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Frank Thomas For The Post ——— The Athens City Council passed an ordinance during a special session on Monday that will make it easier for police to shut down outof-control parties and prosecute disruptive revelers. Passed six to one with only Council member Elahu Gosney opposing, the ordinance changes the definition of a “nuisance party” in the city code. Previously, the law required that police arrest and charge party goers with at least four separate “nuisance” violations for the party to be labeled a nuisance. Similar to laws imposed by Miami University and Bowling Green State University, the new code allows police to shutdown parties without arresting anyone for nuisance violations, but specifies that they must have probable cause for charging partygoers on a single violation. Under the ordinance, police can charge anyone who does not leave the party after it shuts down with nuisance charges, and hold landlords accountable for their tenants’ out-of-control behavior. Largely in response to Palmerfest, the new rules give police more power when dealing with out-ofcontrol parties and prevent similar incidents, said Council member Nancy Bain. She proposed the ordinance in June after police told the council that the regulations were unenforceable. While he supports giving police the tools they need to combat outof-control parties, Gosney argued against the ordinance, saying it is too strict. He added that though he thinks the police will enforce it responsibly, the law is vague with catch-all violations and gives officers too much power. Bain responded by saying the law would not affect well-behaved students, and that the violations listed in the section such as public urination and underage consumption of alcohol are already against the law.

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Brock Fowler | CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER Joe Kunkel, a bartender at Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery, serves beer last night in celebration of Ohio Brew Week in Athens. (TOP) Greg Roberts | FOR THE POST Chris Phillips begins to raise the Brew Week flag at Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery Monday evening.

J.W. Johnson Jr. Managing Editor ——— When the founders of Ohio Brew Week began planning the initial weeklong event, their goal was simple. “We were trying to come up with ideas for how we could help businesses survive the summer months when students aren’t around,” said Melody Sands. If the first half of this year’s Brew Week is any indication, the founders are coming ever closer to reaching their goal. Started in 2006, Brew Week showcases the best brews from around the state of Ohio in an attempt to both entertain and educate on the intricacies of beer. “It’s a place where you can learn to enjoy good beer,” Sands said. “You learn about it, sample it, drink it and taste it instead of just guzzling it.” As of Tuesday, the turnout had exceeded what Sands and founder Dan Gates had expected, with three bars reporting that they had sold out of kegs. “We have seen a number of people from different demographics come out early in the week to beat the rush, and they have been pretty consistent so far,” Gates said.

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Part of the appeal of Brew Week is that it allows inquisitive beer drinkers a chance to try something that is new and different from the typical Natural Light. However, with all of the brewrelated jargon flying around, you may not know what you are actually drinking. The Post has assembled a list of some of the different types of brews that are available during Brew Week, and what you can expect when you hoist your glass this weekend.

IPA Short for Indian Pale Ale, this brew is light in color and has a bitter and often malted flavor. Imperial Stout This dark beer is known for its high alcohol content and fruity, rich flavor. Kölsch A clear, yellowish beer, this has a bitter taste and is similar to a Pilsner. Ale Brewed and aged at high temperatures, the quick fermentation that occurs creates a sweet, fruity taste. Hefeweizen Wheat beer in a traditional, unfiltered form. Pilsner Usually aged in wood, this golden beer resembles a lager in its bitterness. Stout and Porter These dark beers are similar in that they are made using roasted malt or barley, and are traditionally the strongest of all brews. Wheat Beer Substituting wheat for barley in the brewing process, these brews possess a yeasty taste and creamy appearance. Source: Post research

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‘Harry Potter’ premiere sells out theaters like magic Amanda Baker For The Post ——— Local theaters drew massive crowds Tuesday night for the midnight premiere of Harry Potter and the HalfBlood Prince, the sixth installment in the Potter saga.

Greg Roberts | FOR THE POST The Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince premiere generated a sold-out crowd Tuesday night at the Athena Grand.

The Athena Grand in Athens and Movies 10 in Nelsonville both sold out all available tickets to the midnight showing — five theaters (a record-breaking 865 people) for the Athena Grand, 10 theaters for Movies 10. Tickets went on sale as early as last week, with both theaters expecting sold-out crowds for the highly anticipated film. In fact, the midnight showing marked the largest premiere crowd at the Athena Grand. The lines of moviegoers filled the lobby and went out the door at the Athena Grand, while the lines at Movies 10 wrapped around the outside of the building. Harry Potter fans young and old arrived at the theaters hours in advance to ensure seats with the best views. Tabitha Gibson, a sophomore studying psychology, arrived at the Athena Grand at 9:30 p.m. to be the first in line, even though she had purchased her tickets last week. “We came here two years ago and it was packed, so we wanted to get here early so we’d get good seats,” she said. A number of fans dressed up for the event, donning wizard’s robes, Hogwarts uniforms and tall pointed hats. Jason Porter, a senior studying audio production,

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pulled out an old costume from high school for the premiere. “I knew that I would not be the only one, so I said ‘Why not?’” he said. Ticket holders, who have waited since 2007 for the next film, had a lot to look forward to from the cast and crew this time around. “I’m really looking forward to seeing a movie that’s more detailed like the books,” Gibson said, adding that the high level of detail is what she loved best from J.K. Rowling’s books. “It’s a really big maturity step in the series, and the preclude to the ending, so it’s really exciting,” said Porter. Officials at both theaters worked hard to prepare for the large crowds. At the Athena Grand, employees worked hard to clean the theaters after earlier movies and get the concession stands ready for long lines, according to Kyle Matthewson, the Athena Grand employee watching the front of the lines before seating began. “Everything should be ready to go,” he said,

