The Weekly Drool Spot
May 25, 2005If there is one thing in this world I find the most arousing, it would be the English language. That is actually a bit of an exaggeration, but the fact remains: I get off on words.
MULTIMEDIA
McDavis praises OU for shrinking diversity gap
May 25, 2005Ohio University tackled two things at once by increasing enrollment and diversity for the 2005-06 academic year, President Roderick McDavis said at his press conference yesterday.
Suicide rates rare at OU but high in nation
May 25, 2005Though it does not occur often at Ohio University, suicide is the second leading cause of death among college-aged students nationwide.
Sciences names interim dean
May 25, 2005Benjamin Ogles was named Ohio University's interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences yesterday, two months after President Roderick McDavis announced Dean Leslie Flemming's resignation.
Gas stations await summer sales
May 25, 2005Gas prices have begun to decrease nationwide, as have the costs of crude oil, but consumers will continue to feel the effects of high gas prices as Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer driving season.
Skeptic surprised by Matthews album
May 25, 2005The title Stand Up implies a semi-political, ultra-cheesy album that an aging dynasty like the Dave Matthews Band would come up with. In actuality, it is a powerful testament to the possibilities of blending many contemporary and classic sounds -something I can stand more than other Dave albums.
Playing poker has never been so rewarding for Ohio University sophomore Grady Clingan.
May 25, 2005LONDON -Amnesty International castigated the U.S. prison camp in Guantanamo Bay as a failure yesterday, calling it the gulag of our time in the human rights group's harshest rebuke yet of American detention policies.
Students balance faith and fun
May 25, 2005Rachel Friedson is a typical college junior; she goes to parties on weekends, occasionally sees a movie and is always surrounded by friends. Though none of these activities should come as a surprise, the context in which she does them might.
At least 10 militants killed as U.S. troops launch new anti-insurgent offensive in Iraq
May 25, 2005HADITHA, Iraq -More than 1,000 U.S. troops yesterday swept into Haditha on the road to Syria to root out insurgents -including those loyal to terrorist mastermind Abu Musab al-Zarqawi -after rebels damaged the hospital, knocked out the electricity and prevented police from entering.
Music school puts on performance
May 25, 2005More than 250 musicians will crowd onto the stage of the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium tonight to play and sing Carmina Burana by Carl Orff.
Senate debate begins on Bolton; Democrats renew opposition
May 25, 2005WASHINGTON -Exhaustive investigations turned up nothing to disqualify John R. Bolton from becoming U.N. ambassador, and he should be given the post quickly, a top Republican said yesterday as the Senate opened debate on the long-delayed nomination.
Many problems, few complaints
May 25, 2005Although Athens landlords are cited for housing-code violations in more than 60 percent of inspections, Ohio University students are not using lawsuits to get the problems fixed.
Psychedelic jam band ends 5 years of reggae, funk with final concert
May 25, 2005Girls with dreadlocks and nose rings and guys with dilated pupils, pay attention: Johnnyfrankcranks, a feel-good, reggae-inspired band, is ending its five-year run and playing its last show Friday at O'Hooley's Pub, 24 W. Union St.
Embryonic stem cell debate moves to Senate in shadow of veto threat
May 25, 2005WASHINGTON -Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid called yesterday for a swift vote in the Senate on legislation to expand federal support of embryonic stem cell research, and he criticized President Bush for opposing the measure.
Feminists' liberalism counteracts goals
May 25, 2005Last Thursday, a woman I greatly admire, Phyllis Schlafly, visited OU. As many of you know, Schlafly is a conservative and anti-feminist activist; the title of her speech was The Failures of Feminism. She is most famous for waging a successful battle against the Equal Rights Amendment -a feminist project defeated in 1982.
Defense rests its case in Michael Jackson molestation trial
May 25, 2005SANTA MARIA, Calif. --The defense rested yesterday in the Michael Jackson child molestation trial without putting the pop star on the stand, wrapping up after a three-week effort to portray the accuser and his mother as shakedown artists.
'Gimme Fiction' gives plenty of pleasure
May 25, 2005Similar to its ominous namesakes stomping on pianos and breathing fiery guitars, The Beast and Dragon
Head coach leaves lacrosse team to focus on family
May 25, 2005For Ohio women's lacrosse coach Kate Brew, motherhood and coaching created a tough scale to balance.
Survey says spirituality, political views coincide
May 24, 2005On college campuses throughout the country, political affiliation significantly correlates to a person's levels of religious engagement and views on spirituality, according to a recent study.
Social Security -the last safety net
May 24, 2005With recent debates about what to do to sustain Social Security, some have suggested completely doing away with it in the future. They say people can save their own money, it's too expensive and it was never meant to fund workers' full retirements. Before people make any decisions about their views on Social Security reform, they should seriously consider what the country would be like without it.
