Dennis Cook/ The Associated Press Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., meets reporters on Capitol Hill yesterday after the Senate voted to reject a move by Hagel to limit loosely regulated campaign donations.

Grant to improve research skills
by Becca Manning / For The Post
Ohio University's Alden Library will provide a $1,500 grant to faculty members and librarians who work together to teach research skills in their courses.... continued

Grassroots key to winning competition
by Sara Bisker / For The Post
Redhawks continue to soar above Bobcats in the RecycleMania 2001 competition.... continued

Russian Choir brings St. Petersburg to Athens
Athens area residents experienced a taste of Russian culture last night and were entertained at the same time.... continued

New gallery displays beginners' work
By Tiffany Royal / Staff Writer
Another gallery of artistic creation has emerged in the depths of Seigfred Hall.... continued

Widower indicted for involuntary manslaughter
by Erica Solvig / City Staff Editor
An Athens man was indicted for involuntary manslaughter fewer than two weeks after his wife was pronounced dead.... continued

Senate comes down hard on soft money
By David Espo / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON – The Senate bestowed its blessing yesterday on the soft money ban at the heart of campaign finance legislation, delivering a crucial victory to Sen. John McCain and others bidding to reduce the influence of big money in modern-day elections.... continued

Bush: Silence is golden
by Philip Elliott / Staff Writer
President Bush's education plan, a back-to-basics approach with an emphasis on standardized testing and reading, math and science, has some educators concerned about further decay of public music education.... continued

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Owen Humphreys/ The Associated Press Killed animals are piled up on a pyre in Canonbie, England, yesterday as the campaign to control foot-and-mouth disease in Britain continues. Center welcomes new businesses Agriculture officials still trying to pinpoint cause of foot-and-mouth virus Suicide bomber injures bystanders, continuing a wave of terrorism in Jerusalem Judge finds law school's admission policy unconstitutional Hard-working Americans are not getting their Zzzzs Loss of jobs in the cards Low tax revenue stresses state, governor says Ford plant contains amounts of Legionnaries' disease, official says

Administration keeps options open in search for new coach
by Ryan Ernst / Assistant Sports Editor
The Ohio basketball team might not have made it to the Final Four this season, but it might just be the place to find the program's next coach.... continued

Bobcats split with Penguins
by Bill Bender / Staff Writer
The Ohio baseball team battled the Penguins in weather best suited for a penguin.... continued

No fanfare for finale
Bye bye to the retired
by Michael Canan / Sports Editor

Hunter a finalist for Northern Iowa job
by Anthony Castrovince / Staff Writer
Former Ohio men's basketball coach Larry Hunter was in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Monday, speaking before members of the Northern Iowa media as the search for his replacement continues.... continued

Coach shrugs off milestone, focuses on future
by Anthony Castrovince / Staff Writer
Ohio baseball coach Joe Carbone recently celebrated his 400th career win, but one thing is apparent: he is not basking in his own glory.... continued

Notre Dame takes Bobcats 18-9
by Tim Pappa / Staff Writer
Yesterday was Bobcat Fan Appreciation Day at Pruitt Field in a match featuring Notre Dame and the Ohio lacrosse team.... continued

Bobcats rally to win Saluki Invitational
by Lonnie McMillan / Staff Writer
The weather might have been cold, but the Ohio women's golf team was on fire Monday in the second round of the Saluki Invitational.... continued