Men indicted for kidnapping of BGSU student; motive unknown
Jan. 25, 2005Two men were indicted Monday for kidnapping a Bowling Green State University student in Athens, a story that has gained attention statewide.
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A wrestler's life
Jan. 24, 2005For those of you who have not had the pleasure of walking into the wrestling room in The Convo, the first thing that you notice is the wall opposite the door that lists every individual Bobcat wrestler who won a Mid-American Conference championship.
Traveling man talks NFL, books
Jan. 24, 2005After completing the long journey from Louisville to Ohlone College (Calif.) to Division I basketball, senior Mychal Green has finally settled down in Athens to help lead the Bobcats toward the top of the Mid-American Conference this season. The Post's Nick Miller sat down to talk with Green about birthday gifts, juco ball and Randy Moss' booty dance.
Hall of Fame inducts former OU cross country, track and field coach coach
Jan. 24, 2005Stan Huntsman, a coaching legend, has finally been given his due recognition.
Sonny is money
Jan. 24, 2005Sonny Troutman is running up the kind of free throw record that makes opponents want to guard him at arm's length. In the past five games, every shooting foul on Troutman has meant another two points for the Bobcats.
Victory No. 1 for Solich, Ohio
Jan. 24, 2005One of my favorite books is by Dave Dravecky, the former San Francisco Giants pitcher who inspired the nation when he came back from cancer in his throwing arm to play professional baseball again.
Use of OU logo: shot
Jan. 23, 2005Anyone looking to throw back liquor in a shot glass bearing the Ohio University emblem better stock up now, because university officials have banned these glasses from being sold.
'Acceptance' of war crimes atrocious
Jan. 23, 2005(U-WIRE) -On Jan. 15, Spc. Charles Graner was convicted of assault and mistreatment of prisoners in Abu Ghraib Prison. This blight on the Iraq war will barely register as a blip in the wake of President Bush's inauguration, despite it being a vital entry in American history.
Ohio pinned
Jan. 23, 2005Rolling off of their 25-14 win Thursday against Eastern Michigan, the Ohio wrestling team found itself on the losing end of its battle with rival Northern Illinois.
Weekend ice causes unexpected hazards
Jan. 23, 2005From Friday to Sunday morning, the Ohio State Highway Patrol of Athens and Hocking County reported 19 accidents in the area, a disproportionately high number, officials said.
Excessively indecisive
Jan. 23, 2005What could be the first move in a multi-faceted effort to improve Ohio University's image is remarkably unimpressive. Shot glasses bearing the OU logo may no longer be produced. Led by Dean of Students Terry Hogan, this effort is designed to end the apparent association between the university and high-risk drinking. This first move, void of any effect, is a pointless one for the Coalition Advocating Responsible Drinking Decisions.
In a violent world, angels give us hope
Jan. 23, 2005I admit it. I watch the big O. Most weekdays, my roomie and I click on Channel 5 at 4 o'clock and willingly get sucked into the shocking and/or tear-jerking talk show that is Oprah.
Violence flares as elections approach
Jan. 23, 2005BAGHDAD -The U.S. ambassador to Iraq acknowledged serious problems ahead of next weekend's election but gave assurance yesterday that great efforts were being made to ensure every Iraqi can vote. In an audiotape posted on the Web, a speaker claiming to be Iraq's most feared terrorist declared fierce war on democracy, raising the stakes in the vote.
Unconventional classes interest high schoolers
Jan. 23, 2005Federal Hocking High School students and area residents did some not so dirty dancing Friday at the Federal Valley Resource Center.
Bening shines as shallow, yet complex diva in 'Julia'
Jan. 23, 2005Julia Lambert (Annette Bening) is a 1930s London stage diva past her prime who thinks the world revolves around her. She struts across a room like it's a stage and manipulates people in her life like props.
Late night legend dead at 79
Jan. 23, 2005LOS ANGELES -Johnny Carson, the Tonight Show host who served America a smooth nightcap of celebrity banter, droll comedy and heartland charm for 30 years, died yesterday. He was 79.
Film relies on stylization
Jan. 23, 2005Zhang Yimou's House of Flying Daggers does not feature Teri Hatcher, anyone from the show Nip/Tuck or any other winners from Sunday night's Golden Globe Awards. Moviegoers are better off for it.
Swimming news
Jan. 23, 2005The Ohio women's swimming and diving and men's and women's track and field teams had an unscheduled break from their respective competitions this weekend because of poor weather.
Players, officials must resolve dispute
Jan. 23, 2005With less than three weeks before the first match in the final round of qualifying for World Cup 2006, the U.S. Soccer Federation and the players' union averted a disastrous chain of events by agreeing to settle their dispute about player compensation at a later date.
Council passes women's studies major into final stage
Jan. 23, 2005The Ohio University Curriculum Council pushed the proposal for a major in women's studies into its final stages after it unanimously passed the curriculum breakdown.
