Women's center plans develop
Sep. 14, 2005A women's center inside Ohio University's new student center is slated to open with the building in January 2007 after four years in the making.
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Decorating? Try these (un)helpful hints
Sep. 14, 2005With Fall Quarter under way, most upperclassmen will be settling in to their new off-campus digs. And when the boxes are unpacked, one problem many will encounter in those dwellings is a sense of sparseness. Sure, two lava lamps and a Che Guevara poster were enough to fill a 10-by-15 dorm room, but when accompanied by only a Nintendo chair and a straw-filled mattress, they will leave your house looking like the barren tundra. You will have no choice but to decorate.
Listeners should 'Takk...' heed of Sigur Ros album
Sep. 14, 2005Sigur Ros is back, and this time, they are giving their songs titles.
Critics shouldn't forget to do their part
Sep. 13, 2005The recent devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf States has spurred many political discussions that have questioned the preparedness of the United States government in such events and the adequacy of its emergency response agencies. In many minds, the hurricane exposed shortcomings in the current administration in terms of response time, ability to supply troops and enforcement and monetary capabilities. I am writing neither to affirm nor negate anyone's argument on the matter, but instead to pose a different question to American citizens: How adequate have your disaster relief efforts been?
A better way
Sep. 13, 2005As skyrocketing gasoline prices continue to plague Americans, frustrations with costs at the pump have subsided only minimally in response to the much greater problems left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. As discontent among consumers reaches new heights, possible ways to alleviate the financial burden on the average motorist are being considered, including the idea of lessening or removing state taxes on gasoline. Although a convenient solution, targeting gas taxes is a deceptively simple alternative that would fail to solve any problems. In fact, it might only serve to create more.
Revelry in order, but keep it safe
Sep. 13, 2005After spending Friday night watching Ohio beat Pitt, I was extremely excited. I graduated from Ohio University with my bachelor's degree in 1985 and a master's degree in 1987. Even after all these years, I continue to be a proud Bobcat Alum. I try to stay up to date on football scores and attend every football and basketball game when possible. Obviously, that is not something that happens frequently due to logistics, but I always keep up to date on scores.
Victims find new home
Sep. 13, 2005About 30 people gathered in the back room of Damon's Grill last night as the Athens community came together to welcome three families who fled their homes after Hurricane Katrina destroyed them.
A second chance
Sep. 13, 2005Yesterday Columbus played host to a rally supporting legislation to make it possible for some repeat offenders in Ohio to have their criminal records sealed after seven years without committing another crime. Although seemingly controversial at first glance, the proposed law is evenhanded and focuses on reintegrating into society those ex-convicts who have displayed a sincere willingness to reform their lives. Because it will likely enhance the state's justice system rather than undermine it, as well as reward those who toe the line, the bill should pass.
The 40 Year-Old Virgin scores at box office
Sep. 13, 2005The premise of The 40 Year-Old Virgin is plastered in bold type on posters; it revels in humor that is by turns scatological, homophobic and racially charged, and it even manages to squeeze in a 5th Dimension song before the end.
Break-ups hard but bring opportunities
Sep. 13, 2005If you and your significant other are fighting all the time or not enjoying the time you spend together, or everything he or she does seems to grate your last nerve, you may be headed towards a break-up. Breaking-up is something that everyone has endured in their adolescent lives and unless you get lucky and find true love relatively early in life, it will continue to plague you into adulthood.
New softball coach glad to call Athens home
Sep. 12, 2005Jill Matyuch has been coaching softball since 1992; however, until August 25, she had never been the head coach of a Division I program. Filling the void after former coach Roanna Braizer's resignation, Matyuch left a successful Texas program, which during her five-year stint as assistant, won three Big 12 Tournament championships and two regular season championships to take the helm at Ohio. On only her third day in Athens, Matyuch sat down with The Post's Katie Carrera to talk about the new environment, creating a new system and Bobcat Blocks.
Imperfect moments worth cherishing
Sep. 12, 2005Nothing ruins the moment of having your own personal sports column like realizing -or, in my case, being told by an outside source -that you made a factual error in its debut.
Men, women cross country get 3rd at Xavier Invitational
Sep. 11, 2005Ohio women's cross country runner Andrea Maas won the second race of her collegiate career this weekend, taking the title at the Xavier Invitational and helping the Bobcats finish third out of four teams.
Diversity aid chosen
Sep. 11, 2005The search for an assistant to the president for diversity at Ohio University is now over after OU President Roderick McDavis named the former interim assistant to the position Sept. 1.
Golf teams gearing up for 1st matches of the year
Sep. 11, 2005Football isn't the only Ohio University sport with a new look this fall.
In spite of itself, humanity has value
Sep. 11, 2005Deep philosophical arguments are often unpleasant to be in -they get heated, and you can often find yourself defending some pretty depressing ideas. They can be bad enough sober, but if there's ever a bad time to argue over the meaning of life, it's when you are under the influence of large quantities of liquor.
New admissions director expected to pull in more out-of-state undergrads
Sep. 11, 2005In a year that began with an increase in freshman minority enrollment, Ohio University has a new director of undergraduate admissions who says he hopes to make OU more regionally diverse as well.
Bobcat soccer loses to No. 17 Michigan
Sep. 11, 2005The Ohio soccer team showed it could compete with a nationally ranked opponent Friday but were unable to deliver an upset in a 3-1 home loss to Michigan.
Housing crunch
Sep. 11, 2005Ohio University's concerted efforts to boost enrollment for the 2005-06 academic year have paid off, at least in terms of raw numbers. While OU had less than 3,900 freshmen enrolling last fall, this year's freshman class consists of 4,200 students, making it the largest incoming class in the university's history. This quarter's record enrollment has triggered a significant housing crunch, causing numerous frustrations for the university and inconveniences for students. That is a problem that should have been addressed earlier in the push for increased enrollment, and it has to be addressed now.
Judge finds way back to home bench as big-city plans subside
Sep. 11, 2005Editor's note: This is the first in a weekly feature highlighting members of the Athens legal community.
