It was fitting, albeit tragic, to watch highlights of Ohio State's romp over Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl just as the Buckeyes' former star, running back Maurice Clarett, was surrendering to police in Columbus after charges he robbed two people with a gun. For Clarett's case is a true tragedy - where a previously great and powerful man is brought low by poor decisions and circumstance.
The Athens County Commissioners yesterday approved the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services entering into a marketing agreement with Chase Manhattan Bank.
No ritual exists in the academic realm that I relish with the same passion as syllabus day. The spectacle, the pageantry, the recycled outlines that will quickly go by the wayside; I love them all. When I hear of a friend who has decided to blow off the first day of a class because it's only syllabus day
Whining about textbook costs reaches an all-time high at the start of every quarter. We all glance over our syllabi and sigh as we read the multiple assigned reading titles.
After literally limping its way to a losing record last season, the Miami RedHawks hockey team has squashed the injury bug and worked its way to the No. 2 ranking in the country.
For the last three years, Ohio University has been the top producer of Fulbright scholars in the state, ranking among the top 25 producers of scholars in the nation this year. The government-sponsored Fulbright Program provides scholarships for students to explore and study in other cultures around the world, according to the Web site http://exchanges.state.gov/education/fulbright/. For the 2005-06 academic year, OU produced nine Fulbright scholars, the most in the state, while Ohio State University produced seven. The year before, OU produced nine scholars, while OSU produced six.
Athens City Council President Bill Bias yesterday formally welcomed two new council members, appointed positions and added a new committee within council.
Conference play has never looked so good for the Ohio women's basketball team.
The Ohio men's basketball team has started strong during non-conference play in its pursuit of consecutive NCAA tournament berths, despite losses to high-profile opponents Cincinnati and Kentucky.
It was a roller coaster ride for the Ohio club hockey team during the winter intercession.
Editor's Note: In order to bring The Post's audience more diverse and local opinions, there will be seven columnists (two on Tuesday and Friday) this quarter in addition to letters to the editor, turnstiles, Between the Lines and our editorial opinions.
After surviving the 2005 War on Christmas and the subsequent Operation Kwanzaa Storm, it's time for a new year and a new quarter.
Rattled with injuries, the Ohio wrestling team closed out its winter intersession action placing 23rd of 32 teams at the Southern Scuffle in Greensboro, N.C., Dec. 29-30.
Despite finishing with the same record as last year - a mediocre 4-7 - Ohio University's football team had some promising moments during the 2005 season. But whatever highs the Bobcats experienced last season, the fallout from coach Frank Solich's decision to drive drunk on a night in late November trumps any good vibes that might be emanating from Peden Stadium and Cutler Hall.
The Ohio swimming and diving team does not compete at the conference championships for another couple of months.
After Vice President for Student Affairs Michael Sostarich announced his retirement effective Dec. 31, the university appointed Richard Carpinelli, former associate vice president for student affairs, to fill the position in an interim capacity.
Despite insufficient protection among home computer users nationally, Ohio University has seen a consistent decline in the number of residence hall computers being infected with viruses.
It was a tale of two halves Wednesday night for the Ohio men's basketball team.
Something tells me Catch-22 isn't in the Ohio University playbook.
During his short time as Ohio head football coach, Frank Solich has done everything he can to keep the focus off of himself and more on his players' performance on the field.
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