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Granted a practical reprieve

Aug. 4, 2004

Two things have remained constant this summer in Athens: a never-ending flow of stories about both city and university construction, renovation and demolition projects and the ability of new Ohio University President Roderick McDavis to at least give the appearance that he is thoughtfully looking into the actions of the past regime as opposed to simply rubber-stamping previous decisions. A case confirming both points involves the Mill Street Apartments. These apartments were given a death sentence in 2000 (with four of 12 buildings being torn down four years ago), and finally, four years later, the wrecking ball was supposed to condemn the remaining buildings to a swift demise at the close of the 2003-04 school year. However, McDavis gave the apartments a reprieve about two weeks ago, wishing to actually tour them before having them destroyed.

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Akron QB focus of MAC media attention

Aug. 4, 2004

DETROIT - For one day, at least, Charlie Frye was the belle of the ball. That is, of course, if a 6-foot-4-inch, 230-pound Heisman Trophy candidate quarterback can be the belle of any ball.

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McDavis halts destruction of complex

Aug. 4, 2004

An apartment complex that housed many international and graduate students slated to be destroyed this month recently received a second chance from Ohio University President Roderick McDavis.

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Daily events schedule for Athens County Fair

Aug. 4, 2004

Main Events at the Athens County Fair:

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Summer Kids Club offers fun, education

Aug. 4, 2004

This week, local kids participating in the Good Works Summer Kids Club program can be found taking trips to the Hocking Woods Nature Center at Hocking College and playing crab soccer with their friends.

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New 'Manchurian' good, can't match first

Aug. 4, 2004

Jonathan Demme's re-make of The Manchurian Candidate (1962) faces an almost impossible challenge: measuring up to one of the greatest films of all time. While not quite as good as its groundbreaking predecessor, the new film, starring Hollywood luminaries Denzel Washington and Meryl Streep, is still an excellent film and a bright beacon of light in the otherwise dreary and dark fog that is the summer movie season.

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Ohio deli remembers dog days

Aug. 4, 2004

HUDSON - For more than 10 years, Deli on Rye has operated in a rather modest storefront in a rather modest shopping plaza, keeping with its town's rather modest low profile by closing every night before 9 p.m.

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Ohio bids option adieu, still picked to lose

Aug. 4, 2004

DETROIT - Do not let Ohio quarterback Ryan Hawk's composure deceive you. Sitting at a podium at Mid-American Conference Media Day, Hawk appeared calm and collected. Inside, however, he is antsy for the next month to pass for the season opener against Virginia Military Institute to arrive.

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Athens artist tours country

July 28, 2004

A longtime Athens musician will launch her national tour with a concert Friday at Donkey Coffee and Espresso, 17 1/2 W. Washington St.

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Bicentennial campaign gains regional support, surpasses goal by $21 million

July 28, 2004

Ohio University's Bicentennial Campaign, which began in November 2000 with the goal to raise $200 million in celebration of the university's 200th anniversary, went more than 11 percent over its goal. The campaign, which officially ended June 30, raised $221,442,916 to support students and faculty, innovative programs, technological enhancements and select capital improvements.

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Precollege introduces freshmen to campus: Changes to program enacted this year

July 28, 2004

During the next three weeks, waves of incoming freshmen and their parents will arrive in Athens for the two-day Precollege program and their first real exposure to life at Ohio University.

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Governor Taft appoints student trustee

July 28, 2004

The Ohio University Board of Trustees filled its second student trustee opening June 25, when Aslyne Rodriguez was appointed to the position by Gov. Bob Taft.

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Krendl replaces Kopp

July 28, 2004

Two weeks after the resignation of Provost Stephen Kopp, incoming OU President Roderick McDavis named Kopp's interim successor.

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Cardinal Health stock falls to four-year lows; Chief Financial Officer resigns

July 28, 2004

COLUMBUS, Ohio -Cardinal Health's latest batch of bad news has sent the stock of the provider of health care services and supplies to its lowest levels since 2000.

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Teenager reports fire at on-campus home; no one hurt in accidental blaze

July 7, 2004

Three members of the Athens Fire department view the result of a fire at 32 E. Carpenter St. Tuesday. Athens Fire Department Chief Bob Troxel said the fire did not cause any injuries. Firefighters extinguished the fire in 10 to 15 minutes. Troxel said he thinks the flames started in the living room and were accidental. Damage has been estimated at $50,000 on the structure and $15,000 on contents.

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Scholars gather in Athens to learn African languages

July 7, 2004

Students from more than 20 universities across the United States are at Ohio University this summer to study African languages in the Summer Cooperative African Languages Institute.

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Ohio pharmaceutical company under fire

July 7, 2004

Cardinal Health Inc., overseen by Ohio Board of Trustees Chairman Robert D. Walter, is under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission concerning the company's accounting practices.

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Too many questions, too few answers

July 7, 2004

Controversial building projects seem to be the flavor of the month, or even of the year, in Athens. The proposed retirement center is taking center stage right now, with both city and campus officials trying to get the project approved amid cries that it is environmentally unsound, unimportant to the city overall and a potential eyesore along the Hocking River and the bike path. But, before the retirement community, there was the Campus Edge project. Originally proposed in August 2003, the scaled-down version of the project would nonetheless constitute a misstep.

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Student center construction holds to schedule

July 7, 2004

Despite several rainy days, construction on the new university student center, which began at the end of March, is on schedule.

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Dems present a winning ticket

July 7, 2004

After months of speculation, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry announced Tuesday that his one-time rival for the nomination, Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., will join him on the ticket.