Today's Edition:
Thursday, February 14, 2002
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Eric LaFay/ Staff
Photographer
Melissa Hicks, 138
W. Union St., lives with seven other girls in the house
voted best house by Ohio University Student Senate. Stained
glass makes up at least one window of every room.
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Friday
meeting aims to start planning
by Hillary Copsey / Senior City Writer
A steering committee comprising city officials, residents,
Ohio University administrators and students will meet tomorrow with
representatives from Poggemeyer Design Group to brainstorm about
Athens’ future.... continued
City officials
asking students to recycle
by Yosuke Takanashi
/ For The Post
Athens city officials have been struggling to reduce the amount
of waste in the area, but without resident’s cooperation, have not
been able to accomplish their goals.... continued
State department
saves money in cuts
by Liz Sidoti / The Associated Press
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
is doing something no other agency has done to save money. It is
replacing dozens of private contractors with state employees to
save at least $39 million over two years.... continued
Local band
markets innovative style
by Sarah Laubacher / For The Post
Some people say “Loesha the Swan Goddess” is one of the more
intriguing band names in Athens, but guitarist Andy Dunfee will
offer no more than the phrase “big, black and beautiful” for a clue
to its meaning.... continued
Exhibit
brings alumni back to town
by Yvonne Teems / Staff Writer
As third-year graduate student and artist Elizabeth Robinson
contemplates her own life after graduation, she ponders how OU artists
before her fared after college.... continued
Foundation supplements
dental program
by Morgan Dixon/ Staff Writer
Dental health services in Athens and
Meigs counties will receive more than a half million dollars this
month, making dental care more accessible to lower income families...
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Regis Salon
offers latest trends, gossip
by Sarah Laubacher / For The Post
If you’re looking for a laidback atmosphere, a heck of a
hair wash and of course a great haircut, look no further than Regis
Salon, 10 S. Court St. The staff makes first-timers feel like regulars,
and the “walk-ins welcome” policy is non-discriminatory.... continued
Raphael's
replaces haircut horrors with cool, confident coiffures
by Lauren Gross / For The Post
For years and years hairdressers would compliment me telling
me I had great hair. They fawned over the thickness, curliness and
color. “She’ll never go bald,” they said. Funny, they said that
about my dad, and now his head is the first thing to burn in the
sun..... continued
Home hair
care proves frugal, efficient for African-American students
by Rosie Lukanc / For The Post
For some African-American female students, home — or dorm — hair
maintenance has become the answer to salons’ price and time.....
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Attractions
makes this writer happy
by Laura Arenschield / Culture Editor
Walking into Attractions, 19 N. Court St., on any given afternoon
is a bustling experience. The business stays busy from morning to
night because of all the services this salon offers..... continued
New hairdo
eases boy problem, strengthens female bonding
by Laura Arenschield / Culture Editor
For about four years, every time I went through a relationship
trauma (also known as a break up), I went to the hair salon. By
the time I was emotionally stable, my hair was an inch long all
over and in a pretty traumatic state itself..... continued
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Lindh
pleads not guilty
by Larry Margasak / The Associated Press
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – John Walker Lindh pleaded innocent yesterday
to conspiring to kill Americans, then was denounced as a traitor in
an emotional outpouring outside court by the family of a slain CIA
officer who had questioned him in Afghanistan.... continued
Students
get taste of sweet, sour homes
by Benjamin Roode / Senior Campus Writer
Ohio University Student Senate’s Tour of Homes last week
aimed to inform students living off campus of Athens code policies
and legal actions they can take to correct violations.... continued
Cult recovery
center product of experience
by Laura Withers / Staff Writer
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a three-part series
examining the effects of cult experiences.
ALBANY — “Mental rape” is the term Paul Martin, director of Wellspring
cult recovery retreat and resource center, uses to describe the
mind control and manipulation cult leaders use on members of their
cult.... continued
Campaign-spending
overhaul heads for showdown in House
by David Espo / The Associated Press
WASHINGTON - Supporters of far-reaching campaign finance
legislation handily prevailed on early test votes yesterday as the
House struggled through a marathon debate over rules to reduce the
role of money in politics.... continued
Ohio enters
Big Game
by Matt Hutton / Staff Writer
Big Game officials announced yesterday they will allow Ohio
into the seven-state lottery.... continued
Students
jeer tougher university drug policy
by Laura M. Schneider / Staff Writer
Representatives from Students for a Sensible Drug Policy
spoke out at yesterday’s Ohio University Student Senate meeting
about possible changes in university drug policy.... continued
Glidden
discusses tuition hike
by Nick Juliano / Staff Writer
More than a dozen Bryan Hall residents discussed their concerns
about tuition increases last night in an informal session with Ohio
University President Robert Glidden.... continued
Students
are thrifty with Valentine’s Day purchases
by Brittany Yingling / Staff Writer
Valentine’s Day did not empty the wallets of some Ohio University
students today because of thrifty gift purchases.... continued
Couple's
service honored
by Kim Smith / Senior Culture Writer
Valentine’s Day is a time to show love for a significant
other, or even to show a love of helping others Charlotte and
Paul Johnson will be recognized for both today, by Ohio First Lady
Hope Taft.... continued
Candy,
flower sales blossom this week
by Matthew Cate / Scripps Howard Foundation
Wire
When it comes to buying a Valentine's Day gift for a sweetheart,
money is not a prime consideration for most people.... continued
Students
have community center as fitness option
by Brynn Burton / Staff Writer
When yoga classes are full, and the wait to get on a treadmill
is 50 minutes at Ohio University’s Ping Center, people working out
have the option of exercising at the Athens Community Center....
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Charles Dharapak/
The Associated Press
Women grieve as the body of Palestinian policeman
Shadi Al-Hassanat, 26, killed by Israeli soldiers,
is brought home in Deir al-Balah, southern Gaza
Strip, yesterday. Israeli troops raided three
Palestinian towns and a refugee camp yesterday
in the most extensive military operation in the
Gaza Strip in 16 months of fighting, launched
in reprisal for Palestinian rocket fire on Israel.
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Bobcats
lull Central to bed
by Paul Shugar / Staff Writer
The home court environment might not have been the same,
but the Ohio basketball team played the same way at The Convo....
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Szall
rallies Bobcats against Zips
by Lonnie McMillan / Staff Writer
The Ohio women’s basketball team came back from a 17-point
second-half deficit to defeat the Akron Zips 69-64 at James A.
Rhodes Arena last night.... continued
Warriors
show a lighter side
by Eric Pfahler / Staff Writer
During their four years at Ohio, wrestlers Ryan Smith (157
pound weight class) and Luke Moore (174) have practiced countless
hours and endured a heavyweight’s amount of pressure while wrestling
their way into the national spotlight.... continued
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All-star
games fail to shine in this fan’s eyes
by Ben Wickert / For The Post
Last weekend something dawned on me — for the first time
I could remember, the NBA all-star game and the NFL Pro Bowl fell
on the same weekend. Due to the Sept. 11 attacks the NFL season,
and consequently the Pro Bowl, was pushed back a week.... continued
Hunter named
to All-District team
The National Association of Basketball Coaches named Ohio
forward Brandon Hunter to its second team All-District 10 team Tuesday.
Hunter became the 13th player in school history to receive the honor....
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