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Monday, May 6, 2002

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Jennifer Lash / Staff Photographer
Maryann Garber listens to Esther Rose-Wilen explain her thoughts for a play that the children of the Sunday school at Hillel will be performing at the end of the month while Tirosh Ehrlich (right) and the other kids wait for their turn to talk. The children came up with original lines for their play and also worked to make their own props.

Former state workers sues state
COLUMBUS ­ A former legislative employee alleges in a lawsuit filed against the state that officials harassed him and used covert methods to prevent him from releasing a school-funding report....continued

Ruby Tuesday set to open May 15
by Casey Clapper / Staff Writer
How many cheese sticks are in a full order?
Eight.
This is one sample question for employees of Ruby Tuesday, 951 E. State St., who are preparing for the restaurant’s opening May 15....continued

Retirees pick classes, not games
by Ken Thomas / The Associated Press
DAVIE, Fla. — Say you're 71 years old and want to learn about abstract impressionism. Read "Moby Dick" for the first time. Study marine biology....continued

Gospel group sings for moms
by Merideth Kimble / For the Post
Ohio University’s Gospel Voices of Faith serenaded mothers with their annual showcase of praise and gospel music Saturday at the New Life Assembly of God, 10 S. Green Drive....continued

Star of India opens its doors
by Casey Clapper / Staff Writer
Yesterday was the grand opening of Athens’ newest ethnic cuisine restaurant....continued

 

Defamation suit limited
by Stephanie Corbin / Staff Writer
A former Ohio University student will seek damages in his defamation case against the university, but there is a limit to what he can receive....continued

OU ex-president could help bury utility lines
by Hillary Copsey / Senior City Writer
The former Ohio University president responsible for burying campus power lines might help the City of Athens bury utility lines along East State Street....continued

Students keeping the faith
by Laura Withers / Staff Writer
Shanie Israel, an Ohio University graduate student, dedicated the last four years of Sunday mornings to teaching young Jewish students about their faith. To many of the students in her class at the OU Hillel, Israel is not just a teacher— she is a role model, a leader and a friend....continued

3 Democrats square off for House
by Matt Hutton / Staff Writer
Voters will decide Tuesday what two candidates for the 92nd House District will be on the November ballot....continued

Bobcat Cash unlikely for theater
by Rachel Wilson / For The Post
Although Bobcat Cash seemed like a viable option for students to buy movie tickets at the Athena Theater, 20 S. Court St., Ohio University officials decided the cost of installing the system would be more than their budget could handle....continued

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Franck Prevel/ Associated Press
A voter's
hands take the ballots for candidates Jacques Chirac and Jean-Marie Le Pen before voting in the second round of the presidential election in Erce, outside Rennes, western France, yesterday, as voters line up in background. Some 40 million French people were heading to the polls yesterday to choose between far-right leader Le Pen and conservative President Chirac.

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Golfers take second at MAC
by Laurie Duffy / Staff Writer
For the second time in two weeks, an Ohio golf team brought home the runner-up trophy from the Mid-American Conference Championship....continued

Lacrosse seniors walk away happy
by Blake Whitney / Staff Writer
The Ohio lacrosse team saw its season come to an end Saturday with a 12-6 loss to No. 14 Ohio State....continued

Bobcats win 3 of 4, earn No. 4 seed in MAC Tournament
by Tom Valentino / Staff Writer
Needing at least a split Saturday at Marshall to qualify for the Mid-American Conference Tournament, the Ohio softball team left little to chance. The Bobcats swept the Thundering Herd 8-2 and 1-0 Saturday.....continued

Track team still trying to make up ground
by Paul Shugar / Staff Writer
Akron and Kent State found a way to slow down an Ohio track team that lacks depth—run all the events at the same time....continued

Ohio, Miami split important series
by Eric Pfahler
The Ohio baseball team beat Miami in a doubleheader scrunched between two losses to the RedHawks....continued