Infirmary may get historic status
Apr. 9, 2003A building that once was used to provide care for the sick and food for the hungry might soon serve Athens residents again -
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Masters needs no more subplots
Apr. 9, 2003I am here to write about The Masters, the world's greatest golf tournament, which starts this morning.
Protesters claim Augusta policy not up to par
Apr. 9, 2003For months, the two most publicized names in golf have not been Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. William "Hootie" Johnson and Martha Burk have taken control of the golf media through the membership controversy at Augusta National Golf Course, site of this weekend's Masters.
I can't feel my penis
Apr. 9, 2003Live from the frontlines on the war between the sexes in the bedroom, this embedded member of the media is reporting that women have a new weapon the extended pleasure condom.
Veteran volunteers donate blood, gift of life
Apr. 9, 2003Beth Youngpeter first donated blood as a high school student after a close friend of hers became ill and needed a blood transfusion. Yesterday, Youngpeter donated her seventh pint of blood to an Athens Chapter Red Cross blood drive at the First United Methodist Church, 2 S. College St.
States' constitutions require balanced budgets
Apr. 9, 2003The Ohio legislature is facing budget cuts on the state and local levels, in order to balance the budget. All but one state's constitution requires lawmakers to balance the budget each year.
Duo pressing home-run mark
Apr. 9, 2003Utility player Jenny Tisevich tied the Ohio single-season record for home runs, hitting her fifth of the year Saturday against Akron.
Ohio looks North for wins
Apr. 9, 2003The good news for the Ohio softball team heading into today's doubleheader against Cleveland State is its 10-1 all-time record against the Vikings. The not-so-good news is Ohio's 4-17-1 record this season.
Laws preventing cross burning aid free speech
Apr. 9, 2003The 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.
Senate warns of event
Apr. 9, 2003Ohio University Student Senate members braced themselves at last night-
Ohioans gather at Statehouse to protest cuts to state services
Apr. 9, 2003At 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.
Diverse folk rock part of 'Gypsy' style
Apr. 9, 2003With 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.
Board of Trustees to discuss budget
Apr. 9, 2003The Ohio University Board of Trustees will place their "stamp of approval" on several resolutions tomorrow during their quarterly meeting, said OU President Robert Glidden.
Conference will focus on children in Africa, Southeast Asia
Apr. 9, 2003Recent 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.
OU-COM employes must decide future career plans
Apr. 9, 2003When 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.
Senator to speak tonight
Apr. 9, 2003State Sen. Greg DiDonato, D-Dennison, will be the keynote speaker tonight at the American Legion, 520 W. Union St.
