An 'Earley' look at new offense
Apr. 7, 2004If the Ohio football players did not know that their new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Phil Earley meant business before, they certainly know it now.
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False money found
Apr. 7, 2004On Monday, an individual used a fake $20 to pay for food at the Taco Bell in Nelsonville, 763 Chestnut St.
Drama, comedy compete as best baseball movie of all-time
Apr. 7, 2004'Field of Dreams' part of American culture
Senate favors standardized classes
Apr. 7, 2004Introductory level classes - especially those within a series - need to be standardized, said Ohio University Student Senators at last night's meeting.
Cigarette butts major cause of litter on campus
Apr. 7, 2004Cigarette-butt litter is becoming a huge problem on Ohio University's campus, according to Director of Grounds Mark Whitney.
A payment better than money
Apr. 6, 2004College athletes are everywhere. Maybe you've bought Emeka Okafor's Connecticut basketball jersey or played as Maurice Clarett on Play Station 2's NCAA College Football 2004. But dressing like Okafor and living through Clarett doesn't lead to payment for college athletes. While the National Collegiate Athletic Association estimates that Division I schools each sell between $6 million and $7 million in team apparel a year, the athletes they are promoting receive none of the profits. That is, of course, if you don't consider full tuitions, expense-free housing and free books reasonable benefits.
Risks demand lesser use of Social Security numbers on campus
Apr. 6, 2004Because of expressed student and faculty discontent toward using Social Security numbers as a form of identification, a team of Communication Network Services employees is working on keeping their use to a minimum.
Homes unlivable after mudslides
Apr. 6, 2004Three months after a mudslide forced three homes on South High Street to be condemned, some students are still unable to return to their home and others are complaining about the slide's aftermath.
Flames consume vehicle
Apr. 6, 2004A car caught fire across from The Convo around 7:30 last night after the driver smelled smoke and pulled over. No injuries were reported.
Shaken and stirred up by the modern martini
Apr. 6, 2004A martini ain't a martini unless you can see straight through it. That's right, people. Vodka or gin plus vermouth. That's it. No exceptions. The only reason your martini should be anything but clear is if it is dirty.
Regional director chosen
Apr. 6, 2004A former Ohio University student soon will take the reins as the new director of the Governor's Office of Appalachia.
Flood evacuees return to ruins in Mexican city as search for dead continues
Apr. 6, 2004PIEDRAS NEGRAS, Mexico - People who were driven from riverside neighborhoods by deadly flooding returned to water-logged homes in this northern Mexican city to salvage their belongings yesterday.
Kobe case overlooks moral issue
Apr. 6, 2004(U-WIRE) - Last week in Colorado, Kobe Bryant's alleged rape victim was required to testify about her own previous sexual experiences.
Shiite rebellion clashes with Marines
Apr. 6, 2004NAJAF, Iraq - Iraqi insurgents and rebellious Shiites mounted a string of attacks across the south and fought pitched battles against Marines in the turbulent city of Fallujah yesterday. Up to a dozen Marines, two more coalition soldiers and at least 66 Iraqis were reported killed.
Director of admissions announces resignation from OU at April's end
Apr. 6, 2004As though searching for a new president was not enough, Ohio University officials must now begin the process of replacing another administrator. OU Director of Undergraduate Admissions Norman Kip Howard will resign at the end of this month.
Proposal may expand drug testing, set new standards for screening
Apr. 6, 2004WASHINGTON - The hair, saliva and sweat of federal workers could be tested for drug use under a government policy proposed yesterday that could set screening standards for millions of private employers.
Threats to U.S. linked to religious extremeists
Apr. 6, 2004MANILA, Philippines - Religious edicts from al-Qaida leaders and anger because of the U.S. occupation of Iraq are more likely behind a rash of bombings around the world than direct orders from Osama bin Laden's organization, government officials and terrorism experts say.
