The Observer, April 13, 2007
Volume XXXIX, Issue 24
Lead Stories
OK Go set to storm campus for Annual Springfest
One-night stands, obsessions with a new crushes, nervous breakdowns, and late night binges; the subjects of OK Go's new album, Oh No, make up the perfect soundtrack for the ups and downs of a college student's life. Last Friday, I sat down with the Grammy-winning band's bassist, Tim Nordwind, for an interview on OK Go's past, present, and future. OK Go is made up of Damian Kulash (vocals and guitar), Tim Nordwind (bass), Dan Konopka (drums), and Andy Ross (guitar and keyboard).[read more]
Petro leads super sophomores with help from great coaches
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Mike Petro prepares for each race the same way. Exactly one hour before his event begins, he runs a two-mile warm-up, stretches, and puts on his spikes. "I don't have any superstitions," he said. "I just don't want to be rushed getting to the line. Maybe it's some childhood trauma. I remember one time in middle school we were really late to this meet. Our van pulled up, we ran out to the line and did our two-mile race.[read more]
News
- 1-2-1 to provide students with inexpensive Veale alternative
- Ask Amy...
- Average person can provide needed medical assistance
- Brief Case
- March for Marfan draws participants from around the state
- Outside the Circle
- Panhel expansion provides relief and worry to current Greek chapters
- Take Back the Night concludes weeklong events against violence
- World and Nation
- Writings on the Wall program tears down barriers
Opinion
- Education should include discussions
- Editorial: Look beyond scores and titles
- No place for religion bias in schools
- Race still a dominant issue in the U.S.
- A Fresh Perspective: Relaxation tips for end of the year stress
- Free Speech Zone: Student debt a significant problem
- Student reflects on regional differences
- Political Connection: Unity08 calls for political reform
Focus
- The Buzz
- Worst Case Scenario: A Llolumn
- Cleveland Jazz Orchestra combines old and new techniques at the Bop Stop
- Defeating the winter blue
- Monet exhibit illuminates master's life, influential work
- OK Go set to storm campus for Annual Springfest
- Shivering Isles' entertainment does not warrant price
- The Spot, Fairmount Bar represents different poles on happy hour spectrum
Sports
- Blast of winter weather forces cancellations
- Spartan Spotlight: Brian Chorney
- Laughter and humor bring Bell success in softball, performance
- Petro leads super sophomores with help from great coaches
- Spartans battle rain, snow, cold, and Otterbein
- Tennis star Sinder stays cool despite breaking wins record
- Wrestlers are number one academically in Division III
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