Famous guitarist settles in Appalachia
June 5, 2003Former Jefferson Airplane lead guitarist Jorma Kaukonen and his wife and manager Vanessa did not expect to leave New York but fate brought them to Southeast Ohio.
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Year in Review: Director misdeeds spawn suit
June 5, 2003Ohio University officials in March dismissed a sexual-harassment complaint against Larry Nighswander, School of Visual Communications director, after a four-month investigation into his studio conduct with nude student models posing for photographs.
Awards of little importance
June 5, 2003The one thing I have always wanted to do was give my own sports awards.
Local artists reach out to residents
June 5, 2003Editor's note: This is the third in a three-part series profiling the Nelsonville Arts Community.
Russian OU junior finds home, friendship in Ohio
June 5, 2003They came to the United States with the clothes on their backs, one suitcase each and $600 and they never looked back.
All's Well That Ends Wells
June 5, 2003Or so Conrad Dillon says. Administrators, consider this a kiss-off. I have suffered accusations of praying to false gods and corrupting the youth of Athens. I have heard rumors of being placed on "double-secret" probation. So I say, let us all drink a Jack Daniels bottle poisoned with hemlock together, and we'll see who winds up where in the afterlife.
Year in Review: September 11: One year later
June 5, 2003Sept. 11, 2002 Sprawled on the steps of Washington Square Park on the New York University campus, 21-year-old Sara Hefton took in a typical summer afternoon last week with a book and a cup of coffee.
Senior Class Council encourages students to apply
June 5, 2003Senior Class Council planned on having executive elections on May 6, but no votes were cast because only one party applied.
Ping Center busting at the seams
June 5, 2003When Ohio University administrators, faculty and student leaders were in the planning stages of Ping Center, they were focused on pleasing the student body with a welcoming environment. As a result, the facility might be pushed beyond its limits overcrowded with students exercising, basketball or racquetball playing, and weight lifting.
Recent studies bring controversy to heading in soccer
June 4, 2003Moms worry about their kids crossing the street, talking to strangers and falling off their bikes. But soccer moms are starting to discover a new worry - heading the ball.
Jury awards $30.1 million in lawsuit to men who said Taco Bell stole its idea for Chihuahua ad
June 4, 2003GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -
Conceal carry laws will ultimately hurt Ohio
June 4, 2003If Ohio senators have the safety of their constituents in mind they will reject a law they are considering that would allow Ohioans to carry a concealed weapon. Lawmakers must not succumb to rhetoric about states with concealed weapons laws having lower murder rates -
The Athens Wal-Mart Supercenter will be celebrating its first year of operation this summer
June 4, 2003More than 40 years after the first Wal-Mart opened in Bentonville, Ark., the Athens Wal-Mart Supercenter will be celebrating its first year of operation this summer -
Camp begins for Ohio forward
June 4, 2003No one ever said getting to the NBA would be easy for Ohio forward Brandon Hunter.
Forward is Wight position for freshman
June 4, 2003Last season Lindsay Wight made a good first impression to begin her career as a college basketball player. Now the Ohio forward is looking to ensure that impression was no fluke.
Local company exemplifies governor's economy growth plan
June 4, 2003A biotechnology company in Athens modeled after Gov. Bob Taft-
