You have the right to remain stupid
Mar. 6, 2006I'm a Democrat, and for that, I whole-heartedly apologize. I was young, na+
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Mixed signals
Mar. 6, 2006Amid the university's initiatives to provide students with alternatives to drinking and attempts at promoting greater diversity on campus, the International Student Union has raised objections to a university policy that might restrict the group's ability to bring an authentic cultural experience to campus.
Bomb scare charges dropped
Mar. 6, 2006Ohio University dropped its misdemeanor charge yesterday against a graduate student accused of inducing panic Thursday with a bike sticker that read, This Bike is a Pipe Bomb.
OU bomb scare response belongs under the big top
Mar. 6, 2006In response to Ohio University's response to Patrick K. Hanlin's bicycle: What's the big deal here? Hanlin probably did nothing differently than what he did every other day; he rode his bike, and because of an incompetent, bumbling police officer on the lookout for terrorists, he now faces charges of inducing panic.
A fair proposal
Mar. 6, 2006President Bush has proposed a revision to an old law that would allow him to slim cut pork spending in federal expenditures by vetoing specific items within bills. The line-item veto - which already is used by forty-three governors - would allow the president to trim any unnecessary budgetary fat and then send the bill back to Congress to be voted on.
OU seniors report more involvement than freshmen, peers
Mar. 6, 2006Ohio University seniors reported better-than-average engagement in their education last year, but freshmen reported less engagement than their peers at other schools, according to a survey OU administrators and faculty are analyzing.
Senators plan plagiarism discussion
Mar. 6, 2006Ohio University's Graduate Student Senate is set to discuss recommending changes to the university's plagiarism policy, and encouraged other student groups to join the discussion at last night's meeting.
Bike owner doesn't deserve university's scorn, mistreatment
Mar. 6, 2006I hope, OUPD and university authorities will come to their senses and decide to drop charges against graduate student Patrick Hanlin for the unfortunate, highly unusual bomb scare situation that occurred last week.
Ohio gains confidence at Frostbite Classic
Mar. 5, 2006After dropping two consecutive games in its first day at The Frostbite Classic, the Ohio softball team used timely hitting and strong pitching to finish its weekend with two victories.
'Cats fall to No. 1 Northwestern
Mar. 5, 2006The top-ranked and defending national champion Northwestern Wildcats wasted no time at home against the Ohio lacrosse team during both teams' first American Lacrosse Conference game of the season, downing the Bobcats, 19-3.
2 riders grab high finishes in 1st race
Mar. 5, 2006The Ohio men's club cycling team kicked off its 2006 season with two riders placing in the top 10 Saturday at the Ascent up the Slope at Lake Hope.
Ohio warms up at Frostbite Classic
Mar. 2, 2006The Ohio softball team continues to prepare for its upcoming Mid-American Conference schedule by participating in its third tournament in as many weeks - this time in Kentucky for the Frostbite Classic.
Bobcats downed by Fighting Irish
Mar. 2, 2006In the first of seven road games for the Ohio lacrosse team, Notre Dame defeated the Bobcats, 18-6. Ohio got down early but refused to give up without a fight.
Bobcats show claws, fall short in 9th inning
Mar. 2, 2006Defensive errors and poor relief pitching soured Ohio's hitting barrage as the team played from behind nearly the entire ball game in their home opener.
Conservative writer either missed the point or completely failed to make one
Mar. 1, 2006I would like to congratulate Cait Jacob for writing her Feb. 27 column, GOP ideals set proper course for country
Lax plagiarism policing no surprise
Mar. 1, 2006This letter is regarding the Feb. 27 plagiarism editorial, Public Enemy No. 1.
DJs pack clubs, put new spin on old tracks
Mar. 1, 2006Long ago, a disc jockey was considered only someone who played songs on the radio. But now, a DJ is someone who makes or breaks a nightclub, spreads the music of an artist in a grassroots effort around the world and ultimately has flow and can play what the people want to hear.
Band featuring professors adds passionate lyrics to mellow melodies
Mar. 1, 2006Although most students would like to think of their professors as university employees who only leave their offices to drive their Beemers to university-related meetings, journalism professor Bob Stewart and anthropology professor Elliot Abrams step out of the classroom and into the bar - or coffee house.
New Jersey: this year's hot travel spot
Mar. 1, 2006Temperatures are rising slightly, classes are feeling like more of a drag than usual and sorority girls are sun-burning themselves brighter red than fire engines, all of which can only mean one thing: spring break is just around the corner.
Abortion debate incorrectly framed
Mar. 1, 2006In Tuesday's Post, an editorial (Intractable) on the proposed South Dakota abortion ban read, It is not the government's place to infringe upon a person's freedom unless it comes into conflict with another citizen's life - and until the actual birth
