Shoulder surgery doesn't keep pitcher from success
May 23, 2005In his first season on the Ohio baseball team, pitcher John Angelicchi has experienced the many ups and downs that come with being a college baseball player.
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Rental costs could increase with OU enrollment
May 23, 2005Being an Ohio University upperclassman comes with the privilege of living in a house or apartment, away from dining hall food and resident assistants.
Bush's freedom push ignores homeland
May 23, 2005(U-WIRE) -In a recent visit to Russia and Eastern Europe, George Bush used the diplomatic mission to continue following through on his vision of spreading freedom and democracy throughout the world. During his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Bush lectured Putin on the values of democracy, saying, Strong countries are built by building strong democracies. Bush made these comments in response to Putin's drastic anti-democratic reforms after a recent terrorist attack at a school. After visiting Russia, Bush paid a visit to Georgia to praise the Georgian government for its recent revolution that resulted in the ouster of its former authoritarian rule. He then criticized Russia's refusal to abandon two military bases in Georgia and encouraged Russia to accept newly forming democracies in the region.
Uninsured offered aid
May 23, 2005The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine is offering free clinical health services to Athens residents who are uninsured, in addition to a free breast health program it has had for the past four years.
School districts could lose funds to cover costs of tax exemptions
May 22, 2005The proposed state budget poses that school districts should no longer receive state funding to compensate for lost tax money because of tax exempt or abated property, leaving local legislators and school officials concerned.
First lady promotes rights for women
May 22, 2005SOUTHERN SHUNEH, Jordan -Women need to have more prominence in government and business in the Middle East, Laura Bush said Saturday, in a bold appeal to an international audience that included some of the ministers and other men who hold political and economic power in the region.
Court Street sidewalks: A sticky situation
May 22, 2005Call it art or call it a critique of society's bad habits.
'What if?' clouds rain on what on athletic optimism
May 19, 2005For maybe the first time in years, it seems that the students of Ohio University have optimistic feelings about the school's sports teams.
Baseball coach discusses wife's critiques, old school approach
May 19, 2005Joe Carbone has played in the College World Series, broken the all-time school record for wins and is now finishing out his 17th season as head coach with the Bobcats. Recently, the baseball enthusiast sat down with the The Post's Kyle Jepson to discuss his team, his love for the game and twirling Fungo bats.
OSU player cited for drugs
May 19, 2005COLUMBUS -Ohio State running back Erik Haw was cited by police with possessing marijuana, the second time in about a week that a player on the team has been accused of a drug offense.
Torn knee ligament might cost Winslow 2005 season
May 19, 2005CLEVELAND -Browns tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee when he crashed his motorcycle, two sources within the league told The Associated Press on Thursday, placing his 2005 season in doubt.
Students excited for O-H-I-O sports next year
May 19, 2005For maybe the first time in years, it seems that the students of Ohio University have optimistic feelings about the school's sports teams.
Steroids legislation on horizon
May 19, 2005WASHINGTON -The NBA's steroids policy was branded pathetic and a joke by lawmakers yesterday, and the head of a congressional panel said he will propose a law creating drug-testing standards for the four major professional sports leagues.
It's the final Countdown...
May 19, 2005The Ohio athletic department will soon conclude a year that has seen much success, with three MAC Championships in varsity sports since fall.
'Rocky,' Punch Out' suffice as training for motor-challenged
May 19, 2005Six weeks ago, I signed up for Friday Night at the Fights, OU's annual boxing tournament. I really don't know why I did it, because I am in no way athletic. I struggle with all things motor-coordinated. Being uncoordinated is like being a really bad driver of your own body. You tend to break things, especially yourself. And you are really bad at sports.
Abortion bill gets mixed local reactions
May 18, 2005A bill was introduced in late April in the Ohio General Assembly to ban all abortions, 31 years after the Roe v. Wade decision made abortion legal nationwide.
Local musicians create CD; proceeds to assist ill friend
May 18, 2005Local musicians have contributed songs to a benefit CD for a former member of their ranks.
Going to see a man about a poem
May 18, 2005Last month The Post ran a feature on poetry in the bathrooms of our esteemed institution. Though bathroom phone numbers had brought me some disastrous ends before, I put aside my skepticism and decided to investigate the works of these Bobcat bards.
Indians face defeat
May 18, 2005CLEVELAND -Jake Westbrook got the ground balls he wanted, just not the groundouts he needed.
