"People fly by," Brunner said. "And half the time they're on the wrong side of the road. Traffic control should be improved - especially when bikers are on the road, because it's hard to miss them."

Writer gives 'right' message
By Rick Bersnak Jr.
FOR THE POST

Renowned writer, politician and television personality William F. Buckley Jr. spoke yesterday at Ohio University's Memorial Auditorium, kicking off this year's Kennedy Lecture Series.

Buckley's lecture, "Reflections on Current Contentions," lasted about an hour and was followed by a question and answer session.

County may move food program
by Anna Starzyk
THE POST

Crops could be the Athens County Dog Shelter's next tenant if the county approves a Community Food Initiatives proposal that was presented at yesterday's Athens County Commissioners meeting.

CFI Program Director James Wynn requested to move his 120-member organization's headquarters to the former dog shelter on State Route 13.

Fix-up funds target lounges, Lindley Hall
By Liesel Ramsey
THE POST

When Ohio University senior Sarah Biel took her first trip to the 1954 Lounge in Baker Center yesterday, she noticed the uneven seat she was sitting in and the dim lighting in the room.

"It needs more lighting and the chairs are uncomfortable," Biel said.

Foreign students move past language barriers
by Jason Keyser
THE POST

Akane Tsuruya does not speak much in class. But it is not because she is not interested in the lectures. It is because she is a Japanese student who is reserved, modest and shy about speaking English.

But to her professors, who may or may not understand the cultural traditions of the average Japanese student, Tsuruya might appear to be uninterested or unwilling to contribute to class.

OU senators blend their opinions with student concerns
by Kevin Schneider
THE POST

Ohio University Student Senate's role is being debated as senators struggle to balance their personal judgement with student opinion.

Mike Sostarich, interim vice president of student affairs, said the senate president must balance his or her opinions about issues with the wants and needs of students.

Uncle Feely Hands' sweet sounds touch Athens
By Chas J. Hartman
THE POST

Editor's note: In yesterday's Post, several quotes switched the identities of Uncle Feely Hands band members Timmy Ross and Ross Sandler ("Uncle Feely Hands touches Athens with original music, sweet sound"). This is the corrected version with the group's updated concert schedule.

Uncle Feely Hands. Three words that conjure up an unmistakable grin on the faces of Athens music fans.

Briefly Compiled from staff and wire reports. Commuter trains collide in London, kill 26 people Employees exposed to radioactive water leak Better follow-up needed in colon-cancer testing Pay hike in defense bill aims to attract recruits Countdown begins for launch pad demolition Tests say Marilyn Sheppard did not bite her attacker Some school districts slacking in audit reports Police bust alleged cocaine ring, seize weapons

In the recently released National Fastpitch Coaches Association report, Ohio ranked ninth academically among Division I teams across the country.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Astros hand Maddux loss in first game
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ATLANTA - Daryle Ward, who started the season in Triple-A, is making a big impact in October for the Houston Astros.

Ward's leadoff homer against Greg Maddux in the sixth inning sent the Astros on their way to a 6-1 victory Tuesday over the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the National League division series.

Brandi Chastain ripped off her jersey, and swung it over her head when the U.S. women's soccer team sealed a 5-4 1999 World Cup victory over China. It was on both Newsweek and Sports Illustrated; ESPN replays it to hype up Sportscenter at 6 p.m. and youth soccer players emulate it on fields across the country.