed to my car.
Slot machine plan needs signatures
May 17, 2006A proposal rejected by the Ohio Attorney General's Office to allow slot machines to operate at Ohio racetracks needs 322,899 signatures to be on the ballot in November.
Author to decry 'liberal hypocrisy'
May 17, 2006Attendance has been low at events for this year's Conservative Week at Ohio University, but College Republicans President Jordan Carr hopes tonight's keynote speaker will bring a crowd.
Folk singer's new record not the stuff of legends
May 17, 2006Neil Young has been known to throw his fans a wild pitch now and then, fluctuating between various genres and topics at whim. Young's latest effort, Living With War
