Today's Edition: Monday, November 18, 2002

Today's Edition:
Monday, November 18, 2002

Today is the last issue of Fall Quarter. Ohio University and The Post will be on break until Jan. 6, 2003.

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Becky Sell/ Staff Photographer
OU freshman Laura Dimoff studies economics in Alden Library on Sunday afternoon. With finals week approaching, students study in the library for hours at a time.

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity house gutted in final's week fire
by Casey Clapper and Mike Jones/Staff Writers
Fire gutted an Ohio University fraternity house early Friday morning, leaving members of the chapter homeless and barefoot for the remainder of finals week.

“Everyone has been real supportive,” said Beta Theta Pi senior Rick Campopiano. “It’s something you don’t expect on a Friday morning — to wake up and your house be on fire...continued

Former student sentenced after emotional testimony
by Casey Clapper/City Senior Writer
A former Ohio University student convicted of sexual charges received a four-year sentence after his emotional apology yesterday in a crowded Athens courtroom...continued

National Republican sweep adds to Democratic loss in Athens County
by Natalie Long/Staff Writer
In Athens County, where registered Democrats outnumber registered Republicans by more than 3,800 people, the Democratic candidate for the 92nd House District Jim Pancake should have won the vote easily...continued

Inspector says question of war up to Iraq
by George Jahn/Associated Press
LARNACA, Cyprus (AP) - The chief U.N. weapons inspector landed in Cyprus Sunday to assemble his team for a return to Baghdad and said the "question of war and peace" awaits an answer from Saddam Hussein...continued

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Stress makes life tough during finals week
by Erica Bush/Staff Writer
Pulling out hair, throwing books across the library or screaming at a roommate for not washing the dishes may be a little bit more prevalent during finals week. But the underlying cause for all that frustration is something many college students understand -- stress...continued

Athens one of 13 Ohio cities with sexual-orientation discrimination law
by Kristine Phillips/Staff Writer
As Ohio University officials debate the pros and cons of domestic partner benefits, the Ohio Revised Code does not give them much guidance...continued

Student directories recalled, violate privacy
by Mike Cottrill/Staff Writer
Due to a computer error, Ohio University campus directories distributed last week included information that some students and faculty had requested be omitted...continued

BRIEFLY

Enric Marti/ The Associated Press
The shadow of an Israeli soldier is reflected on a wall advertising food during an Israeli army operation Saturday Nov. 16, 2002 in the West Bank city of Hebron. A nighttime ambush by Palestinian gunmen in this deeply divided city killed 12 Israelis, most of them soldiers and police officers. The Palestinian gunmen from Islamic Jihad raked Israeli civilians, and the security force members accompanying them, as they traveled through a narrow alleyway Friday night following Sabbath prayers in the Tomb of the Patriarchs, an ancient shrine in downtown Hebron.

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Jennifer Lash/ Assignment Photo Editor
Ohio guard Zach Kiekow puts the ball up Saturday afternoon in an exhibition game against International Select at The Convo. The Bobcats won the game 89-77.

Frustration lingering for hockey team
by Matt Bixenstine/Staff Writer
The Ohio hockey team's recent frustration lessened following one of its most impressive victories of the season, only to return with greater fury with one of its most disappointing losses...continued

Ohio volleyball pulls into tie for first in East division
by Laurel Scheffel/Staff Writer
The Ohio volleyball team stretched its winning streak to eight games this weekend, prevailing on the road against Akron and Toledo...continued