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As state agencies await the approval of the next state biennium budget, which includes a $170 million cut to higher education, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has lifted the statewide tuition freeze. Although Ohio University students will not see a tuition hike for Fall Quarter, an increase is possible for Winter or Spring Quarter, said Becky Watts, chief of staff for President Roderick McDavis. “Everything will be on the table,” Watts said. Following a two-year in-state tuition freeze, universities may now increase tuition by 7 percent over the next two academic years — 3.5 percent each year. If tuition increased both years, Ohio residents could pay about $6,846 per quarter at OU. Looking to give universities more time to plan, the Ohio Board of Regents has stated that cuts to higher education will not take effect until fiscal year 2011. “This will give them a year of increased tuition and planning time to prepare for the cuts that will come in the 2010-11 school year,” said Chancellor Eric Fingerhut in a statement on Tuesday. “At the Board of Regents, we will use this time to seek systemwide efficiencies that will help schools make cuts without sacrificing quality.” The university estimates that the Athens campus will receive $111.472 million in unrestricted state funding this year — about $2.7 million more than last year. With an increase in state funding this year and a cut in fiscal year 2011, the next step will be to meet with groups such as the Budget Planning Council to discuss ways to increase revenue and diminish expenses, Watts said, adding she did not want to speculate about how much OU’s budget will be cut. “It’s going to be difficult,” she said. “It’s balancing priorities.” The Budget Planning Council is expected to meet later this month to begin discussions about the state budget. “While much good work has been done at Ohio University to strengthen our ability to respond to challenging times, we will need to do more,” McDavis said in a letter to the university community. “We must quickly begin campus discussions to plan and prepare for the reductions we will face in fiscal year 2011.” The new budget also includes state funding reforms for higher education, including a new performance-based funding formula that will award universities funding based on graduation and course completion rates. The previous funding formula was based on enrollment numbers. The Ohio College Opportunity Grant, a need-based grant, will also shift from a sliding funding scale to a rate of $1,000 per student. The state believes increases in See TUITION, Page 4

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Wishful thinking With the Ohio tuition freeze now lifted, OU students could end up in hot water In an effort to balance a struggling state budget, Ohio colleges can raise tuition for the first time in two years, ending a valiant attempt to keep higher education affordable. For Ohio students, who are already paying higher-than-average tuition, increased costs will be an obvious hardship in an already fledgling economy. At Ohio University, officials have announced that they’ll keep tuition the same for Fall Quarter, but have so far remained ambiguous about their plans for Winter and Spring. Facing a $15 million to $30 million budget shortfall over the next two years, on top of inevitable funding cuts at the state level, it’s easy to see how tempting a tuition increase could be. Especially considering OU’s past actions — the Board of Trustees approved about 200 new or increased student fees earlier this year to the tune of about $10,000. It almost makes sense. Af-

ter all, education isn’t free, and students do use a variety of resources and services on campus. And, it’s not like the university has anywhere else to cut costs — like inflated salaries for top administrators or increasingly high sports funding. Oh, wait... With the economy crumbling down around us, students are already struggling financially. For some, even the state-approved 3.5 percent increase could be the difference between a college degree and a college dropout. If university administration has our best interests in mind, it’ll stop using students as a piggybank to fund its budget shortfalls and find some other way to compensate for its own financial mismanagement. When the Budget Planning Council meets later this month, behind closed doors of course, we can hope it will keep students’ well-being in mind. But, honestly, that’s just wishful thinking.

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aids, yet hearing aids would improve their daily communications with co-workers, friends, and family members and increase job security. The current hearing aid tax credit bill introduced to the House of Representatives (HR1646) and to the United States Senate (S1019) offers some much needed relief for working Americans. If passed, these proposals would provide a $500 tax credit for one hearing aid and up to $1000 for two hearing aids purchased every five years for adults and dependents. I implore you to contact your state legislators and urge them to support the hearing aid tax credit bill. Visit the Better Hearing Institute’s Web site at http://www.hearingaidtaxcredit.org to voice your support. I also urge you to please contact a local audiologist to schedule a hearing evaluation if you feel you may have a hearing loss. Ryan Pratt is an Audiology Extern at the Ohio University Hearing, Speech, & Language Clinic.

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‘Lone Bobcat’ lunges after fashionable financial alibi Internships, as you may or may not know, don’t normally pay, and living in New York City, as you also may or may not know, is incredibly expensive. So by my second week in the city I knew I was going to have to get an actual job to go along with my internship. The good thing about my job search in New York was that every single store I entered was hiring; the bad thing was that I was among who knows how many applicants. I decided, of course, to indulge my love of clothing and try to get a job at one of my favorite stores. You can imagine my shock when I learned that one of these stores (whose identity we will protect by calling Bo’s Clothing Shack) was having an open call. Expecting to show up and be among about ten other applicants I grabbed my resume and headed over to find a line of about 100 people. Guess I should have showed up a little early, but how was I to know that getting a job at Bo’s Clothing Shack was like getting front

row tickets to see Miley Cyrus this job. Five steps later, I (not that I have tried). was a little less sure, and by After I went inside and got the time I got on the train I my number, 110, I stood in was convinced she had only a line for about two hours. taken my picture so that she Seventy more could bar me people joined from every the line after Bo’s Clothing I LOVE NEW YORK ... I THINK me and I Shack in the became fairly country. positive that For two my chances of long days getting a job I worried were about about my 179 fashionchances of able New getting a job. Yorkers to one I applied at small Ohioan. other places Finally, after I and even had compared had another my outfit to interview, but about 50 othon day three Jane Adams ers, and came I got a call. up the loser They wantin my mind, I was ushered ed to have me for a second inside to meet with a woman. interview! Determined to She asked me the normal look my most stylish I threw questions, and I gave my on my best Bo’s Clothing honest answers. This seemed Shack outfit and headed off to pay off as she spoke with to meet with my destiny. me longer than she did with I was a lone Bobcat, ready the people before me in the to take on the New York chain line and then she asked if she of my favorite clothing store. A could take my picture. As we lone Bobcat who they didn’t parted I couldn’t believe how seem to even know was comconfident I felt about getting ing when I arrived. A lone

