'Die-in' did have relevance, purpose
Apr. 13, 2005Christopher Brower wrote a cynical opinion piece (Mass gatherings not enough to affect true societal change
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Sipping, salivating over an icy Slurpee
Apr. 13, 2005There is a serious absence in my life, and it is synonymous with golden, warm weather. I lack a certain dietary supplement that makes every sunny day a little bit sunnier and definitely cools a perspiration-stained brow. I require a beverage besides beer that overflows my mouth with saliva (a.k.a. drool).
Baseball shutout balances record
Apr. 13, 2005The Ohio baseball team evened its season record with a 3-0 win against West Virginia State as four Bobcat pitchers combined for the team's second shutout on the season.
Liberation can be degradation
Apr. 13, 2005Last Thursday morning, as I browsed the newspaper over breakfast, a particular headline in The Athens News caught my eye: Wet T-shirt contests represent the worst kind of misogyny. Campus reporter Kate Meier described how, earlier this month, a few men at College Gate passed out fliers advertising a wet T-shirt contest. She correctly identified wet T-shirt contests as a form of gross misogyny -and also pointed out that young women are lining up to participate.
Band uses area roots to appeal to audience, hopes to represent 'real people'
Apr. 13, 2005Nelsonville-based band Without Papers twists funk, rock and blues in its anthems of civil unrest for the working class and ballads of political injustice.
Coaches gives OU defense new look
Apr. 13, 2005The new Ohio coaching staff is giving the defense a makeover during spring practice.
More lawmakers start hiring family members
Apr. 13, 2005WASHINGTON -Dozens of lawmakers have hired their spouses and children to work for their campaigns and political groups, paying them with contributions they have collected from special interests and other donors.
Report says China's thriving economy boosts citizens' lives
Apr. 13, 2005BEIJING --Stung by complaints of religious and human rights abuses, China declared in a report yesterday that its booming economy is improving the lives of ordinary citizens while changes in the courts and government promote respect for their rights.
Pick-A-Prof loses senate support
Apr. 13, 2005Student Senate withdrew support for Pick-A-Prof because of its new policy charging students for access and also discussed a push to complete a petition modifying the Athens Noise Ordinance at its meeting last night.
U.N. accepts global treaty to fight terrorism
Apr. 13, 2005UNITED NATIONS -The U.N. General Assembly approved a global treaty yesterday aimed at preventing nuclear terrorism by making it a crime for would-be terrorists to possess or threaten to use nuclear weapons or radioactive material.
OU to maintain private partnerships
Apr. 13, 2005Ohio University President Roderick McDavis said at a press conference yesterday that the university will continue to engage in public/private partnerships
Sox beat Indians in 10th inning
Apr. 13, 2005CLEVELAND (AP) -Juan Uribe drove home the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning last night, leading the Chicago White Sox over the Cleveland Indians 5-4.
5 Trimble district employees to leave
Apr. 13, 2005As of last night's Trimble Local School Board of Education meeting, it was announced that five full-time employees will not be working for the district next year. One of which is the district's Superintendent Jack Loudin.
Trustees to talk about tuition hike
Apr. 13, 2005The Ohio University Board of Trustees' committees will meet today prior to their formal meeting on Friday to discuss the tuition increase for next year, construction projects, the reduction of high-risk drinking among students and faculty awards.
Al-Jazeera airs terrorist video of threatened American hostage
Apr. 13, 2005BAGHDAD, Iraq -An Indiana man, scared and clutching his passport to his chest, was shown at gunpoint on a videotape aired by Al-Jazeera television yesterday, two days after he was kidnapped from a water treatment plant near Baghdad. The station said he pleaded for his life and urged U.S. troops to withdraw from Iraq.
New UPC event features student art
Apr. 13, 2005Students can enjoy a night of free art, music and refreshments as the University Program Council presents its first student art exhibit at 7 tonight in The Front Room at Baker University Center.
FDA postpones ruling for 'morning after' pill
Apr. 13, 2005The Food and Drug Administration has delayed its ruling indefinitely on allowing Plan B, commonly known as the morning after pill, to be sold over the counter.
Thousands flock to site of pope's grave
Apr. 13, 2005VATICAN CITY -Thousands of mourners filed past the grave of Pope John Paul II after the Vatican reopened its grottoes for public viewing yesterday, many carrying rosaries and medals they hoped would be blessed by the spirit of a man they already consider a saint.
'Cats lose twice
Apr. 13, 2005The start of a seven-game road trip for Ohio did not start well as Cleveland State swept the doubleheader yesterday on the strength of dominating pitching.
Criticisms of Krendl not even-handed
Apr. 13, 2005I believe you owe Interim Provost Kathy Krendl an apology. Not necessarily because you believe she is an unacceptable choice to be Ohio University's next provost -different people will have different opinions -but because your justification for such an assessment employed, at best, selective use of evidence and, at worst, unethical journalistic practices.
