This week in art
Jan. 8, 2006Jan. 9: Visiting violinist Katie McLin, 8-9 p.m. - Glidden Hall Recital Hall.
MULTIMEDIA
Jackson's 'Kong' crowned ruler of big screen
Jan. 8, 2006Yes, some action scenes in King Kong are implausible. Yes, a few sweeping sunset vistas look very computer-generated. Of course, a 25-foot-tall ape could never slide on an ice-covered pond in Central Park. And really, how convenient is it that the whole issue of transporting said ape via damaged boat is left inside a fade-to-black?
Phillips gears up for new campaign
Jan. 5, 2006Athens City Council woman Deborah Phillips has taken steps toward challenging incumbent Republican Jimmy Stewart in the Ohio House of Representatives' 92nd District this fall.
School board temporarily halts student drug testing to avoid potential lawsuit
Jan. 5, 2006Alexander school board members voted to suspend the school's controversial drug-testing policy for the remainder of 2005 during the November board meeting.
OU on way to shining distinction - as No. 1 party school
Jan. 5, 2006Many Post columnists begin their first columns by explaining to the readers what to expect from them for the next 10 weeks. I think there is something more important for me to discuss in the first of my 10 installments.
Retirement center OK'd after controversial vote
Jan. 5, 2006Athens City Council passed two ordinances that permit development of a highly debated retirement community by two 3-0 votes last week, after an opinion from the Ohio Ethics Commission discouraged three members from voting because they work for Ohio University.
Ohio secures win in MAC opening match
Jan. 5, 2006Heavyweight Marcus Adelman returned to the Bobcats lineup last night for the first time since injuring his ankle Nov. 26, securing Ohio's 19-12 victory over Eastern Michigan with his 7-3 decision over Jake Wood.
Cruise's acting, personality blur into one
Jan. 5, 2006Now that students are back from a holiday break of lighting menorahs, singing Auld Lang Syne
Sexual assault policy's official effects have yet to be determined
Jan. 5, 2006After a new protocol requiring Ohio University employees to report all sexual assaults was put into place, there was concern that students would be less likely to report sexual assaults. These worries appear to be unfounded, though official numbers have not yet been compiled, said Char Kopchick, OU's director of health education and wellness. I think there's a concern about a decrease of people coming forward
Teacher showcases talent on stage
Jan. 5, 2006Nathan Evans is a math teacher and assistant boys basketball coach at Warren High School. But unlike many math teachers, Evans is the lead singer in a rock band.
The world gets soccer; why doesn't America?
Jan. 5, 2006If I walked outside this morning and yelled things about football, most passers-by would return with praises - or insults - of the Buckeyes, the Longhorns or the Trojans (some deluded people would applaud the Bobcats, but other than the Pitt game and that row of happy hour margaritas, our accomplishments leave us longing for more).
Old Navy tops shoppers' list
Jan. 5, 2006Consumers at University Mall on East State Street want to see more clothing and department stores as the shopping center develops, according to a pre-Christmas survey conducted by two men who recently purchased the property.
Bobcats open MAC schedule against Eagles
Jan. 4, 2006With a 3-4 dual meet record so far this season, the Ohio wrestling team is looking for a match to gain some momentum.
New Orleans trip 'unforgettable' for OU students
Jan. 3, 2006During Winter Intercession, 76 Ohio University students spent a week in New Orleans, aiding efforts to repair devastating damage by Hurricane Katrina.
Back-to-back concerts bring varied audiences
Jan. 3, 2006Lyle Lovett, Lifehouse and David Banner are among the acts that will perform at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in the coming weeks.
Student relives experience
Jan. 3, 2006Trip to New Orleans 'overwhelming' for all All of us who spent a week down in New Orleans walked away from one of the best experiences in our collegiate life. We sacrificed nine days of the warm showers and home-cooked meals of winter break to serve the residents of New Orleans. There we camped on the premises of New Orleans' giant public city park near Tad Gormley Stadium along Canal Street, which provided a prime opportunity to help needy residents.
Managing OSBA budget top priority for president-elect
Jan. 3, 2006Martha Rothey, a Findlay City school board member, was elected president of the OSBA in November. She will serve as the organization's president-elect in 2006 and become president in 2007. She will continue to be a Findlay City school board member. The president-elect of the Ohio School Boards Association said funding is the most pressing issue facing Ohio Schools and her first important task will be to manage a new budget that will be adopted in 2007.
Fall from grace
Jan. 3, 2006It was fitting, albeit tragic, to watch highlights of Ohio State's romp over Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl just as the Buckeyes' former star, running back Maurice Clarett, was surrendering to police in Columbus after charges he robbed two people with a gun. For Clarett's case is a true tragedy - where a previously great and powerful man is brought low by poor decisions and circumstance.
Bank account plan approved
Jan. 3, 2006The Athens County Commissioners yesterday approved the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services entering into a marketing agreement with Chase Manhattan Bank.
Attending syllabus day good for tracheas
Jan. 3, 2006No ritual exists in the academic realm that I relish with the same passion as syllabus day. The spectacle, the pageantry, the recycled outlines that will quickly go by the wayside; I love them all. When I hear of a friend who has decided to blow off the first day of a class because it's only syllabus day
