This Friday, a former National Football League coach -now at the helm at his alma mater -and a former Big 12 coach -back in college football after some time off -are set to meet for a Friday night showdown at Peden Stadium.
For years the Ohio University Lindley Cultural Center's goal has been to provide a welcoming atmosphere for minorities at Ohio University. This year, Lindley will provide the same services, but to almost twice as many students, center Director Linda Daniels said.
As Ohio University students return for Fall Quarter, the Athens County Municipal Court bustles with an increased case load.
A new program encouraging students to participate in campus activities is making its debut this school year at Ohio University.
Just weeks after the release of Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo comes yet another sequel that nobody wanted in Transporter 2. Unfortunately, this doesn't mean that people won't see it; in fact it was No. 1 at the box office this past weekend.
It's a good time to be a Bob Dylan fan. The end of August saw the release of two sets of previously unreleased recordings from the music legend, and a Martin Scorsese-directed documentary entitled No Direction Home: Bob Dylan is set to air Sept. 26 to 27 on PBS. The DVD of the film will be released Sept. 20. So really, it's a rather expensive time to be a Dylan fan.
Despite their emotional lyrics about evil women and dysfunctional relationships, the hard rockers of Downplay use their wants for a rowdy crowd and their needs for a full keg to get the party started and to bring the sensitive drunk out in all of their listeners.
A man's body was found near the intersection of Byard and Pratt streets, near West Washington Street, at about 7 a.m. Tuesday, according to a report filed by the Athens Police Department.
Imagine your hometown underwater. Everything you remember is gone.
Impress your friends! Woo the opposite sex! Utilizing the powers of chemistry and physics, The Post teaches you five basic bar tricks.
And I thought choosing between two pairs of strappy sandals would be tough. Unfortunately for me, writing this first column has proved to be far more difficult.
Imagine receiving a $5 allowance every week. This never changes, even if groceries or a pair of shoes cost $50.
Summer break is over and we're back in Athens for another year of partying, studying and, of course, meeting new people. College offers all people a chance for a fresh start in school, friends and especially dating. Students here have an incredibly diverse dating pool to find the person of their dreams. Whether you are leaving behind a high school sweetheart or just single in the city, Athens can offer many opportunities for dating and having fun away from home.
The beginning of school is synonymous with the beginning of the fall season in the minds of many. As students return to the classroom to give their brains an academic overhaul, so do moviegoers return to the cinema expecting more intelligent and thought-provoking films. Here is a preview of this season's movies: September: Corpse Bride (Sept. 23)
Only a week ago, it was certain that the composition of the United States Supreme Court would soon change. With Justice Sandra Day O'Connor preparing to retire, President Bush had nominated Judge John G. Roberts, Jr. as her replacement. Though criticized by some liberal groups and leaders as too conservative, the general consensus seemed to dictate that Roberts was a seemingly inoffensive choice for the seat -considering the current president's political leanings. However, with the recent death of Chief Justice of the United States William H. Rehnquist the circumstances surrounding Roberts' nomination have been altered dramatically, and Roberts has gone from being a D.C. Circuit Court judge to a nominee for the highest judicial post in the nation.
In one of the opening scenes of Miranda July's Me and You and Everyone We Know
AOL Instant Messenger profiles proudly display it. Seven Facebook groups to date exalt it. Countless cheers from Court Street and house balconies proclaim it. The Princeton Review has ranked Ohio University-Athens as the No. 2 Party School in the nation this year.
Come one, come all -see administrators squirm as Ohio University has improved its ranking from No.5 to No.2 on The Princeton Review's annual party school rankings.
As any college student and his or her parents could attest to, the decision of which university to attend is one of the most significant choices young men or women will make in their lives. Finding an university that fulfills a student's needs -social, financial and educational -can be a daunting task, but a new trend aimed at easing such a transition potentially could undermine the valuable experience that comes with the difficult and sometimes agonizing search.
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