Peer pressure
Jan. 11, 2005After four months of research, Ohio University has compiled a list of 10 schools that will serve as peer institutions
MULTIMEDIA
High waters might lower time for students' spring vacations
Jan. 11, 2005After three days off last week because of high waters, Nelsonville City School Superintendent Ted Bayat said he is not optimistic about the school district having a spring break.
Setting political divide into focus
Jan. 11, 2005(U-WIRE) -My New Year's resolution is to stop whining about last year's presidential election. What happened in 2004 should stay in 2004. Instead, I'm going to whine about other people who whine about the election.
Overcoming Earths negative forces
Jan. 11, 2005It was a slow, leisurely sunset. The soft sea breeze ruffled the coconut trees' leaves and fanned us as we sat on the plush, fragrant carpet of grass in front of our guru. Guruji was in a jovial mood, conversing with us, making jokes, laughing and singing random snatches of music. A sense of well-being wrapped itself around us as we basked in the warmth of his love. Eventually, there was a lull in the conversation. The world became silent. Emerging from a distant reverie, Guruji smiled and said, If you stand for nothing
Aid attempts muddled
Jan. 11, 2005LA CONCHITA, Calif. -Rescuers with listening devices sensitive enough to pick up a whimper or a faint tapping searched yesterday for victims feared buried in a mudslide that sent a thunderous cascade of trees and dirt onto this seaside hamlet.
Trio shares men's basketball award
Jan. 11, 2005The Mid-American Conference honored three players for men's basketball Players of the Week, all from teams currently at the top of the conference.
OU upgrades to Blackboard pilot program
Jan. 11, 2005In an effort to update Blackboard, Ohio University Communications Network Services is conducting a pilot program with a newer version called Blackboard 6.
What happened to the days when ESPN showed sports?
Jan. 11, 2005It's official. I can recite every word to the new ESPN series Tilt teaser. Not because I chose to memorize the overly dramatic preview, but because ESPN runs it every commercial break, sometimes twice.
Schools fund student businesses
Jan. 11, 2005Venture capital is agony and ecstasy, bust and boom, the stress of gambling and the thrill of a front-row view on the latest technologies. And when real money is involved, it is also one of the hottest classes on business school campuses.
Athens Commissioners face lawsuit for closed meetings
Jan. 11, 2005Athens County Commissioners are being sued for allegedly violating Ohio Sunshine Laws last September.
Student guilty of drug possession
Jan. 11, 2005Former Student Senate presidential candidate and current senate staff member Dominic Barbato was sentenced Monday for aggravated possession of drugs.
Ohio offense more balanced than in past
Jan. 11, 2005With five players who have consistently been scoring more than 10 points per game, the Bobcats have a much more balanced offense than they have in the past several years.
River overflow blocks roads, causes local school closings
Jan. 6, 2005As water levels in the area rose, flooding local roads, schools across districts throughout Athens County closed yesterday because of high waters.
General education program reconsidered
Jan. 6, 2005Plans to implement a new General Education Program ceased before winter break due to a petition submitted to Faculty Senate by nearly 130 faculty members.
Flood saturates Athens
Jan. 6, 2005Flooding in Athens was expected to reach a near-record level yesterday, forcing government officials to close portions of East State and West Union streets and to keep close watch on several other roads.
Area seniors bring need for retirement center to council
Jan. 6, 2005Seventy-five-year-old Margaret Topping is tired of her friends leaving town because there are no suitable retirement centers in Athens.
OU responds to deluge
Jan. 6, 2005As a result of this week's pounding rain, Ohio University Grounds Maintenance issued a flood watch, but said there is a 3-foot cushion before the Hocking River reaches the bike path.
High water forces family from trailer
Jan. 6, 2005Before yesterday, Brian Sedwick and his wife, Lisa, had never experienced flooding in their Blick Avenue trailer.
