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A judgment call

May 27, 2004

Currently, the Ohio Supreme Court is facing a tough decision that concerns possibly the most heinous crime in society save murder. The court has been examining the state's version of Megan's Law to determine if judges have the ability to apply a 'sexually violent predator' label to a first-time offender, based on the likelihood that the person will commit a similar act in the future. The law currently provides for the classification and registration of sexual offenders and permits increased sentences for those deemed 'sexually violent predators'.

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Bobcat trio flies south for Regionals

May 27, 2004

For the Ohio men's and women's track and field teams, nearly everything that could go wrong during the 2004 season did.

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Temperature, grades rise during springtime

May 27, 2004

Swimsuits. Sand volleyball. Unusually warm weather. Summer time? Not quite, but it may seem that way looking around Ohio University's campus these last few weeks of school.

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Black, African division hurts ethnicities

May 27, 2004

Meghan Crosby's May 19 column, The same roots

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Soccer eager for sweeper's return after redshirt, mono

May 27, 2004

Soccer practice in August is not easy. Conditioning and running drills in the unforgiving heat and humidity leave even the best players drained. But when Ohio women's soccer player Crystal Reed began getting sick during practice last August, she knew her fears were coming true.

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Q&A with Laurel Scheffel

May 27, 2004

¥¥New Ohio University President Roderick McDavis said in a forum prior to his appointment that he would like to pump money into the men's basketball program, something coach Tim O'Shea likely would not oppose. The Post's Laurel Scheffel sat down with O'Shea to talk about the new president, off-season basketball, recruiting and tennis.

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A sportswriter's sincere apology

May 27, 2004

Most fans probably think the reason why certain teams struggle is because of coaching or players. Well, that might be somewhat true. But, unfortunately for several Ohio teams this season, that might not have been the only reason.

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Local band seeks test of Texas

May 27, 2004

After more than two years in town, art rock quintet The Story Of is closing the book on Athens for now. The band is playing its last show in town tomorrow at 10 p.m. at The Union, 24 W. Union St., before moving to Austin, Texas.

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Panel discusses hip-hop culture

May 27, 2004

As a panel of three women began reminiscing about their experiences in hip-hop culture last night in Baker University Center, a discussion began about the significant role females have played in the movement.

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Cutbacks discussed

May 27, 2004

The Athens City School District Board of Education had its last regular meeting of the school year last night, discussing Title I funding, technology assessment and employee insurance.

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Online voting successful for Graduate Student Senate

May 27, 2004

After a 24-hour online voting period Wednesday through Thursday, graduate students elected Heather Brooke Dagnan as the new Graduate Student Senate president.

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Professor raises, cares for kangaroos

May 27, 2004

To most students, Larry Rogers is just another marketing professor at Copeland Hall. But, when he is not supervising the business cluster, Rogers enjoys an unusual hobby -running a kangaroo sanctuary in Lancaster.

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Hurdler makes move down stretch

May 27, 2004

At an hour when most college students were still in bed last Friday, Jericka Duncan was already on the track, stretching, sprinting and hurdling, unfazed that she was the only person running.

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Baseball tries to pick up the pieces

May 26, 2004

For the Ohio baseball team, a season of what-ifs has turned into an off-season of what now.

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Sororities not for the stereotypical

May 26, 2004

Hi. My name is Caren and I've never smoked, drank even a sip of alcohol or had sex. I'm also in a sorority.

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Politicians play to public's fear, ignorance

May 26, 2004

When House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi blasted President Bush last Thursday for being incompetent

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Dunces Debate: Buckeye star must consider next move

May 26, 2004

by Kyle Jepson

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The great Hocking giveaway

May 26, 2004

In a recent act of benevolence, Ohio University is considering leasing 10 acres of prime riverfront property to a Columbus developer for the construction of a retirement community. In exchange for this real estate, the university would receive an insane amount of money -$1, to be exact. OU claims that the donation of this land is for the common good of the area, but it is hard to believe that OU would agree to such an altruistic deal. This plan does not serve the best interests of the university, the students or the city. The university's heart might be in the right place, but it is irresponsible for any cash-strapped institution to give away its assets, especially when it gives essentially free land to National Church Residences and non-profit organizations worth about $600 million. The $1 yearly rent for this land is a symbol of the university's generosity, but being generous isn't the same as being just plain foolish with your money. Even if OU leased the land for 10 percent of its value, it would be a steal for the church, and OU could have a little pocket change just in case something comes up.

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Marshall tennis duo advances to championships

May 26, 2004

Marshall's Jessica Johnson and Ashley Kroh upset the No. 2 seed duo of Jieun Jacobs and Raquel Kops-Jones from the University of California (6-4, 6-3) in the first round at the NCAA Women's Tennis Doubles Championships in Athens, Ga., Tuesday.

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Influential ministry figure to retire

May 26, 2004

Local social justice activist and religious leader the Rev. Jan Griesinger will retire next month after 28 years of service and leadership in Athens.