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'Collateral' makes good on promise of action, thrills: Cruise convincingly plays a career killer, Foxx carries film through cabdriving

Aug. 11, 2004

Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx going mano e mano would seem, at least from an acting standpoint, the equivalent of English Premier League soccer power Manchester United taking on its cross-town rivals, Manchester City. In other words, a total and tragic mismatch. After all, Cruise is perhaps America's most popular actor and is backed up by widespread critical acclaim. Foxx, on the other hand, has a somewhat undistinguished career, mostly in comedy. However, with Cruise at his typical best and Foxx doing yeoman's work in keeping up, the two drive director Michael Mann's latest film, Collateral

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McDavis views Mill Street Apartments, continues halt on complex demolition

Aug. 11, 2004

Ohio University President Roderick McDavis put a stop to the demolition of the Mill Street Apartments after touring the complex last week. McDavis said in a press release that he sees in the 10 apartment buildings a potential we cannot afford to ignore.

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OU administrator caught with cocaine last year will resign effective October

Aug. 11, 2004

An Ohio University administrator who was charged with cocaine possession will leave the university by Halloween.

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Renovations complete for pair of Uptown bars: Casa, Lucky's Tavern sport new interiors

Aug. 11, 2004

Students returning to campus this fall will see a few changes to the Athens bar and restaurant scene, as two Uptown businesses recently underwent renovations.

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Columbus schools superintendent named new OU Board of Trustee member

Aug. 11, 2004

Gov. Bob Taft announced Tuesday that Gene T. Harris of Columbus was appointed to the Ohio University Board of Trustees for a term ending May 13, 2013.

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Corrigan fills another administrative vacancy

Aug. 11, 2004

Incoming Ohio University President Roderick McDavis took another step toward filling some major administrative vacancies when he named Larry Corrigan interim vice president for administration and finance, effective Sept. 1.

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Nighswander not likely to teach this fall

Aug. 4, 2004

Negotiations are still ongoing between attorneys representing Ohio University and professor Larry Nighswander to decide whether or not the former director of the School of Visual Communication will resign.

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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.