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Morry Gash/AP
Hillary Rodham Clinton and Democratic candidate for Congress Tammy Baldwin, left, acknowledge a cheering crowd at a Madison, Wis., hotel Saturday. Clinton was at the rally to support several Democratic candidates. The first lady will visit Ohio University Friday, Oct. 23 to support Democratic Rep. Ted Strickland in his reelection campaign.
State of University address delivered
by Emily Swartzlander and Kristin Webber
THE POST
Excellence in education remained a steady theme when Ohio University President Robert Glidden delivered his annual State of the University address to university trustees and administrators Friday.
"We are primed in 1998-99 to move to the next level of excellence," he said.
Greeks help community
by Michelle Everhart
FOR THE POST
The Ohio University greek community pulled together last week for a clothing and food drive to help the Athens community and other surrounding areas.
Every year, the greek community undertakes a service project around Homecoming. In years past, it has concentrated on collecting food or clothing. This year, the community wanted to do both, said Carly Cooper, Women's Panhellenic Association's president.
Candidates emphasize differences in campaign
by Aaron Flicker
THE POST
The two candidates for Ohio attorney general have fundamental disagreements over the role of that office, officials from both campaigns said.
The race pits first-term incumbent Betty Montgomery, R-Perrysburg, against challenger Richard Cordray, D-Columbus.
Folktales entertain students
by Kara Gebhart
FOR THE POST
Shouts of "she's here, she's here!" were heard as the energetic children turned their attention to their speaker for the afternoon.
Mrs. Almquist's fifth-grade class at East Elementary, 3 Wallace Drive, hosted Sherri Biegeleisen, a graduate student from the Center for Southeast Asia Studies at Ohio University, who read traditional Indonesian folktales.
'Practical Magic' doesn't cast spell on viewers
by Sara Havens
THE POST
With the arrival of a new season, we get bombarded with Hollywood's version of "seasonal specialities." There are the Christmas movies in winter, a plethora of romantic films in spring and the huge blockbuster action films of summer.
Practical Magic is one of this season's traditional boil-and-toil flicks, complete with witches, spells and high-paid celebrities.
Gates' tenacity leads to success with the feds
AP
SEATTLE - Click here for the Bill Gates you recognize: Merciless corporate titan? Idealistic visionary? Computer geek with way too much money?
The world's richest man has stirred envy and admiration for years, and the government's antitrust case against Microsoft has only revved up the debate over what makes him tick.
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First lady to visit OU, Athens
by Aaron Flicker
THE POST
Politics will take center stage Uptown this Friday when first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton will appear in Athens to campaign for Rep. Ted Strickland and other Democratic candidates.
Susan Gwinn, chairwoman of the Athens County Democratic Party, made the announcement Friday at the party's annual fall dinner.
Gwinn said a time and location for Clinton's appearance have not officially been determined, but it probably will be in front of the former Armory building at the end of Court Street at about 5 p.m.
DARS distribution altered
by Christina Grimes
FOR THE POST
With the start of academic advising week for Winter Quarter today, students in OU's colleges have different ways to get their DARS reports and receive advising to alleviate any confusion about scheduling.
The College of Communication distributes DARS reports to advisers, then requires students to meet with their assigned adviser for an advising session to get the report.
GSS faces vacant positions
by Amy Beaudreault
THE POST
At its first meeting of the quarter last night, members of Ohio University's Graduate Student Senate encouraged graduate students to apply for positions and form committees.
About 20 senators attended last night's meeting. Only four of the senators previously have served on GSS.
Ohioans travel to see Glenn return to space
AP
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Jim Walton has been interested in space since he was 10 or 11 years old.
He earned a space explorations merit badge and shot off gunpowder rockets hundreds of feet into the air from his Quaker City back yard. He watched Apollo missions on television and wrote to NASA for more information and pictures.
Black Student Board holds coronation
by Ritu Kelotra
THE POST
While some Ohio University students spent Friday night trying to find parties, the Black Student Cultural Programming Board held its 22nd annual Homecoming coronation.
Dressed in formal gowns and suits, almost 200 students entered Baker Center Ballroom surrounded by a walkway of balloons and a display of Homecoming banners made in celebration of this year's theme, "Reminisce: Times Change, Memories Remain."
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compiled from staff and wire reports
Pope John Paul II reaches 20-year anniversary
Children to learn about gun control from a cartoon
Wiccan vows to stay and fight small town
Greek community exhibits Homecoming parade floats
Stargazing to be available this weekend at OU
Pagans gather for annual Crystal Ball and Fair
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