OU faculty members received an average of a 3 percent salary increase for the 1999-2000 school year.

Many graduates lack insurance
by Amy Beaudreault
THE POST

With the pressures of finding employment after graduation, the expense and need for health insurance might not be a major concern as new graduates enter the job market.

But the number of 18- to 24-year-olds without health insurance is on the rise, growing by 600,000 between 1995 and 1997. Almost one in three lack health insurance upon graduation, according to U.S. Census Bureau statistics.

School-funding battles continue
by Corrie Callaghan
THE POST

In the latest round of legal battles over Ohio's public school funding system, Ohio school districts maintain the system still is unconstitutional.

On Sept. 1, a coalition of school districts filed 15 briefs in support of a February ruling that said the system has not been fixed. State legislators filed an appeal with the Ohio Supreme Court on Aug. 2 asking it to overturn the ruling.

Campus, Uptown changes greet students
by Christina Xenos and Mandy Yost
THE POST

Along with the change of pace that comes with a new school year, Ohio University students also might notice changes in the city and campus.

One of the most visible changes Uptown is the renovation of the old Hallmark building into Bishy's Grill, a new restaurant that will carry a full-service menu.

OU grieves loss of Farnham
by Kevin Schneider
THE POST

Friends and faculty members at Ohio University are grieving the death of Greg Farnham, a sophomore remembered for his trademark smile and athletic and academic talents.

Maj. Gil Borchers of the Delaware County Sheriff's Office said Farnham, a 20-year-old sophomore finance major, committed suicide June 25 at his family's home in Westerville, Ohio.

Peterson painted lasting impression on students
by Kevin Schneider
THE POST

Ohio University sophomore Curt Peterson's friends used to be the subjects of his humorous drawings. But after Peterson's death over the summer, his friends remember him as someone who left a serious impression on them.

Peterson, a 20-year-old art education major, committed suicide July 15 in his home, according to the Montgomery City, Ohio, police report.

States going after HMOs to pay claims
By Phil Galewitz
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

After months of phone calls and letters trying to collect thousands of dollars from Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Dr. Anthony Musarra was fed up.

Late payments from the health maintenance organization were forcing the Absecon, N.J., internist into debt to pay his office expenses, so he asked the state for help.

Committee will advise whether to grant funding for Route 33
by Danielle Lipp
THE POST

Construction funds for the proposed Athens-to-Darwin U.S. Route 33 bypass project will not be granted for another six to eight months, pending further study by the Citizens Advisory Committee.

If approved, the $70 million-plus project would create a super-two lane highway, which would run parallel to the existing U.S. Route 33 through Athens and Meigs counties.

Freshmen adjusting to new computers in residence halls
by Lacy Papai
THE POST

Newly arrived Ohio University freshmen used this past weekend to adjust to the technology in their residence hall rooms.

Students are pleased with the university's decision to install more than 2,000 computers and printers in the residence halls this summer.

Hazardous materials still making it onto airliners
By Catherine Wilson
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MIAMI - Despite the efforts of the Federal Aviation Administration, hazardous materials still are being shipped aboard the nation's commercial airliners.

The fiery ValuJet crash that killed 110 people three years ago was blamed on out-of-service oxygen generators - normally installed in special containers to provide emergency oxygen for passengers - that were shipped in the cargo hold.

Ohio State Medical School could lose students, money
AP

COLUMBUS - Ohio State University might have to reduce the number of its medical students and forfeit millions of dollars in state subsidies as a result if its plan to create a branch medical school at the Cleveland Clinic falls through.

Ohio State and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation have been negotiating to create the Cleveland Clinic Foundation School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

ACLU worried about tough security measures in schools
By Richard Carelli
ASSOCIATED PRESS

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (U-WIRE) - Two scientists at the Texas A&M University Veterinary School successfully have cloned a calf from an adult steer, possibly the first time this procedure ever has been completed.

A year ago, scientists Mark Westusin and Jonathon Hill began research on cloning Chance, which resulted in the birth of Second Chance more than three weeks ago.

More than a century after death, Thoreau still publishing
By Hillel Italie
ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK (AP) - In the summer of 1850, Henry David Thoreau was sharing a house with his parents and wondering what to do. He had completed his second book, the now-classic "Walden,'' but had no idea how to follow it. "I feel ripe for something, yet do nothing,'' he wrote in his journal.

Having started a surveying business, he chose to ponder the "rich and fertile mystery'' of the wildlife around Concord, Mass. He spent the last decade of his life compiling data, apparently for a comprehensive natural history of Concord.

After the board's decision to raise Glidden's salary, the senate's executive committee wrote letters to the board relaying negative faculty member comments, Senate Chairman Gary Pfeiffer said.

Baker's legacy continues to affect people
by Kristin Webber
THE POST

Although Ohio University's 14th president died June 8, the marks he made on the university continue to impact students, faculty members and administrators.

John Calhoun Baker's innovations and generosity started OU on the path to the institution it is today, former OU President Charles Ping said.

Students' wallets hit hard first week back in Athens
by Brent Hartke
THE POST

"Book prices are ridiculous," said junior Tiffany Johnson, a mechanical engineering major.

Johnson spent $346 on books for four classes. One book alone set her back $99.

But students are not the only ones put out by the rush to buy text books; bookstores also have to prepare.

Salary: Other schools have competitive process to determining raises
by Liesel Ramsey
THE POST

Although Ohio University's faculty members' salary increase still is floating above the 1.9 percent rate of inflation, some faculty members are concerned the amount of increase could pose a threat if inflation continues to rise.

OU faculty members received an average of a 3 percent salary increase for the 1999-2000 school year.

Reno didn't get word about Waco
By Walter R. Mears
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON - Attorney General Janet Reno is frustrated - not to say angry - at what she wasn't told, again. This time the problem is what she didn't know, and the FBI didn't tell, about the raid on the Branch Davidian cult compound near Waco six years ago.

Not to say angry because she avoids the word, even though people keep not telling her things about troublesome cases.

Supreme Court bans agents from abusing Palestinian suspects
AP

JERUSALEM - Setting a landmark in Israel's decades-old conflict between democracy and security, between respecting human rights and protecting citizens from terrorism, the Supreme Court yesterday banned the use of torture in interrogations.

The ruling came just one day after two car bombs went off, just the latest of dozens of attacks that have killed hundreds of Israeli civilians in recent years.

Group working against assault
by Christina Xenos
THE POST

Every year, sexual assaults against both men and women are problems on college campuses. Instead of watching the number of such assaults rise on Ohio University's campus, junior Seth Greenfest and senior Jeff Owens are taking a stand by forming Men Against Sexual Assault.

"We need to get out information about what sexual assault is, not only to women but also to men. We need them to understand exactly what is considered sexual assault like rape and sexual battery," said Jeff Owens, the group's president. "Many people don't understand that there are so many different kinds of sexual assaults."

Federation of Blind schedules meeting


The Southeast Ohio Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Athens County Library.

The meeting will include refreshments and a guest speaker.

Ohio State Medical School could lose students, money
by Jessie Kokrda
Cavalier Daily (U. Virginia)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (U-WIRE) - To help colleges and universities with the sticky admissions process, the Educational Testing Service, the company behind the SAT, soon might label high-scoring students who have overcome adverse social backgrounds as "strivers."

The system still is in the research stages, but anti-affirmative action activists fear the acceptance of a model which takes into account a student's race.

Texas A&M researchers clone calf from adult steer
by Jeanette Simpson
The Battalion (Texas A&M U.)

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (U-WIRE) - Two scientists at the Texas A&M University Veterinary School successfully have cloned a calf from an adult steer, possibly the first time this procedure ever has been completed.

A year ago, scientists Mark Westusin and Jonathon Hill began research on cloning Chance, which resulted in the birth of Second Chance more than three weeks ago.

The first luminary event occurred with 1:37 left in the first quarter with Ohio down 14-7 to the Golden Gophers. The Bobcats had clawed their way to Minnesota's 36-yard line before freshman quarterback Dontrell Jackson fumbled the ball, ending the 44-yard drive and essentially the offensive portion of Ohio's game. The Bobcats ventured past the 50-yard line once more after that.

CROSS COUNTRY
Bobcats seek improvement after Ohio Relays by Michael Canan
THE POST

At the Ohio Relays this weekend, the Ohio men's and women's cross country teams came to the realization that they are lagging behind the pace set by last year's teams. Both teams need to improve as they head into this weekend's home meet against Bowling Green and Marshall, head coach Elmore Banton said.

"We're behind where we were last year, but we're still doing all right," Banton said. "The big test will be this weekend."

BRIEFLY
Bobcats even record after 4-3 win over Rutgers on Saturday
THE POST

The Ohio field hockey team defeated Rutgers 4-3 Saturday to even its record at 2-2. After an opening Scarlet Knight goal, Ohio rang off three scores in a row, led by Ali Johnstone, who scored the first goal and assisted on the next two. Jen Watt scored the third with an assist by Kim Wickman, who also assisted on Voros' score. Goalie Michelle Hinman made 16 saves.

SOCCER
Ohio breaks tie in second overtime to beat Xavier 2-1 by Elizabeth Price
THE POST

DŽjˆ vu was the feeling the Ohio women's soccer team had as their Sunday contest with Xavier ended regulation time tied 1-1.

Only a week before, the Bobcats had gone into overtime in a home game with Purdue, only to lose 2-1 in the first minute of the overtime period on a goal by the Boilermaker's Kate Queen.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Florida State stays number one
AP

Florida State, Penn State and Tennessee remained 1-2-3 and Colorado tumbled out of sight in The Associated Press' Top 25 college football poll.

The Buffaloes, in their first game under coach Gary Barnett, were beaten 41-14 by Colorado State and dropped out of this week's Top 25 after coming in at No. 14. The Rams (1-0), meanwhile, moved in at No. 24.