Cross country season hits climax at conference championships
Oct. 30, 2003Everything the Ohio cross country team has worked toward culminates this weekend in the Bobcats' most important meet of the season.
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HIPAA inhibits religious leaders from helping patients
Oct. 30, 2003In a world of spy cameras, Internet monitoring and telemarketer calls - a bit of privacy cannot be a bad thing. But some Athens religious leaders say a federal law implemented to protect the privacy of hospital patients has an unintended consequence barring them from ministering to some believers.
Uncontested candidates voice goals for upcoming term
Oct. 30, 2003Candidates for the general election continue to campaign as Nov. 4 rapidly approaches, but five candidates can relax a little more than the rest.
Police shut down House office building on Capitol Hill after reports of an intruder
Oct. 30, 2003WASHINGTON - The House of Representatives shut down yesterday following a reported security breach at a nearby congressional office building, but police later determined that a plastic revolver and Halloween costume were to blame and lawmakers went back in session.
Bush brings economic message to Ohio
Oct. 30, 2003COLUMBUS - President Bush's message on the economy will have to move to the front as the 2004 election approaches, even as the nation continues the war on terrorism, Ohio Senate President Doug White said yesterday.
OU senior dances to his own beat
Oct. 30, 2003As a crowd of sweaty bodies forms a circle on the dance floor, a fresh wave of excitement builds. Zach Palmer raises his lanky arms to his side to hold back onlookers. Tonight, or this morning, rather, the Ohio University senior is shirtless wearing tight jeans held up by a red belt. He makes eye contact with other dancers, waiting for the floor to clear, not wanting to steal their five seconds of fame. He waits for the perfect entrance. And then, when the window of opportunity presents itself, he struts into the circle. He just knows about four moves, picked up from watching Michael Jackson music videos, but he comes across like he owns the place.
Solar storm effects expected into this morning
Oct. 30, 2003The space weather forecast for Earth's neighborhood is stormy through this morning at least, as the sun belched another huge cloud of highly charged particles toward Earth on Wednesday afternoon.
Reporter uncovers true story behind The Ridges and
Oct. 30, 2003Editor's Note: This is the last of a five-part series exploring the haunted tales of Athens. The Post's culture staff writes from one person's point of view and journey's through coffins, ghost stories and The Ridges to declare fact from fiction.
Man goes to prison for siccing dog on wife
Oct. 30, 2003AKRON - A man accused of siccing his pit-bull mix dog on his estranged wife, causing extensive injuries to her head, neck and shoulder, has been sentenced to four years in prison.
Trick-or-treaters visit Athens' homes
Oct. 30, 2003Warm temperatures and clear skies made a perfect night for Spiderman, witches and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to get plenty of candy during Athens trick-or-treat.
California firefighters get help from rain, cooler temperatures
Oct. 30, 2003BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. - Fog and drizzle yesterday came to the rescue of firefighters laboring to save resort towns in Southern California from the raging wildfires that have killed at least 20 people.
Ohio looks to finish regular season strong
Oct. 30, 2003A host of postseason scenarios for Ohio, including a possible first round bye, will unfold at the conclusion of this, the final weekend of Mid-American Conference play.
Students' majors defy standard gender roles
Oct. 29, 2003Students at Ohio University and other Ohio colleges are blurring the lines between male and female occupations by entering majors traditionally reserved for the opposite sex.
Five Athens cemeteries form lopsided square
Oct. 29, 2003Editor's Note: This story is the fourth in a five-part series exploring the haunted tales of Athens. The Post's culture staff writes from one person's point of view and journeys through coffins, ghost stories and The Ridges to declare fact from fiction.
Theater offers alternative
Oct. 29, 2003The Appalachian Regional Theater Company is performing a dramatic reading of Welcome Home
Senators adopt university-wide grading system
Oct. 29, 2003Ohio University Student Senators adopted a resolution last night encouraging a university-wide grade cap to ensure more equitable grading from professors.
