MULTIMEDIA

Laws preventing cross burning aid free speech

Apr. 9, 2003

The U.S. Supreme Court successfully traversed a legal tightrope when it upheld a Virginia law that bans cross-burning, balancing issues of threats and intimidation against rights of free speech. In a 6-3 decision, the justices ruled that states can make cross-burning illegal when it is done in a deliberately intimidating manner. This was a dicey issue, falling between the clearly defined areas of free speech and hate speech. The ruling is as much a victory for First Amendment advocates as it is for anti-hate groups.

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Senate warns of event

Apr. 9, 2003

Ohio University Student Senate members braced themselves at last night-

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Ohioans gather at Statehouse to protest cuts to state services

Apr. 9, 2003

At a rally on the west lawn of the Statehouse yesterday afternoon, 4,000 people from across the state lobbied the General Assembly to vote against budget cuts for education, health and human services.

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County's felony diversion program funds cut

Apr. 9, 2003

An Ohio Attorney General-

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Diverse folk rock part of 'Gypsy' style

Apr. 9, 2003

With a history of collaborations spanning from Eastern Europe to Ohio University, the members of American Gypsy share the eclecticism far more diverse than the average band's rock and roll roots. The self-described "gypsy power trio" will bring its music at 9 p.m. Saturday to The Front Room as part of the Baker Nights concert series.

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Democrats expected to back GOP's state budget plan

Apr. 9, 2003

COLUMBUS, Ohio -

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Board of Trustees to discuss budget

Apr. 9, 2003

The Ohio University Board of Trustees will place their "stamp of approval" on several resolutions tomorrow during their quarterly meeting, said OU President Robert Glidden.

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Conference will focus on children in Africa, Southeast Asia

Apr. 9, 2003

Recent intense conflict in the Middle East has brought the Islamic world to the U.S. media forefront. For many people, these images have come to represent Muslims around the world, but these images could be deceiving.

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OU-COM employes must decide future career plans

Apr. 9, 2003

When the clinic operated by the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine separates from the university on July 1, its 88 non-physician employees will have tough decisions to make.

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Senator to speak tonight

Apr. 9, 2003

State Sen. Greg DiDonato, D-Dennison, will be the keynote speaker tonight at the American Legion, 520 W. Union St.

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Course opening set

Apr. 9, 2003

Ohio University student golfers might want to leave their clubs at home again this spring as the university-

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Error kept auditor off ballot

Apr. 9, 2003

In the 2003 election a Republican nomination for the Athens City Auditor will be missing from the ballot.

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LGBT focus group planned

Apr. 9, 2003

Members of the Ohio University Diversity Committee, along with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Advisory Council, said they hope to gain insight into the experiences of students on campus by planning focus groups.

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Request to condemn N. Korea denied

Apr. 9, 2003

UNITED NATIONS -

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Report forecasts economic slump despite war

Apr. 9, 2003

WASHINGTON -

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Iraqis celebrate fall of regime, welcome troops

Apr. 9, 2003

BAGHDAD, Iraq -

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Former OU employee faces June trial

Apr. 8, 2003

A former Ohio University administrator pleaded not guilty April 2 in the Athens County Common Pleas Court to four felony charges.

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Forces fight for capital

Apr. 8, 2003

BAGHDAD, Iraq - U.S. forces battled the tattered remnants of Iraq's army for control of downtown Baghdad yesterday, crushing a counterattack and seizing a military airport. Saddam Hussein's fate was unknown after an attempt to kill him from the air.

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Lacrosse scoring many goals

Apr. 8, 2003

The Ohio lacrosse team has started with a less than desired 4-5 overall record (1-2 American Lacrosse Conference), but do not blame it on the Bobcats-

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OU aids sexual assault victims

Apr. 8, 2003

Local law-enforcement agencies, organizations and businesses say they are well-prepared to handle sexual assault, rape and prevention, which is in the spotlight because of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.