Expert weighs in on the MAC
Apr. 14, 2003Tom Dienhart, "The Pigskin Professor" and writer for The Sporting News, analyzed next year's Mid-American Conference football schedule on http://www.sportingnews.com.
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Family, friends remember house fire victims
Apr. 14, 2003Family and friends mourn the deaths of three Ohio University students and remember them for their active and caring personalities.
57 million people expected to log on to IRS tax filing program
Apr. 14, 2003Today is the last day to file taxes, and many people in Athens, with the help of the Internal Revenue Service, are filing their taxes electronically.
Jewish holidays too often overlooked
Apr. 14, 2003I am writing to make it known to the Ohio University community that the Jewish holiday of Passover begins at sundown on April 16. Passover is the eight-day observance commemorating the freedom and exodus of the Israelites (Jewish slaves) from Egypt during the reign of the Pharaoh Ramses II.
Week focuses on children
Apr. 14, 2003Students are settling back into regular classes after local schools and childcare centers brought out balloons, face paint and various games last week to celebrate the Week of the Young Child.
State cuts could hurt local libraries
Apr. 14, 2003Athens county residents attended a rally on Saturday at the Athens Public Library to raise awareness about the possible state budget cuts.
Masters weekend at Augusta falls short without the drama
Apr. 14, 2003You'd think with all the potential storylines swirling around the Masters this past weekend - one of them would actually happen. OK, so none of them did. And it made for some pretty boring golf. Ah, what could have been!
Difficult stories hard to hide from
Apr. 14, 2003Journalists like to hide behind their notebooks and tape recorders, behind computer screens and cell phones, sheltered by e-mail and voice mail. There-
Funds could aid city budget
Apr. 14, 2003The city of Nelsonville, which has been in financial trouble for months, could receive more than $100,000 in grant funds in the near future.
Alpha Gamma Delta loses 3 sisters to OSU fire
Apr. 14, 2003Locking arms and wearing sunglasses to hide tears, members of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority openly mourned yesterday, gathering on College Green to listen to the announcement that three of their sorority sisters died in a fire near the Ohio State University campus early Sunday morning.
Fraternity waits for ruling
Apr. 14, 2003The fate of the Delta Pi chapter of the Sigma Chi fraternity at Ohio University lies in the hands of OU President Robert Glidden -
Small ball on Ohio's mind against big-time opponent
Apr. 14, 2003The Ohio baseball team has to adjust to a different style of baseball against the Pittsburgh Panthers today in Pittsburgh.
Washburn cleared of 4 of 5 ethics violations
Apr. 14, 2003p> A College of Communication committee has cleared journalism Professor Patrick Washburn of four of the five professional ethics violations he was charged with last fall.
U.S. troops seize last large Iraqi city
Apr. 14, 2003Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit fell with unexpectedly light resistance yesterday, the last Iraqi city to succumb to overpowering U.S.-led ground and air forces. A senior Pentagon general said "major combat engagements" are likely over in the 26-day war.
Hunter dunks, leaves impression on scouts
Apr. 14, 2003Former Ohio basketball forward Brandon Hunter rarely has trouble standing out, and that trait worked in his favor this past weekend at the first National Basketball Association pre-draft camp.
Former student pleads guilty
Apr. 14, 2003A former Ohio University student pleaded guilty April 1 to reduced charges relating to a 2001 pornography case.
Lecture hall nears finish
Apr. 14, 2003Construction is on schedule for the completion of a new lecture hall facility, which should be ready for classes by next winter.
