The Post: September 10, 1998

Thursday, September 10, 1998
Athens, Ohio An Independent Daily Newspaper Ohio University

Rob Ostermaier/THE POST
A lone student crosses Union Street and heads down Court Street after a day of classes. Clear skies and fall-like temperatures greet returning Ohio University students as a reminder that the seasons soon will change.

Extortion trial begins
by Jessica Yerega
THE POST

Testimony began yesterday in the trial of Chad Kister, an Ohio University graduate student and environmental activist facing two counts of extortion and one count of theft by deception.

Local schools strive for safety
by Renee Knight
THE POST

According to an in-house report by the National School Safety Center, 42 students nationwide died last year as a result of school-associated violence, and 175 have lost their lives in connection with school shootings since 1992.

Microfridges provide options for students
by Melissa Benson
FOR THE POST

With the installation of microfridges in all residence halls completed, students no longer have to rely on the dining halls as their only source for meals.

Democrats name coroner replacement
by Jenni Gough
FOR THE POST

The Athens County Democratic Party appointed Dr. Scott Jenkinson, an associate professor of pathology at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, to replace former Athens County Coroner Dr. Eric Hasemeier.

New dean prepares for year
by Kristy Eklund
FOR THE POST

The College of Education is looking to a new leader this fall. James L. Heap replaced Interim Dean Karen Viechnicki as the head of the college over the summer, and he now is immersed in his new role.

Web gives jump on jobs
by Eric Schwartzberg
FOR THE POST

When it comes to students finding jobs, time truly does equal money. During Fall and Winter Quarters, the heaviest job recruiting time, students put off their job search, only to finally wake up in the spring with little time to spare.

Halloween DJ, bands debated
by Mary Ellen Hardies
THE POST

As the city prepares for Halloween, questions about the celebration's entertainment are haunting Athens City Council.

Although several council members said live bands will not be an option for this year's Uptown celebration, the issue of live entertainment still is being discussed. Council will spend the next two weeks mulling over a proposal of whether or not to have a disc jockey at the celebration.

Route 33 bypass options discussed
by Erika Smith
THE POST

Despite the current standstill of Athens, Hocking and Perry Counties' proposal to solve the flood problems in their areas, several Athens County politicians, educators and business people formed a new group to lobby for the relocation of the Hocking River in conjunction with a new State Route 33 bypass.

Student in fair condition
THE POST

University student who suffered head injuries this weekend was upgraded from serious to fair condition at the Ohio State University Medical Center yesterday, said Beth Cassady, hospital spokesperson.

Singing Men of Ohio plan to tour in China
by Ritu Kelotra
THE POST

After almost 10 years of performing on and off campus, the Singing Men of Ohio are planning a tour to China for spring break 1999.

Summer storage items missing
by Laura Donnelly
THE POST

Students who returned to Athens last weekend to find items missing from storage might find that their belongings were not stolen after all.

Despite allegations that construction workers removed items from storage during the summer, nothing has been proved, said Bob Hynes, director of campus and auxiliary services.

Proficiency scores improve
by Kristin Gordon
THE POST

Perseverance among pupils and teachers led to better scores this year on the fourth and sixth grade proficiency tests than in years past.

Amesville Elementary School Principal Barry Oches said the students have shown a lot of progress in the past year.

Briefly
compiled from staff and wire reports

Study: Immigrant kids healthier than U.S. born
Americans optimistic despite jumping market
Cleveland schools begin new era of education
New voter hot line eases Ohio registration process
Church plans two-day yard sale to raise funds


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A day in the life of the monument
by Leslie Basalla and Sara Havens
THE POST

access derelict squatters

10:00 a.m. The war monument on College Green stands quiet and clean. A few students sit on the statue's base, quietly reading newspapers and textbooks. On the wall surrounding the statue a pair of female students look over their syllabuses.

UPC brings country to town
by Jessi Dobos
THE POST

Fall Quarter is underway, and students can look forward to filling up their social calendars with many upcoming University Program Council events. The UPC is an organization that books entertainment events sponsored by the university. It is composed of approximately 40 students, and anyone is encouraged to join. The organization always is looking for students' input and ideas.

Tall tales and pop sensibility
by Rob Harvilla
THE POST

Fact: Only loose women walk across highway medians. Ask Rose Thomson. As the bassist and vocalist for Babe the Blue Ox, a highly lauded New York pop trio, Thomson now has a few cross-country tours under her belt, and has certainly learned a few things about American life.

FOOTBALL
Quiet manner masks Carder's fierce play
by Christopher Ostrowski
THE POST

If Wisconsin's 260-pound tailback Ron Dayne were to bump into Ohio senior linebacker Tom Carder this week, he might crack a condescending smile.

WOMEN'S SOCCER
Bobcats knock off Louisville
THE POST

Two second half goals gave the Ohio women's soccer team a 2-0 victory against Louisville (0-3) Tuesday. Jen Barber scored the first goal at the 59:37 minute mark of the game, followed by Mindy Boggs, who gave the Bobcats some insurance at the 67:06 mark with her fifth goal of the season.

CROSS COUNTRY
Freshman only in name
by Elizabeth Price
THE POST

Arriving at college is hard enough for the average freshman. But Heather Halderman has had to make more adjustments than the average freshman.

Halderman, who will run for the Ohio women's cross country team at Bowling Green Saturday, came to Athens from Sarasota, Fla., to run for the cross country and track teams. In the first week of practice, she's already impressed Ohio coach Elmore Banton. In fact, Halderman has emerged as one of the top Bobcat runners.

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