Lacrosse splits California trip
Mar. 28, 2004The Ohio women's lacrosse team ended its spring break road trip in California in almost a record-breaking fashion.
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Three arrested on drug charges
Mar. 11, 2004Two Ohio University students and one Athens resident were arrested early yesterday morning on drug-related charges after police found one pound of psilocybin mushrooms, a quarter pound of marijuana, more than $3,000 in cash and two firearms.
Myriad of managing factors plays into decision making
Mar. 11, 2004Ohio Director of Athletics Thomas Boeh has the responsibility of establishing winning programs. But before that, maintaining a program of integrity has and always will be in the forefront of the Ohio University athletic program, Boeh said. And this is exactly what he strives to do.
Ephedra ban prompts search for alternatives
Mar. 11, 2004With the Food and Drug Administration's ban on dietary supplements containing ephedra, many consumers are searching for a replacement that will enhance weight loss.
Ohio closing in on fundraising goal
Mar. 11, 2004The Ohio Athletics Department is closing in on its seven-year, $10 million fundraising goal as part of the Ohio University Bicentennial Campaign.
High-profile state senate race will be a battle
Mar. 11, 2004After few surprises in the Super Tuesday primary, eyes around the state are turning to Southeast Ohio, home to what could be the highest-profile state-level race. Terry Anderson, Democrat, will challenge Sen. Joy Padgett, R-Coshocton, for her 20th Senate District seat in the Nov. 2 general election.
House votes for fine increase
Mar. 11, 2004WASHINGTON - Spurred by public outrage over the Super Bowl halftime show, the House voted overwhelmingly yesterday to dramatically increase fines for broadcast indecency.
Emotion and effort key to days at OU
Mar. 11, 2004College is like fingerprints. No two people match in their experience, and as I take my last pass by The Convo as a student, I wonder what I have gained from Ohio University that others did not.
Summer break a must for students
Mar. 11, 2004At a Senate hearing earlier this week, Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., chaired a discussion about the possibility of colleges and universities adopting yearlong academic schedules. This proposal would throw off not only the student's internal scholastic clock, but also the federal funding system. And, with 80 percent of colleges, Ohio University excluded, operating on a two-semester calendar accompanied by a short summer session, the change to a yearlong calendar would be drastic and should not be done.
Ohio wrestlers gear up for NCAA Championships
Mar. 11, 2004For two Ohio wrestlers, next weekend will be a first. For another, finishing first is the only thing on his mind.
Budget struggles with support
Mar. 11, 2004While Ohio University ranks No. 2 among Mid-American Conference schools in overall institutional expenses, its athletic department budget falls in the bottom of the stack.
Students benefit from program
Mar. 11, 2004Self-defense programs are teaching the female students of Ohio University how to stay safe - both during spring break and on campus.
Fatal bombing in Spain
Mar. 11, 2004MADRID, Spain - Ten terrorist bombs tore through trains and stations along a commuter line at the height of the morning rush hour yesterday, killing more than 190 people and wounding 1,200 others three days before Spain's general elections.
Don't will your body to just anyone
Mar. 11, 2004Wills are important. If you die without one, the government can get all your stuff - where do you think G.W. got those fuzzy dice for the rearview of Air Force One?
OU professors raise concerns about health care plan changes
Mar. 11, 2004Changes to Ohio University's health care plan have some employees up in arms because of increased out-of-pocket expenses that will take effect this summer.
Weight obsession rampant in today's society
Mar. 10, 2004The widespread use of diet supplements such as ephedra raises a question about what makes the American society diet-obsessed. Many students at Ohio University blame the media for perpetuating weight consciousness through glamorous, abnormal images of the human body.
Music consumers receive compensation
Mar. 10, 2004Recipients of an out-of-court music settlement received checks recently to compensate for music companies banding together with retailers to allegedly raise the prices of compact discs, tapes and vinyl records.
