Commission created for disabled
Feb. 16, 2004Athens City Commission on Disabilities and street luge were among the topics discussed at the Athens City Council meeting last night.
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Cloning requires further research
Feb. 16, 2004Only a few years ago, the topic of cloning seemed to be a dream of science fiction fans. But in the past few years cloning has gone from the rough pages of fiction to the journals of fact. Two Korean scientists announced Thursday they had successfully cloned a human embryo. The embryos matured into blastocysts, from which stem cells could be extracted. In layman's terms, the potential for cloning is now reality, and the technology could be used for medical purposes. Despite cries for definitive legislation, it would be premature for the government to step in during the infancy of such remarkable technological strides.
'Low' art has redeeming qualities
Feb. 16, 2004Whether you want to admit to it or not, you have guilty entertainment pleasures. You watch movies that you mock other people for watching and you hum lame top-20 songs you hear on the radio. Sometimes we even grow an affinity for things we know are awful because they are blissfully bad and we can laugh and laugh while enjoying them.
Students rate plates
Feb. 16, 2004Students at Ohio University have the opportunity to participate in a program that evaluates the nutritional value of food at dining halls and helps students learn how to choose nutritious foods.
Local talent, cake celebrate OU's 200th
Feb. 16, 2004The time, efforts and planning of the last three years are finally coming to fruition when Ohio University celebrates its official bicentennial on Founder's Day Wednesday.
Snakes lure bar crowd
Feb. 16, 2004I love this bar! OU senior Dan Shank, 22, screamed out over the rowdy crowd at Buck's Bridge Inn in Nelsonville.
Crane kills workers
Feb. 16, 2004TOLEDO - A construction crane collapsed yesterday onto a construction site at an interstate bridge over the Maumee River, crushing a tractor-trailer and killing three workers, officials said.
Athletic director builds Ohio's national profile
Feb. 16, 2004Editor's Note: This is the second in a five-part series looking at those who are and have been in charge of Ohio athletics.
Islamic law threatens Iraqi women's rights
Feb. 16, 2004BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraq's U.S. administrator suggested yesterday he would block any move by Iraqi leaders to make Islamic law the backbone of an interim constitution, which women's groups fear could threaten their rights. Roadside bombs killed two more American soldiers.
Wrestling drops two at home
Feb. 15, 2004Ohio's two-meet homestand was epitomized by the second match of the weekend.
Bobcats slip past Zips
Feb. 15, 2004No member of the Ohio women's basketball team will ever be mistaken for pro football analysts John Madden and Al Michaels, but both groups have something in common: They work Monday nights.
Gay weddings come to Calif.
Feb. 12, 2004SAN FRANCISCO - In an open challenge to California law, city authorities performed at least 15 same-sex weddings yesterday and issued about a dozen more marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples.
From walk-on transfer to scholarship athlete, swimmer earns his place
Feb. 12, 2004There is no glory in being a walk-on.
Wrestler makes success
Feb. 12, 2004It is not every day that a 197-pound man goes overlooked. But after two Mid-American Conference runner-ups, Joel Weimer is catching the eyes of more than just coaches and other wrestlers.
Band to preview national gig
Feb. 12, 2004The Ohio University Wind Ensemble, which has been selected to perform at the College Band Directors National Association regional conference, will preview their show in a free performance at 8 p.m. tonight in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.
Dance troupe coming to play
Feb. 12, 2004A performance combining acrobatics, dance and physical comedy is coming to Nelsonville Saturday.
Employee indicted in pornography case
Feb. 12, 2004An Ohio University employee recently was indicted by an Athens County Grand Jury for charges involving child pornography.
First human embryo cloned in S.Korea
Feb. 12, 2004WASHINGTON - Researchers in South Korea have become the first to successfully clone a human embryo, and then cull from it master stem cells that many doctors consider key to one day creating customized cures for diabetes, Parkinson's and other diseases.
