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From the editor's desk: This week: good advice, special guests, a lively debate
Feb. 20, 2014Greetings, peeps.
House Bill could broaden subpoena power
By Emma Ockerman | Feb. 20, 2014Athens City Law Director Pat Lang, who is responsible for directing the prosecution of misdemeanor cases within the city and parts of Athens County, has a powerful job.
Hockey: Tourney play starts with familiar faces
By Kelsey Surmacz | Feb. 20, 2014The bar has officially been set higher for the Bobcat hockey team this weekend.
OU Facilities department looks to restructure for future
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Feb. 20, 2014Implementing Ohio University’s Capital Improvement Plan will require a lot of work from the Facilities department.
Men's Basketball: Ohio must regroup against Akron
Feb. 20, 2014During the course of a basketball season, every team is hit with adversity, and what separates the best teams from the pack is how they respond.
University promotes smoking cessation
By Dina Berliner | Feb. 20, 2014Only a handful of people have attended Ohio University’s tobacco cessation classes, though officials say it’s nice to see some interested in the program.
Former CNN host tours in Athens
By Maria DeVito | Feb. 20, 2014A hoodie is interpreted differently when it’s worn by a black man.
Dance school shows off talents
Feb. 20, 2014Students and faculty will dance their way to the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium stage this weekend for the 2014 Winter
Activities abound as organization looks to empower women
By Rebekah Barnes | Feb. 20, 2014Empowering Women of Ohio is heading into its seventh annual Empowered Women’s Week, featuring panel discussions, volunteer activities and keynote speakers.
Kenyan prof drawn to OU
By MERYL GOTTLIEB | Feb. 20, 2014Editor’s Note: This is the fourth installment in a series about Ohio University professors who come from different countries.
Cloud 9 spa event to bring 'R&R' for stressed-out OU students
Feb. 20, 2014Complimentary manicures and pedicures will be offered in the middle of Baker University Center Friday evening.
US government has failed to combat poverty
Feb. 20, 2014With all the debate recently for amending the United States Constitution in favor of certain issues and/or those constituencies, perhaps a more appropriate amendment should guarantee each citizen of the United States the right to food, clothing, shelter and medical care. Poverty is defined as the condition of being poor or lacking the necessary means of support to live or meet needs. Today we read of enormous corporate tax breaks, outsourcing of jobs overseas and outrageous salaries "earned" by athletes/entertainers. More recently came the revelation of the billions of dollars spent by the U.S. on two wars. In the meantime, the number of those in poverty continues to increase. The Old Testament of the Bible often makes references to the promised land flowing with milk and honey. All one has to do in this country is take a trip to the grocery store or department store and bear witness to the fact that if anywhere was close to exhibiting the characteristics of "the promised land," this country is it. Yet somehow we are still unable to meet the four basic needs every citizen has. Some would argue that this proposal is an extension of socialism/communism. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Booze and barbecue
By Kelly Doran | Feb. 20, 2014Sean Kiser has always been in the restaurant business.
Highway Patrol, Sheriff have better relationship than in other counties
Feb. 20, 2014Gov. John Kasich has referred to the feud between branches of the Ohio State Highway Patrol and County Sheriff’s Offices as the “Hatfield and McCoys,” according to an article in the Columbus Dispatch.
Women's Basketball: Bobcats try to avoid extending loss streak to ten in a row
By Andy Kovar | Feb. 20, 2014Basketball is often a game of runs and the Bobcats are in the midst of their worst run of the season after losing nine consecutive games.
OU Press celebrates 50th anniversary
Feb. 20, 2014From a hit book about The Ridges to series of books about Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia, the Ohio University Press has spent the last 50 years publishing books to satisfy any kind of reader.
Wrestling: Ohio looks to stay aggressive
By Tony Wolfe | Feb. 20, 2014Ohio is two days removed from its final Mid-American Conference dual of the season and two weeks away from wrestling in the MAC Tournament, which has created a sort of dull space that could cause complacency and a drop in focus for many teams.
Softball: Bobcats receive honors, look forward to continued success at Frost Classic
By Paul Holden | Feb. 20, 2014UPDATE: Rain has moved Ohio's game against Austin Peay from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday.