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David Distelhorst / FOR THE POST
Freshman Sarah Laichas juggles on College Green during the sunny weather yesterday. Laichas and other members of the Ohio University Juggling Club took advantage of spring temperatures to practice their juggling skills.
State echoes call for safe schools
by Tschanen Niederkohr
THE POST
The Ohio House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1 Tuesday with hopes to make Ohio schools safer. It is now on its way to be signed into law by Gov. Bob Taft.
The provisions in SB 1 were created to lessen the possibility of school violence and tragedies such as the massacre that occurred Tuesday at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., in which 12 students, one teacher, and their two assailants were killed.
Investigators seek additional suspects
AP
LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) - The two gunmen in the Columbine High massacre were planning to blow up their school and probably had help from others, investigators said yesterday after discovering two powerful bombs in the kitchen that had been built from propane tanks.
"These subjects were not only on a killing rampage, but they were going to destroy the school," Sheriff John Stone said. "They were going to burn the school up."
NATO jets destroy Milosevic's home in airstrikes
AP
BELGRADE, Yugoslavia (AP) - President Slobodan Milosevic has accepted the idea of a U.N.-controlled "international presence" in Kosovo, a Russian envoy said yesterday. Hours earlier, NATO struck directly against the Yugoslav leader for the first time, destroying his luxurious mansion.
In a diplomatic bid to end the conflict, former Russian Premier Viktor Chernomyrdin held daylong talks with Milosevic. It was unclear whether the international force discussed would be armed, under what guidelines it would operate or whether the offer represented a real peace gesture.
Staff lends expertise, helping hands
by Laura Donnelly
THE POST
No two days are alike for Beth Guthrie at her job as the site supervisor at Planned Parenthood of Southeast Ohio.
At any given time, she could be administering a test for a sexually transmitted disease, assisting a physician with a medical examination or talking to a patient about birth control options. Most days, she does all of these.
New superintendent promotes changes
by Kristin Gordon
THE POST
Ted Bayat has only been the superintendent of Federal Hocking Local School District for nine days, but changes already are beginning to take place.
A unanimous decision by school board members last night implemented the start of revisions of board policy. Bayat said the current policy has been in effect since 1982. Part of his proposal as superintendent is to update this decision-making policy.
Drag swings
by Kate Westrich
THE POST
It is time to shed your gender and don your favorite dress-up clothes. That's right, playing dress-up is not only for little kids anymore. Everyone can dress in drag.
Get a "Life" after this film
by Sara Havens
THE POST
There are four ways to tell if a movie is bad:
1) You check your watch more than you blink your eyes,
2) You can't hear because someone is snoring behind you,
3) You see a television in the background of a scene showing the Rosie O'Donnell show and you wonder who the guests are
4) You debate throughout the entire film what flavor of Dairy Queen Blizzard you will get after the movie because you sure as hell deserve it after sitting through it.
Frognet joins aid drive
by Christina Xenos
FOR THE POST
Besides providing a connection for the community to log onto the international information superhighway, Frognet is using its Internet accessibility to collect aid for refugees in Kosovo.
"It's nice to know that we can make a difference," said Dan Dreifort, Frognet manager at the 68 N. Court St. store.
Grover Center to be renovated for Fall 2001
by Mary Sanderson
FOR THE POST
Now that classes have moved out of Grover Center, it will undergo a full renovation during the next two years.
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Dress code mused
by Kristin Gordon
THE POST
Kristy King has been looking forward to graduating from Alexander High School for a long time.
Like any other student in the senior class, the commencement ceremony is a big step in preparing for her future.
However, King is not prepared for one part of graduation: the dress code.
According to Alexander High School Principal Greg Holbert, the dress code for females at graduation consists of dresses or skirts, blouses and dress shoes. The young women must follow two written stipulations: Slacks are not permitted and neither are sandals.
Upgrades improve radio system
by Erika Smith
FOR THE POST
Radio communication has been clearer for emergency personnel in northern Athens County because of several recent upgrades of the emergency radio system.
Lead by 911 Chief of Operations Doug Bentley, the 911 emergency line has replaced two radio towers in Glouster and Nelsonville and moved the accompanying radio antennas and transmitters onto the towers.
OU trustees request more information about policy
by Brent Hartke
FOR THE POST
The Ohio University Board of Trustees is looking into more information about a possible computer requirement before making any further decisions.
The board has drafted a resolution that would formalize the plan to implement the computer requirement. This resolution will be voted on at the board's June meeting, said chairman Gordon Brunner.
Study of airport's impact to begin
by Kristin Webber
THE POST
Ohio University airport's runway extension plan is closer to take-off after officials chose an environmental firm two weeks ago to perform Federal Aviation Administration-required assessments on the proposed runway land.
OU officials chose R. D. Zande and Associates of Columbus to assess the land in Albany for the 1,400 foot runway extension.
State extends exemptions to student organizations
by Gena Kittner
THE POST
Ohio University's student organizations will be able to stretch their funding dollars a little further in
the future.
OU student organizations now are exempt from paying sales taxes, Mike Sostarich, student senate adviser and the interim vice-president for student affairs, announced Wednesday at the OU Student Senate meeting.
Convictions can be expunged, but the process can be difficult
by Melissa Snyder
FOR THE POST
Because underage consumption and open container violations are some of the most common offenses on college campuses, students submitting applications to graduate schools or jobs might wonder how these legal blemishes will affect their futures.
One of the first tests applicants have is deciding how they should address the question, "Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than minor traffic violations?"
OUPD bikes for Special Olympics
by Tschanen Niederkohr
THE POST
The Ohio University Police Department will be out in full gear Saturday to raise money for the Ohio Special Olympics.
The third annual Law Enforcement Bike Ride for Special Olympics will begin at noon at Peden Stadium, OUPD officer Wes Clark said. The ride is open to anyone interested.
Clock takes a lickin', needs help tickin'
by Corrie Callaghan
FOR THE POST
The clock that has adorned the Athens County Courthouse for more than a century is full of history and nostalgia. It's also full of bullet holes.
Athens County Building Superintendent Charlie Brown noticed the bullet holes on the clock face years ago while working on the clock. Brown said he attributes the bullet holes to a city crusade against pigeons years ago.
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