Bobcat who sat on a bench for an entire hour waiting for someone to come talk to her. A lone Bobcat who began to wonder if she had made up the phone call for the second interview in her mind. A lone Bobcat who was incredibly relieved when ,finally, a man walked out of the office, looked down at her and said, “Oh, we are going to go ahead and hire you.” He handed me paperwork, introduced himself and then left me to wonder what the heck just happened. Perhaps he thought he had already interviewed me, perhaps I was so impressive the first time that he didn’t need to talk to me again, or perhaps he didn’t feel like wasting time on a girl who wouldn’t be staying longer than a summer anyway. What ever the reason, he hadn’t even looked at my perfectly arranged outfit. Too bad, because I was looking F-L-Y. Jane Adams is a junior studying journalism. You can try to guess the store where she got a job at [email protected], although she won’t tell you.

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Life in ’90s more careful without ‘Easy’ button It’s crazy how quickly time goes by, and how quickly things change. One minute you are the first in your neighborhood with a laptop and the next thing you know you are the last with a Twitter page. Last week I was bombarded with this idea of time and the changes it has brought. Last week, an incoming freshman reminded me that she and all of her fellow orientation-goers were born in the ’90s, so it made sense that they didn’t know Paula Abdul was actually famous before American Idol. I started thinking about the things this upcoming generation of college students and even teenagers would never know about. I am finally joining that group of people that get made fun of for being “back

in the past” — and I am only a senior in college. Boom boxes and mixed tapes. Back when trailers for movies said, “Soon available to own on video,” instead of, “Now available on DVD and Blu-Ray.” My little brother never had to struggle with the white out ink in the typewriter. This column is not just about the fun of the ’90s or being nostalgic — it’s about the way the world has changed and how much we have changed with it. Look back at the typewriter. How much slower did we type back then? Instead of my 60-plus WPM, I typed each key carefully one by one with my index fingers, trying my hardest to avoid error. Every typo meant starting all over on a fresh new page.

But now with our typewriters collecting dust in the attic, we are used to this digital age in which we are supposedly more advanced and productive. Now we depend on our laptops or smart phones to type away, with follow-up texts full of asterisks to point out all the typos we just made. We aren’t as careful today, because we don’t feel that we have to be. Control-altdelete, escape, backspace. We live by “undo” and expect our errors to be taken care of before they even make it on page. We rush through a mile a minute, not worried about our mistakes sticking with us. Run your company into the ground? The bailout will save you. Got caught drinking in public or with a g re e n l e a f y s u b s t a n c e ?

Expunge. Fail a class? Grade forgiveness is here to save the day. It’s not that we shouldn’t be allowed to make our mistakes and fix them. Because we should. But it’s important that we remember what it is to be held accountable, to face repercussions and to deal with the consequences ourselves. Instead of just expecting that big red “Easy” button to wait for us, we need to remember what it was like to take on life with care and consideration. Because in reality, we are the ones with our fingers over the keys, writing our own stories. Amanda Davis writes for the University of South Carolina’s The Daily Gamecock.

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Boogie on the Bricks, Brew Week scene showcases great tunes Amanda Lucci For The Post ——— After four and a half weeks touring in the frigid Northwest United States, Woody Pines is excited to heat up Athens for the fifth-annual Boogie on the Bricks Saturday. The event marks the last stop on the “ragtime country blues” band’s tour, and in the town where the group got its start, said member Jonathan Woods. “Ever since I started playing in Athens, it’s always been great,” says Woods, whose band plays under his stage name. “Athens has been great to us.” Woody Pines is one of six acts performing at Boogie on the Bricks, a free, one-day street festival on North Court Street between Washington and State Streets. The event was started by the Athens Uptown Bus Association to bring more people uptown in the summer — and

typically brings in 7,000-8,000 people, said coordinator Ric Wasserman. “It’s a festival that’s targeted at the permanent residents of Athens … because a lot of those folks don’t come uptown when (Ohio University) students are here,” Wasserman said. “It’s a way to showcase what’s going on uptown.” Local rock-and-soul band The Royales has headlined Boogie on the Bricks since its start. “We all live here, so it’s our community that we’re playing for,” said guitarist John Borchand. “It’s a great time for people to kind of all come out together and have a nice time out on Court Street.” Boogie on the Bricks will feature beer on tap all day, as well as food and local vendors on the street. Athens County Children Services will also sponsor a kids’ play area. “Any festival that brings life to a downtown is great,” Woods

Out-of-towners in Athens for Ohio Brew Week have been treated to some of the area’s best local music, and the entertainment will continue into the weekend. The lineup stemmed from a desire to connect alreadyscheduled local shows with the Brew Week festivities, said Andie Walla, a bartender at the Smiling Skull Saloon, 108 W. Union St., and the music coordinator for Brew Week. “(The shows) would be happening anyway, but it just kind of Brock Fowler | CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER Tracy Silverman (left) and Steve Forrest, members of Eclectica, perform at Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery yesterday night for Brew Week.

said. “It’s always nice playing outside and having our music echoing down the street.” The entertainment will kick off at 2 p.m. Saturday with childrens’ group Chip and the Munks. [email protected]

