OU introduces women's studies
Nov. 8, 2005Ohio University now offers a Bachelor of Arts in Women's Studies, 36 years after the university first implemented a women's studies curriculum.
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Women can balance family, feminism
Nov. 8, 2005Gloria Steinem once said A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle.
Facebook voyeurism not unwelcome
Nov. 8, 2005Much to my utter dismay, my life in the past week has been dominated by Facebook-induced controversy.
Cruel and unusual
Nov. 8, 2005In the wake of the infamous torture photos against prisoners at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison, United States legislators have been maintaining a firm stance against the mistreatment of those prisoners. A congressional ban against the inhumane treatment and torture of prisoners in U.S. custody was approved with a 90-9 vote in the Senate.
Engineer continues land requests
Nov. 8, 2005The Athens County Engineer recommended to the county commissioners yesterday that the county buy a piece of property and hire an architect to build a new engineer's office.
Voting reform amendments fail state, county
Nov. 8, 2005All four amendments proposed by the left-leaning group Reform Ohio Now failed in last night's election, both in the state and in Athens County.
Bobcats picked to win MAC East, expectations high for 2005-06 season
Nov. 8, 2005The clock was winding down and so was the season.
Democrats grab all at-large seats
Nov. 8, 2005The democrats swept last night's at-large council elections, nearly doubling the vote totals of their Republican and Independent counterparts.
Class requirements changed
Nov. 8, 2005The University Curriculum Council voted yesterday to eliminate the 135-hour requirement for students seeking retroactive credit for classes they took last year that now fulfill Tier III requirements.
Burglar receives 35-year prison sentence
Nov. 8, 2005The Athens man accused of entering the home of a woman with two underage males and taping her hands and mouth while robbing her was sentenced on Monday to 35 years in prison.
Relay for Life returns for 4th year
Nov. 8, 2005The race to raise money for the American Cancer Society kicks off tonight for Ohio University's Relay for Life chapter.
Live music attracts patron Uptown
Nov. 8, 2005Rocking out is more than just a good time for the restaurants and bars that serve as venues for the Athens music scene.
All county issues, levies approved
Nov. 8, 2005All the local issues providing financial support for various county services passed yesterday by varying margins.
Ask not for whom ...
Nov. 8, 2005Some students who illegally download and share music and movie files often have received the complaints of the entertainment industry. Threats of copyright infringement penalties go in one ear and out the other. However, students would be wise to heed the warnings because the slow but steady process of eliminating the illegal practice continues.
Set creates scene for theater productions
Nov. 8, 2005For Ohio University's production of A Flea in Her Ear
College-O'Bleness partnership expires
Nov. 8, 2005Ohio University's College of Osteopathic Medicine did not experience financial difficulties this past spring when its contract with O'Bleness Memorial Hospital expired, said Dr. Jack Brose, dean of OUCOM.
Council discusses use of court funds
Nov. 7, 2005Athens City Council at last night's meeting discussed new programs Athens courts will implement in 2006 to update the court system.
Conciliator supports union on firefighters' pay dispute
Nov. 7, 2005A conciliator has sided with the Athens Fire Department firefighters' union in its debate with the city about whether to keep a contract provision entitling newly hired employees to longevity pay.
Individual change can lead to global shift
Nov. 7, 2005Whether you agreed with the actions on Nov. 2, they have created a buzz about what the movement needs to be.
