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10-May-13 - Ohio University Band Gives Vatican Taste Of America

VATICAN CITY, May 10 .- Priests and Vatican employees opened their office windows this afternoon to find out why they were hearing trumpets and drums, and in the piazza below them they discovered the University of Ohio marching band.

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Thu May 23, 2013

NorthJersey.com

Opinion: The disappearing four-year graduation standard

Richard Vedder directs the Center for College Affordability and Productivity, teaches economics at Ohio University and is an adjunct scholar at the American Enterprise Institute.

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Related Topix: University of Chicago, Opinion

OpEdNews

Abusing Prisoners Decreases Public Safety --An interview with...

If given the attention it deserves, an important new book is certain to make significant contributions to the public discussions of US prison policy.

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Related Topix: Prison, State Prisons, Sarasota, FL

Daily Sentinel

MHS graduates awarded over $400,000 in scholarships

Presented scholarships in the Meigs High School Awards Day Ceremony were from the left, front, Alyssa Cremeans, Matthew Casci, Haley English, Tess Phelps, Rachel Payne,Elizabeth Bearhs, Casi Arnold and Maggie Smith; middle row, Kirsten McGuire, Harley Fox, Cassandra Johnson, TylerEblin, Shawnella Patterson, Robert Dillon, Karlie Hall, Megan Dyer, ... (more)

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Related Topix: Ohio, Laptops/Notebooks, Ohio State University, Kent State University

Portsmouth Daily Times

Brown introduces college loan legislation

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown says more than 360,000 students across Ohio would be forced to pay thousands more each year in college loan costs unless Congress acts to block the interest rate from doubling on federally-subsidized Stafford loans by July 1, 2013.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Sherrod Brown, US Senate, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Congress, OH, Stafford, OH, University of Toledo

Wed May 22, 2013

Patch.com

'Rewarding Rides' Helping Others, One Mile at a Time

When it comes to helping others, some people pitch in at hot meals. Some just write a check.

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Related Topix: Lakewood, OH, Athens, OH

The Piqua Daily Call

Students honored at Academic Signing Day

Fifty-six students were recognized Wednesday at Piqua High School for the educational aspirations they have after they leave the hallways of the high school during a special ceremony celebrating their academic intent to higher learning.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Urbana University, Norwich University, Morehead State University, Bluffton University

Manhattan American

Central Athletics Host College Commitment Day

Lincoln-Way Central High School student athletes who have committed to continue their education and athletic careers at the collegiate level were honored May 15 at the school.

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Related Topix: North Central College, Central College, Purdue University, Aurora University, Wesleyan University

Daily Sentinel

MHS announces top scholars in Class of 2013

The top students of the Meigs High School's graduating class of 2013 have been announced by Steve Ohlinger, principal.

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Related Topix: Pomeroy, OH, The National, Entertainment, Television, Family, Adolescents and Pre-Teens, Middleport, OH, Ohio State University

WVIZ-TV Cleveland

Regional News Stories: Democrats Blast Republicans Over Election Reform Plans

Democratic state lawmakers say the Republicans who control the Ohio House and Senate are passing bills that make it harder for voters who tend to favor Democrats at the ballot box.

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Related Topix: US News, Athens, OH

Science Daily

Bacterium uses natural 'thermometer' to trigger diarrheal disease, scientists find

The scientists have been seeking more information about the genetic pathways of Shigella in the hope of finding new treatment options for the disease it causes.

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Related Topix: Biology, Science, Genetics, Medicine

WCHO-FM Washington Court House

Panthers 6th in Final State Baseball Poll

Miami Trace finished 6th rank in the state. The Panthers who won the SCOL baseball title & a sectional championship are next in action Tuesday night against Warren Local in the district semi-finals at Ohio University in Athens.

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Related Topix: Athens, OH, Waverly, OH, Piketon, OH

Tue May 21, 2013

AllAfrica.com

East Africa: Long-Term Mass Drug Treatment Can Eliminate River Blindness - Study

East Africa: In a First for East Africa, Scientists Find Evidence That Onchocerciasis May Be Eliminated After 14 Years of Long-Term Mass Drug Treatment New research provides the first evidence in East Africa that long-term community-based drug treatment alone can interrupt transmission of onchocerciasis, a parasitic disease commonly known as river ... (more)

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Related Topix: Africa, World News

The Orlando Sentinel

Champions slam FAMU's priorities, hiring of new band director

The parents of the FAMU drum major who was hazed to death said Tuesday that the university "needs to get its priorities straight" before the famous marching band can perform again.

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Related Topix: Orlando, FL, Life

EurekAlert!

Allosaurus fed more like a falcon than a crocodile, new study finds

The mighty T. rex may have thrashed its massive head from side to side to dismember prey, but a new study shows that its smaller cousin Allosaurus was a more dexterous hunter and tugged at prey more like a modern-day falcon.

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Related Topix: Dinosaur, Science, Paleontology, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Mon May 20, 2013

WBNS

Family Of Ohio University Student Who Died Of Meningitis Sues University

The family of an Ohio University student who died after contracting meningitis is suing the university.

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Sun May 19, 2013

Cleveland.com

Senior Standout Chaza Banda faces college doubts because she's not a citizen

Despite her achievements, Chaza Banda has found that barriers to college are daunting because she is not a citizen.

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Related Topix: US News, Illegal Immigration, Immigration Reform, Social Security, Personal Finance

Sat May 18, 2013

Free Republic

Fossils point to ancient ape-monkey split

The oldest known fossils of an ape and a monkey have been uncovered, providing an intriguing glimpse of a crucial time in primate evolution.

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Related Topix: Science, Anthropology

Poynter Online

Stephen Colbert, Arianna Huffington among this weekend's commencement speakers

They're among the many journalists who've spoken or are scheduled to speak at commencement ceremonies this spring, as many did last year .

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Related Topix: Journalism, Loyola University New Orleans

Fri May 17, 2013

Cleveland.com

University Hospitals to begin construction on Euclid site, not selling to Cleveland Clinic

"This is a full replacement for a building that is much, much older than what we want," said University Hospitals' Heidi Gartland, A rendering of University Hospitals' proposed new medical office building to be built at the corner of East 185th Street and Lake Shore Boulevard.

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Related Topix: Euclid, OH, Cleveland, OH