Highly qualified teacher requirements pose problem to schools
June 5, 2003The No Child Left Behind Act states every classroom must have a highly qualified teacher, but the new requirements may leave rural and urban school districts in a lurch.
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Third frontier good, Post says
June 5, 2003After a great deal of grim news about Ohio's tight budget and bitter fights in the General Assembly, Gov. Bob Taft's Third Frontier campaign is a positive program to emerge from the capitol. The program is a big part of the governor's election promise to increase investment in Ohio and create new jobs, and it will make Ohio a center of advanced biotechnology research. Even though the state is now suffering from lean financial times, the Third Frontier will be a valuable part of the effort for long-term growth.
Progress required by No Child Left Behind
June 5, 2003Everyone in education is talking about progress.
Bike path problems repaired
June 5, 2003The problem of possible flooding of the Hocking River near the bike path bridge at the end of Courier Street has been solved.
Faculty Senate suggests dismissing harassment case
June 5, 2003Ohio University's Faculty Senate Committee on Professional Relations has told President Robert Glidden to dismiss sexual harassment charges against journalism professor Patrick Washburn.
Coach reverses volleyball team's fortunes
June 5, 2003Long before former Ohio volleyball coach Mike Lessinger left Athens to be closer to his longtime girlfriend and fianc+
Hockey player healthy, ready to take ice
June 5, 2003What started out as simple hill workouts last summer turned into the toughest uphill battle of Ohio hockey player Sean Gallagher-
Football O-Zone Leaving Peden
June 5, 2003Dedicated Ohio football fans must watch the Bobcats from the grandstand next season instead of behind the opponents-
Year in Review: One dead after shooting at University Commons
June 5, 2003March 10, 2003 An Ohio University senior is dead, and an OU junior remains hospitalized after an attack by an unknown gunman early yesterday morning in the parking lot of the University Commons Apartments, 15 S. Shafer St.
Bill could limit building names
June 5, 2003Ohio University might not erect Householder Hall or Carey Center anytime soon. Because of proposed legislation, OU alumni Rep. Larry Householder, R-Glenford, and Sen. John Carey, R-Wellston, will not be able to have buildings named after them.
Ohio economy leads grads to other states
June 5, 2003Graduates from Ohio's universities are leaving the state for better opportunities, and Ohio University is no different with about one-third of undergraduates leaving Ohio after graduation.
Lawsuits, eviction notices dog local bar
June 5, 2003Zachary's owner Christopher Boyd is running from Athens, from creditors and from the law.
Concealed carry laws not harmful to general public
June 5, 2003I am writing in response to the editorial on June 5 regarding concealed-carry reform in Ohio. The basic premise of this article, apparently, is that Ohio citizens are somehow less intelligent or less able to handle firearms than residents of 44 of the 50 states in the Union as Ohio is only one of six states that does not allow concealed carry of firearms.
City prepares for massive trash removal
June 5, 2003Piles of garbage and old furniture line the streets of Athens at the end of every school year, but this year city officials have a new way of dealing with the trash.
Foundation spending served OU well in short term, gave bonuses to administrators
June 5, 2003Editor's note: This is the second in a two-part series examining the Ohio University Foundation.
Residents receive awards
June 5, 2003Three Athens professionals working in local businesses were recognized last month for overcoming mental or physical disabilities, or for helping those who have disabilities.
Year in Review: Three OU students die in fire near OSU campus
June 5, 2003Monday, April 14 — Five college students were killed in an early morning fire near Ohio State University campus that brought 11 fire engines and 100 firefighters to the scene.
Hockey team overcame adversity, experienced success
June 5, 2003After enduring extensive injuries, growing pains, a slow start and rink renovations all in one season, most teams would be satisfied to break even, but not the Ohio hockey team.
