'Eternal Sunshine' lightens imaginations
Apr. 26, 2004Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind leaves viewers inspired, spontaneous, hopeful and fearful all at the same time.
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Couples consider domestic partnership
Apr. 26, 2004CHICAGO - As same-sex couples fight for their right to marry, some straight couples are deciding against it. Instead, they're registering as domestic partners
Softball 'strikes out' cancer to benefit national society
Apr. 26, 2004The Ohio softball team will participate in the StrikeOut Cancer event during its doubleheader against Northern Illinois, May 8. The event was originally scheduled for the Miami game this past Saturday but was rescheduled due to conflicts.
Shedding tiers
Apr. 25, 2004Change is good. No one should fear it. Without change the status quo always prevails and the system never improves. Next fall, students and faculty alike will be confronted with a drastic change: Ohio University will establish a new general education program, which means students no longer will use the tier system. The new program will begin with students entering the university in 2005 and will do away with the 20-year-old tier system. OU has made a good decision in updating the general education program but needs to reconsider the proposed time frame. Less than two years is simply not enough time to work out all the details of the program. The university should consider pushing back the program's unveiling to make sure that all parties involved, especially faculty and advisers, can adapt to the new system. OU needs to take the time to train faculty, advisers and students in the workings of the new system.
Local officials push for funds
Apr. 25, 2004County commissioners across Ohio are working to change legislation that would force the state government to reimburse counties the promised 50 percent funding of the Public Defender's Contract.
Ohio drops 2 against Bulls
Apr. 25, 2004With nine Mid-American Conference games remaining, the Ohio baseball team still has time to rebound and earn a spot in the post-season tournament. With the Bobcats winning just one of three games for the second straight weekend, however, time is beginning to run short.
Abortion-rights activists march in Washington
Apr. 25, 2004WASHINGTON - Abortion-rights supporters marched in huge numbers yesterday, roused in this election year by what they see as an erosion of reproductive freedoms under President Bush and foreign policies they say hurt women worldwide.
Alumni discuss trends in culture
Apr. 25, 2004Since Janet Jackson decided to reveal her decorated bosom on national television, the media have undergone drastic changes in censorship. Some special keynote speakers addressed these issues in last night's panel discussion.
OU should function with frugality in mind
Apr. 25, 2004As a bargain shopper, I am always looking for the best value. I think Ohio University and its students should think about how to save money, too. Amid continued budget shortfalls at OU, I am proposing a few ways to save money around campus. Some are suggestions to students, while others need to be noted by administrators and, perhaps, the Board of Trustees. Perhaps these small changes might add up to a substantial amount.
Spring clean-up begins in Athens
Apr. 25, 2004Today marks the beginning of Spring Clean-up Week in Athens where residents can have an unlimited number of trash bags picked up for no extra charge
Proposed pet ordinance stays a real howler
Apr. 25, 2004In Athens we are living in mass hysteria. Dogs and cats are running rampant. If we don't do something soon, they might take over the city.
Lacrosse upsets nationally ranked Nittany Lions
Apr. 25, 2004The Ohio lacrosse team proved this weekend that it is dangerous at home and not only can compete with top-20 teams but also beat them.
Traditional union debate continues
Apr. 25, 2004WASHINGTON - Senate Republicans this week will launch a series of hearings to promote the value of traditional marriage, a move some Democrats are calling an election-year ploy that is none of Congress' business.
Event offers insights into Southeast Asian cultures
Apr. 25, 2004Food, folks and new cultural experiences were the themes of Friday night's Spring into Southeast Asia
House speaker's aides draft attack strategy
Apr. 25, 2004CLEVELAND - Aides to House Speaker Larry Householder secretly drafted a strategy in January to attack and possibly destroy the political career of Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, a fellow Republican, The Plain Dealer reported yesterday.
OU focuses on out-of-state recruitment
Apr. 25, 2004Ohio University officials want more out-of-state-students, and next year's budget shows an increase in funds to recruit in other states.
Ohio sweeps Miami, moves into secon
Apr. 25, 2004The Ohio softball team is coming together at the right time. Facing a team ahead of it in the standings, Ohio responded by sweeping a three-game series with rival Miami.
Ticket sale commences
Apr. 25, 2004Clockwise from left to right, Mike McDonald, Mo Jensen, Julie Kaercher, Ashley Venzel and Rachael King pass the time by playing euchre in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium Friday morning while waiting in line to purchase tickets for Guster. The group showed up around 7:30 a.m. to grab a place in line; the band will perform on May 8.
Track athlete qualifies
Apr. 25, 2004After failing to qualify even one athlete for the NCAA Regional meet during the first four weeks of the outdoor season, the Ohio track and field team finally got an athlete to Baton Rouge.
