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Celebrate the true sacrifices of the heart

Feb. 13, 2005

Last Wednesday was Ash Wednesday. For those of you who don't know, this is a holy day in the Catholic Church that begins the Lenten season. Catholics receive the sign of an ashy cross on their foreheads to represent the sacrifice that Jesus made for us. In Lenten tradition we are asked to sacrifice something of ourselves in order to become closer to God. Another option that I have recently been privy to is to take up something for the betterment of others around us or for ourselves -all with the idea that we are sacrificing a part of ourselves so we can be one step closer to God.

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Oversight given in juvenile prisons

Feb. 13, 2005

In 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, 2005

For 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.

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Iraqi general killed as violence continues

Feb. 13, 2005

BAGHDAD, 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.

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Judges can show political affiliation

Feb. 13, 2005

A recent Ohio Supreme Court ruling will allow judges to advertise their political leanings during the next election.

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Shiites, Kurds dominate Iraqi election

Feb. 13, 2005

BAGHDAD, 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.

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Sexual seminar educates women

Feb. 13, 2005

Editor's note: This is the first in a weeklong series about sexual activity, health and education in the Athens area.

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Many devices offered for birth control

Feb. 13, 2005

Each of Athens' several pharmacies offers a selection of contraceptive devices, both over-the-counter and by prescription, to fill the needs of Athens' residents.

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OU NAACP hosts Diversity Celebration

Feb. 13, 2005

Dance, music and art were some of the features at the Diversity Celebration hosted by the Ohio University chapter of the NAACP Friday.

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Events promote heart health

Feb. 13, 2005

University 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.

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Women's basketball defeated at Toledo

Feb. 13, 2005

Finding 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.

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Folkdance fun for all ages

Feb. 13, 2005

On 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.

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Weapons for Valentine's Day

Feb. 13, 2005

This 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.

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Afroman to perform at Blue Gator tonight

Feb. 13, 2005

For an unusual romantic setting on Valentine's Day, let Afroman serenade your valentine tonight at the Blue Gator.

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Wrestlers take on 2 teams

Feb. 10, 2005

Starting 184-pound wrestler for the Bobcats Brian Cesear has his work cut out for him this weekend.

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No Title

Feb. 10, 2005

With one month left in the Mid-American Conference season, the Ohio women's basketball team is at .500 and is exceeding its preseason expectations.

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Rivalry week brings Miami to Bird Arena for showdown

Feb. 10, 2005

Even 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.

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Men's, women's crowns up for grabs in wild MAC races

Feb. 10, 2005

The 2005 Mid-American Conference schedule is more than half over. However, nothing is close to being settled.

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Exceeding expectations

Feb. 10, 2005

In 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.

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Women head to Toledo

Feb. 10, 2005

The 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.