Campus prepares for Sibs weekend
Feb. 3, 2005It will be tough to find a parking spot near The Convo today as buses from seven Ohio cities and Pittsburgh fill the lot and transport siblings to Ohio University students for Sibs Weekend.
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Wicca finds spirituality in nature
Feb. 3, 2005Wicca, an often misunderstood form of paganism, is a spiritual practice that focuses on the connection between all things in nature and the presence of a divine spirit in everything, said Sabrae Jason, an Athens resident and the high priestess of the Coven of Celestial Tides.
U.N. oil-for-food head disciplined
Feb. 3, 2005UNITED NATIONS -Secretary-General Kofi Annan is taking disciplinary action against the head of the U.N. oil-for-food program in Iraq following an investigation of alleged corruption in the humanitarian program, a senior U.N. official said yesterday.
Bobcats wrangle Bulls on road
Feb. 2, 2005When the Ohio men's basketball team has been in a close game on the road, the outcome has been quite disappointing.
Ball coach can't be judged by his cover
Feb. 2, 2005Last Saturday I witnessed a passion-filled man twirl around in circles, wail his arms madly and pound the floor like a maniac.
Student honored for leadership
Feb. 2, 2005Ohio University Student Senate presented the second OU Superstar award and passed three significant resolutions at its meeting last night.
Swimming coach discusses life ambitions, world travel with writer
Feb. 2, 2005Greg Werner, who is in his 10th year as the Ohio swimming and diving coach, is busy preparing his team for the Mid-American Conference championships. He took some time to sit down with The Post's Julie Goldberg to talk about his international coaching experiences, his childhood, and who he thinks will win the Super Bowl.
Women's basketball ride down Broncos in win
Feb. 2, 2005At the onset of the Ohio women's basketball team's 85-73 victory against Mid-American Conference foe Western Michigan last night, it seemed like the crowd could be counted on one hand.
Saturday's hero takes home MAC award
Feb. 2, 2005Guard Mychal Green was announced as the Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week Monday for his role in Ohio's victories against Toledo and Bowling Green.
Ohio, football coach ink in recruits for 2005
Feb. 2, 2005Ohio football coach Frank Solich put his fingerprints on a new foundation yesterday as he announced the 2005 recruiting class.
Dunces Debate: Eagles or Pats? Writers debate big game outcome: The Eagles have the players, what it takes to overcome odds, doubters
Feb. 2, 2005OK, OK, I know what you're all thinking right now, but hear me out!
Ohio struggles through injuries, close games
Jan. 31, 2005With an overall record of 8-10 and a Mid-American Conference record of 4-3, the Ohio women's basketball team has played nine games with less than an eight-point difference in the scores, win or lose.
Australian event proves to be an eye-opening experience
Jan. 31, 2005As many of you know, I am a sports enthusiast. I will watch almost any sporting event -and I mean actual sporting events, thus eliminating NASCAR and bowling -and will find something interesting about it.
'Right to die' likened to death penalty
Jan. 30, 2005The sad tale of Terri Schiavo (Jan. 26 editorial) is not, as you so quaintly put it, a 'right to die' court case. If anything, this is a right to murder case. The phrase right to die implies that the person doing the dying wants to die. There is simply no evidence that Terri Schiavo wants to (or would have wanted to) die. Rather, Terri's husband, Michael, who is hoping to remarry, wants to end Terri's life.
Baby steps
Jan. 30, 2005Despite frequent -and almost always justified -criticism of the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq, it appears the decision to hold elections this past weekend was a good one. Simply put, when compared to the dire predictions from many, the election was a success.
Hockey sends Blue Hens home to roost
Jan. 30, 2005With their bus broken down Friday night, it seems offense was not the only thing the No. 20 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens could not get started in their weekend series against the No. 3 Ohio hockey team.
Foreign-born not fit for presidency
Jan. 30, 2005(U-WIRE) -Should a foreigner be allowed to run for president? With another election four years away, this is a question you're going to hear thrown around more than a few times. Some will say it's a good thing, while others will rebut that vehemently. As for myself, I'm completely against it.
Ohio stifles Buffalo comeback to win
Jan. 30, 2005An 18-point lead should have been an insurance lead for the Ohio women's basketball team. But the Bobcats, who tend to keep their fans on the edge of their seats, let their guard and the lead slip, leading to an exciting final 44 seconds in the game.
Bobcats stampede over Bulls
Jan. 30, 2005The Convo shook yesterday afternoon as the Ohio wrestling team's meet with the Buffalo Bulls began with heavyweights who found themselves in a double-overtime stalemate.
