Voters to consider local ballot issues
Nov. 3, 2005Athens County voters will go to the polls Tuesday and decide on Issues 8 and 9, which would benefit Children Services and the mentally retarded if they are passed.
MULTIMEDIA
OU falling behind in top party school race
Nov. 3, 2005Last weekend, Ohio University students had the opportunity to show the country that their school truly is the best when it comes to the only thing college students actually care about - partying.
Parking fines equal revenue for Ohio police
Nov. 3, 2005The more than $250,000 collected last year for parking tickets by the City of Athens was average compared to similar-sized Ohio college towns.
Mug shots of arrested students posted on regional jail Web site
Nov. 3, 2005For many students, the pictures they took this Halloween will last a lifetime, but not in the way they expect.
Well-funded literature, art magazine celebrates 50 years of creativity, talent
Nov. 3, 2005Aside from fraternities and sororities, not too many student organizations last for 50 years.
Bobcats brace for formidable quarterback
Nov. 2, 2005The parade of talented quarterbacks that have taken the field against Ohio this season continues this week with Toledo quarterback Bruce Gradkowski.
Rocket receivers aid passing game
Nov. 2, 2005Helping Toledo quarterback Bruce Gradkowski become one of the Mid-American Conference and national leaders in passing efficiency is the solid receiving corps of the Rockets.
Men's squad loses twice, women's results mixed
Oct. 30, 2005Saturday's contest between the Ohio women's swimming and diving team and the Toledo Rockets could not get any closer. The two teams ended the meet with a tie score of 149-149. In the final event of the meet, the 200-yard freestyle relay, the Bobcats took second and fourth in the event, while the Rockets won and also finished third. Emily Wylam had three career-best performances, winning the 100 (58.13 seconds) and 200 (2:05.40) backstroke and the 200 individual medley (2:09.29). Ilse Petersen added two more wins to her weekend total, finishing first in the 200 and 500 freestyle events against the Rockets. She was happy with her performances throughout the weekend, she said.
Ultimate tournament brings colleges to Athens
Oct. 30, 2005Twirling through the cool, crisp October air like it was weightless, the Frisbee was majestic. The full, layout catch by the pimp with the green suit, big hat and cane was even more breathtaking.
Field hockey drops the ball
Oct. 30, 2005Bobcat forward Torrie Albini had another solid weekend for the Ohio field hockey team (8-11, 6-4 Mid-American Conference), posting three goals in two games. Unfortunately, that was not enough as the Bobcats dropped both contests this weekend.
Football win creates 4-way tie in MAC
Oct. 30, 2005Ohio's playmakers emerged early and provided many explosive plays as the Bobcats held off a comeback from the Buffalo Bulls for a 34-20 win.
Cross country improves on last year's MAC championship standing
Oct. 30, 2005Both Ohio cross country teams improved on last year's Mid-American Conference Championship finishes. The women went from tenth to fourth place. The men improved from fourth to third place.
Women's soccer fittingly ends season with a loss
Oct. 30, 2005The Ohio soccer team wrapped up its 2005 season Friday at Akron with yet another loss.
Team to face rivals at home
Oct. 27, 2005Even with a firm lock on the top position of the Mid-American Conference East Division, the Ohio women's volleyball team knows there is no time to relax.
Bobcats face off against St. Louis this weekend
Oct. 27, 2005While the normal Ohio student is partaking in the Halloween celebration, the hockey team will be taking care of business in St. Louis.
Alumni, students back powerful Ohio fan base
Oct. 27, 2005Support for Ohio athletics runs deeper than the overt passion and excitement students display - alumni and parents add balance to the boisterous Bobcat backers, attending events ranging anywhere from club hockey to football.
Alumni coaches glad to return
Oct. 27, 2005Besides coaching sports at Ohio, baseball coach Joe Carbone, golf coach Bob Cooley and club hockey coach Dan Morris share at least one other commonality: Their alma mater is also their employer.
Another exciting weekend expected on the gridiron
Oct. 25, 2005As the weather cools down in the Midwest, the Mid-American Conference's football divisional races are definitely heating up.
Senate addresses grad plagiarism
Oct. 24, 2005Members of Ohio University Graduate Student Senate agreed last night to investigate allegations of plagiarism in the Master's Program in OU's mechanical engineering department.
