Senate opposes banning gay unions
Jan. 21, 2004Ohio University Student Senators spoke out last night in support of domestic partner benefits for university employees, in opposition to Ohio House Bill 272.
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Potential barring of new candidates adds to crisis
Jan. 21, 2004TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's worst political crisis in years deepened yesterday, with the government saying most of its ministers and vice presidents have submitted resignations to protest the barring of thousands of would-be candidates from upcoming elections.
New senator for district
Jan. 21, 2004Joy Padgett, former director of the Governor's Office of Appalachia, was sworn in as senator for the 20th District Jan. 14.
Nuclear questioning
Jan. 21, 2004ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pakistan's decision to detain and question some of its leading nuclear scientists came after it dispatched top-secret investigative teams to Iran and Libya to check allegations that greed led the men to cash in on nuclear know-how, a senior Pakistani official said.
Israeli prime minister involved in scandal
Jan. 21, 2004TEL AVIV, Israel - An Israeli court charged a real-estate developer yesterday with paying more than a half-million dollars in bribes to Ariel Sharon - a case that could force the prime minister to step aside.
For the love of law
Jan. 21, 2004My parents programmed their new TiVo to tape all episodes of Law and Order, both new and reruns, and the spin-off series Special Victims Unit. Whenever a new courtroom drama comes to video, my family and I curl up in the living room and savor every suspenseful testimony and every passionate rebuttal. The only heated political discussion, ever, at our dinner table is about the death penalty.
Radio show lets fans ask questions
Jan. 21, 2004Fans were given a chance to direct comments and questions to Director of Athletics Thomas Boeh last night on two local radio call-in shows.
Timberlake a surprising joy
Jan. 21, 2004The media had a field day as his relationship with Britney Spears fell apart. The members of *NSYNC made plans to disperse to Broadway or the moon. He garnered little respect from musicians or critics, regardless of genre.
Wrestling coach adds extra meat to victory
Jan. 21, 2004Ohio assistant wrestling coach Brian Scislo is coming off one of his more successful weeks in recent memory. The Post's Kyle Jepson sat down to talk with Scislo about coaching, Ohio wrestling and his most recent achievement - winning a hamburger-eating contest.
Bush pays visit to Ohio
Jan. 21, 2004TOLEDO - The economy is improving, but more money must be spent to train workers for high-tech jobs, President Bush said yesterday in his first visit of the year to a state hard-hit by manufacturing losses and critical to his 2004 campaign.
Ultimate winter recreation sport: skiing or snowboarding?
Jan. 21, 2004Conquering slopes on skis is best
GOP hopes to push spending bill through Senate
Jan. 21, 2004WASHINGTON - Republicans are hoping to push a delinquent $373 billion spending bill through the Senate this week, even as Democrats use the debate to criticize the GOP over food labeling, overtime pay and other issues.
Core strategy to curb violence
Jan. 21, 2004Athens city officials are looking at ways to curb rowdiness and violence during large Uptown gatherings.
MAC represented well in poll
Jan. 21, 2004Central Michigan is giving the nation a reason to respect Mid-American Conference wrestling teams.
Software entrepreneur hosts intensive course
Jan. 21, 2004Despite the fact that Ann McCormick, founder of The Learning Company, a children's educational software company, does not like cold weather, single-digit temperatures failed to keep her out of Athens this month. For six days over a two-week period, she hosted an intensive seminar with approximately 20 students -TCOM 441.
County to get center for business growth
Jan. 21, 2004ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pakistan's decision to detain and question some of its leading nuclear scientists came after it dispatched top-secret investigative teams to Iran and Libya to check allegations that greed led the men to cash in on nuclear know-how, a senior Pakistani official said.
Student opinion is key to search
Jan. 21, 2004When Ohio University administrators met with representatives of A.T. Kearny Education Practice last week to discuss the search for a new university president, they allotted no time for students to take part. There were just too many meetings taking place to schedule additional time for students, said Board of Trustees secretary Alan Geiger. It's OK, though - students eventually will be able to present their views, Student Affairs Vice President Mike Sostarich said, at an as-yet unscheduled forum when candidates have been selected. But in a task as important as selecting the next president of the university, students should not take this rhetorical pat on the head and sit on their hands.
Law could affect gay couples
Jan. 21, 2004COLUMBUS - After seven years of debate, lawmakers moved closer yesterday to passing a law that would bar Ohio from recognizing same-sex marriages and keep some state employees from getting benefits for their domestic partners.
Weekends call for responsibility
Jan. 20, 2004The long weekend is over and the dust on Court Street has settled, but no one should forget the surge of violence that took place when thousands of Ohio University dads came to town. Police arrested 52 people Saturday night, dealt with gunshots, a stabbing and a student death. Before we return to the routine of life in Athens, we all must ask why.
