Fokushima celebrates life-
Mar. 29, 2006Contrasting the current garage-band trend, newcomers to the Athens music scene Fokushima use happy pop and a laid-back attitude to make their audiences listen up and dance.
MULTIMEDIA
Tech success
Mar. 29, 2006Ohio University has announced a program, to begin in May, that will allow students the option of purchasing laptop computers through the university at discounted rates. Although last quarter the administration considered eliminating the university-provided computers in dorm rooms, it instead chose to develop a program to complement its current program. And by doing so OU has struck the perfect balance of providing students with assistance in purchasing the newest technology and not inadvertently penalizing students who cannot afford to purchase a computer. The new plan, known as Go Mobile, will give students the chance to purchase laptops at a potential discount that individuals likely will not get on their own. Although the vendor who the university will work with has not yet been determined and exact prices have also not been set, Communication Network Services anticipates a 30 to 35 percent discount. At the same time, OU will continue to furnish residence hall rooms with traditional desktops for students that choose not to take advantage of the new deal. This plan is the sort of flexible option necessary for a campus populated by students of such diverse needs and schedules. Overall, OU-
New studies say you might be an idiot
Mar. 29, 2006The gauntlet is down. In the wake of the Vision Ohio rollout and a sizable budget cut, a bloc of professors spoke out against the university-
Reading planets is more than meets the eye
Mar. 29, 2006Reading horoscopes in newspapers or magazines is something many people do habitually and without much thought as to the deeper meaning. But for those who study astrology and believe in those words written, it is a very different case.
Peace negotiator to be speaker at peace conference
Mar. 29, 2006A former United States ambassador will examine the relationship between religion and violence tonight as part of Ohio University-
The Nickel-Dimer
Mar. 29, 2006These seemed to be the only teams capable of winning the NCAA Tournament, according to most experts, analysts and fans of college basketball just a few weeks ago. Shows how much all these -
Bobcats shine at Florida tourneys
Mar. 26, 2006Despite being dominant in spurts, the Ohio softball team's record still hovers near .500 at 15-15 after 16 spring break contests.
'Cats lose opening MAC series
Mar. 26, 2006Despite being on the longest home stand of the season, the Ohio baseball team failed to capitalize over break, losing five-of-eight contests - two-of-three to Northern Illinois this past weekend to open the Bobcats' Mid-American Conference schedule.
Ohio women's basketball coach resigns
Mar. 26, 2006After seven seasons of patrolling the sidelines in The Convo, Lynn Bria is leaving Athens.
'Cats bag win on West Coast
Mar. 26, 2006The Ohio women's lacrosse team ended a three-game West Coast swing that took the squad from Berkeley, Calif., to Eugene, Ore., with only one win, but much more experience.
Thrower qualifies for NCAA competition
Mar. 26, 2006Jaclyn Lugaila started the track season with a bang on her first day of outdoor competition.
Avalanche's creative style finds niche among plethora of pizzerias in Athens
Mar. 9, 2006Before deciding on a name for his business, John Gutekanst considered tsunamis, hurricanes and plagues. I wanted something large that you get clobbered by
'Cats trounce Miami in quarterfinal
Mar. 9, 2006CLEVELAND-The Ohio Bobcats played last night's quarterfinal Mid-American Conference Tournament game against Miami like they had been there before - because they have.
Kent dashes Ohio's hopes for repeat
Mar. 9, 2006CLEVELAND-The Ohio Bobcats faltered in the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals last night against the Kent State Golden Flashes, ending Ohio's hopes of reaching the MAC Championship for a second year in a row.
Swim story headline conveyed bad message
Mar. 9, 2006Last weekend the Ohio University Aquatic Center hosted the Men's Mid-American Conference Championships. Ohio placed a much-deserved 3rd place out of 5 highly competitive teams.
Low-revenue varsity wrestling programs facing elimination
Mar. 9, 2006A worst nightmare for college athletes participating in a low-revenue Olympic sports is the cancellation of their program.
Campfire starts Bong Hill blaze
Mar. 9, 2006A deserted campfire caused flames on Bong Hill last night, leading 18 volunteer members of the Richland Area Fire Department to respond.
Number of DUI charges increase
Mar. 9, 2006Penalties are not effective in deterring repeat-DUI offenses, said Ohio Highway Patrol Lt. Rick Zwayer. 968 Ohioans have more than 10 DUI convictions.
