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The wrong solution to a continuing problem

June 23, 2004

The latest development in the ongoing saga of the planned retirement community involves a recent proposal by Athens City Councilwoman Debbie Phillips. Her plan would bar any new construction projects along the Hocking River, which would effectively eliminate the retirement home from ever reaching fruition. While The Post has been and continues to be opposed to the retirement facility as currently planned, Phillips' proposal does not represent a palatable solution to the problem.

Ohio MRDD boards sue for funding control

June 3, 2004

The Ohio Association of County Boards of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities filed a lawsuit against the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services due to a shift in control of funding April 26.

Task force interprets data

June 3, 2004

Earlier this quarter, a series of focus groups gave students, faculty and staff the opportunity to discuss diversity and equality on campus. Now, members of the task force that developed the focus groups are interpreting the data collected from these groups and finding consistent themes throughout.

International enrollment continues to decline

June 3, 2004

With the increase in national security and airport inspections, many international students are electing to study in countries

Student wins transitional grant through artwork

June 3, 2004

Saturday, Rollin Beamish found a check for $10,000 in his mailbox. It wasn't Publisher's Clearinghouse --he earned his the hard way.

Fight breaks out Uptown

June 3, 2004

A fight in front of Evolution last night turned into a melee when additional bystanders jumped into the fight, police officers said.

Controversial law elicits questions

June 3, 2004

Officials for the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio are still wondering why the state plans to participate in a controversial law enforcement program and waiting for answers to their questions.

Bad boys in Cincinnati

June 3, 2004

On the hit Fox TV show Cops, the bad boys usually are the drug dealers and shoplifters. But in Cincinnati, it's city council, not the criminals, getting the bad rap. Cincinnati police rescinded their offer to have Cops film for eight weeks after hearing objections from City Council. While Council fears the city would be depicted in a negative light, police and citizens are insisting Cincinnati is missing out on a worthwhile opportunity. City council might have seen the show, but they definitely missed the message. Cops not only shows, rightly or wrongly, criminals at their worst, but it also shows police officers at their best -as heroes. By allowing Cops to film, Cincinnati will have the opportunity to improve a tarnished image, and by ending the filming only two days after it began, the city gives the impression it has something to hide.

Walk-on looks to contribute in fall

June 3, 2004

In high school, Justin Riley did not have to worry about a lack of attention. Riley was a standout player at Grove City, an Ohio Division I high school. College has been a different story so far for the wide receiver who walked on at Ohio.

Every American deserves a fair trial

June 3, 2004

(U-WIRE) -Almost two years ago, Jose Padilla was apprehended in Chicago as a suspected terrorist. I remember his arrest clearly; I was living in Washington, D.C., at the time, riding the same Metro he was supposedly planning to bomb.

PACE changes hiring process

June 3, 2004

Students applying for employment through the Program to Aid Career Exploration (PACE) will find the process has changed from a ranking system to an interview process with the hope of better matching students and employers, said Dan Frech, assistant director of student employment

Party chairman visits Athens

June 3, 2004

Ohio is the most important state in the presidential election, Democratic National Chairman Terry McAuliffe told a crowd of about 400 during a rally at the Scripps amphitheater yesterday.

University officially hires McDavis

June 3, 2004

There are a few days in someone's career that stand out, said Ohio University incoming President Roderick McDavis. Yesterday was one of those days for McDavis, who was officially elected as the 20th president of OU by the Board of Trustees and for current President Robert Glidden, who is preparing to leave June 30.

Summertime allows students to be unselfish

June 3, 2004

Someone close to me once described college as the most selfish stage of our lives thus far. The more I thought about it, the more I noticed it.

First-year coach guides Bobcats into uncharted territory

June 3, 2004

Ohio coach Geoff Carlston carries a black notebook around with him everywhere.

D-Day veterans deserve recognition

June 3, 2004

Sunday marks the 60th anniversary of D-Day. Don't just let the day pass as any ordinary day. Do something to show your appreciation to the World War II generation, our grandparents' generation, our greatest generation, for all of the personal sacrifice and devotion they gave us and our nation.

Output of refuse reaches high in June

June 3, 2004

As students pack up and move out for the summer, the city of Athens goes into overdrive trying to control the trash problem.

Jackson to speak for Appalachian reform

June 3, 2004

The Rev. Jesse Jackson will be speaking at a rally on College Green Tuesday at noon to promote the Rainbow/ PUSH Coalitions new Reinvest in America: Put America Back to Work! campaign. The stop is part of his bus tour through Appalachian Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania June 6-9.

Local libraries will offer free lunches this summer

June 3, 2004

The Nelsonville Public Library, in conjunction with the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville, will be offering a free lunch service at area libraries to help low-income families in need of assistance.

OU student cherishes Southwest studies

June 3, 2004

In the arid terrain of the Arizona desert, Derek Collins has grown accustomed to the language of the land and the soft wisdom of the ancient cultures radiating from the parched soil.