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Women encouraged to be ‘open-minded’ about beer Katie Labovitz For The Post ——— As you may know, it is Brew Week here in Athens. Ordinarily, that little tidbit would just float right on over my head, as I am not one to imbibe. However, it was due to my lack of interest in beer that I was the perfect candidate to attend the Ladies Night at the Oak Room where they held the perfectly named event for me, “So you think you don’t like beer?”. Walking into the event, my answer was “Yes, I honestly do think I don’t like beer.” When I was an undergraduate, I was an RA for a couple years and I assisted plenty of underage residents in dumping their stashes of cheap beer down the drain and all I remember is that beer smelled like urine. Why would I want to drink something that smelled like that? Granted, higher quality beer probably smells (and tastes) better, but

on a limited income, I chose to spend my money on movie tickets rather than alcohol. When I got to the Oak Room and saw the other people, I got a little nervous. I decided I was going to give beer a chance — at least I knew I wasn’t going to be sampling cheap beer, so I had more of an open mind. I was actually looking forward to trying beers from microbreweries here in Ohio. That counts as supporting the local economy, right? Because I had never been to a beer tasting before, I felt a bit out of place. All but one of the other participants were already fans of beer. Over the course of the event, we were given three beers to sample: Raspberry Wheat and Bombshell Blonde from Barley’s Brewing Company and Lawnmower Lime Lite from Elevator Brewing Company. As much as I wanted to like all the beers, I was really only a fan of the Lawnmower Lime

Lite. It’s not that I completely disliked the other beers; they just had a stronger, more bitter aftertaste — the main reason why I’m not a fan of beer in the first place. I walked away with a better understanding of beer. The emcee of the evening, Fermented Chef Jim Leverentz, shared some good background information about the different beers, such as how the amount of hops affects the bitterness and that a beer that has more wheat in it is often lighter (not in calories, but in color). He also told us, “There’s no excuse to drink a beer because it’s there.” I’m going to take that sentiment to heart — there is no reason to drink crappy beer if there are better quality beers to be had. I’m still on the fence about whether I like beer, but I think I will be more open-minded about trying different kinds in the future. Bottoms up!

draws attention to them,” Walla said. “It just gives people from out of town a chance to see what goes on in this town regularly.” Each bar chooses its own entertainment for the week, and each act represents the Athens music scene well, said Brew Week organizer Melody Sands. “All of the music that I know that we got coming, they play around here a lot,” Sands said. “They’re spectacular musicians, and they help showcase Athens.” — Amanda Lucci

TOMORROW The Big Cover Up tribute bands | 9 p.m. The Union upstairs, 18 W. Union St. Supermassive, Roots Rocking Reggae | 10 p.m. Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery, 24 W. Union St.

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Pre-Boogie on the Bricks Party | 7 p.m. Circle K | 10 p.m. Jazz Pianist Jim Wachtel & Friends 19 South, 19 S. Court St. Pigskin, 38 N. Court St. Pokey LaFarge Band and Mark Sims & the Smiling Skull Open Stage | 9 p.m. Lamplighter | 10:30 p.m. with Andie Walla Casa Cantina, 4 W. State St. Full bands and solo acts welcome OBW Music Showcase | TBD Smiling Skull Saloon, 108 W. Union St. The Best of the Cover-Ups Spooktober & The Serfs | 9 p.m. The Union, 18 W. Union St. The Union upstairs, 18 W. Union St. Lennon Orchestra | 10 p.m. Beatles cover band Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery, 24 W. Union St. Retro Night DJ | 10 p.m. Red Brick Tavern, 14 N. Court St. OBW Music Showcase | 10:30 p.m. The New Basics Brass Band Casa Cantina, 4 W. State St.

SATURDAY Boogie on the Bricks | 2 p.m. With The Royales, Woody Pines, and more N. Court Street (between Washington & State Streets) Schweinhunden, Nihilitia and more | 10 p.m. The Union upstairs. 18 W. Union St. The Royales encore show | 11 p.m. Casa Cantina, 4 W. State St.

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(Above) James Roh | FOR THE POST Belle Cancellare samples a beer with friends while at the Abrio’s cook off onTuesday.

Greg Roberts | FOR THE POST Russ Elek gets himself dirty during the meatball-eating contest at Red Brick Tavern yesterday.

Greg Roberts | FOR THE POST Katie Hendrickson and Jenny Lang share a laugh while Fermented Chef Jim Leverentz pours them a beer during Ladies Night at the Oak Room yesterday.

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Sketch comedian tackles Twitter, new TV show Last night, Michael & Michael Have Issues premiered on Comedy Central among midsummer reruns. Starring Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter, the TV show follows the duo’s collaborating for their sketch comedy program and working through their jealousy and insecurities. Black has been in VH1’s I Love the… (decade) series and Ed, while Showalter has starred and worked behind the scenes on Wet Hot American Summer and The Baxter. They have worked together for more than 20 years on projects such as The State and Stella, which also includes David Wain. The Post’s Ashley Luthern spoke with Showalter about Twitter and his new show, which airs at 10:30 Wednesday nights on Comedy Central.

