Tragic deaths spark 'carpe diem' attitude
May 25, 2005Being a creature of habit, Tuesday morning I continued my tradition of perusing through various sports articles right before I went to lunch.
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OU women express little interest in plastic surgery
May 25, 2005Despite the stereotype that breast implants are popular on college campuses, some Ohio University women said getting implants is not trendy.
University too often coddles students
May 25, 2005There are certain instances when I question whether I am truly in college.
Pentagon to decide women's service positions
May 25, 2005WASHINGTON -The House yesterday rejected a Republican effort to put new limits on the role of military women in combat zones.
Boeh leaves impressive facilities for athletics
May 25, 2005Though leaving Ohio, former Bobcat Director of Athletics Thomas Boeh has permanently made his mark with athletic facilities for student-athletes.
NFL wishes for consultation on senate Clean Sports Act
May 25, 2005Based on the Olympic model, the Clean Sports Act would set drug-testing policy for the NFL, NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball. It calls for a two-year ban for a first offense, a lifetime ban for a second, and mandates five tests per athlete each year.
Study: mental health, faith go hand-in-hand
May 25, 2005The mental and physical well-being of college students is directly correlated to spiritual and religious engagement, according to a report released by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA last month.
The eleventh hour
May 25, 2005Bipartisan deal to avoid 'nuclear' option is ultimately best for both sides A bipartisan group of 14 senators reached a compromise Monday aimed at derailing the heated clash over judicial filibusters, which has all but halted the recent operations of the Senate. While The Post recently stated that bargaining would be a bad choice for the Democrats (Going Nuclear
The Weekly Drool Spot
May 25, 2005If there is one thing in this world I find the most arousing, it would be the English language. That is actually a bit of an exaggeration, but the fact remains: I get off on words.
McDavis praises OU for shrinking diversity gap
May 25, 2005Ohio University tackled two things at once by increasing enrollment and diversity for the 2005-06 academic year, President Roderick McDavis said at his press conference yesterday.
Suicide rates rare at OU but high in nation
May 25, 2005Though it does not occur often at Ohio University, suicide is the second leading cause of death among college-aged students nationwide.
Sciences names interim dean
May 25, 2005Benjamin Ogles was named Ohio University's interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences yesterday, two months after President Roderick McDavis announced Dean Leslie Flemming's resignation.
Gas stations await summer sales
May 25, 2005Gas prices have begun to decrease nationwide, as have the costs of crude oil, but consumers will continue to feel the effects of high gas prices as Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer driving season.
Skeptic surprised by Matthews album
May 25, 2005The title Stand Up implies a semi-political, ultra-cheesy album that an aging dynasty like the Dave Matthews Band would come up with. In actuality, it is a powerful testament to the possibilities of blending many contemporary and classic sounds -something I can stand more than other Dave albums.
Playing poker has never been so rewarding for Ohio University sophomore Grady Clingan.
May 25, 2005LONDON -Amnesty International castigated the U.S. prison camp in Guantanamo Bay as a failure yesterday, calling it the gulag of our time in the human rights group's harshest rebuke yet of American detention policies.
Students balance faith and fun
May 25, 2005Rachel Friedson is a typical college junior; she goes to parties on weekends, occasionally sees a movie and is always surrounded by friends. Though none of these activities should come as a surprise, the context in which she does them might.
At least 10 militants killed as U.S. troops launch new anti-insurgent offensive in Iraq
May 25, 2005HADITHA, Iraq -More than 1,000 U.S. troops yesterday swept into Haditha on the road to Syria to root out insurgents -including those loyal to terrorist mastermind Abu Musab al-Zarqawi -after rebels damaged the hospital, knocked out the electricity and prevented police from entering.
Music school puts on performance
May 25, 2005More than 250 musicians will crowd onto the stage of the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium tonight to play and sing Carmina Burana by Carl Orff.
Senate debate begins on Bolton; Democrats renew opposition
May 25, 2005WASHINGTON -Exhaustive investigations turned up nothing to disqualify John R. Bolton from becoming U.N. ambassador, and he should be given the post quickly, a top Republican said yesterday as the Senate opened debate on the long-delayed nomination.
Many problems, few complaints
May 25, 2005Although Athens landlords are cited for housing-code violations in more than 60 percent of inspections, Ohio University students are not using lawsuits to get the problems fixed.
