Mayors look back on history of Athens, OU relationship
Oct. 23, 2005Editor's note: This is the first of a weeklong series of stories detailing the connections between Ohio University and Athens as a snapshot of the student-resident relationship.
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Students compete to be Homecoming king, queen
Oct. 23, 2005The Harlem Renaissance ended 60 years ago, but that did not stop the Black Student Cultural Programming Board.
High turnover
Oct. 23, 2005It seems that many of Ohio University's top administrators are dropping like flies. Four deans have left their positions at the university to pursue other endeavors - including former College of Communication dean and current Provost Kathy Krendl - since President McDavis took over. With all of those highly influential positions remaining unfilled, it is important for the search for new, qualified people to be expedited not only for the university to function smoothly, but also for McDavis to be fully able to roll out his vision for the university.
Issue 1 expedient for Ohio's growth
Oct. 23, 2005Ohio voters have an important chance to actively decide to move our state forward economically. On the Nov. 8 election ballot, voters will have before them State Issue 1, a 10-year, $2 billion bond package focused on creating jobs now and in the future. The important initiative includes three basic proposals: Investment in research and technology, providing a total of $500 million in grants that will be awarded for technology research and development of new products. Research will be conducted in areas such as alternative fuel development and the search for improved treatments and cures for diseases. Those funds will support important research projects such as those under way at Ohio University. Additionally, grants will be aimed at launching new businesses that can take the resulting products to market. Improved research capabilities and better, high-paying jobs for Ohioans will be the end result.
Prosecutor uses experience as referee to help home county
Oct. 23, 2005For Athens County Prosecuting Attorney C. David Warren, working as a prosecutor is about making a difference in the county where he grew up.
Understaffing forces extra hours for APD officers
Oct. 23, 2005The Athens Police Department is facing a severe staffing shortage, which is causing officers to put in excessive overtime.
Trustees approve plan for sport industry facility
Oct. 23, 2005A recently approved Center for Sports Administration at Ohio University will aim to strengthen connections between OU and a nationally growing sport industry.
Students' reasons for leaving OU vary
Oct. 23, 2005Editor's note: This is the first of a weeklong series of stories detailing the connections between Ohio University and Athens as a snapshot of the student-resident relationship.
Student aid drug law applied unfairly
Oct. 23, 2005This letter is in response to the Oct. 18 editorial, High(er) Education. Thank The Post for raising awareness of the Higher Education Act's denial of student loans to youth convicted of drug offenses.
Loss poses unanswerable questions
Oct. 23, 2005Today marks the 5th anniversary of the day one of my closest friends died.
Bobcats win 4-0 on 'Senior Day'
Oct. 23, 2005The Ohio field hockey team split their pair of games for the third consecutive weekend.
Bobcats win 2, tie 1
Oct. 23, 2005Forward Brandon Hanley entered the third annual American Collegiate Hockey Association Showcase with three goals. However, he doubled his total this weekend, keying Ohio's two victories and a tie with No. 4 Rhode Island.
Facility hosts art show
Oct. 20, 2005Three months after an opening concert, the public arts facility ARTS/West is hosting its second major event this weekend.
Students remain unaware of 'Input'
Oct. 20, 2005Ohio University is home to a $750,000 sculpture designed by Vietnam War Memorial creator Maya Lin, a fact freshman Grant Geiser did not know until he fell into it one night.
Bobcats seek third win, .500 record
Oct. 20, 2005Despite playing many difficult opponents this season, Saturday's Homecoming game may be the most pivotal of the season.
School of Art professor could be de-tenured
Oct. 20, 2005An associate professor in the School of Art might face de-tenuring after the Office of Institutional Equity found him in violation of Ohio University's Harassment Policy in mid-September.
Homecoming brings friends, football and floats to Athens
Oct. 20, 2005Student, alumni and Athens community members will have the opportunity to participate in It's a Bobcat Thing Homecoming 2005 presented by Ohio University and the Ohio University Alumni Association.
Blue Gator to host band battle
Oct. 20, 2005Tonight four bands will take to the stage to showcase their talent for the finals of the second annual Battle of the Bands at The Blue Gator, 63 N. Court St.
Kroger sponsors food fundraiser
Oct. 20, 2005A shift in donations to southern states because of Hurricane Katrina and the closing of seven manufacturing plants have left the Second Harvest Foodbank of Southeast Ohio in dire need of supplies.