THE POST: You’ve been working with Michael Ian Black for a while now. How do you guys keep things fresh on projects like this show, or does it create an environment for a lot of good ad-lib because you know each other so well? MICHAEL SHOWALTER: We sort of like don’t have a relationship at all outside of working together. So the only time we ever talk is when we’re working. So it stays fresh because when we’re not working together we don’t speak … This is the dark side of it, is that we communicate through our writer’s assistant, Stephie. That’s why he’s not on the phone right now. POST: The show has had so much online build-up with the blog and Twitter updates, so I have to ask: What’s it been like fighting with Black 140 characters at a time? SHOWALTER: It’s easier to fight in words than

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with fists. So, I prefer Twitter fighting than real fighting. But I’ll do it. I’ll throw down if I have to. POST: You’re starring in a show that is about you and Black co-hosting a comedy show. Does that ever get confusing on set? SHOWALTER: … Yes and no. What was weird was like we’d be shooting a scene where we’re making the show and it would almost feel like we weren’t. The scenes of us making the show, where we’re behind the scenes making the show, are exactly what it’s like to actually

make the show. So sometimes it would be weird to be making the scene about making the scene that we were making. If that makes any sense to you … POST: Any words of advice for college students who are aspiring to be comedians? SHOWALTER: … Make friends and don’t get discouraged too easily because it can take a while. But I’ve always felt that if you work hard at something, you’ll succeed. [email protected]

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they will not raise tuition for fall semester. Ohio State University officials have said it will continue the tuition freeze throughout the next academic year. As of yesterday, Kent State University is the only four-year college to raise next year’s tuition. OU’s Board of Trustees recently passed a resolution permitting President Roderick McDavis, in conjunction with the chairman of the board, to adjust its recently-approved $684.089 million budget to reflect the state budget. Although not immune to budget cuts this time, higher education was left large-

ly unscathed by nearly $2 billion in state budget cuts over the past fiscal year. OU faces a budget shortfall that will total between $15 million and about $30 million dollars over the next two years. The university cut $13.5 million from its budget this year by laying off 58 employees and implementing cuts across its academic units, among other measures. OU expects the governor to sign the state budget into law within a week. The state is currently operating under its third sevenday interim budget. [email protected]

‘Brüno’ lacking message, still humorous Anna Hartenbach For The Post ——— Based on the mixture of laughter and gasping heard throughout the theatre during Brüno, Sacha Baron Cohen proves once again that he knows how to get a laugh, even if it means shocking audiences beyond belief. Baron Cohen plays Brüno, a flamboyantly gay, Austrian, fashion reporter and he identifies himself as “the voice of Austrian youth TV.” However, after attending a fashion show wearing a full Velcro suit, trouble ensues and Brüno finds himself banned from all European fashion shows and fired from his show, Funkyzeit. After his boyfriend breaks up review with him, Brüno Brüno leaves Austria Starring: with his plastic Sacha Baron Cohen wardrobe, second assistant (Gustaf Rated: R Hammarsten) and Run time: 83 min decides his only option is to go to [ ] America to become

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Continued from Page 1 Gates and Sands, along with other Brew Week officials, began planning this year’s event, “pretty much right after last year’s event ended” Sands said, and started finalizing plans in January. “We have been putting in some really long days trying to make this year the best yet,” Sands said. This year’s event includes 29 Ohio breweries and one out-ofstate guest brewery, as well as numerous events and speakers. Gates said that the biggest difference between the first event and this year is that breweries are more interested in participating. “At first they said, ‘Why send beer to Athens outside of our market?’, but now they see that

famous. Brüno begins by traveling America and trying to create a show in which he interviews celebrities such as Paula Abdul and Harrison Ford, but once again Brüno only finds failure. Brüno spends time jet-setting to other countries in search of ways to become famous and ends up bringing home a black baby he names O.J. He uses O.J. to enlist other fame-hungry parents in an offensive photo shoot and nearly starts a riot on a Dallas talk show. After a moment of weakness with his idolizing assistant, Brüno realizes the only way he can become famous is to become straight. He attends meetings with preachers to try to renounce being gay and even goes to a swinger party that is sure to leave audiences stunned. In the end, Brüno finally finds fame in one of the most unexpected places. Though Brüno was hilarious, it fell short AP PHOTO of the expectations of Baron Cohen after his first hit, Borat. Brüno falls short in more In this film publicity image released by Universal Pictures, Sacha Baron Cohen portrays the title ways than one, but the plot proves to be the character in Brüno. biggest downfall because of Baron Cohen’s inability to create a clear message. Brüno’s in-your-face sexuality can at the adventure always remains deciding what times push the envelope too far and become scenes were staged. Despite the film’s downeven too awkward for the most unreserved falls, Brüno is worth the blushing. audiences. As in any movie with Baron Cohen, part of [email protected]

people come from all over specifically for this event,” he said. Gates said that Athens provides the perfect atmosphere for the event because of the way the city is set up. “The layout of the city makes it easy to walk from place to place, and people are more inclined to enjoy themselves when they know that they don’t have to drive,” he said. Sands added that she feels the welcoming nature of Athens is a big part of what attracts such large crowds to the event. “The people that come here are always delighted to participate and are delighted with the community,” she said. [email protected]

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Police have told the council they will write an internal policy that will govern how police respond to loud parties — effectively raising the bar that the ordinance lowered — and keep officers from over-enforcing the ordinance. Under the policy, police must find probable cause for multiple violations before they can shut down the party, but would not have to make multiple arrests in order to do so. Violators of the nuisance section face minor misdemeanor charges and a $150 fine for the first offense. If they break this law again

within 18 months, they will face a fourth-degree misdemeanor — which can carry a 30-day jail term and $250 fine. Prior to voting on the ordinance, Gosney moved to delay the decision until students returned for fall quarter, adding that if the council were considering a law that would primarily affect small businesses, they would not pass it while small business owners were out of town. His motion failed with five members opposing the two who supported it. [email protected]

