All Bobcat basketball needs is a little Coach Miller
Feb. 1, 2006With half of the Mid-American Conference season in the books and the Bobcats out to a 6-4 start in MAC play, it is time for me to take a critical look at how the Bobcats are playing.
MULTIMEDIA
A foot in the door
Jan. 31, 2006The wildly popular Internet company, Google, has sparked controversy after agreeing to censor its search engine's results in China to comply with the country's repressive government regulations. Although some see Google's move as an unethical business pursuit that sells out the principle of providing free, uncensored information, the simple fact is that Google is within its rights to engage in this practice.
Playing the game
Jan. 31, 2006Attorney General Jim Petro, Republican gubernatorial hopeful, recently announced that he had chosen Ohio Sen. Joy Padgett, R-Coshocton, as his running mate. It is fitting that Petro - who has come under fire for using ultra-conservative, religious-based propaganda to gain support during the primary election -choose the queen of low-blow campaigning herself. Together, the two masterminds of working the system (and the public) would have a solid chance against any Democratic nominee, assuming Petro can edge out his Republican primary competitor - Ohio Secretary of State J. Kenneth Blackwell in May.
Unconventional dancers grace MemAud
Jan. 31, 2006It isn't everyday that a ballerina prances onto the stage with a thick mane of chest hair protruding from the costume. However, at last night's performance of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, male dancers dominated the female ballerina role.
Election could temper Hamas' anger
Jan. 31, 2006When one thinks of Hamas, especially in the United States, usually the immediate images of bombed-out buses and nightclubs come to mind. For many Palestinians, however, it is not violence and chaos that dominate their thoughts, but discipline and efficient social programs that deliver desperately needed jobs and food.
Cowboy film fails to impress
Jan. 31, 2006If you follow movies at all, chances are good that by now you've heard at least something about Brokeback Mountain
Bush touches on oil, Iraq war
Jan. 31, 2006WASHINGTON -- A politically weakened President Bush declared last night that America must break its long dependence on Mideast oil and rebuked critics of his stay-the-course strategy for the unpopular war in Iraq.
An empty A is equal to a gentlemen's C
Jan. 31, 2006This year, halftime at the Super Bowl will feature a performance by the Rolling Stones. Amid the refilling of salsa containers and redistribution of consumed beer, Mick Jagger and the gang will be entertaining the audience with live renditions of a few of their greatest hits.
Sibs' Weekend lacking in home 'Cats athletic action
Jan. 30, 2006After a quarter and a half of waiting, the greatest weekend of the year is finally upon us - Sibs' Weekend.
Bobcats to play Samford inESPN Bracket Buster game
Jan. 30, 2006The Ohio men's basketball team will host Samford University on Feb. 18 for its ESPN Bracket Buster game.
Miami leaves Ohio in its wake
Jan. 29, 2006Despite 10 first-place finishes and numerous personal best times, the Ohio men's and women's swimming and diving teams were swept by rival Miami in conference dual meet action Saturday.
Long-jumper lands provisional NCAA spot at invite
Jan. 29, 2006Scott Mayle continued to shine for the Bobcats this weekend, winning the long jump at Saturday's unscored Ohio State Invitational.
Men's basketball recap: Miami demolishes 'Cats at home 73-59
Jan. 29, 2006The Ohio men's basketball team struggled to find its game yesterday in The Convo, ultimately falling at home for the first time this season to rival Miami, 73-59.
Insurance agent gets over 4 years in prison for stealing $200,000
Jan. 29, 2006A former Athens insurance agent accused of stealing $200,000 from his clients was sentenced Friday to serve concurrent terms of 17 months in prison for theft and four years in prison for aggravated theft, but he will be able to apply for judicial release after one year.
Ohio takes home 2 wins but falls to MAC opponent Buffalo
Jan. 29, 2006The Ohio wrestling team went 2-1 in its dual meets this weekend in Buffalo, N.Y., falling to Mid-American Conference opponent Buffalo 25-9 in the first meet before defeating Ithaca, 25-15, and Delaware State, 51-0.
New Web site details menus for Athens restaurants, bars
Jan. 29, 2006Students and Athens residents can now skip the phone book when looking for restaurants because of the launch of a Web site aimed at providing a directory of area eateries.
Bobcats sweep Duquesne with last-minute goal
Jan. 29, 2006With less than a minute to go in sudden-death overtime Saturday night, Ohio defenseman Travis Preble stopped the puck from going into the neutral zone and flung the puck back toward the Duquesne goal.
Bobcats seal victory over Northern Illinois with team effort
Jan. 29, 2006In the past two games, Ohio women's basketball coach Lynn Bria received consecutive career nights from two of her top players.
Wireless not always free
Jan. 29, 2006Students who access someone else's wireless Internet to avoid paying for the service could be subject to legal action, said Pat McGee, managing attorney for the Center for Student Legal Services.
