Comedy group includes OU grad
Oct. 7, 2004The Second City is heading for Athens -and it's bringing an Ohio University alumna.
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Comic store owner expands sales to area libraries, shares 'geek' interest
Oct. 7, 2004For more than three years, Tom Green has contained his geekdom within the walls of his comic book store. But now, he's branching out.
Our parents -and their money
Oct. 7, 2004Ohio University moms and dads will get to see the fruits of their labor this weekend when they descend upon Athens for another action-packed edition of Parents Weekend. However, instead of spending all of the weekend with their sons and daughters frequenting various Uptown establishments, they should take in some of the new additions to OU.
Ohio Supreme Court hopeful visitsOhio Supreme Court hopeful visits
Oct. 7, 2004A candidate for the Ohio Supreme Court spoke last night at the American Legion for the Athens County Republican Party's annual fall dinner.
Nader sues to keep spot on Ohio ballot
Oct. 7, 2004COLUMBUS -Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader has sued the state in federal court to force his name onto the November ballot.
Use of Learning Commons is high
Oct. 7, 2004As the popularity of Alden Library's new Learning Commons, which opened at the beginning of this quarter, continues to grow, some Ohio University students have found it increasingly hard to find an open computer terminal at which to work.
Arms inspector's findings discredit reasoning for war
Oct. 6, 2004WASHINGTON -Contradicting the main argument for a war that has cost more than 1,000 American lives, the top U.S. arms inspector said yesterday he found no evidence that Iraq produced any weapons of mass destruction after 1991. He also concluded that Saddam Hussein's capabilities to develop such weapons had dimmed -not grown -during a dozen years of sanctions before last year's U.S. invasion.
Volleyball gets past Kent State in three games
Oct. 6, 2004The Ohio volleyball team stretched its winning streak to six matches Wednesday night with a three-game win against Mid-American Conference opponent Kent State, 30-20, 32-30, 30-24.
Ohio swimming pair set to compete on biggest stage at World Championships
Oct. 6, 2004Two Ohio swimmers will compete against some of the best swimmers in the world this weekend at the FINA World Swimming Championships in Indianapolis.
De La Soul's 'The Grind Date' proves change can be good
Oct. 6, 2004De La Soul will never make another 3 Feet High and Rising
Committee seeks defeat of Issue 2
Oct. 6, 2004The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce announced yesterday the forming of a committee that will campaign against Issue 2 on the November ballot.
Intramural warriors argue over greatest sport
Oct. 6, 2004Broomball lets the guys, the girls, the good, the bad enjoy themselves
Beach Boys remake finally appears, succeeds
Oct. 6, 2004Had SMiLE been released as planned in 1967, we can now say with certainty that it would have
Student Senate opposes state marriage restrictions
Oct. 6, 2004The Ohio University Student Senate passed three resolutions at last night's meeting in regards to a new women's center, a food salvage program and an objection to a November ballot issue that would strengthen Ohio's Defense of Marriage Act.
Hockey coach chats championships, Steelers
Oct. 6, 2004From behind the boards, Ohio hockey coach Dan Morris called the shots for the Bobcats as they rolled to a 32-7-2 record and their first American Collegiate Hockey Association national championship since 1997. Morris, currently in his fourth year at the helm, has already led Ohio to a 4-0 mark this season. The Post's Mike Cottrill sat down with Mo to talk about Penn State, beer and what Ohio coaches he would love to see on the ice.
A Wolf at the Door
Oct. 6, 2004Democrats have said no. Republicans have said no. But despite opposition across the board from politicians, rumors of reinstituting the draft are making headlines throughout the nation. The draft was the subject of a bill that the House of Representatives voted almost unanimously against on Tuesday.
Cincinnati hopes to end supervision
Oct. 6, 2004CINCINNATI -The mayor asked the federal government to end its supervision of Cincinnati police about 2 1/2 years early, saying the department has met goals to reduce use of force and promote police integrity.
On-campus program strives to eliminate myths, boost support
Oct. 6, 2004While October is the month to focus on change in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community, the campus program SafeZone works to promote acceptance and assistance all year long.
State unsure how to spend surplus
Oct. 6, 2004State officials have not yet decided how to spend $431 million of federal funds meant to help the poor.
Bigots should be protested -not gay rights
Oct. 6, 2004It's no coincidence that a team of bigots showed up in Athens yesterday, blocking the sidewalks with enormous signs promising hell