Hocking College files to dismiss suit over records Frank Thomas For The Post ——— Attorneys for Hocking College have moved to dismiss a $75,000 lawsuit filed against them for destroying public records, saying that Athens County courts do not have authority over the case. Hocking College submitted its response to a complaint filed by Ryan Stubenrauch, of Columbus, that alleged the college destroyed completed forms from an employee evaluation of the presidential candidates. Stubenrauch said in his complaint, filed in May, that the college destroyed 75 forms filled out by faculty during its evaluation of presidential candidates. Each destroyed form constitutes a single violation worth a $1,000 penalty, he said in his complaint. If it loses the lawsuit, the college may be forced to pay him $75,000 for all of the destroyed records. Faculty leaders filed a records request in April for the evaluation forms. Though the college provided the forms for two candidates, it did not release those of Ron Erickson, who was eventually chosen as the new president, saying a trustee had destroyed the records after presenting their findings to the board of trustees. The college said in its re-

sponse, filed Friday, that though they admit destroying the forms, they were not public records and destroying them was not illegal. They added that though the court has jurisdiction over public records cases filed against the college, they are not the right venue for this particular case. Hocking’s attorney does not explain why the court does not have jurisdiction in their response, and a representative from the state Attorney General’s office, which represents the college, would not clarify the argument, saying that the response would “stand on its own.” Judge Michael Ward, who is presiding over the case, will discuss the initial complaint and response July 28. If Ward decides to dismiss case as Hocking’s attorney asks, Stubenrauch will not be able to re-file his lawsuit and will be forced to pay the court costs. Stubenrauch — who has no formal ties to the college and said he first heard about the destroyed records from media reports — could not comment on why the college thinks the county court does not have proper jurisdiction. He has said he is enforcing government transparency and is not after the money, adding that he will donate a portion of his winnings to the Ohio Coalition for Open Government. [email protected]

‘Harry Potter’ fan takes on ‘Twilight’ Hello. My name is Katie ter books and movies and conLabovitz, and I’m addicted to sider them separate entertainthe Harry Potter franchise. ment entities, though there There. It’s in print. I can’t are similarities. Both the books take it back. and films get better/stronger Seriously, though, I am a as each series progresses and fan of all things Harry Potter I find it easier to go back and and have been for some time reread later installments benow. Harry Potter isn’t just for cause the quality is so much little kids, so I honestly don’t better than the earlier ones. feel ashamed for admitting The Harry Potter books ofthat I like the books and mov- fer more plot lines than the ies. As Harry and his peers films. Because the Harry Potter come of age, they experience movies generally run between mature problems like political two and a half or three hours, corruption, isolation and loss a lot of material doesn’t make of friends and family. That’s a it into the picture because deep subject matter for any- of time restraints. In the one, let alone characters who books, there are more oparen’t even portunities for adults yet. the readers to I will even arget inside the DOWN IN FRONT gue that Harry minds of the Potter is more characters and socially relinterpret the evant than the overall text for Twilight franthemselves. chise. Twilight As much as I has been called love the books, “the new Harry I gravitate toPotter” and ward the films even Twilight more. Lookauthor Stephaing back, the nie Meyer is first two were being labeled fluff, but Harry KATIE LABOVITZ “the new J.K. Potter and the Rowling,” but I Prisoner of Azwhole-heartedkaban was dark ly disagree. and intense … Back off Twi-hards, I gave and I loved it. The cast alone is Twilight a chance — I saw a reason to appreciate the sethe film on opening weekend, ries, as it is chock-full of some read the entire series, and then of the most talented British saw the movie again. I can un- actors of the past 50 (Dame derstand the mystique and Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, appeal of Edward and Jacob, Michael Gambon, Emma but as a series, the Twilight Thompson … and the list goes books cannot hold a candle on). to the magical world of Harry After what seemed like forPotter. Not only is the Potter ever, the sixth film, Harry Potseries better written, but it has ter and the Half-Blood Prince a bigger cast of characters who was finally released yesterday experience a wider variety of While I couldn’t attend an conflict which more closely re- opening day screening due to lates problems that the reader academic commitments, I will can identify with. The final definitely be seeing the film Harry Potter book (Harry Pot- this weekend. Fellow Potter ter and the Deathly Hallows) is fans, I will see you there! also a stronger conclusion to the series … Breaking Dawn — Katie Labovitz is a was a literary disappointment graduate student studying and just felt forced. journalism. Send her an I am a fan of the Harry Pot- e-mail at [email protected]

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mentioning that extra cotton candy, nachos and popcorn had already been made to accommodate hungry viewers. Through the laughter and tears that the film brought viewers, one could easily see how attached so many had become to Harry, Ron, Herm-

ione and the whole Hogwarts gang. Porter, a long-time Harry Potter fan, explained his attachment to the series. “I read the first Harry Potter when I was 11 and Harry was 11, and I finished the series when I was 17 and Harry was 17, so I kinda grew up with him.” [email protected]

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Archery competition hits local marks Matthew Beddingfield For The Post ——— The third and final leg of the International Bow Association Triple Crown Tournament was held last Friday through Sunday at Hocking College, ending the world qualifier competition. Competitors from 40 different states and four foreign countries traveled to Nelsonville to put their bid in at a chance to qualify for worlds. The tournament was fit with not only competition fields, but also food vendors and archery stands that various companies brought in to sell their new products to competitors. Thirty different groups, ranging from brand new, to highest pro, took part in the competition the three days, with over 150 participants qualifying for the World Championship tournament that is being held in Ellicotville, N.Y. on September 12 and 13. Nunzio Marino, a representative for the AEP archery company, has sold his products at this tournament for over

