Polls important for recruiting, recognition
Oct. 22, 2003Editor's note: This is the third story in a four-part series describing various polls in different NCAA sports.
MULTIMEDIA
Defending champs top pre-season conference poll
Oct. 22, 2003Key personnel losses are not expected to stand in the way of conference titles in the 2003-2004 women's basketball season as Western Michigan was selected to win the Mid-American Conference West Division and Kent State was picked to nab the East Division by members of the MAC News Media Association at MAC Media Day, Wednesday.
Stewart offers hour for Athens residents' ideas
Oct. 22, 2003Athens County residents will have a chance to vocalize ideas and suggestions to Rep. Jimmy Stewart, R-Athens, from 9 to 10 a.m. on Oct. 24 at the Athens City Council Chambers, 8 E. Washington St.
Senate raises concerns about proposed nuisance ordinance
Oct. 22, 2003Concerned students spoke out last night at the Ohio University Student Senate meeting about a new nuisance ordinance proposed by Athens City Council.
Police will charge man after Niagara Falls stunt
Oct. 21, 2003NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario - A man who went over Niagara Falls with only the clothes on his back and survived will be charged with illegally performing a stunt, Niagara Parks Police said yesterday.
Senate passes controversial abortion ban
Oct. 21, 2003WASHINGTON - The Senate voted yesterday to ban the practice that critics call partial birth abortion, sending President Bush a measure that supporters and foes alike said could alter the future of U.S. abortion rights. A court challenge is certain.
MAC Hoops birth annual surprises
Oct. 21, 2003Last season proved one thing to be very clear in Mid-American Conference basketball: Someone emerges from the pack to become a star as the season goes on.
Director gives mid-season report
Oct. 21, 2003Editor's Note: The men's and women's golf teams recently completed the fall season, which is one-half of the entire 2003-2004 college golf season. The Post's Laurie Duffy sat down with Ohio Director of Golf Bob Cooley to discuss season results, new faces on the teams and preparation for the spring season.
Iran agrees to suspend uranium enrichment
Oct. 21, 2003TEHRAN, Iran - Iran agreed yesterday to suspend uranium enrichment and give inspectors unrestricted access to its nuclear facilities as demanded by the U.N. watchdog agency, a step that could ease the standoff over fears Iran is seeking to build nuclear weapons.
Trips approved at school board meeting
Oct. 21, 2003Contractors are still hard at work on the new school buildings for Alexander Local Schools, said Superintendent Robert Bray during last night's board of education meeting.
Soccer player breaks slump
Oct. 21, 2003Forward Christel Schiering broke out of her slump this weekend and earned Mid-American Conference Women's Soccer Player-of-the-Week Honors after leading the Bobcats to two victories during the weekend.
Pilot dies in plane crash
Oct. 21, 2003BROOKVILLE - A single-engine plane crashed yesterday after taking off from the Brookville Air Park, killing the pilot, the State Highway Patrol said.
