Student vocabulary explained, expanded
Apr. 22, 2004There is English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese and Swahili. There is Italian and Latin.
MULTIMEDIA
Players make their cases
Apr. 22, 2004Entering spring practice, the Ohio football team had several starting positions to be battled out. Now that spring ball has come and gone, none of those positions have been locked down, but leading candidates have emerged.
Supporters travel to D.C. for rally
Apr. 22, 2004Many Ohio University students will flock to Washington, D.C., this weekend to demonstrate support for reproductive rights at the March for Women's Lives. It is planned to be the largest abortion rights gathering in American history.
Cult film class not just entertaining
Apr. 21, 2004An entire class devoted to cult films sounds too good to be true - but here at Ohio University, the Survey of Cult Films class is a blessed thing - at least for this quarter.
Two charged with murder in three family members' deaths
Apr. 21, 2004TRIADELPHIA, W.Va. - Two men were charged with felony murder yesterday in the shooting deaths of a businessman, his wife and stepson.
Competition to blame for local store's closing
Apr. 21, 2004A vacant store window will be replacing School Kids Music as the 25-year-old record store plays its last tunes.
State casino plan proposed
Apr. 21, 2004COLUMBUS - Cities could vote on bringing in casinos and thousands of electronic slot machines would be installed at Ohio racetracks, under a new legislative proposal that backers hope to put on the November ballot.
OU grad showcases her talent, her film at local festival
Apr. 21, 2004Born at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital 29 years ago today, director Megan Griffiths will return to her hometown to show her film at the Athens Film Festival next week.
North Korean leader attends talks in China aimed to solve nuclear dispute
Apr. 21, 2004BEIJING - North Korea's leader told Chinese officials he is committed to ending a nuclear dispute through dialogue, China said yesterday, in what observers saw as a sign of progress in resolving the standoff.
Reefer Madness caters to stoners, not a film for serious movie-goers
Apr. 21, 2004For years, I have moved on the periphery of what I euphemistically like to call the patchouli community, that unmistakable group of friendly people known for their Rastafari hats, laid-back attitudes and preference for jam bands. These friends often excuse themselves for half an hour, muttering something about an appointment with a physician called Green, and then return wearing broad smiles and prattling about how suddenly they're very hungry.
Alden overhaul under way
Apr. 21, 2004When the second floor of Alden Library is opened in August, its new name will be The Alden Library Learning Commons. This will be the least of its changes.
Senate: Printing quota needed
Apr. 21, 2004Ohio University should instate a printing quota at printing labs on campus, according to a resolution adopted at last night's Student Senate meeting.
Mice created with two genetic mothers and no father
Apr. 21, 2004Just ahead of Mother's Day, scientists have found a way to cut dads out of the picture, at least among rodents: They have produced mice with two genetic moms - and no father.
Travel to U.S. down severely since Sept. 11
Apr. 21, 2004WASHINGTON - Top Bush administration officials said yesterday that restrictions on the entry of foreigners have prompted many to shun travel to the United States since 2001. They recommended that the constraints be reviewed.
College adopts fresh focus
Apr. 21, 2004Students and faculty at Ohio University can expect to see big changes in the general education program. A new program will start with students entering the university in the 2005-2006 academic year; it will replace the three-tier program that has been in place for over 20 years.
Cleveland, Columbus schools to cut more than 1,400 jobs
Apr. 21, 2004Ohio's two largest public school districts plan to eliminate a total of more than 1,400 jobs to close projected budget gaps.
Player limited to DH
Apr. 21, 2004In his freshman campaign, Ohio's Anthony Gressick proved himself to be a staple in not only the lineup, but also the pitching rotation. He hit .500 in the Mid-American Conference Tournament. Gressick led the Bobcats with four saves. Off-season Tommy John surgery has kept Gressick off the mound this season, but it has not stopped him from leading Ohio with seven home runs as designated hitter. Gressick sat down with The Post's T.J. Lasita to discuss dealing with injuries and fits of bad luck.
Desegregation leaves tale
Apr. 21, 2004Last night a discussion of desegregation in Appalachia after the Brown v. Board of Education ruling helped Ohio University to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the decision.
