LGBT hosts open-mic program as 'safe space'
May 11, 2005Ohio University's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Programs Center is sponsoring Queer Words
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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.
Provost meets with undergraduates to share plan for OU
May 10, 2005A better turnout of students came to hear Provost Kathy Krendl and members of the Presidential Task Force discuss Ohio University's strategic planning process and vision last night on the second day of open discussions about the topic.
Judge considers joint trial for area kidnapping case
May 10, 2005The two men charged with kidnapping and robbing a Bowling Green State University student in Athens might face trial together.
Judicial filibuster battle could happen next week
May 10, 2005WASHINGTON -A long-threatened showdown over changing Senate rules to stop Democratic filibusters of President Bush's judicial nominations could come as early as next week, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said yesterday.
Daily grind less monotonous in Athens
May 10, 2005It's in those thankless jobs that you must find gratitude within.
County updates radios
May 10, 2005Athens County public safety departments will have increased communications because of updates and modifications to the communication systems.
Softball teams gear up for MAC tournament
May 10, 2005The Mid-American Conference softball tournament has arrived.
Conservative Week speaker attacks liberalism, endorses 'objective truth'
May 10, 2005Many political views were vocalized at Terence Jeffrey's speech Abolishing Liberalism last night.
Cincinnati bullpen preserves 5-1 victory over San Diego
May 10, 2005CINCINNATI -Sean Casey drove in three runs with a pair of doubles, and the Cincinnati Reds' besieged bullpen ended a long stretch of miserable performances by preserving a 5-1 victory yesterday over the San Diego Padres.
U.S. offensive pushes toward Syrian border
May 10, 2005BAGHDAD, Iraq -Hundreds of U.S. Marines pushed through a lawless region on the Syrian frontier yesterday after battling past well-armed militants fighting from basements, rooftops and sandbag bunkers. Insurgents kidnapped the provincial governor as a bargaining chip.
'Cats hold off Panthers, win 5-4
May 10, 2005The Ohio baseball team defeated Pittsburgh 5-4 last night to extend its record to 12-2 in mid-week contests.
Browns doomed to fail, disappoint fans once again
May 10, 2005The pieces all seemed to be coming together for the Cleveland Browns this off-season. They signed Romeo Crennel, one of the best coaches on the market, and, according to ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr., had one of the better draft performances.
Strickland's politics not always 'as usual'
May 10, 2005Two weeks ago I sat down and had a talk with U.S. Rep. Ted Strickland (he represents the 6th district, which includes Athens) at the Blue Gator, following his speech to local Democrats.
Appeals court hands White House a win, keeping Cheney energy task force
May 10, 2005WASHINGTON -Vice President Dick Cheney doesn't have to disclose the advice his energy task force got from the industry, an appeals court ruled yesterday in what probably was a final blow to a politically-charged lawsuit over public access to White House decision making.
