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Collegiate cuisine need not malnourish

About 274,000 pounds of french fries are consumed each year in the Ohio University dining halls, said Rich Neumann, director of OU Dining Services.


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Anti-war group advocates counter-recruitment

Activists against military recruitment on college and high school campuses spoke last night to Ohio University students and faculty about recruitment myths and government deception.



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New residence hall requires more planning to win approval

A new residence hall at Ohio University is in the preliminary planning stages, but The Ohio University Board of Trustees needs more information on its financing in order to fully approve it. The strategy for how the building will be financed was not approved and will be delayed until further information is presented to the board, said R. Gregory Browning, chairman of the Board of Trustees.


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Council candidates visit Senate

Off-campus housing, city and campus transportation and minimum wage were prevalent issues during last night's Student Senate meeting, a forum for four of five potential at-large Athens City Council members seeking election Nov. 6.



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Community who?

When students have reached the end of their mandatory two-year residency requirements, most pack up and move off-campus. However, because of recent student behavior issues and an administrative backlash by both the city and university, a new program has been established to facilitate cooperation. The Community Assistant Program - a university initiative - employs local residents in the off-campus areas to act as go-betweens for students and local officials. Duties for the community assistants emulate that of resident assistants' role in some ways, as they include providing information concerning managing of safe parties and dealing with landlords and police officers. Although the program is good in theory as a possible response to past off-campus disruptions, whether the community assistants can prove to be a useful and effective asset has yet to be seen.


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Spoils system

The ongoing number of less-than-qualified political allies appointed by President Bush has continued despite accusations of cronyism from the public. With the appointment of Ellen Sauerbrey to the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration, concerns have been raised that she is not equipped to handle such a position.


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Scientific naturalism not unbalanced

Claiming that naturalism puts limits on origins science, (Oct. 14 Naturalism puts limits on origins science.) Roddy Bullock of the Intelligent Design Network of Ohio wants to broaden the scope of science to include supernaturalism. He asserts the scientific method has been short-circuited by the philosophical requirement that only 'natural' causes can be considered.


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Not their place

The implementation of a new drug testing policy at Alexander High School has raised questions from local residents and students. The policy would require not only student athletes, but also students who drive to school to undergo drug testing. That measure has been a component of the attempt by school administrators to cut down on known illegal prescription drug use by its students. Yet, no matter the circumstances that prompted school officials to adopt the new policy, it constitutes a highly unfair burden that is being placed on the collective student body.


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Democrat's letter unsound, immature

As a daily reader of The Post, I would like to respond to Mark Gaffney's letter (Oct. 14, Dems' voter registration efforts go unheeded). The highly self-esteemed president of College Democrats/College Liberals threw quite a temper tantrum in regards to The Post's refusal to be a mere mouthpiece for him and his not-so-glorious party.


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Ohio falls to 2-4 against Chippewas

Despite a highly touted running game, it was Central Michigan quarterback Kent Smith who led the Chippewas to victory against Ohio during Saturday's contest.


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Attorney leads 'busy' life

Athens attorney Susan Gwinn usually works 15 to 18 hours a day, splitting her time between her private law practice and politics - being the chair of the Athens County Democratic Party, the chair of the Athens County Board of Elections and a member of the Ohio Democratic Party executive committee.


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Ohio takes 2 on road

Heading into this weekend's mid-season matches against Buffalo and Akron, the Ohio volleyball team knew this road trip was vital to the team's momentum.


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Fall fun for families at annual Pumpkinfest

More than 50 children of Ohio University's faculty and staff carved, painted and glittered autumnal art Saturday at Pumpkinfest held in the Christ the King Parish Center, 75 Stewart St.


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