Matt Anselmi/Photo Editor OU freshman Paul Goeppner demonstrates his dart throwing technique yesterday evening. Dartboards have become prevalent in residence halls across campus, including Tiffen Hall, where Goeppner resides. The dartboards have spurred contests ranging from friendly matches to hard-nosed competitions for money.

Chavez withdraws as nominee, blames 'search and destroy' politics
by Laura Meckler / The Associated Press
WASHINGTON – Linda Chavez withdrew her bid to be secretary of labor yesterday, saying that controversy over an illegal immigrant who once lived with her had become a distraction for President-elect Bush. She called herself a victim of "search-and-destroy" politics.... continued

State, local schools reviewing proficiency tests
by Kim Smith / Staff Writer
Changes regarding the Ohio proficiency tests' standards currently are being evaluated in the state legislature – and local school districts.... continued

Classes involving more writing already implemented at OU
by Colleen Schmidt / Staff Writer
Students might be doing more writing than they expected this quarter.... continued

Governor signs baby bill
by Amanda Iacone / Staff Writer
An Ohio bill passed last week will allow parents to drop off their newborns at hospitals and police departments without fear of criminal prosecution.... continued

Chinese exhibit brings culture to Athens
by Tiffany Royal / FOR THE POST
An amazing large set of artistic challenges from around the world has landed in our small backyard.... continued

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Ahn Young-joon/The Associated Press A train crosses a railway bridge near Yongdong, South Korea, in this Sept. 16, 1998 file photo. The bridge was the scene of a mass killing in late July 1950 of South Korean refugees by American troops, according to accounts by U.S. Korean War veterans and Korean villagers. Buchtel, York to replace septic systems Korean investigators link U.S. bullets to No Gun Ri killings Airline deals meet opposition Cold is taking its toll on South's wildlife State says abortion procedure doesn't always work Attorney for civil rights officials says they'll consider stepping down

Bobcats travel to Toledo
by Lonnie McMillan / Staff Writer
Looking to snap a five-game losing streak and pick up its first Mid-American Conference win, the Ohio women's basketball team will take on the Toledo Rockets tonight.... continued

Bobcats get 'Sonny' in winter
by Bill Bender / Staff Writer
A new transfer might give the Ohio men's basketball team a radiant future.... continued

The Trouble with Bernie
by Bill Bender / Staff Writer
A comatose Cleveland Browns fan named Bernie suddenly wakes up from a 10-year nap. Still groggy he asks the nurse what's the month and year. When informed it is January, he immediately tunes in ESPN to find out who is in the AFC Championship game. Upon seeing Baltimore and Oakland he looks back at the nurse, dumbfounded.... continued