Awareness could help prevent breast cancer
Oct. 11, 2005Jessica Karnowski, a 28-year-old dental hygienist from Milwaukee, never thought her life could be affected by breast cancer - until she was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in July.
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Bobcat mistakes cost places during tournament
Oct. 11, 2005Three Bobcats solved the par-72, 6,921-yard Oasis Golf Club Course, setting or tying personal bests at this week's Xavier Invitational.
Dining Services heeds students' concerns
Oct. 10, 2005At the beginning of Fall Quarter, Ohio University Dining Services limited student options at Boyd and Shively Grab 'n' Gos. After intervention by an Ohio University student committee, things are nearly back to normal.
Graduate students might see change in orientation sessions
Oct. 10, 2005A general orientation session for all graduate students might replace departmental orientations next fall, and the merits of both were debated at last night's Graduate Student Senate meeting. Michael Mumper, senate advisor and associate provost for graduate studies, presented the idea of one orientation to senators.
Poverty relief is often beneficial to wealthy
Oct. 10, 2005As I have described in previous columns, multinational corporations have a disproportionate amount of power in the United States. They control almost all the mainstream media outlets and make up the most influential and rewarded lobbies in Washington, D.C.
Athens men bid to buy mall
Oct. 10, 2005Two Athens men have placed a bid to purchase University Mall and expect to find out in the next week whether their proposal was chosen.
Libero leads Bobcats, stands out on the court
Oct. 10, 2005Those who have been lucky enough to frequent Ohio volleyball matches over the past three years know who Michaele Blackburn is - the Bobcat who wears a green jersey at home.
Lecture to present picture OU women's rights in '70s
Oct. 10, 2005Ladies, imagine not being able to wear sweat pants to class. Imagine not being able to stay out past 12:30 on a Saturday night. Now imagine not being allowed to play in the marching band if the desire was there. Forty years ago, prior to the work of Beverly Jones and Title IX, this would have been the case.
Benefit brings world to stage
Oct. 10, 2005It is not every day one gets to travel around the world in an hour and experience the cultures of China, the Middle East and Africa without leaving Southeastern Ohio. But Zelma Badu-Younge and her troupe of dancers did just that last night at the Tour de Monde dance benefit.
Hero's inside story sheds light on genocide
Oct. 10, 2005Individuals across the world must speak out against injustice and stand up for those in need, said Paul Rusesabagina, hero of the Rwanda crisis, last night to a packed house at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.
Intelligent design debated in schools
Oct. 10, 2005Recent legal action has spurred debate over the legitimacy of intelligent design and its place in high school classrooms.
Appalachian aid
Oct. 10, 2005Last week, Ohio University President Roderick McDavis announced the addition of the Appalachian Scholars program to OU's overall efforts to diversify campus. The scholarship program will renew the initiative to attract students from the most economically downtrodden counties in Ohio. As part of a larger effort to create a more varied student body, this program will stimulate educational growth in a region that desperately needs it. At the same time, it will attract students who might otherwise overlook OU, as well as college in general. For those reasons, the Appalachian Scholars program deserves the support of students and faculty.
Man's cause of death linked to alcohol abuse, says coroner
Oct. 10, 2005A Wellston man found dead last month outside Court Street Diner, 18 N. Court St., probably died of alcohol poisoning, according to an Athens County Coroner's report filed last week.
Ohio drops two games at BGSU, Toledo
Oct. 9, 2005History was not on the Ohio soccer team's side this weekend as their struggles continued at Bowling Green and Toledo.
Tough courses, fields lie ahead for teams
Oct. 9, 2005The courses the men's and women's golf teams tackle this week may have more to do with their scores than how they actually play.
Bobcats look strong at All-Ohio Championships
Oct. 9, 2005The Ohio cross country teams overcame less than perfect course conditions to improve their standings at the All-Ohio Championships on Friday in Delaware, Ohio.
Jacobs' arm proves to be too much for Ohio
Oct. 9, 2005BOWLING GREEN - Missed opportunities to score and a failure to stop the running game of the powerful Bowling Green offense spelled doom for Ohio on Saturday.
Bobcats lose MAC game to KSU, first loss of season
Oct. 9, 2005The Bobcats fell just short of remaining perfect in the Mid-American Conference this weekend.
Bobcats take two from rival Golden Flashes
Oct. 9, 2005The Ohio club hockey team traveled to Kent State during the weekend for a series with the Golden Flashes.
