Pacers even up series in Game 2
May 11, 2005AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -The NBA's most resilient team bounced back again.
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Senate opposes 'Ohio Patriot Act'
May 11, 2005A new law, if passed by the Ohio legislature, will require students to tell police officers their age when questioned, potentially incriminating themselves.
Track, Field gears up for MAC Tournament
May 11, 2005After over a decade, the Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships return to Athens this weekend.
Bobcats consider adopting 12-game schedule
May 11, 2005After next season, the Ohio football program likely will be saying goodbye to the bye week.
Athens' varying political climate underestimated
May 11, 2005Athens County might not be so blue these days.
Athens native runs for at-large council seat
May 11, 2005Campaigning against incumbents as an independent is one of the biggest challenges a candidate can face in an election. However, Elahu Gosney believes his background and political leanings will work in his favor as he campaigns as an independent for an at-large Athens City Council seat.
Make raises incentives, not hand-outs
May 11, 2005Incentives motivate individuals and groups to do more, to work harder, and to achieve what is great. Incentives come in the form of good grades for students and in the shape of the perfect job for college graduates. And yes, incentives often come in the form of raises for employees who are willing to work just a bit more than their peers. So why does President McDavis insist upon removing such an incentive for the faculty of Ohio University by proposing a 2 percent raise across the board?
Krendl bolsters university's reputation
May 11, 2005I want to give kudos to President McDavis for choosing Kathy Krendl as the new provost, despite the carpings of a very small but vocal group of students and faculty. As a '72 J-school graduate who has been involved with Ohio University since graduation via mentoring programs, development giving, alumni functions, Communications Week and many other related opportunities on campus, I am pleased to say publicly that Krendl is one of the smartest, most forward-thinking administrators I have met in all my dealings with the university.
Acoustic trio mixes mellow melodies with lullaby lyrics to create unique sound
May 11, 2005Adam Torres' poetic lyrics and lullaby guitar melodies radiate from Athens coffee houses almost every weekend, making a perfect accompaniment for couples in a blissful trance with each another or for friends sipping lattés and reminiscing about the good old days.
Drop in the bucket
May 11, 2005The Bush Administration pledged $1 billion on Monday to help hospitals and doctors provide emergency care for illegal immigrants. Members of Congress, especially those from border states, have complained in the past that the treatment of illegal immigrants places a massive financial burden on many hospitals. Hospitals are obligated to provide emergency treatment to patients in need, regardless of their immigration status or ability to pay. For these reasons, the move is a beneficial one. However, it only masks the United States' larger problem of unchecked immigration.
Playoffs heat up in quest for NBA crown
May 11, 2005The Pistons better not be getting their hopes up for back-to-back championships because the San Antonio Spurs will be reclaiming the throne as NBA champions this season.
Challenge of Athens politics a boon
May 11, 2005Last weekend, my sister, Emily, graduated from Ohio University's greatest rival: Miami University. For three days, I put away my Muck Fiami T-shirts and enjoyed the change of scenery. Then, as I watched the graduation ceremony, I thought of where I was last spring.
Trimble school district considers levy options to support music, art
May 11, 2005Trimble Local School District might have to ask tax payers to pass a $5 million-improvement levy for the school district on the November ballot. Until then several of the district's supplemental positions, including an elementary music teacher, remain on hold, district Superintendent Jack Loudin said at last night's school board meeting.
LGBT hosts open-mic program as 'safe space'
May 11, 2005Ohio University's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Programs Center is sponsoring Queer Words
To what end?
May 11, 2005Abortion test-case waste of time, money In 1973, Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court case, established abortion as a legal practice nationwide. Despite more than 30 years with this precedent firmly in place, anti-abortion activists continue to fight the ruling. In the latest chapter of this ongoing saga, Ohio lawmakers are mounting an effort to pass into law a bill that they hope will eventually emerge as a test case to challenge the high court's ruling on abortion. With the composition of the Supreme Court's justices no different that it has been for some time, Ohio Republicans are wasting valuable time and money to pursue a goal that has always lacked real moral justification anyway.
Suburban Cincinnati governments might go halves on services
May 10, 2005CINCINNATI -Suburban Anderson Township takes pride in the services it offers its 43,000 residents but draws the line at funding its own police department.
Locals donate more than money for Nelsonville-York students
May 10, 2005Scholarship donations were accepted, field trip chaperones were planned and buses were traded at last night's Nelsonville-York City School District School Board of Education meeting.
Wrong keg to tap
May 10, 2005Much to the chagrin of college students around Ohio, the state legislature is considering doubling the tax on beer as part of its two-year state budget. Although the proposed tax would negatively affect the pockets of thirsty college students, it is problematic for more reasons than just the extra financial burden for fun-seeking students -or any other Ohio citizen. The tax, if passed, could negatively effect the number of jobs in Ohio -adding to current employment problems -and simply would not generate enough revenue to be a feasible option to correct the state's budget woes.
'Real World' to cast in Columbus
May 10, 2005It is time to stop being polite and start getting real because The Real World is coming to Columbus to cast its 17th season. Bunim/Murray casting directors are looking for seven new roommates to star in the MTV reality show and are having open casting calls Saturday in the capital city.
Kerry's daughter speaks
May 10, 2005The daughter of Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., feels nostalgic when she thinks about 2004, she said last night in Baker Ballroom.
