The Post: September 28, 1998

Monday, September 28, 1998
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The crowd members attending the Jackson rally in Nelsonville join hands in prayer for the poor of Appalachia. The rally topped off Jackson's tour of the region in effort to draw attention to the plight of the poor.

Rushing record broken
by Christopher Ostrowski
THE POST

KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Ohio senior tailback Steveland Hookfin's two-yard run with 6:20 left in the Ohio football team's 37-35 win over Western Michigan Saturday was innocent enough, and it passed without much notice.

There was no fanfare seen at Waldo Stadium.

Sobriety center closes doors for code violations
by Jenny Applegate
THE POST

This wasn't a good weekend to be arrested for alcohol violations by the Athens Police Department.

The newly opened sobriety center at the swimming pool on East State Street was closed Sept. 23 because of bureaucratic problems. The APD police officers had to take the people arrested this weekend to the Southeast Ohio Regional Jail in Nelsonville.

Physical plant gets pollution solution
by Laura Donnelly
THE POST

Ohio University's physical plant will add a state-of-the-art pollution reduction system next year that will help the plant clean up its act.

OU will invest in the $6.5 million system to save the environment and energy costs.

Task force to develop future alcohol policy for fraternities
by Laura Donnelly
THE POST

A task force will meet next month to develop a policy to regulate alcohol consumption in greek chapter houses after the previous program expired last year.

The goal of the task force is to develop a program to take the place of the Alcohol Responsibility Committee, which was in effect last year as a pilot program but was not renewed, Interim Dean of Students Terry Hogan said.

Taft leads Fisher in gubernatorial race poll

CINCINNATI - A poll released Saturday gives Republican Bob Taft a 10 point lead over Democrat Lee Fisher among likely voters in this November's gubernatorial election.

The Ohio Poll is the third poll to be released in the last two weeks that shows Taft ahead in the race.

Jackson: Close gaps
by Elizabeth Alessio
FOR THE POST

In a rally and march yesterday at Hocking College in Nelsonville, more than 2,000 people joined the Rev. Jesse Jackson to close economic gaps between the nation and Appalachia.

Jackson used the rally, the start of Appalachian Cultural Awareness Week, to make the public aware of health care, job and education needs for those who can't always afford it. Clad in jeans, a T-shirt and a denim jacket, the founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition met with members of the community before his stage appearance to sign autographs and pose for pictures.

Committee clears president, vice president of ethical violations
by Amanda Wolfe and Gena Kittner
THE POST

The investigation into alleged ethics charges against Student Senate President Darien Moss and Vice President Shannon Bibbee concluded last night, as the senate's committee on conduct and discipline voted unanimously that Moss and Bibbee did not abuse their power as executives.

OU plans Bentley renovations
by Amy Beaudreault
FOR THE POST

The former Delta Upsilon fraternity house at Ohio University might be disappearing to dust because of the renovation plans for Bentley Hall.

OU bought the house in June 1997 for $800,000, according to the Athens auditor's office.

OU-COM honors faculty, public figures
by Christina Grimes
THE POST

The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed entering students, honored elite field members and recognized outstanding employees Saturday at OU-COM's 23rd annual Convocation Ceremony and Luncheon in Nelson Commons.

The college's highest honor, the Phillips Medal of Public Service, was presented to five individuals for their contributions to health care, education and public service.

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A cyclist competing in the Pro Men's Race leans into the turn from Court Street onto West State Street Saturday during the final race of the Athens Brick Criterium. The 60-lap event was won by the Navigator team of racers.

FOOTBALL
Bobcats buck Broncos in fourth
by Christopher Ostrowski
THE POST

KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Things were out of balance from the moment Ohio's offense took the field Saturday night at Waldo Stadium against Western Michigan. For the first time in almost three seasons, Ohio quarterback Kareem Wilson did not take the first snap of the game behind center.
Instead, Mike Orlando, the backup for three seasons, did. And from that point on - through numerous quarterback switches, bone jarring hits, interceptions, fumbles, a fake punt, two long bombs for touchdowns against Ohio, an Ohio passing touchdown, an Ohio rushing record and the longest kickoff return for a touchdown in Ohio history - there was just one important fact. Ohio had won its first game of the season 37-35 and was now 1-3 overall and 1-0 in the Mid-American Conference.

VOLLEYBALL
Bobcats stay at .500
by Amanda Metcalf
THE POST

Someone had to lose. It's in the rulebooks.

It had to be Ohio (7-7 overall, 1-1 in the Mid-American Conference) Saturday night. Western Michigan walked away from The Convo with a win against the Bobcats, which won Friday against Central Michigan, but it could have been different. A difference of two points meant the difference between a win and a loss.

SOCCER
Women outplay Huskies
by Jay Cohen
THE POST

The Ohio soccer team took command of the Mid-American Conference with a 3-2 victory Sunday over defending champion Northern Illinois. Combined with a 1-0 loss to Xavier Friday, Ohio's record is now 7-3 overall and 3-0 in the MAC.

"I think we're one of the top teams in the MAC," Ohio head coach Wendy Logan said. "I don't think it is going to get any easier from here on out. Our conference is so young; there's quite a bit of parity."

FIELD HOCKEY
Ohio almost ends Ball State's streak by Paul Warner
THE POST

To truly appreciate what happened Saturday at Shafer Street Field, you had to have been there.

All talk going into the weekend was about the importance of playing well against Mid-American Conference opponents and of Ball State's string of 55 consecutive victories against the MAC. But once the game started, it was obvious there was more to it than that.

Brian Price/THE POST
Chad Edwards, Ryan Curtis and Brian Kayzak of the Ohio University Mountain Bike Club sit on a course-side wall as racers from the men's pro division pass by. The race was won by Scott Moninger on the Navigator's race team. This was the 12th A-to-Z Criterium held in Athens.

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