Mice created with two genetic mothers and no father
Apr. 21, 2004Just ahead of Mother's Day, scientists have found a way to cut dads out of the picture, at least among rodents: They have produced mice with two genetic moms - and no father.
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Travel to U.S. down severely since Sept. 11
Apr. 21, 2004WASHINGTON - Top Bush administration officials said yesterday that restrictions on the entry of foreigners have prompted many to shun travel to the United States since 2001. They recommended that the constraints be reviewed.
College adopts fresh focus
Apr. 21, 2004Students and faculty at Ohio University can expect to see big changes in the general education program. A new program will start with students entering the university in the 2005-2006 academic year; it will replace the three-tier program that has been in place for over 20 years.
Cleveland, Columbus schools to cut more than 1,400 jobs
Apr. 21, 2004Ohio's two largest public school districts plan to eliminate a total of more than 1,400 jobs to close projected budget gaps.
Player limited to DH
Apr. 21, 2004In his freshman campaign, Ohio's Anthony Gressick proved himself to be a staple in not only the lineup, but also the pitching rotation. He hit .500 in the Mid-American Conference Tournament. Gressick led the Bobcats with four saves. Off-season Tommy John surgery has kept Gressick off the mound this season, but it has not stopped him from leading Ohio with seven home runs as designated hitter. Gressick sat down with The Post's T.J. Lasita to discuss dealing with injuries and fits of bad luck.
Desegregation leaves tale
Apr. 21, 2004Last night a discussion of desegregation in Appalachia after the Brown v. Board of Education ruling helped Ohio University to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the decision.
Education changes not embraced by all faculty
Apr. 21, 2004Some members of the Ohio University faculty do not welcome changes to the general education requirements.
Diving coach fired
Apr. 21, 2004Ohio diving coach Rob Bitner was fired late last month, head Ohio swimming and diving coach Greg Werner said.
Waterline break soaks Bromley
Apr. 21, 2004Although forecasts predicted rain yesterday, some students in Bromley Hall were wet before they even stepped outside.
Film festival adds local talent to annual competition
Apr. 21, 2004The Athens International Film and Video Festival celebrates its 31st year this week with a seven-day schedule of international movies and six days of competing films featuring filmmakers from all over, including Athens.
Suicide bombers attack Iraq, killing 16 children
Apr. 21, 2004BASRA, Iraq - Suicide attackers unleashed car bombings against police buildings in Iraq's biggest Shiite city yesterday morning, striking rush-hour crowds and killing at least 68 people, including 16 children incinerated in their school buses. Iraqi leaders blamed al-Qaida militants.
Tornadoes rip through Midwest, eight found dead
Apr. 21, 2004UTICA, Ill. - Searchers pulled eight bodies from the rubble of a tornado-flattened tavern yesterday, a day after dozens of twisters tore through the Midwest.
Gymnast places nationally
Apr. 21, 2004Central Michigan gymnast Sara Burtinsky ended her season with a 23rd place finish in the all-around competition at the NCAA Championships last Thursday with a score of 39.275.
Toledo not to be taken lightly
Apr. 21, 2004The Ohio softball team is four games into a stretch of seven of nine games at home. The only two road games are today at Toledo.
Scholarship fund tribute to former director
Apr. 20, 2004A scholarship fund has been created to honor the life of Ariana Ulloa, the former director of the Department of International Programs at Hocking College.
Pruning parked cars
Apr. 20, 2004Athens Police Department Parking Enforcement Division has started searching and towing cars with outstanding parking violations during the annual Spring Roundup.
A different view on Israel's policies
Apr. 20, 2004David Friedman's column on Friday, April 16 (Israel offers hope for human rights), contained several errors that must be corrected. I do not have enough room to deconstruct Friedman's entire column, which was filled with misinformation, so I have picked the most serious and pertinent mistakes to address.
Ohio falls in early hole, can't climb back out
Apr. 20, 2004After falling into a quick eight-run deficit, the Ohio baseball team was forced to play catch up all day, and never recovered, dropping an 11-3 decision to Cincinnati yesterday at Bob Wren Stadium.
2nd Amendment assault misguided
Apr. 20, 2004(U-WIRE) - Assault weapons such as high-powered and fully or semi-automatic rifles are weapons of war. Why any group would want weapons of war on the streets of America is beyond me. Why a president who has so heavily supported organizations such as the Department of Homeland Security would want to relax or even do away with the assault weapons ban is counterlogical. However, the National Rifle Association has a friend in the White House in the form of President Bush, and he is not pushing for a renewal of the assault weapons ban.
