Athens County sheriff warns residents about Internet scam
July 2, 2003Athens County Sheriff Vern Castle wants residents to be aware of a potential Internet scam.
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Some students ditch summer jury duty
June 25, 2003Almost everyone has heard or told a joke about getting out of jury duty. But to Athens County Prosecutor C. David Warren, students skipping jury duty are no laughing matter.
Pornography filters block public access
June 25, 2003In a U.S. Supreme Court ruling Monday, justices voted 6-3 enabling government officials to require public libraries to install anti-pornography filters on computers. If the libraries do not comply, the government also has the right to halt the issuing of federal money.
Athens will not be smoke free anytime soon
June 25, 2003At their Monday meeting, Athens City Council members announced they would not put a smoking ban proposal on the November ballot.
Former Ohio basketball player to face NBA draft
June 25, 2003Former Ohio basketball power forward Brandon Hunter is expected to be taken in tonight’s NBA draft. The 6-foot-8-inch, 260-pound Hunter, who this past season led the nation in rebounding with an average of 12.6 points per game, is projected to be a mid-to-late second-round pick.
Journey commences for OU graduates
June 25, 2003Amid a sea of camera flashes, decorated mortarboards and soon-to-be alumni doing "the wave," Ohio University's seniors officially became part of the real world.
Drugs' influence on driver disputed in trial
June 25, 2003In a courtroom filled with friends and family of those involved, the vehicular homicide trial of a local woman began this week in the Athens County Court of Common Pleas.
Board of Trustees works with uncertain financial future
June 25, 2003When the Ohio University Board of Trustees meets today and Friday, they will have to tackle the uncertainty regarding the 6 percent tuition caps adopted earlier this month by Governor Bob Taft and the Ohio General Assembly.
New business space slated for East State Street
June 25, 2003Last year's opening of the Wal-Mart Supercenter, 929 E. State St., could be bringing myriad other businesses to the area, including a grocery-store competitor.
Residents enjoy entertainment under the elms
June 25, 2003In the summer heat, Athens residents usually retreat underneath the campus trees for a spot of shade. But this summer, they also can go there for entertainment.
OU to continue using race in admissions
June 25, 2003With the announcement of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action Monday, Ohio University administrators are confident OU' s system falls within the letter of the law.
Grad speaker brings experience to the lectern
June 25, 2003From the moment he walked into high school, Martin Savidge knew he wanted to be a journalist. Now, about 30 years later, he has traveled the world and done just that, bringing his experiences to Ohio University’s commencement ceremonies June 14.
Public has opportunity to buy university vehicles
June 25, 2003Today, Ohio University will sponsor its first surplus-auto auction at a university-owned building, 751 W. Union St., across the street from the Verizon Telephone building. About 80 cars, vans and trucks will be auctioned off to the public.
Rules of Golf enhance integrity at all levels
June 5, 2003Despite its size compared to woods and irons, The Rules of Golf handbook plays just as crucial a role. As the only official handbook in the game, it applies to all players of all skill levels.
Year in Review: OU professor searches for answers to Columbia's crash, others reflect
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Forward bounces back in second day of action
June 5, 2003Former Ohio forward Brandon Hunter proved he was as resilient as ever, recovering from a slow first day at the Chicago pre-draft camp at Moody Bible Institute yesterday.
Year in Review: OUPD examines registrar
June 5, 2003Feb. 20, 2003 Ohio University police have turned over the results of their investigation into alleged grade changing by an OU administrator to the Athens County prosecuting attorney's office.
Islamic images cast insight into cultures misconceptions
June 5, 2003Two men row a long, wooden boat across the sea while a ghost-like mountain of rock forms the horizon behind them. Women in bright clothing sit amid a rainbow of fruits and vegetables in a market in Malaysia. A small boy with big, brown eyes waits patiently by his father at a mosque in Singapore.
Hiring freeze continues to make progress
June 5, 2003The weather might be warming up with summer approaching, but for administrators, the budget is still frozen. In anticipation of budget cuts from the state, the Ohio University Board of Trustees implemented a soft hiring freeze at their February meeting.
