Wednesday, May 13, 1998
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Hiroshi Yamauchi/THE POST One of the sidewalk preachers, Brother Patrick, who claimed to be a "living God," impersonates Jesus Christ on the cross saying "Forgive the sinners." The preachers had a large protest against them from OU students yesterday afternoon on College Green. Dysart Woods: battle over buffer zone continues by Renee Knight FOR THE POST 
The battle over Dysart Woods permit seven, which deals with the forest's watershed buffer zone, is being debated.
Dysart woods is a 455-acre virgin forest in Belmont County that is owned by OU and used as a land lab for students. Environmentalists are concerned that the forest is threatened by coal mining, especially near the forest's watershed buffer zone.
Radio station to appeal to students by Brian Coovert THE POST Along with warm weather, Spring Quarter also has brought variety to Athens area radio dials.
On April 10, 102.1 WRVB in Parkersburg changed its format to serve a listening audience "which didn't have a radio station," said Ron Bishop, WRVB director.
Pilots to host benefit dinner and plane rides THE POST Local organizations create safety net for those dependent on welfare by Mary Ellen Hardies FOR THE POST Some local churches and organizations are joining hands, resources and services to create a safety net for people who can no longer depend on welfare.
In August 1996, the U.S. Congress passed a welfare reform act which established a three-year time limit for those who are financially dependent on the federal welfare system.
Medina juvenile might be tried as an adult AP
MEDINA, Ohio (AP) - A 17-year-old accused of carrying a loaded pistol on a band trip to Virginia was charged yesterday with delinquency, and a prosecutor has filed a request to try the youth as an adult.
Companies find skilled worker pool scarce, look elsewhere AP
WASHINGTON - Chevron Corp. has given up trying to hire computer programmers. When the giant oil company needs help now, it contracts out.
Miami may have difficulty disciplining students in riots AP OXFORD, Ohio - Miami University could be on shaky legal ground if it withholds diplomas from as many as a dozen seniors for participating in drunken disturbances last week, a lawyer said yesterday.
Government to examine phone company merger AP WASHINGTON - The Justice Department will look closely into SBC Communications' plans to merge with Ameritech to create the nation's largest local phone company, the government's top antitrust official said yesterday.
Bill emphasizes AIDS virus disclosure AP
COLUMBUS, Ohio- A person who is infected with the AIDS virus - and knows it - would commit a felony by having sex with an unsuspecting partner under a bill the House passed yesterday.
Students, faculty prepare for graduation by K'Lynn Bierbower FOR THE POST
COLUMBUS, Ohio- A person who is infected with the AIDS virus - and knows it - would commit a felony by having sex with an unsuspecting partner under a bill the House passed yesterday.
GSS asks members to vote by Meghan Aftosmis FOR THE POST Today's elections were the top priority for Graduate Student Senate at its meeting last night.
Graduate Senate President Michael Hunter announced the official candidates and reminded the graduate senate to vote. The senate also discussed the possibility of writing-in candidates on the ballots.
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Loan fees might decrease
by Laura Donnelly FOR THE POST
College students facing thousands of dollars in student loans could soon receive some good news - but only if the U.S. Senate cooperates.
College Green preachers bring out the crowd
by Ryan Alessi THE POST It's not unusual to walk through College Green and hear the word of the Lord yelled from the mouths of Christian fundamentalists like Jed Smock, also known as Brother Jed.
It's also not unusual to hear a group of students yelling back.
County planner hired by Sarah Wigdalski THE POST Citing a focus on communication between county agencies and overseeing distribution of information, new county planner Bob Eichenberg will begin work today.
Student vocalist directs song, thanks toward a higher power by Caroline Broder THE POST Freshman Antoinita Robin takes this biblical verse to heart: "For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required."
What Robin, a native of Washington, D.C., was given is the gift of song. In return, Robin dedicates her life to music.
Literary fest showcases diverse work by Jessica Rossi THE POST Literary buffs unite. Tonight the Spring Literary Festival will turn Irvine Hall into a mecca for poetry- and book-lovers.
The thirteenth annual festival, free and open to the public, will run today through Friday. All programs will be held in 194 Irvine
Quarter After Eight to benefit the blues by Leslie Basalla FOR THE POST The people behind local literary magazine Quarter After Eight firmly believe in various forms of the arts supporting one another. Holding with that spirit, a pair of local bands, funksters Soul Food and blues-blasting newcomers the Don Normans will play a benefit today for the magazine at the Union Bar and Grill, 18 W. Union St. at 10 p.m.
Ohio grocers take precautions AP COLUMBUS (AP) - Ohio's grocers and the state health department have teamed up to provide basic training for the battle against E. coli, salmonella and other food-borne bugs.
Senior Class Council elections tomorrow by Amanda Wolfe THE POST
Just as the Student Senate elections wind down, both undergraduate and graduate students with 90 credit hours or more can vote again - this time to elect Senior Class Council executives.
New graduation requirements effective in the fall by K'Lynn Bierbower FOR THE POST Next year many students will have to study harder to graduate with honors.
In order to be more competitive with other colleges and universities, OU has increased the minimum grade-point average for honors recognition from 3.0 to 3.5, effective next year.
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