10 years. “I’m proud to serve the community here, everyone is just so nice. My family usually comes too and just hangs out by the pool. It’s such a nice place here. The college is awesome, and the people are just enjoyable,” Marino said. The PMR, or score shot by the top level pro division, was a record-setter according to the IBO President Ken Watkins. “Ever ything was closely matched at the tournament, it really came down to the last shot for a few of the divisions, it was really exciting stuff,” Watkins said. Most competitors stayed in the dorms at Hocking College during the duration of the tournament. One of those competitors was Jeff Knaub, a competitor from central Pennsylvania. This was Knaub’s fifth year competing in an organizationally sanctioned tournament like the IBO triple crown. Knaub participated in the Advanced Hunter Class, and said that this tournament was even better than the ones he

has been to in the past. “It’s just really nice,” Knaub said. “The Triple Crown event is really the nicest because of the location, the dorms are here and it’s just such a centralized location. The tournament had two main winners, one being the winner of the Hocking Challenge, competitor Levi Morgan, and the other being the final Triple Crown winner, competitor Jeff Hopkins, from Delaware. Last year, Jeff Hopkins placed second at the IBO World Championships in New York, and will make another run this year for first place after winning the Triple Crown. The tournament received positive reviews from competitors and tournament workers alike, with IBO president Watkins being very pleased. “It just went really well, we were all quite happy. This was good for competitors and the sport in general, we were all pleased with the way we were taken care of here at Hocking,” Watkins said.

Matthew Beddingfield | FOR THE POST Practice deer for the International Bow Association Triple Crown Tournament were used in Nelsonville this past weekend, as competitors from around the world participated.

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Summer students cut costs, conserve energy Matthew Beddingfield For The Post ——— As tuition and housing prices continue to rise, students who are living in Athens over the summer are finding ways to keep living costs at a minimum. For a lot of students who are living in Athens, roommates may not be in town to help share the load of heavy utility bills, forcing some students to sacrifice luxuries for rent or food money. Emily Hanford, a junior studying journalism, has made sacrifices in the first summer session in order to save money. “I’ve limited the amount of time the air conditioning is on, if I put it on at all,” Hanford said. Cable and Internet are also two bills

that, without roommates, have the potential to be very costly. Using the wireless Internet on campus instead of paying for Internet at home, and going without cable for the summer are two alternatives that some Ohio University summer students have also taken to. “I chose not to get Internet this summer, and I’ve also made sure to turn off all lights and unplug stuff that isn’t being used,” said Patty Roberts, a junior studying chemistry. While some students have taken to a more straight-edged method of saving money, others have found alternative methods that professionals may not advise. Giffin Whites, a junior studying mechanical engineering, said he has shared wireless, unprotected Internet

with neighbors, and relies heavily on dinnerware from restaurants and dining halls in order to lower his monetary output. “We just try and turn our power strips off when we aren’t using them,” Whites said. “And we try to not use our dishwasher that much, we just try and wash stuff by hand.” Whites also said that using power strips, and unplugging them when they are not being used, and taking shorter showers, have been two other ways that he has managed to get by. “Bottled water can get expensive so we use water filters instead to try and save a bit of money,” Whites said. Along with heavier methods such as turning off your air, there are a variety of smaller steps to take when trying to save

money over the summer elsewhere in their lives. Gasoline prices are another costly item, so biking to classes and work is a healthy and less costly alternative. Roberts said she bikes to her chemistry lab every day instead of driving her car, which would take gas and meter money. Food and entertainment over the summer can also be costly, but with coupons and free events, allow students to enjoy themselves without spending money. Hanford said she has used the Athens Community Pool every weekend because with her OU ID card, she gets in free. “I also try and pack a lunch when I go to work instead of going out and spending money on Wendy’s or Chipotle,” Hanford said.

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Ohio alum returns to Athens Columnist finds 7 ways to stay as Copperheads head coach active locally during summer SPORTS COLUMN

PROVIDED PHOTO Head coach Mike Florak (left) and pitching coach Chris Moore have guided the Copperheads to a 10-9 start in 2009.

Rob Mixer Assistant Managing Editor ——— After nearly a decade of leading Youngstown State’s baseball team, Mike Florak knew it was time for a change. Florak became the youngest baseball coach in Division I when the Penguins hired him in 1998, and in 2004, Florak’s team won its first Horizon League title and advanced to the national tournament. While in Youngstown, he won over 200 games and earned a reputation as an aggressive coach with strict attention to detail. But in 2007, Florak admitted he got burned out, he said. Feeling that he needed to do what was best for both himself and the program, Florak stepped down. Soon after, his life would move at a much slower pace, and he preferred it that way, he said. Florak, a 1991 Ohio University graduate, had previously worked at summer baseball camps in Athens. Though he was interested in getting reacquainted with his hometown, Florak never expected to return to Athens, he said. “I never thought I’d have the chance to come back and coach in Athens,” Florak said. “I thought I would stay at Youngstown State for a long time. “It was a hard decision to

leave, but life and your goals change over time. I felt like we had done everything we set out to do.” Last fall, former Copperheads coach Ted Tom elected to remain at Shawnee State, creating a vacancy in Athens. Florak and Ohio baseball coach Joe Carbone had talked for years about the prospects of Florak’s joining the Copperheads. Still, returning to his alma mater and a town that meant so much to him seemed out of his realm of possibility, Florak. “The whole thing had run its course (in Youngstown),” he said. “It was time for another challenge, but I never thought it would be here. “This opportunity came up, and you know, I have so many good friends in Athens. It’s a good way for me to serve the community and that’s how I looked at it.” He accepted the position in December, and after a slow start to the summer, the Copperheads are now at 10-9 and above .500 for the first time this season. Florak acknowledged the significant differences between coaching Division I baseball and coaching a summer league team, adding that structure was of most importance. The Copperheads’ schedule is much lighter than those he experienced in Youngstown, he said, but the goal is still the same: to get his players ready

