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Milk, aisles 1,2,3 ...

May 23, 2005

Until recently, breastfeeding mothers in Ohio could have been forced to leave institutions by the request of business patrons. This will no longer be the case as the Ohio legislature recently passed a bill stating that women will have the right to breastfeed in any public place regardless of possible complaints by storeowners. Although the premise of the bill is a good idea, the legislation lacks teeth in its enforcement of the new guidelines. The bill provides no recourse if property owners violate the new law, and without concrete consequences or procedures the bill is more style than substance.

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Mosque intended target in car bombing

May 23, 2005

BAGHDAD, Iraq -Two car bombs exploded yesterday near the home of a community leader outside the northern city of Mosul, killing at least 20 people and injuring another 20, Iraqi hospital and police officials said.

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Nelsonville council seat still undecided

May 23, 2005

Nelsonville City Council members failed for the second time to elect a new member to fill the vacancy left by John Reynolds when he resigned April 26.

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Simply baffling: Library funding cut big step backward

May 23, 2005

With Ohio facing budget constraints for the considerable future -because of the currently poor condition of Ohio's economy -Gov. Bob Taft and the General Assembly are busy trying to trim the fat from statewide services. Although budget cuts have seemingly become commonplace in the past few years, one proposed cut to a state-provided service is especially troubling. The quality of Ohio's public libraries -the foundation of education and personal betterment -likely will be put on the chopping block this year, and when the final budget is approved the library system will be 5 percent leaner. Such a reduction in funding for the state library system is downright reprehensible.

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Study reveals contrasts among religious students

May 23, 2005

Every week, Ohio University international student Ray Chan attends two different Bible study groups, helps area senior citizens at the First United Methodist Church and tries to attend a local Baptist Church.

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Nerds really just people with hobbies

May 23, 2005

We've waited so long

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Boeh leaves behind overall record of wins

May 23, 2005

Throughout Thomas Boeh's 10-year term as director of athletics at Ohio University, many varsity sports excelled, some even becoming repeat Mid-American Conference Champions. Following his stint as a Bobcat, Boeh did attribute a large part of the accomplishments to the individual coaches.

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Public debates retirement home

May 23, 2005

In conjunction with a May 18 Athens City Council work session, council held a public hearing last night regarding the controversial continuing-care retirement center for the city of Athens, with Athens residents speaking both for and against the proposed construction.

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Deal ends filibuster debate

May 23, 2005

WASHINGTON (AP) -In a dramatic reach across party lines, Senate centrists sealed a compromise Monday night to clear the way for confirmation of many of President Bush's stalled judicial nominees, leave others in limbo and preserve venerable filibuster rules.

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Shoulder surgery doesn't keep pitcher from success

May 23, 2005

In his first season on the Ohio baseball team, pitcher John Angelicchi has experienced the many ups and downs that come with being a college baseball player.

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Fed up with NBA hoops? Take another look

May 23, 2005

Don't hate the player -- hate the game.

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Rental costs could increase with OU enrollment

May 23, 2005

Being an Ohio University upperclassman comes with the privilege of living in a house or apartment, away from dining hall food and resident assistants.

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Bush's freedom push ignores homeland

May 23, 2005

(U-WIRE) -In a recent visit to Russia and Eastern Europe, George Bush used the diplomatic mission to continue following through on his vision of spreading freedom and democracy throughout the world. During his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Bush lectured Putin on the values of democracy, saying, Strong countries are built by building strong democracies. Bush made these comments in response to Putin's drastic anti-democratic reforms after a recent terrorist attack at a school. After visiting Russia, Bush paid a visit to Georgia to praise the Georgian government for its recent revolution that resulted in the ouster of its former authoritarian rule. He then criticized Russia's refusal to abandon two military bases in Georgia and encouraged Russia to accept newly forming democracies in the region.

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Uninsured offered aid

May 23, 2005

The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine is offering free clinical health services to Athens residents who are uninsured, in addition to a free breast health program it has had for the past four years.

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School districts could lose funds to cover costs of tax exemptions

May 22, 2005

The proposed state budget poses that school districts should no longer receive state funding to compensate for lost tax money because of tax exempt or abated property, leaving local legislators and school officials concerned.

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First lady promotes rights for women

May 22, 2005

SOUTHERN SHUNEH, Jordan -Women need to have more prominence in government and business in the Middle East, Laura Bush said Saturday, in a bold appeal to an international audience that included some of the ministers and other men who hold political and economic power in the region.

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Court Street sidewalks: A sticky situation

May 22, 2005

Call it art or call it a critique of society's bad habits.

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'What if?' clouds rain on what on athletic optimism

May 19, 2005

For maybe the first time in years, it seems that the students of Ohio University have optimistic feelings about the school's sports teams.

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Baseball coach discusses wife's critiques, old school approach

May 19, 2005

Joe Carbone has played in the College World Series, broken the all-time school record for wins and is now finishing out his 17th season as head coach with the Bobcats. Recently, the baseball enthusiast sat down with the The Post's Kyle Jepson to discuss his team, his love for the game and twirling Fungo bats.

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OSU player cited for drugs

May 19, 2005

COLUMBUS -Ohio State running back Erik Haw was cited by police with possessing marijuana, the second time in about a week that a player on the team has been accused of a drug offense.