Universities fear loss of funding
Apr. 24, 2005WILBERFORCE, Ohio -As lawmakers debate changes to the way higher education is funded in Ohio, two universities worry about their mission to serve students outside the mainstream.
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Pope gives first homily
Apr. 24, 2005VATICAN CITY -In a broad message of outreach to formally begin his papacy yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI stressed his church's shared bonds with Jews and other Christians and promised followers he would not ignore their voices in leading the world's 1.1 billion Roman Catholics.
Republicans to judiciary: We will bury you
Apr. 24, 2005In Washington, a controversy is brewing over Republican plans to fill federal court vacancies with extreme right-wing nominees. At the center of the controversy is the so-called nuclear option. A simple change in Senate rules to make 51 votes, not 60, necessary to block filibusters on judicial nominees could change the dynamic of the courts for decades. The plan is the Republican's response to Democratic filibusters of 12 of Bush's 214 judicial nominees. After failing to obtain a filibuster proof 60-seat majority, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., is planning to use the gain of four Republican seats in 2004 to change the rules and rubber stamp the remaining 10 judges onto the bench (two judges received recess appointments, which bypass Senate confirmation completely.)
Rain washes out softball games
Apr. 24, 2005Saturday's doubleheader between the Ohio softball team and Bowling Green was cancelled because of rain. The games will not be made up.
500 students ineligible for Urban Scholarships
Apr. 24, 2005Only 300 of the 800 incoming multicultural students have filled out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, disqualifying the remaining 500 from receiving any financial aid from Ohio University next year, including those applying for the newly created Urban Scholars Program.
Student Senate disqualifies OUnity
Apr. 21, 2005Two parties applied to run in this year's Student Senate elections -but senate confirmed only one as qualified to campaign.
Board renews 34 contracts
Apr. 21, 2005Funding for school lunches and 34 teaching contracts were approved at Alexander Local School Board's meeting last night. The board also discussed plans to update the school district Web site.
Former DCI speaks at OU
Apr. 21, 2005James Woolsey, former director of the CIA, delivered the keynote speech for the 2005 Baker Peace Conference last night.
Library gunman pleads not guilty due to alleged insanity
Apr. 20, 2005An Ohio University senior, who police say held his roommate hostage and brought two loaded guns into Alden library, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity yesterday to two counts of carrying a concealed weapon and one count of abduction.
Building's seats suit all sizes of students
Apr. 20, 2005Many students on campus have noticed the larger seats in Margaret M. Walter Hall, but do not understand their purpose. Larger seats in Walter Hall are intended to accommodate overweight students.
Rice
Apr. 20, 2005MOSCOW -Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday that the United States does not seek to rob Russia of its traditional influence in former Soviet republics.
OU alumna opens bath shop in Athens
Apr. 20, 2005A former Ohio University student has used a spark of imagination to turn her college hobby into a wholesale and retail business venture.
New DNA policy to expand database
Apr. 20, 2005Convicted felons in Ohio will have to surrender their DNA beginning May 18.
Campus cellular service varies
Apr. 20, 2005In more than two quarters at Ohio University, freshman Cal Cleary's cell phone has rung one time.
Carbone's 500th, numerous player firsts make weekend special
Apr. 19, 2005After a successful weekend for Ohio baseball, the Bobcats took the first two games and gave up one against Marshall.
School districts tread rough fiscal waters
Apr. 19, 2005School boards across Athens County are turning to laying off personnel and asking taxpayers for more money as districts struggle to make ends meets.
Ohio faces challenge in Virginia
Apr. 19, 2005Clarisa Crowell was once a standout player for Virginia Tech. But today, she will be coaching against the Hokies.
'Cats triumph over Dayton
Apr. 19, 2005The Ohio baseball team won its eighth game of its recently completed 10-game home stand last night as it came from behind to beat Dayton 6-5.
Cake venue changed
Apr. 19, 2005The Virgin College Mega Tour concert featuring Cake scheduled for Friday has moved from The Convo to Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium because of low ticket sales.
