Thrower qualifies for NCAA competition
Mar. 26, 2006Jaclyn Lugaila started the track season with a bang on her first day of outdoor competition.
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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.
Athens aid helps fund South African school
Mar. 9, 2006An Ohio University professor raised $12,000 to build a school in South Africa with the help of colleagues and the Athens Rotary Club.
Ohio bench falters in semifinal match up
Mar. 9, 2006CLEVELAND - For one of the few times this season, the Ohio men's basketball team's bench was outmatched. To make things worse, the letdown happened to take place during Ohio's most crucial game of the season.
Ohio to face another ranked opponent
Mar. 9, 2006After struggling in the transition during last Saturday's loss to No. 1 Northwestern, the Ohio lacrosse team travels to take on No. 4 Johns Hopkins today for their last game before an 11-day break.
Police, family still at odds 3 years after Ross' death
Mar. 9, 2006Editor's note: This is the second installment in a two-part series about the third anniversary of Terris Ross' killing.
Sex industry art show hopes to dispel stigmas
Mar. 9, 2006The Sex Workers' Art Show comes to Ohio University tonight to expose the human side of America's $12 billion sex industry.
Engineering doctoral program approved by OU Board of Trustees
Mar. 9, 2006A new mechanical engineering doctoral program might be added to Ohio University's course offerings in the next few years.
Southeast Ohio officials discuss bypass impact
Mar. 9, 2006Nelsonville officials have conflicting opinions about how the State Route 33 bypass will affect the city's economy.
This spring break, take a trip to self-awareness
Mar. 9, 2006As the last week of classes comes to a close, spring break looms on the horizon. It's hard not to get caught up in the excitement, as even those without any plans simply are happy to receive a brief respite from their academic rigors. Those traveling to tropical locales - who have my envy - are understandably thrilled. Regardless of one's intentions, though, spring break can offer more than just a get-away from life. In fact, it could be a study of it.
Commissioners get down to business
Mar. 9, 2006The Athens County Commissioners yesterday discussed a $2.2 million business incubation project with representatives from the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks and several other organizations.
OU alumna receives help from Habitat
Mar. 9, 2006The Ohio University Coalition of Athens County Habitat for Humanity broke ground yesterday for the 20th house in the county.
Bobcats rebound, head to Carolinas
Mar. 9, 2006With a 7-7 record after three weeks of action, the Ohio softball team might not have a winning record yet, but they have already shown something that last year's squad never did.
