Archive for September, 2002
Try-outs for fall quarter club sports offered all week
To Ohio State students who want time to study hard and play hard. Try-outs are being held this week for fall quarter sports club teams. Club sports offer a higher level of competition than intramural sports, but allow ample time for other activities. Some refer to club sports as the OSU “junior varsity.
Career services help students to explore
Students looking for job search assistance can find help on campus with services like the College of Arts and Sciences Career Services, Career Connection and the Career Exploration Office. Amy Thaci, director of Arts and Sciences Career Services, said students can receive assistance with career counseling, job and internship placements and resume preparation. Full Story
Hispanic group celebrates 25 years at OSU
Twenty-five years ago Hispanic Student Services said bienvenidos (welcome) to the Ohio State community for the first time. On Friday evening it said gracias to nearly 300 faculty, students and staff. As a part of Buckeye Bash, Hispanic Student Services kicked off its annual Welcome Week Fiesta in the main lounge of the Ohio Union. Full Story
New laser helps treat twins
The latest procedure for treating twin-twin transfusion syndrome is at the Ohio State University Medical Center. The surgical YAG laser was developed by Dr. Julian DeLia in 1990, and OSU received a grant from the National Institiute of Health to use the laser in April 2002. Full Story
USG seeks six bench warmers for senate
The undergraduate student government is looking to fill six senate positions for this school year. Openings are available for academic senators in the colleges of engineering and education and two openings are available in off-campus living area. USG is also looking for someone to fill the Marion campus senate position. Full Story
Hussein’s limits, ties to al-Qaida discussed by state officials
As debates rage in the United Nations and U.S. Congress about appropriate military action against Iraq, many local debates have focused on the issue. John F. Bender, Esq., chief of policy of the Ohio Department of Commerce, said he supports President Bush’s policies to attack Iraq. Full Story
More students paying more
Despite recent tuition increases, enrollment at Ohio State appears to be unaffected. In order to compensate for state budget cuts, freshmen and transfer students’ tuition for the 2002-2003 school year increased 19 percent from last year, while other undergraduates’ tuition increased 9 percent. Full Story
Physics professor receives recognition for research
Professor and leading theorist in the physics department Tin-Lun (Jason) Ho was awarded with the Distinguished Scholar Award. Ho was nominated by his department and then chosen by a committee of senior faculty, which includes past honorees, for the award. For his accomplishment, he received a $3,000 honorarium and a $20,000 research grant to be used during the next three years. Full Story
Tim takes Taft to task
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tim Hagan spoke Friday morning to a group of students in the Ohio Union about his plans for lowering higher education costs and keeping graduates from leaving the state. He stressed the point that Ohio has the highest rate of young adults leaving to pursue more opportunities elsewhere. Full Story
Local protesters oppose Iraq war
A protest was held Saturday on 15th Avenue and High Street in opposition to the potential U.S. war against Iraq. The protest consisted of about 15 people - both Ohio State students and community members - attempting to prevent the United States from invading Iraq. The protest, meant to be small and mobile, began at 2 p.m. and was planned to last 15-20 minutes. Protesters held signs stating “No war,” “No blood for oil,” “Don’t invade Iraq” and “Support troops, resist war.” After the protest, demonstrators planned to post the signs in various places around campus. Full Story
