Indoor Track and Field Recap
Jan. 22, 2006The Ohio track and field team went to the Marietta Open seeking improvement from last week's showing in Akron.
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Swimming and Diving recap: Ohio collectively wins 16 events, defeats MAC rival Buffalo
Jan. 22, 2006Twelve swimmers and divers won individual events as the Ohio men's and women's swimming and diving teams added to the win column this weekend against conference rival Buffalo.
With effort, we can spread party legacy
Jan. 19, 2006I try to avoid leaving my Athens home, except for the ridiculously long break, the occasional parent's birthday and, of course, the inevitable road trip to another school to see friends.
Boehner sets sights on House leader position
Jan. 19, 2006If elected as House majority leader, Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, will try to bring Ohio its legitimate share of the federal pie
Search for new OU student trustee underway
Jan. 19, 2006One of the most prestigious student decision-making positions at Ohio University is open for applicants as the term of an OU student trustee will conclude soon.
Dancers sway to beat of Eastern culture
Jan. 19, 2006Long flowing skirts and tight colorful tops mingle with the likes of sweatpants and T-shirts. It's not hard to distinguish the newcomers from the seasoned veterans of Rihab Bagnole's Middle Eastern dance class. But students didn't come to judge; they came to learn how to shake their hips.
Hockey takes on Wolves for final road series
Jan. 19, 2006The Bobcats have almost achieved one of their preseason goals.
Group recruits grads to 'Teach for America'
Jan. 19, 2006During winter break her freshman year in college, Ohio University graduate Rachel Wilson read a newspaper article about a group called Teach For America working to narrow the academic achievement gap between students of high and low incomes.
Wal-Mart ventures into insurance sales
Jan. 19, 2006Sam's Club, the discount, bulk-sale arm of the Wal-Mart corporate empire, in partnership with insurance company Extend Benefits Group LLC, began offering health insurance programs to small businesses nationwide Jan. 4.
Oscar needs to develop a sense of humor
Jan. 19, 2006He'd headed west 'cause he felt that a change would do him good. See some old friends
Swimmers and divers return to MAC action
Jan. 19, 2006The Ohio swimming and diving team returns to Mid-American Conference action against Buffalo after two non-conference dual meets last weekend.
Indoor track and field looks to improve in Marietta Open
Jan. 19, 2006The Ohio track and field team will travel to the Marietta Open on Saturday for their second meet of the season.
Strategic plan strategizes a future OU strategy ... or something
Jan. 19, 2006The university has decided to help us all see the future through its vision - Vision Ohio.
Bobcats prepared for game against Rockets
Jan. 19, 2006The Ohio men's basketball team will play its second straight game on the road against a top Mid-American Conference West Division foe Saturday.
Afroman comes to Athens - and 'you know why'
Jan. 19, 2006The rapper behind the hit song Because I Got High
Put to rest
Jan. 18, 2006In its first consideration of the euthanasia debate in years, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld an Oregon law allowing the practice of assisted suicide. Although the 6-3 ruling can be viewed as a significant affirmation of a terminally ill patient's right to die, more specifically it upholds the rights of states to govern themselves without federal infringement in matters not covered by federal statutes. Because of its respect for the freedoms of terminally ill patients and its rare reinforcement of America's unique governmental structure, the high court's decision should be applauded as an important success.
Councilwoman challenges for Ohio House seat
Jan. 18, 2006Athens City Councilwoman Debbie Phillips, D-4th Ward, formally announced her candidacy yesterday for the 92nd District of the Ohio House of Representatives, challenging incumbent Jimmy Stewart.
Player Feature
Jan. 18, 2006For a second consecutive season, the Ohio women's basketball team has gotten notable player performance from one of its youngest players on the court.
Senate hopeful addresses students, residents
Jan. 18, 2006On the campaign trail for U.S. Senate, Rep. Sherrod Brown stopped in Athens last night to speak on issues concerning both students and residents alike.