for a higher level of baseball. “It’s an entirely different animal coaching here,” Florak said. “It’s still baseball, but not nearly as intense as Division I college coaching, and I miss that. “The players here were patient with me for a couple weeks — I wanted structure, and I’m trying to find the balance between total chaos and a little bit of structure. I like that, but I had to change a little in order to grow.” Though he is back coaching baseball and spending more time around the game, Florak’s location is also important, he said. Many of his closest friends still live in or near Athens, and being around them reminds him of their college days together. Some coaches will sit in the stands to reflect; others stay huddled within their offices. But Florak prefers to walk the campus streets, reminiscing and reflecting on the best years of his life, he said. “I just love this place,” he said. “After practice sometimes, I just walk around campus and think about all the memories. I think about all the people that had a huge impact on my life. “It’s a great place to live, a great place to work, and I’m just happy to be here. There are a lot of good people here that have been a big part of my life.”

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Nothing annoys me more than hearing even a little iPod playlist and head out to someone say, “Oh my God, there is nothing the nearest pasture. Everyone can play, no to do in this town right now.” one gets left out and no ball gloves are reGuess what? Chances are, you chose to quired. be here. Now make the most of it. 5. Ohio University Driving Range — Out For the sports fan, sure, Athens isn’t ex- on West State Street is an inexpensive way actly a mid-summer dream like Chicago, to relax and work on your golf swing. Large where the locals can usually catch a couple gold ball buckets run $7, and small buckets ball games in the same day. Nor is it the run only $4. On Tuesdays, OU students are shopper’s paradise of Easton in Columbus, entitled to a free small bucket if they preswhere many of my friends have been known ent their student IDs. to spend nearly every minute of daylight. 6. Ping Recreation Center — Ever had But with a little diligence and some dumb the urge to go to Ping on a regular basis, but luck, you can easily find things arrived and got irritated beto do — even if they originally cause it was more crowded weren’t at the top of your list. than Nelson Dining Hall at MIXIN’ IT UP With the Ohio sports teams 5 p.m.? Now is the time to on hiatus until fall, your favorite rekindle those motives. The columnist has compiled a list of place is literally empty all things to keep your sultry sumday, and you can take your mer days occupied. pick on virtually any section 1. Athens Community Cenof the building. The hours ter — Out on East State Street, aren’t too bad, either: Ping the local recreation center has a is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. multitude of things to kill some weekdays. time. The community pool is free 7. OU Golf Course — The ROB MIXER to students on weekends. Also, student golfer FINALLY has the outdoor roller hockey rink is some freedom selecting a popular spot to play some puck tee times at the university while Bird Arena is melted. There are bas- course. During the school year, decent tee ketball courts as well as tennis courts that times are difficult to come by, and with feware usually vacant and don’t close when er people around, students can take their Ping does. pick of when they want to play. 2. West State Street Park — A great place There are obviously more items to add to to have lunch or just hang out, the park is this list, but selfishly, I put my favorites in located near the driving range on West State the paper. Street. The park has plenty of space to start My hope is that some of the activities up a Wiffle ball game or play around on the on the list turn you on to new things and monkey bars. different things, or just convince you that 3. Southern Ohio Copperheads — The lo- Athens isn’t as close to exile as you once cal Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League thought. team offers a unique baseball experience We could always use another body for at Bob Wren Stadium. The team is 19 games Wiffle ball, too. into its summer schedule and returns home to Athens on July 22. Admission is a — Rob Mixer is a senior studying journalism cool five bucks and ­­­— oh yeah — they sell and The Summer Post’s assistant managing beer. editor. Should you have any fun activities to 4. Wiffle ball — My personal favorite. add to this non-comprehensive list, send him Grab some cold ones, some friends and an e-mail at [email protected]

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Volleyball inks local recruit; Tillman, Allen score pro contracts overseas Rob Mixer Assistant Managing Editor ——— Adding to what is already promising to be an impressive 2009 rookie class, Ohio volleyball coach Ryan Theis announced this week that the program has added defensive specialist Lauren Raines. Raines, a native of nearby Albany, Ohio and recent graduate of Alexander High School, will join the Bobcats for the fall season. She was an integral part of the Spartans’ powerhouse squad, a team that went 105-7 during her four-year career. Alexander won the Division III state title during her junior year 2008. “In addition to Lauren’s superb leadership skills and elite work ethic, she is a phenomenal person,” Theis said, according to a press release. “Those are all qualities

that we welcome from a local state champion. We’re thrilled to have her as a member of our program.” Raines was a threetime All-Tri-Valley conference team member, and was named to the all-state team twice. ALLEN, TILLMAN SIGN PRO DEALS IN EUROPE Two more Bobcats are continuing their basketball careers in Europe. Former standout forward Jerome Tillman, of Beavercreek, Ohio, signed a contract with Chalon sur Saone of the French Pro A League on July 9. Tillman was twice an AllMid-American Conference first-team selection (most recently in 2009), and three times earned an All-MAC honor. This week, BV Chemnitz 99

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of the German Pro A League announced that it had signed former Ohio guard Michael Allen to a contract. Tillman and Allen became the 41st and 42nd Bobcats to sign professional contracts, and four former players have signed in the last two seasons. Bubba Walther (ZZ Leiden of the Dutch Eredivisie) and Leon Williams (Pinar Karsiyaka of the Turkish League) signed with their teams after the 2007-08 season. [email protected]