Josh Sterns/Staff Photographer Ohio freshman Cory Nastizo practices Sunday on the six foot ramp at the Athens Skate Park on East State Street. In addition to bikes, people also use rollerblades and skateboards on the ramps.

Renovations possible
by Kim Smith / Staff Writer
Community and school board members came together last night at Nelsonville-York Elementary School to discuss the district's ideas for building changes.... continued

Juvenile Sex law top priority for Senate
by Amanda Iacone / Staff Writer
Megan's Law is one step closer to reality for juveniles convicted of sex crimes in Ohio. The bill, which passed the Ohio Senate yesterday, would require offenders to register with their local county sheriff.... continued

Three strikes and bowling is out
by Erica Ryan / Staff Writer
Baker University Center's basement no longer will echo with the sound of bowling balls rolling and pins crashing after this year.... continued

STOMP gives Mem Aud a kickin' time
by Jeff Purton / Staff Writer
Don't try this at home. Compared to these cats, you may have about as much rhythm as Will Ferrel and Chris Kattan at the Roxbury.... continued

MTV2 brings 'Amnesiac' to The Front Room
by Chas J. Hartman / Assistant Entertainment Editor
Although there are millions of Radiohead fans in this country, some music lovers have no knowledge of the band. It may be time to change that by attending MTV2's Radiohead promotion Thursday in the Front Room.... continued

Public universities want to increase tuition
by Erik Carlson / For The Post
Many things can change in a few weeks, especially when it comes to tuition levels and the state budget.... continued

Peace Corps offers rewarding experiences for OU grads
by: Danielle Pizmoht / FOR THE POST
One day during her service as a Peace Corps volunteer in Africa, Orla Burke rode her bike to the market to buy fruits and vegetables. Along the way, she heard a boy struggling as he tried to ride his bike down the dirt road. It was obvious that the boy never learned how to ride a bike, so Burke spent the next two hours teaching him.... continued

Online payment system accessible for students
by Sara Bisker / For The Post
Ohio University officials predict payment lines in Chubb Hall will shorten because of a new online payment system.... continued

Fraternity seeks recognition from local Interfraternity Council
by Jenny Wilkins / Staff Writer
The Delta Lambda Phi fraternity, a national social fraternity for gay, bisexual and progressive men, is seeking recognition from Ohio University's Interfraternity Council.... continued

Local fruit has nutritional benefits
by Hillary Copsey / Staff Writer
With bathing suit season fast approaching, many students are looking for ways to cut fat out of their diets. Ohio University assistant professor Melani Duffrin might have a new solution.... continued

Grand jury hands down indictments
by Rob Chalifoux / Staff Writer
The Athens County grand jury met Monday and decided there was enough evidence to proceed with several court cases.... continued

BRIEFLY

Yun Jai-hyoung/ The Associated Press A member of Solidarity for Peace and Reunification of Korea, burns a model of a U.S. military helicopter during a rally yesterday in front of the Defense Ministry building in Seoul, South Korea. More than 20 protesters demanded the South Korean government not to buy U.S. arms. The banner reads: "No U.S. Arms." Garage parking meter proposal gets support from area groups Israel remembers war victims Trip’s goal: get American doctor Advanced Aegis radar system won’t be on U.S.-to-Taiwan ships Cincinnati’s riot costs expected to reach $2M, city officials say Disease worries close OSU farms

WUSA establishes investor, fan support
by Laurie Duffy / For The Post
Riding on the coattails of the 1999 World Cup victory and a boom in youth soccer participation, the Women's United Soccer Association kicked off its first season of competition April 14.... continued

Mountaineers climb over Bobcats, 4-3
by Anthony Castrovince / Staff Writer
There ain't no mountain high enough, unless you are the Ohio baseball team.... continued

Bobcats, Vikings split afternoon doubleheader
by Joe Arnold / Staff Writer
Like the probability associated with the toss of a coin, the Ohio softball again found itself settling for a doubleheader split. This time the opponent was Cleveland State. The Bobcats won the opener 5-3 in nine innings but dropped the second game 3-2.... continued

Bobcats ready to duke it out with Duquesne Dukes, last game of season
by Tim Pappa / Staff Writer
Despite struggling as of late, the Ohio lacrosse team looks to round out its season with a win today over Duquesne.... continued

Second season showcases upsets, comebacks
by Joe Arnold / Staff Writer
Shhhh! If you listen closely, you can hear the quiet, subtle sounds of spring. No, it’s not the crack of baseball bats; it’s not the giggles of girls lying out in the sun hoping for a tan that will never come (C’mon ladies, it’s April in Athens). It’s not even the chest-pounding bass that you can hear four miles away from a car with its windows open, playing Nelly’s "Country Grammar."... continued

Bobcats bats keep swinging
by Bill Bender / Staff Writer
The Ohio baseball team's bats are literally hit-or-miss.... continued