OU student cherishes Southwest studies
June 3, 2004In the arid terrain of the Arizona desert, Derek Collins has grown accustomed to the language of the land and the soft wisdom of the ancient cultures radiating from the parched soil.
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I know that this is not goodbye to the past
June 3, 2004Well folks, this is it. What you read here is the curtain call to four illustrious years as a sportswriter at this fine newspaper.
Athens welcomes new gallery
June 2, 2004Artists at Ohio University and throughout the Athens area now have a new venue to showcase their talents. Lacuna, 197 W. State St., is a newly launched art gallery and music venue.
Memories make concerts, not music
June 2, 2004Although current ticket prices give the idea the featured artist provides the most memories at a concert, it usually is the little idiosyncrasies of the day (or night) that last a lifetime. My concert experiences have been amplified (no pun intended) by these little sensory treasures.
Media biases Iraq coverage
June 2, 2004(U-WIRE) -A great lie has permeated the international media -including news agencies here in the United States -and it is a lie that, if left unchecked, threatens to destroy the seeds of democracy America is diligently planting in Iraq. This lie asserts that at the core of the prison abuse scandal in Abu Ghraib lies a structural mandate reaching as high up as Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to conduct interrogations through psychological torture, humiliation and sexual perversion. In reality, nothing could be further from the truth.
A new 'Rhodes' to travel
June 2, 2004Coach. Recruiter. Husband. Father. These are only a few of the roles that assistant men's basketball coach John Rhodes plays every day. Now, he has added yet another to the list: student.
Freshmen stand out on Ohio's ice
June 2, 2004A team cannot become national champions without depth, and teams cannot acquire depth without freshmen who not only fit into a team's system but are also effective in it as well.
Dancing queen
June 2, 2004Zach Blasing gets ready for the Queen Challenge yesterday in the bathroom on the 2nd floor of Baker University Center. The Queen Challenge is a drag show that benefits the Athens AIDS Task Force. Blasing was one of many performers to participate in the show and danced to a song by Britney Spears. Blasing performed in the show to support a good cause and to raise money for the Task Force.
Merchandise sales offer profits
June 2, 2004With artists ranging from Kenny Chesney to Madonna touring this summer, concert tickets will go for $30 to $300 a pop. But concert ticket sales are not the only ways bands make their money.
Wellhead plan still being developed
June 2, 2004Almost two years after being passed by Athens City Council, the Wellhead Protection Plan is still in the planning stages.
Marx Meets Miss Manners: Vote by your conscience, not by your party
June 2, 2004It should be obvious by now I'm not voting for Bush in November. But it may come as a surprise that I'm not voting for Kerry either.
Male enrollment leads to end of all-female halls
June 2, 2004An increase in male enrollment for Ohio University's 2004-2005 academic year is the major reason behind Tuesday's decision by the Housing Department to change Bush Hall and Jefferson Hall from all-female to co-ed housing.
Rethinking the proposed retirement home
June 2, 2004In response to the ongoing discussion about the location of the proposed senior center project, I am strongly opposed to the development of the land in question in the senior center discussion. My reasoning is as follows:
Alternative loans pick up slack for lacking aid
June 2, 2004The cost of higher education has increased over the years, but student wallets are not any bigger than they used to be. More Ohio University students are taking out loans, but a variety of financial aid options help them make ends meet.
Ohio considers bill aimed at helping prevent cervical cancer
June 2, 2004A bill to help prevent cervical cancer is sitting in the Ohio House of Representatives.
Ohio swimmer prepares for last season with Bobcats
June 2, 2004Despite injuring her toe during a water polo game two weeks ago, Ohio swimmer Becky McGaughey is training hard for next season, her last as a Bobcat.
Musician's show worth every penny paid
June 2, 2004Singer/songwriter Jason Mraz played a show packed with heart and soul in Cincinnati last Wednesday, a performance superior to his appearance at Ohio University in October.
Keeping up appearances
June 2, 2004The Supreme Court can no longer hide behind its locked doors and mysterious black robes, and like all major organizations in the country, it must answer questions concerning the decisions of its members. Last week, Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist ordered that a study be conducted to evaluate the ethics of the court's justices. This decision comes on the heels of incidents in which both Rehnquist and Antonin Scalia have been criticized for possibly violating the appearance of impartiality. It would be hard for anyone to argue that judges -especially Supreme Court justices-should not be held to the highest possible standard when it comes to remaining unbiased and rendering fair decisions.
Summer Fests
June 2, 2004Projekt Revolution: Linkin Park, Korn, Snoop Dogg, and The Used - Germain Amphitheater, Columbus, Saturday, July 24, 2 p.m.
Students have options: Community colleges and branches becoming popular
June 2, 2004For many students, community colleges and branch campuses are becoming alternatives to traditional four-year schools. With more people choosing to save money by attending these institutions, competition for students is rising in traditional residential campuses such as Ohio University.
