Forecasters warned the storm could pass 40 miles offshore, bringing wind of 114 mph this morning.

Sigma Chi reinstated; on probation
by Mandy Yost
THE POST

Ohio University's Sigma Chi fraternity returned to campus this quarter, despite being suspended Jan. 3 for 2 1/2 years, and being put on probation until September 2003.

The fraternity was reinstated based on a trial appeal system, said Terry Hogan, interim dean of students.

Internet choices still in hands of students
by Kristin Webber
THE POST

One computer-related decision Ohio University officials considered before Fall Quarter was left in the hands of the student users.

While OU's Communication Network Services will help law enforcement officials trace illegal acts committed on residence hall computers, it will not track the Internet sites students decide to visit, said Tom Reid, director of CNS.

Buddhists pray for return to homeland
by Jason Keyser
THE POST

Last night, Jangsem Tinglee, a Tibetan Buddhist nun, did something that for half of her life she could not do - she prayed and danced.

Just five years ago, that was impossible for many nuns living in a culture where monastic arts like dancing and philosophy were the traditional domain of men.

Classes experiment with site
by Liesel Ramsey
THE POST

Technology not only is more prevalent in the residence halls, but also is being used in more university classrooms.

Ohio University is incorporating technology into courses through a program called Blackboard.com, a free service that helps instructors add the Internet to their classrooms by putting some or all of a class on the Web.

U.S. government warns of likely Y2K failures overseas
by Ted Bridis
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON - Problems such as power failures, telephone outages or water shortages are likely in China, Russia and some other large nations because of the Year 2000 technology problem, the State Department predicted yesterday.

The warnings, intended for Americans considering traveling overseas during the New Year's holiday, provided the most detailed picture to date from the U.S. government about where it anticipates trouble.

Number of multiple births increasing rapidly
by Laura Meckler
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON - The number of babies arriving in twins, triplets and more has increased in the last two decades, as fertility drugs soar in popularity and women wait longer to have children.

The increase is particularly striking among older women: More twins were born to women in their late 40s in 1997 than in all of the 1980s, according to a report released yesterday by the National Center for Health Statistics.

Midwestern rainfall contains high mercury levels
by Herbert G. McCann
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

CHICAGO - Those raindrops falling on your head are polluting Midwest lakes and rivers with mercury, several environmental groups said Monday.

Mercury is showing up in Chicago rainfall at levels 42 times greater than is considered safe by federal standards, according to Andrew Buchsbaum of the National Wildlife Federation. Mercury levels in rain are even higher in Detroit and Duluth, Minn., he said.

Research has shown men from all walks of life like to talk about sports. During the summer I befriended two crazy Irishmen. Upon learning we three are keen on soccer, we immediately struck up a conversation. Following twenty-five minutes of reminiscing over great goals and players, we focused on American football. The Irishmen were eager to experience anything that was uniquely "American." They had already acquired a penchant for fast food.