Fine arts dean resigns, moves on
July 20, 2005Raymond Tymas-Jones, Ohio University's dean of the College of Fine Arts, resigned last week, marking the fourth dean to resign this year.
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High-court nominee deserves consideration
July 20, 2005After feverous anticipation and anxiety -depending on one's political leanings - the speculation about whom President Bush would nominate to fill the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy, created when justice Sandra Day O'Connor announced her retirement, has ended. Yesterday, Bush officially announced his nomination, Judge John G. Roberts Jr., and hailed Roberts as having the qualities Americans expect in a judge: experience
Center's work progresses
July 20, 2005Incoming freshmen will have a new university student center to look forward to come January 2007. Construction for the center, seated snugly in the woods between Bird Area and Alden Library at the corner of Court Street and Park Place, started in April 2004 and is scheduled to end in October 2006.
Fans, Scouts enjoy All-Star game despite wet weather
July 20, 2005Even though Sunday's rainy weather caused a delay, it did not stop MLB scouts and more than 500 fans from enjoying the competitive Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League All-Star game that ended in a 4-2 decision with the Blue Team beating the Red Team at OU's Bob Wren Stadium.
Public libraries should provide diverse content
July 13, 2005In what has become a common occurrence, libraries across Ohio -and the nation as a whole -seem unavoidably to have become lightning rods for controversy in the past few years. Only a few months ago, lawmaker Gerald Allen, R-Alabama, attempted to remove books by or about homosexuals from public school libraries through legislation, a measure that thankfully fell by the wayside when not enough lawmakers were present during the session to hold a vote on the issue.
Former local indie rock band to reunite for Saturday show
July 13, 2005Members of former Athens indie rock band Cosigner will perform together Saturday at Donkey Coffee & Espresso, 17 1/2 W. Washington St.
G-8 summit misses its target
July 13, 2005After last week's terrorist attacks, it might have seemed obvious that I would write about the London bombings. It just so happens that the attack is especially chilling for me because I spent Spring Quarter of my sophomore year 10 minutes from King's Cross station. I thought about writing a column about how the image of a double-decker bus blown apart had made me feel angry, sad and confused in an all-too-familiar way. But I'm tired of terrorism eclipsing other issues confronting our world. So, in a personal 'up yours' to the terrorists, I've decided not to give them any more publicity.
Hocking Hills R&B festival to debut this weekend
July 13, 2005The Hocking Hills will be alive with the sound of the blues this weekend, with a three-day festival featuring regional and national rock, blues and R&B acts. The Woods at Kaeppner Place will host the first Hocking Hills Rhythm and Blues Festival Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Man killed by officer had no gun, police say
July 13, 2005COLUMBUS -Columbus police confirmed that an alleged bank robber shot dead by an officer was not armed.
Court sets execution dates for 2 Ohio men
July 13, 2005COLUMBUS -The Ohio Supreme Court yesterday set death sentence dates for a man who shot four people in a drug territory dispute and the state's fourth volunteer for execution.
'Sound of Music' hits OU
July 13, 2005The hills of Athens came alive last night with the Ohio Valley Summer Theater-
Players dance the day away at DDR tournament
July 13, 2005Dance Dance Revolution -commonly referred to as DDR -began as an interactive arcade game and has evolved into a way for people to form friendships and communities.
Copperheads grab close victory over Terriers
July 13, 2005After a 3-game losing streak over the weekend, the Copperheads came back strong Monday, beating the Stark County Terriers by a score of 2-1.
Cardinal discusses future of Catholic Church, new pope
July 13, 2005WASHINGTON -Pope Benedict XVI will continue the legacy of Pope John Paul II through open dialogue as he leads more than 1 billion Roman Catholics, said one of the 115 cardinals who helped to elect him.
OU tops state in national awards
July 13, 2005Ohio University is the best among Ohio's public and private colleges and universities in regard to their nationally competitive award winners. OU produced 33 students who won awards in the 2004-2005 academic year -a new record for the university.
New Uptown festival scheduled for Saturday
July 13, 2005Boogie on the Bricks, the latest in Uptown Athens street festivals, debuts this Saturday on Court Street between Washington and State streets.
Hot rods lead funeral procession for soldier
July 13, 2005DANVILLE -Six vintage hot rods led a funeral procession through town streets as a tribute to one of the passions of a soldier killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan with 15 other servicemen.
Meeting centers on OU's 'strategic plan'
July 13, 2005More than 50 Ohio University faculty, staff members and interested individuals attended the latest public forum in OU's ongoing strategic planning initiative yesterday in Walter Hall, one of the first meetings held to discuss the planning document after it was submitted and approved by the university's Board of Trustees.
OU cuts four additional employee positions
July 13, 2005Four more facilities management employees received layoff notices earlier this week. One is a classified, non-bargaining employee and three were members of the university's employee union. Last week, four administrators in the department were laid off.
G-8 countries attempt to reach comprises on Africa, global warming
July 6, 2005GLENEAGLES, Scotland -World leaders faced pressure from the United States to scale back goals for relieving African poverty and combating global AIDS, but British Prime Minister Tony Blair said yesterday he planned to keep campaigning for his ambitious objectives with other world leaders.
