Archive for January, 2003
Buckeye ready for ‘Jeopardy!’ challenge
After choosing Mark Kehres for the college tournament in October, Jeopardy has invited OSU student Joe Nathan to compete in the regular show as well. “I am looking forward to the opportunity of winning,” said Nathan, a junior double majoring in political science and English. Full Story
More students may choose abstinence
According to the Ohio Department of Health, abortion rates in the Franklin County area have lowered following a slight increase in the mid-1990s. This may suggest young people are better educated regarding sex or that they are choosing to be abstinent until a later point in life. Full Story
Professor of political science chairman of ethics commission
The Ohio Ethics Commission elected a familiar face as its chairman at its last meeting. Herb Asher, professor emeritus of political science, will serve as the 2003 chairman. Asher has been on the commission for five years, including one year as the vice chair. Full Story
Campus coffee scene may perk up
By this time next year, there may be more space for coffee drinkers to sit back, sip coffee and relax. Both Oxley’s By the Numbers and Buck-I-Mart are in talks to determine whether they will expand. Full Story
Students may get more representation
The Undergraduate Student Government Senate will double in size next year and the honors program may be revamped as some of many proposed changes discussed at yesterday’s USG cabinet meeting. USG President Eddie Pauline announced the senate will consist of 54 members next year, more than double the current number. Full Story
USG to add more senators to lineup
An additional senate seat on the spring quarter election ballot may help international students find more representation in Undergraduate Student Government. Last night, USG voted in favor of adding one new international senator along with increasing the number of diversity senators from one to three. The international senator will represent the interests and needs of the international student community and Ohio State students studying abroad. Full Story
Congresswoman distressed about homeland security, War on Terrorism
Former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney expressed concern with the way the government is handling the War on Terrorism during a speech last night which kicked off United Black World Month at OSU. “I voted against every bill dealing with homeland security because I disagree with how we deal with potential terrorists,” she said. Full Story
History, culture to take center stage in February
United Black World Month kicks off at Ohio State with a diverse roster of activities celebrating black history and culture. Features this year include visits by radio personality Tom Pope, former congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, and Frederick Douglass IV. Full Story
Suspect to be charged in OSU rapes
Kennedy Wheeler will soon be charged with at least two rapes occurring in the University District last summer, according to Franklin County prosecutors. Wheeler, 41, was arraigned in Franklin County Common Pleas Court Wednesday on charges connected to a series of North Side rapes and burglaries. One of the 15 counts in his indictment stems from a University District burglary, but he has yet to be charged with any of the campus-area rapes which brought national attention to Ohio State between May and September. That is about to change. “We anticipate at least two rape charges for sure,” Assistant County Prosecutor Andrea Canepa said. Those charges should come down in the next three weeks, she said. Full Story
LeBron James ruled ineligible
LeBron James survived Hummergate, but he still couldn’t get past the Ohio High School Athletic Association. James, the nation’s top high school basketball player and projected NBA star, was ruled ineligible Friday because he accepted free sports jerseys. Full Story
