Speakout

Students, elated by the idea that for the first time in their lives something absolutely good had happened, stormed out of their dorms just to be together. This was no mere election -- this was the essence of the word brotherhood.

As repercussions of the economic calamity continue to grow, it seems logical that college students would begin to feel the financial pinch. But have students at Ohio University been affected? The answer is: it depends.

Athens is a town that has many hidden treasures. While it offers a multitude of bars that catch numerous people’s interests, it also has many other places to hang out, including coffee shops, stores, restaurants and houses.

With issues such as the economy and the war on Iraq and Afghanistan rising as top concerns among the American voters, the youth population is making an effort to have their voices heard.

Over the summer, College Bookstore on the corner of Court and Union streets underwent a renovation, both inside and out. The inside layout was rearranged, and an automatic sliding door entrance was added, among other restorations. Students were interviewed about their thoughts on the renovation. Click through the following pictures to see what people said.

The university's plan to change from quarters to semesters is an issue that has gotten many students talking. 

I have to get this off my chest before it consumes me: I touch clothes.

This may be an obvious thing to say, but things always seem different when you are child.

The RIAA lawsuits that swept through Ohio University's campus back in March 2007 appear to have affected the way students choose to download, or not download, their favorite music.

 

Whether speaking of the Holocaust or the conflict in Rwanda, genocide is an issue a person often hears about but never experiences first hand. In a videoconference from Sudan, Dr. Albaquir Mukhar presented his insider view of the crisis in Darfur.

We have them. We know them. Sometimes they are a relative, parent or cousin. Others might be friends. Some of them just might be ourselves in denial. Well, I am here to tell you that you are not alone.

 

It comes once a quarter, and it never fails to make Ohio University students cringe. It's finals week.

Ohio University students have a new reason to exert extra caution on campus: multiple attempted sexual assaults. In their wake, security has been tightened, and students have been warned to keep their eyes and ears open for suspicious activities threatening safety.

The vacant West Stimson Avenue property, formerly housing the New-to-You thrift store, has been drawing attention after a proposal was made to put a strip club on the property. Speakeasy set out to discover what the buzz is all about.

Speakeasy positioned itself in the heart of Baker University Center to gather students' feelings about the upcoming primary elections that will be waged on Tuesday, March 4, in Ohio between the remaining presidential hopefuls.

 

After 35 years of serving as a staple men's clothing store on Court Street, Baron Men's Shop has decided to close its doors. This decision, in addition to changing the face of Court Street, has stirred some opinions among Ohio University students.

On Sept. 4, 2007, my social life as I knew it completely changed. That was the day I walked into my first class here at good ol' Ohio University.

In lieu of Valentine’s Day, Speakeasy scoured the slippery streets of Athens searching for stories about the equally dubious road of love.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was Valentine's Day.

For those who cannot decide whether Feb. 14 should be celebrated or denounced, Speakeasy's Campus Life has the perfect combination of Valentine attributes that will suit any mindset.

Valentine’s Day may be on its way, but you don’t have to break the bank to show that you care.

While the rest of the world spent Fat Tuesday whoring it up in pursuit of purple, gold and green beads, presidential candidates tried to accrue something else: delegates.

I watched as people of all ages, colors and creeds filed into Baker Center’s Multicultural Center on Thursday, Jan. 17 to participate in the first Difficult Dialogues forum, designed to raise awareness about different world religions.

The presidential election debate season is already well underway. This time around, traditionally formatted forums face competition from a new, entertainment-fueled breed of debate. Do debates sponsored by MySpace, MTV and YouTube help or hinder the democratic process?

À la mode is literally translated in French as “in the fashion.” It is also known as “with ice cream,” meaning this one phrase contains two of my favorite topics: fashion and food.

We may be on break from OU, but celebrities will never take a break from creating headlines.

Fall is here, and Hollywood is still having fun. Jeans and a sweater will not stop celebrities from putting on a show. So much has happened since my last post, and I am excited to put it all on the table.

Imagine. You are startled awake by a loud sound and rush to the door to find officers ransacking your home, taking the things that they like, breaking those that they don’t.

It has been a tradition since the beginning of our country -- picking a campaign song to convey your message to the world. But what does your campaign song really say about you?

Every American loves a good power couple, ripe for name-combining and gossip. Like Brad has Angelina and Jim has Pam, so does every presidential candidate need a partner to see them through and to help boost those numbers from time to time. 

In the spring of 2007, which quoted Leigh Ann Buzzard of Athens, “I don’t really know how we are supposed to recycle.” She explained that she and her roommates stopped trying to recycle because what they put on the curb was rarely picked up.

Bill Richardson, the current Governor of New Mexico, learned at a young age the skills needed to become the President of the United States.

The 67-acre hillside behind Wal-Mart is now treeless, and local residents and students have been vocal about their disappointment.

Apparently love really was in the air this past spring. Hollywood is buzzing with pregnant celebrities.

While stuck in Athens this summer, my obsession with celebrity gossip has reached a new all-time high. I consider E! News my daily attempt to keep up with current events. I loved it when Britney shaved her head. I’m in love with Lindsay Lohan, and I don’t think Paris Hilton should have gone to jail.