The Post: October 19, 1999

Tuesday, October 19, 1999
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Ohio University junior Jimmy Schurman,left, and junior Nick Morgenstern rehearse the act they put together for the International Dinner and Culture Nite. The performance, which will take place Friday from 6 p.m. to midnight, will combine elements of Japanese Kabuki Theater, African movement and the words of Dr. Seuss's "The Butter Battle Book." Schurman encourages non-international students to attend Friday night's activities. The dinner takes place this Friday from 6 p.m. to midnight.

Jobs source of dread for some
by Kevin Schneider
THE POST

Despite a booming economy and assistance from the university, some students still dread pounding the pavement in search of employment.

Brett Jones, who will be a senior Winter Quarter, said he already is nervous about gaining employment after graduation. As a management information systems major, he hopes to use connections to secure a position in his hometown of Pittsburgh.

New state tax to help, hurt county
by Anna Starzyk and Danielle Lipp
THE POST

Editor's note: This is the second in a two-part series about a new statewide taxing method for manufactured homes and the effect it will have on Athens County

A new Ohio law, which will change the way manufactured homes are taxed after Jan. 1, will have both positive and negative effects on Athens County and its residents.

Nelsonville discusses budget
by Jennifer Hinkle
THE POST

AA budget seven years in the making is finally coming to fruition.

Nelsonville city officials went through the initial stages of creating the city's fiscal year budget last night. It is the first budgetary process since 1992 that city officials have devised without the legally-enforced guidance of the State Fiscal Emergency Advisory Board.

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OU life changing
by Kevin Schneider
THE POST

Editor's note: This is the first in a series of four articles about the changing role of universities to meet the needs of students.

As first-year students adjust to dining hall cuisine and community bathrooms, university officials are re-examining Ohio University's role outside of the classroom.

ACE advisers aid businesses
by Patricia Colianne
FOR THE POST

Editor's note: This is the second article in a five-part series honoring Women's History Week

Women all over the world are making history daily. June Holley, a crusader against poverty, is making a difference, too - right here in Athens.

This energetic woman devotes her talents to fighting poverty in rural Appalachia. In 1984, she and co-founders Marty Zinn and Roger Wilkens developed Worker Owned Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to small businesses developed by low-income citizens.

Assault charges against OU student dropped
by Gail Cetnar
THE POST

An assault charge against an Ohio University student involved in a fight with OU football players and an Athens resident was thrown out yesterday in Athens City Municipal Court.

Charges against Rashad McKee were dropped. McKee is the roommate of OU football player Bashawnta Sellers, who also faces assault charges. Other football players charged with assault are Jamel Patterson, David Walker and Chris London.

Briefly
Compiled from staff and wire reports.

Pakistan begins recalling troops from Indian border
Clinton, GOP leaders to discuss budget concerns
ODOT issues support for U.S. Route 33 bypass plan
League to hold "Meet the Candidates" night
City to help fund Shafer Street light project
Faculty Senate weighs image improvement
Glidden, Krendl to present Lauer with medal


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BASEBALL
Ohio ties itself
by Rob Peirce
THE POST

When the 2000 Ohio baseball team is split up, one half does not do any better or any worse than the other, giving the team a balance throughout its lineup; at least that's what this weekend's Green and White game showed.

Ohio Head Coach Joe Carbone split his team in twain Friday and Saturday in the annual intrasquad contest. The game marks the end of the baseball team's fall practice schedule.

Q&A
Ray knows his role
THE POST

Raynald Ray is the definition of an all-purpose player. Ohio's "Mr. Versatile" does everything for the football team but wash the uniforms. From his z-back position, Ray regularly rushes and receives for over 100 yards a game. He doubles as a dangerous punt returner. The Texas native talked to The Post about his varied role on the football team.

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Yankees defeat Boston 6-1, win ALCS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BOSTON (AP) -- Blame the curse and bad calls or El Duque and Derek.

Blame any Yankee from DiMaggio to Dent.

In the end the story was the same: New York wins, Boston loses.

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