Softball loses series at Ball State
Apr. 11, 2004The Ohio softball team dropped two of three games to the Ball State Cardinals this weekend. Early leads for Ball State and a lack of runs did the Bobcats in.
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Foundation hosts vigil for fire victims
Apr. 11, 2004At midnight, The Five Angels Foundation will host a vigil on the West Portico of Templeton Blackburn Memorial Auditorium in memory of five students who were killed in an arson fire last year.
Ohio lacrosse road woes continue with loss at Virginia Tech
Apr. 11, 2004Despite a five-goal effort by midfielder Lynz Keys, the Ohio lacrosse team lost, 14-12, at Virginia Tech yesterday.
Fraternity focuses on economic issues before returning to OU
Apr. 11, 2004With Sigma Chi's suspension from Ohio University due to end in September 2006, the fraternity is working on settling economic matters.
Lingerie leader cancels show amid controversy concerns
Apr. 11, 2004COLUMBUS - Television viewers will not be able to watch Victoria's Secret supermodels strutting down a New York City runway in skimpy underwear this fall: The chain has dropped its show for this year.
Rice acknowledges nation not on 'war footing'
Apr. 8, 2004WASHINGTON - Under contentious questioning, national security adviser Condoleezza Rice testified yesterday there was no silver bullet that could have prevented the deadly terror attack of Sept. 11, 2001 and disputed suggestions that President Bush failed to focus on the threat of strikes in advance.
Renovated Grab 'n' Go adds menu items; revamps design
Apr. 8, 2004During the first two weeks of Boyd Dining Hall's newly renovated Grab 'n' Go, students have been enjoying the new layout, décor and menu items.
OU sophomore donates kidney to help mother
Apr. 8, 2004Only days before Winter Quarter began, Ohio University sophomore Rachel Lentz picked up the phone and canceled all her classes for the coming quarter.
County receives funds
Apr. 8, 2004At yesterday's Athens County Commissioner's meeting, the Sheriff's Department received 17 full face piece respirator assemblies, 17 3M Air Purifying Cartridge Agents and 17 leg mounted respirator pouches through Homeland Security Grants.
Mother arrested after allegedly shooting son to death
Apr. 8, 2004CLEVELAND - A woman is accused of shooting and killing her son in their home after a fight, police said.
Officials unsure of law's effect
Apr. 8, 2004Many officials are unsure how a portion of a bill will affect college students in Athens and its connection to the nuisance party ordinance.
Bush administration names new manufacturing czar
Apr. 8, 2004WASHINGTON - The Bush administration yesterday tapped a California businessman to serve as its manufacturing czar after the first pick withdrew his nomination over criticisms his company cut U.S. jobs and shifted work to China.
Once troubled private Youngstown prison reopens
Apr. 8, 2004YOUNGSTOWN - A 2,016-bed private prison that closed three years ago amid security problems has reopened, the company that runs it said Wednesday.
Energy Dept. predicts more gas price hikes
Apr. 8, 2004WASHINGTON - Gasoline prices will increase another nickel a gallon nationwide before the end of June but return to current levels before fall, the government said yesterday, warning of possible price spikes especially in the Northeast and West Coast markets.
New food options spice up meals
Apr. 8, 2004If you have had your fill of hamburgers or the Hammy Sammy is making you a little queasy - there is hope for meal planners around Ohio University.
Softball looks to continue win streak on road against conference rival Ball State
Apr. 8, 2004Spirits are high for the Ohio softball team as it travels to Ball State (9-22 overall, 2-1 Mid-American Conference) for a three-game series this weekend. The Bobcats are on a three-game winning streak and are coming off a doubleheader sweep of Marshall.
Record sales not affected by sharing
Apr. 8, 2004(U-WIRE) - The Recording Industry Association of America has long been a vocal proponent of the idea that file sharing costs sales. There's no minimizing the impact of illegal file-sharing. It robs songwriters and recording artists of their livelihoods
Gun permits deserve mindfulness
Apr. 8, 2004Last weekend, Palm Sunday Weekend, I had the privilege of attending (watching, not taking part in) a training session for Ohio's concealed-carry licensing. I saw all kinds of different people - young, old, female, male, rich, poor - honing their skills to obtain the right to carry a concealed weapon in Ohio.
Bill could stifle soda sales
Apr. 8, 2004Pop sales, which provide a source of extra funding for Ohio's public schools, could be limited if the Ohio General Assembly passes a bill that puts students' health first.
Cities worry gun law could undermine municipal laws
Apr. 8, 2004COLUMBUS - Mayors are worried the state's concealed weapons law, which took effect yesterday, will override local bans on guns in parks and other outdoor public places.
