Kerry aims for swing states
Oct. 21, 2004BOARDMAN -Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry said he bagged a goose on his swing-state hunting trip yesterday, but his real target was the voters who might harbor doubts about him.
MULTIMEDIA
Britain to move troops into hostile parts of Iraq
Oct. 21, 2004LONDON -In a step fraught with risks for Prime Minister Tony Blair, Britain agreed yesterday to send 850 of its soldiers from relatively peaceful southern Iraq to a volatile area near Baghdad, freeing U.S. troops to step up attacks on insurgent strongholds west of the capital.
Soldier charged with Iraqi prisoner abuse sentenced
Oct. 21, 2004BAGHDAD, Iraq -The highest ranking soldier charged in the Abu Ghraib prison scandal was sentenced to eight years in prison for abusing inmates at Abu Ghraib during a court martial yesterday in Baghdad.
NBC 'Nightly News' to replace Brokaw with Brian Williams
Oct. 21, 2004NEW YORK -Tom Brokaw is giving Brian Williams a clear head start as he prepares to pass the baton on NBC's Nightly News. Brokaw's broadcast has been dominant this fall over its closest rival, ABC's World News Tonight
Homecoming events begin
Oct. 21, 2004Ohio University students and faculty are gearing up to welcome back former Bobcats during this weekend's Homecoming celebration.
Physician tells lawmakers to get flu shot
Oct. 21, 2004WASHINGTON -Some members of Ohio's congressional delegation received flu shots this year, despite the vaccine shortage, while others have pledged to forgo the vaccine.
Field hockey hosts Louisville, Miami
Oct. 21, 2004With four games remaining before the Mid-American Conference tournament, the Ohio field hockey team is looking for a pair of wins at home this weekend against Miami and Louisville.
Bobcats hope to lock up No. 1 seed
Oct. 21, 2004Ohio soccer midfielder Kendra Hornschemeier offered a simple way to look at this Sunday's final regular season game at Buffalo.
Castro fall reminds Cuban people of his age, mortality
Oct. 21, 2004HAVANA -Cuban President Fidel Castro's advancing age -and ultimately his mortality -were brought home yesterday after he fractured a knee and an arm when he tripped and fell at a public event.
OU alum speaks about public health research
Oct. 21, 2004An OU alumnus presented the humorous and realistic side of international public health programs and research to a packed room of students and faculty yesterday at Walter Hall.
Chances to work abroad available
Oct. 18, 2004After backpacking through Europe for two months, an Ohio University student ran out of money and almost went home.
Council hears dissent on new vendor fee
Oct. 18, 2004Athens City Council adopted the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and talked about an ordinance that will charge Halloween vendors at its meeting last night.
Dormancy leads to confusion
Oct. 18, 2004Ohio University Faculty Senate members debated the complexity of the General Education program, which is slated to replace the current Tier education program in August 2006.
Board of Elections has absentee ballots
Oct. 18, 2004Absentee ballots are available at the Athens County Board of Elections, 15 S. Court St.
Board approves Trimble finances
Oct. 18, 2004The financial forecast for the next five years was approved and the busing of private school children was declared impractical at the meeting of the Trimble Local School Board of Education last night.
Candidates debate budget plans, jobs
Oct. 18, 2004Questions during the Athens County Commissioner debate focused on budget concerns and job opportunities last night at the Athens Public Library, 30 Home St.
Golfers hanging on to first round lead against Marshall
Oct. 18, 2004After a rain-shortened first round, the Ohio women's golf team holds a narrow lead in the inaugural Lady Herd Classic hosted by Marshall.
Off-Campus Living to discuss responsibilities with residents
Oct. 18, 2004The new Ohio University Off-Campus Living Office, created to support students living off campus, will be sending people out into Athens neighborhoods in the next two weeks to discuss concerns for Athens residents, including Halloween.
Sublime tribute band to play
Oct. 17, 2004The band Sublime disbanded in May 1996 after lead singer, guitarist and songwriter Brad Nowell died. In the spirit of that band comes Badfish -a Sublime tribute band.
Strong performance helps men to third place finish
Oct. 17, 2004The Ohio men's cross country team continued to improve its season by finishing third in the Open division race at the NCAA Pre-Nationals Saturday.
