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Tuesday, April 3, 2001

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Adriel Shearer/ Staff photographer
Jeff Ungemach dips his dance partner, Jacque Newton, at a Jitterbug meeting Thursday night in the Corner Room. The club meets Tuesdays at The Union, 18 W. Union, where it gives lessons in the art of swing dancing.

Council tries again for pet cleanup
by Aaron Reincheld / Staff Writer
Athens City Council made another attempt at adopting a pooper-scooper law for pet owners at its meeting last night.... continued

Students Flick Switches to Win Competition
by Brittany Yingling / Staff Writer
Ohio University students living in James and Boyd halls started fighting it out Friday in the university's first energy saving competition.... continued

Sewer plans delay school construction
by Kim Smith / Staff Writer
A delay in the approval of an Albany sewage treatment facility has backed up plans to start construction for the Alexander School District's new complex.... continued


Computers an unnecessary tool for artists
by Tiffany Royal / Staff Writer
Could you live without a computer?
The members of the Ohio University chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Artists show that they can. With works reacting to the Pablo Picasso quote "Computers are useless. They can only give you answers," the AIGA members opened their show last night at the Cube4 Gallery in Seigfred Hall.... continued

Groove comes to Athens
by Chas J. Hartman / Assistant Entertainment Editor
Ever heard of the New York City jazz-funk band Deep Banana Blackout? Well it's time to experience the groove-based sounds of a band that sells out major clubs throughout the northeast United States.... continued

 

Judge approves appointment of special prosecutor for Sheriff's Office investigation
by Rob Chalifoux and Natalie Myers / Staff Writers
Athens County Court of Common Pleas Judge Alan Goldsberry has approved a petition appointing a special prosecutor to handle cases coming from Athens County Sheriff's Office investigations.... continued

Jitterbug Club teaches swing dancing
by Lisa Laufik / For The Post
The swing dance craze might be fading, but Ohio University's Jitterbug club is determined to keep Athens jumping, jiving and wailing.... continued

Men will not march with women
Men will not participate in this year's Take Back the Night March. Women's Affairs Commissioner Amanda Hobson made that decision last night after considering opinions voiced by women who attended an open discussion.... continued

Project expected to bring mall-like qualities
by Jenny Wilkins / Staff Writer
Next fall, Ohio University students will see a different Nelson Commons, with additions including a Grab 'n' Go, convenience store, video rental store and a printing and copy center.... continued

Local businessman concerned about video rental
by Sara Bisker / For The Post
The prospect of Ohio University's adding a video rental store to Nelson Commons by Fall Quarter worries at least one local business owner, as many students said they will frequent the new campus store.... continued

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Vincent Yu/ The Associated Press
Holding a protest banner about 100 people demonstrate outside the U.S. consulate in Hong Kong Monday, April 2, 2001, blaming the United States for the midair collision between U.S. and Chinese military planes and saying American officials were too cowardly to face up to it. The Chinese words read, "Protest U.S. invasion our country's airspace."


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Bobcats look to capture Bishops
by Bill Bender / Staff Writer
Divisions do not dictate dominance.
Although the Ohio baseball team (9-14) and the Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops are separated by two divisions and 120 miles, the talent level on both squads is not far apart.... continued

MAC champ ready to reload next season
by Joe Arnold / Staff Writer
Only a sophomore, Ohio wrestler Luke Moore posted a 27-10 overall record and a 5-2 Mid-American Conference mark en route to an individual MAC Championship at 174 lbs. and a berth in the NCAA Championships. The Post's Joe Arnold sat down with Moore to discuss his success this season and what next season holds for the wrestlers.... continued

 

 

More money, more problems
by Bill Bender / Staff Writer
To the Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox: Pay closer attention to football season.... continued

Bobcats off to strong start in MAC
by Jenny Hugenberg / Staff Writer
After sweeping Buffalo last weekend, the Ohio softball team is tied for second place in the Mid-American Conference East Division.... continued

Bobcats take seventh
Aaron Bickle and Brian Edwards each shot a par 72 to ignite Ohio as the Bobcats rallied to finish tied for seventh at the Johnny Owens Invitational in Lexington, Ky., Saturday.... continued