Oversight given in juvenile prisons
Feb. 13, 2005In response to recent abuse cases in state juvenile prisons, Gov. Bob Taft approved a plan Friday to allow more government oversight of the facilities.
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Democrats should stop being so liberal
Feb. 13, 2005For the record, I'm not a Republican, but Mark Gaffney's letter appearing on Feb. 10 (Democrats look forward to future) really makes me consider making an official affiliation with the GOP. His words are more proof that the Democrats are in serious trouble.
Iraqi general killed as violence continues
Feb. 13, 2005BAGHDAD, Iraq -Gunmen assassinated an Iraqi general and two companions in a Shiite neighborhood of Baghdad yesterday, and election officials said an alliance of Shiites won the most votes in the Jan. 30 elections.
Judges can show political affiliation
Feb. 13, 2005A recent Ohio Supreme Court ruling will allow judges to advertise their political leanings during the next election.
Shiites, Kurds dominate Iraqi election
Feb. 13, 2005BAGHDAD, Iraq -Clergy-backed Shiites and independence-minded Kurds swept to victory in Iraq's landmark elections, propelling to power the groups that suffered most under Saddam Hussein and forcing Sunni Arabs to the margins for the first time in modern history, according to final results released yesterday.
Sexual seminar educates women
Feb. 13, 2005Editor's note: This is the first in a weeklong series about sexual activity, health and education in the Athens area.
Many devices offered for birth control
Feb. 13, 2005Each of Athens' several pharmacies offers a selection of contraceptive devices, both over-the-counter and by prescription, to fill the needs of Athens' residents.
OU NAACP hosts Diversity Celebration
Feb. 13, 2005Dance, music and art were some of the features at the Diversity Celebration hosted by the Ohio University chapter of the NAACP Friday.
Events promote heart health
Feb. 13, 2005University Mall, Kroger and Wal-Mart held events Saturday to get the word out about heart health and the American Heart Association's Go Red campaign.
Women's basketball defeated at Toledo
Feb. 13, 2005Finding a lineup that works has been trouble of late for the Ohio women's basketball team, with usually reliable players finding themselves on the bench.
Folkdance fun for all ages
Feb. 13, 2005On one Saturday of every month, the Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center is filled with people of many different age groups and experience levels who come together to embrace contra -southeastern Ohio's own folkdance.
Weapons for Valentine's Day
Feb. 13, 2005This year for Valentine's Day I'm getting my girlfriend a shiv. Not just because it will match the Taser I got her for Christmas, but because I worry. This quarter our campus has seen some disturbing crimes perpetrated on women. Kristen Wisler was grabbed on Congress Street -a block away from my house -and taken for a drive against her will. A female student was raped in Grover Center on a weeknight by a stranger. Another student was held in a dorm room and sexually imposed.
Afroman to perform at Blue Gator tonight
Feb. 13, 2005For an unusual romantic setting on Valentine's Day, let Afroman serenade your valentine tonight at the Blue Gator.
Wrestlers take on 2 teams
Feb. 10, 2005Starting 184-pound wrestler for the Bobcats Brian Cesear has his work cut out for him this weekend.
No Title
Feb. 10, 2005With one month left in the Mid-American Conference season, the Ohio women's basketball team is at .500 and is exceeding its preseason expectations.
Rivalry week brings Miami to Bird Arena for showdown
Feb. 10, 2005Even though the Ohio hockey team will be without right wing Jordan Levy to begin its home set with rival Miami, his presence will be felt on the ice.
Men's, women's crowns up for grabs in wild MAC races
Feb. 10, 2005The 2005 Mid-American Conference schedule is more than half over. However, nothing is close to being settled.
Exceeding expectations
Feb. 10, 2005In a season that was supposed to be a rebuilding process, the Ohio men's basketball team has already surpassed last season's win total with more than a month of games left.
Women head to Toledo
Feb. 10, 2005The Ohio women's basketball team, now 5-5 in the Mid-American Conference and lurking in the middle of its division, will try to jump above .500 in the MAC tomorrow night at Toledo.
No more nuisance
Feb. 9, 2005A more stringent Athens noise ordinance that took effect last year has impinged upon the off-campus lives of many Ohio University students. The statistics are startling. While only a dozen noise violation citations were issued in 2003, last year saw 177 of them. The ordinance has multiple problems and the Student Senate is responding with a proposal to revise it. The effort is commendable and should be supported by all students.
