Flames consume vehicle
Apr. 6, 2004A car caught fire across from The Convo around 7:30 last night after the driver smelled smoke and pulled over. No injuries were reported.
MULTIMEDIA
Shaken and stirred up by the modern martini
Apr. 6, 2004A martini ain't a martini unless you can see straight through it. That's right, people. Vodka or gin plus vermouth. That's it. No exceptions. The only reason your martini should be anything but clear is if it is dirty.
Regional director chosen
Apr. 6, 2004A former Ohio University student soon will take the reins as the new director of the Governor's Office of Appalachia.
Flood evacuees return to ruins in Mexican city as search for dead continues
Apr. 6, 2004PIEDRAS NEGRAS, Mexico - People who were driven from riverside neighborhoods by deadly flooding returned to water-logged homes in this northern Mexican city to salvage their belongings yesterday.
Kobe case overlooks moral issue
Apr. 6, 2004(U-WIRE) - Last week in Colorado, Kobe Bryant's alleged rape victim was required to testify about her own previous sexual experiences.
Shiite rebellion clashes with Marines
Apr. 6, 2004NAJAF, Iraq - Iraqi insurgents and rebellious Shiites mounted a string of attacks across the south and fought pitched battles against Marines in the turbulent city of Fallujah yesterday. Up to a dozen Marines, two more coalition soldiers and at least 66 Iraqis were reported killed.
Director of admissions announces resignation from OU at April's end
Apr. 6, 2004As though searching for a new president was not enough, Ohio University officials must now begin the process of replacing another administrator. OU Director of Undergraduate Admissions Norman Kip Howard will resign at the end of this month.
Proposal may expand drug testing, set new standards for screening
Apr. 6, 2004WASHINGTON - The hair, saliva and sweat of federal workers could be tested for drug use under a government policy proposed yesterday that could set screening standards for millions of private employers.
Threats to U.S. linked to religious extremeists
Apr. 6, 2004MANILA, Philippines - Religious edicts from al-Qaida leaders and anger because of the U.S. occupation of Iraq are more likely behind a rash of bombings around the world than direct orders from Osama bin Laden's organization, government officials and terrorism experts say.
Late-night waitress serves people of all kinds
Apr. 1, 2004Union Street Café, 102 W. Union St., is the only restaurant in town where a patron can walk in, sit down and get a meal, day or night. It is the nights that keep employee Mimi Bruce working from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. four times a week.
Guard right to discharge soldier
Apr. 1, 2004When Ohio University sophomore Kurt Hickman registered to be an Ohio National Guardsman, he signed up to be all that he could be and accepted every responsibility that came with it. Feb. 25, Hickman was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army while in Kuwait. His deportation, however, was not a result of failing to serve the United States in battle. The repercussions came instead as a consequence after Hickman refused to be vaccinated against biological weapons such as anthrax. The guardsman was in direct discordance with the Defense Department's regulation requiring troops in high-risk areas to be vaccinated. Hickman's Army rank was lowered from specialist to private, and it is likely that he'll receive similar punishment from the National Guard. Perhaps the most detrimental effect, though, will be the loss of tuition money that Hickman eventually will have to repay. His lawyer, Kenneth Levine, has spoken for Hickman, saying he always wanted to serve his country. Everyone enters the military hoping to help, but hoping and actually helping can hardly be considered the same. In the end, failing to fulfill a contract with the U.S. military does little to assist a nation at war.
New law might affect landmark court decision
Apr. 1, 2004A law signed by President George W. Bush yesterday has abortion activists up in arms, calling it another attempt to undermine a woman's right to choose.
Clarke in it for the fame, not security
Apr. 1, 2004(U-WIRE) - Former White House counterterrorism czar Richard Dick Clarke's name should be added to the list of individuals who create controversy for free publicity and the sole purpose of selling their books.
New beat spurs dance
Apr. 1, 2004Zelma Badu-Younge, assistant professor of dance, not only teaches her students the movements of African dance - but she also shares African culture, something she hopes to extend beyond Ohio University with a performance this weekend.
The fabulous destiny of Paul Kita
Apr. 1, 2004Hi, my name is Paul and I will be your new Friday columnist for the next ten weeks.
Glidden assesses goals for OU
Mar. 29, 2004Ten years ago this month, Robert Glidden accepted the position of Ohio University's 19th President. Within weeks of acquiring the job, he outlined a series of goals he wanted to accomplish during his tenure.
Softball opens MAC play, drops 2 of 3 at Kent State
Mar. 28, 2004The Ohio softball team went 1-2 at Kent State this weekend, with the three-game series marking the beginning of play in the Mid American Conference.
