OU students want stores entering mall to offer 'essentials'
Jan. 11, 2006As expectations for the mall on East State Street rise, Ohio University students are weighing in with their hopes for the now financially dormant structure.
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Inspirational leader to be remembered
Jan. 11, 2006The Ohio athletics department will honor the life of Dan Lowe, former promotions coordinator and O-Zone leader, during halftime of Saturday's men's basketball game in The Convo.
Likely tuition increase to cover operating costs
Jan. 11, 2006Ohio University students might face a 6 percent tuition increase in the 2006-07 school year, OU President Roderick McDavis said at a news conference yesterday.
Strong defensive effort keys Ohio's first MAC victory
Jan. 11, 2006The only thing chillier than the air in Athens last night was Miami University's field-goal shooting.
Art faculty shows diverse works
Jan. 11, 2006The 2006 School of Art Faculty Exhibition at the Kennedy Museum of Art spans an eclectic range of disciplines from sculpture to documentary video and offers faculty members the opportunity to demonstrate their expertise in the subjects they teach.
Bullfrog contending for state amphibian
Jan. 11, 2006The bullfrog is making a strong leap to become Ohio's first official amphibian.
Golden Globes to remain ludicrous
Jan. 11, 2006The annual Golden Globe Awards (better known as the Oscars where you can drink) have been ridiculed as a fluffy dog-and-pony show that unfairly influences Oscar nominations and nominates, well, anyone and anything.
Campaign seeks diabetes' decline
Jan. 11, 2006High schools in southeastern Ohio, a region plagued with higher-than-average diabetes rates, will benefit from the Appalachian Diabetes Initiative's Get Active project. The project promotes physical activity to reduce the chances that kids will develop adult-onset, Type 2, diabetes.
This week's music hot spots
Jan. 11, 2006Let's kick these columns off with a quick look at the last week.
Bobcats start season with best record ever
Jan. 11, 2006Eastern Michigan's John Bowler might have had the better night against Ohio's Leon Williams, but Williams took the victory as his team defeated the Eagles 75-63 on their home court.
Potential new budgeting process unveiled to public
Jan. 11, 2006A proposed new budgeting process for Ohio University is designed to decentralize budget decisions, place more responsibility and accountability on individual academic areas at OU and provide a tool for leaders in making budget decisions, the details of which were discussed at an open forum yesterday.
Developer to use right of way
Jan. 11, 2006Athens Mayor Ric Abel clarified the meaning of the term right of way at a press conference yesterday, responding to area residents' concerns that City Council is giving away a valuable piece of property to a developer.
Pandering Petro
Jan. 10, 2006A campaign ad for Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro in his bid to become the Republican nominee for governor has come under fire for its extreme depiction of a conservative Republican, and how such a person would put Christian values back into Ohio politics. Blatantly focusing on the religious dogma of conservatism - abortion, gay rights and the Bible - the ad seems to be just propaganda aimed at soliciting popular support for Petro, disregarding any actual legislative views and goals of the candidate. Although Petro's unabashed manipulation of the system goes against the spirit of the democratic process, it unfortunately might be just the questionable practice that can win support in this stage of the game and allow him to defeat ultra-conservative J. Kenneth Blackwell, Ohio's Secretary of State, and Betty Montgomery, Ohio's auditor, for the nomination.
Quit procrastinating now ... or later
Jan. 10, 2006After the opening run of classes and a weekend dominated by debauchery, courses' obligations seem to already be plotting against me as assignments lay untouched until late Sunday night after the newest The West Wing.
Triple dean hunt could conclude by winter finals
Jan. 10, 2006Searches for the three open Ohio University dean positions recently began and might be completed by the end of Winter Quarter.
County, hospital sign trailer deal
Jan. 10, 2006The Athens County Commissioners signed an agreement with O'Bleness Memorial Hospital yesterday stating the county and the hospital are responsible for providing a decontamination trailer-, a movable base to protect people from contaminants.
Tax law change affects deductions
Jan. 10, 2006Because of a recent change in the tax code, people donating a car to charity will not be able to claim as much on their income tax returns as in previous years.
3 professors teach their 'dream' class
Jan. 10, 2006Each year the University Professor's program gives students a chance to recognize five outstanding Ohio University professors.
OU: online billing could save $100K
Jan. 10, 2006Ohio University is in the process of making bills and statements available online instead of sending them through the mail to save money and offer a convenience to students.
Lightning rod
Jan. 10, 2006After losing a long and arduous battle to reclaim support in the wake of numerous allegations of political improprieties, Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Texas, recently stepped aside as House majority leader. The distrust resulting from ties with lobbyist Jack Abramoff - who has pled guilty to federal charges of conspiracy, tax evasion and mail fraud - and DeLay is now virtually ineffective in generating support for furthering Republican-interest legislation.
