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Freshman, Tiffany Bukoffsky, holds one of the last few ladybugs left in her Pickering Hall dorm room. In the past couple of weeks these ladybugs have invaded rooms by the dozens and caused a hassle to the people who live in a few dorm rooms.

Adoption lets students clean up streets
by Natalie Hideg / FOR THE POST
Ohio University students do not have to wait until they are older to adopt.... continued

No takers for uninhabited Lake Erie island
by John Affleck / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CLEVELAND - A pristine, 10-acre island in Lake Erie is uninhabited, undeveloped and still unsold.... continued

Language program helps Athens schools
by Kim Smith / THE POST
In the United States, study of a foreign language usually begins in high school. But for students in Athens City Schools, elementary school is the ideal time to begin.... continued

Foreign languages reach local elementary schools
by Erin Eisinger / FOR THE POST
Want to be smarter? Learn a foreign language - and do it while you're young, if possible. While foreign language education is trickling into Athens, Ohio University student volunteers are making the trickle a rush by taking teaching into their own hands.... continued

Interaction takes place from miles away
by Brittany Yingling / THE POST
Some Ohio University students who sleep through classes now can use the Internet to read about upcoming assignments, communicate with classmates and post messages on a discussion board, all thanks to the Blackboard program.... continued

Versity.com Loses Home hed: Student Advantage Inc. and Versity.com Not Under the Same Roof
by Jennifer Furia / FOR THE POST
With the help ofa friend named Versity.com, Ohio University sophomore Kelly Bartemes had no trouble turning off his alarm and falling back asleep without giving a second thought to the lecture class he would be missing.... continued

Building upgrades will yield financial benefits for OU
by Laura M. Schneider / THE POST
Two new projects on Ohio University's campus will save energy and money and create a more comfortable living and learning environment for students and faculty.... continued

Taco shells recalled, possible food allergies
by Philip Brasher / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON - With unapproved biotech corn already showing up in the food supply, the government was asked yesterday to temporarily allow its use for human consumption.... continued

Clinton, GOP near deal on tax cut package and
$1 boost in minimum wage
By Curt Anderson / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON - After months of open partisan warfare over tax cuts, President Clinton and congressional Republicans neared agreement yesterday on a tax relief package that would help people save for retirement, pay for long-term health care and give businesses breaks to offset the costs of a $1 minimum wage increase.... continued

Permit now required to slide down pumpkin covered hill
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHAGRIN FALLS - A decades-long tradition of sliding down a pumpkin-covered hill could be coming to an end.... continued

Guide doesn't serve its purpose
by Holly Schreiber / FOR THE POST
The time of year has come again when devout ghost hunters are on the prowl. And Chris Woodyard claims to be the guide.... continued

The Ridges isn't that scary
by Tiffany Royal and Ben Roode / THE POST
So you think you know The Ridges. Think again.... continued

Guide doesn't serve its purpose
by Holly Schreiber / FOR THE POST
The time of year has come again when devout ghost hunters are on the prowl. And Chris Woodyard claims to be the guide.... continued

Athens dining at its best
by Chris Congeni / FOR THE POST
One might be skeptical of Lui Lui Restaurant, 8 Station St., because of its eclectic menu and lack of visibility in the center of town. But the first thing that catches the eye is the motto at the top of the menu: "Here at Lui Lui Restaurant we have tried to offer a variety of dishes so that everyone's tastes can be satisfied."... continued

'80s hair band makes a lackluster return
by Chas J. Hartman / THE POST
Some think hair/glam rock died when Nirvana came along. Well, not exactly.... continued

Grade inflation doesn not affect employer's view
by Laura M. Schneider / THE POST
Despite recent reports that show Ohio University has experienced grade inflation, OU officials say grade inflation has not likely damaged the credibility of a student's grade point average. And employers still see GPA as a good gauge of student quality.... continued

Students set date to protest Wal-Mart opposition
by Laura M. Schneider and Kate Whaley / THE POST
Students for a Free Market, a new political organization comprised of Ohio University students, plans to protest Friday morning against anti-Wal-Mart sentiments.... continued

Five arrested in protest appear in court
by Stepfanie Romine / THE POST
Four of the five people arrested at an East State Street protest Tuesday appeared in court yesterday morning.... continued

Deans' Roundtable lacking interest from deans
by Philip Elliott / THE POST
A Deans' Roundtable, planned by Ohio University's Student Senate, has received less support from deans than senators hoped. At least two deans said lack of planning might be to blame for the poor response for the Nov. 3 event.... continued

Legality of home births in question
by Liz Shirey / THE POST
Childbirth.
The word evokes a variety of responses in women. Some look back fondly on the miracle they experienced, while others associate the time with pain and fear. Some women identify childbirth with a physician in a hospital, but others picture a midwife in their homes.... continued

Dysart Defenders hold rally
by Danielle Pizmoht / FOR THE POST
Dysart Defenders continued their efforts to save Dysart Woods by holding a rally yesterday outside of the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Ohio University's College Green.... continued

Computer-based testing now offered
By Colleen Schmidt / FOR THE POST
Instead of staring at a blank piece of paper before taking a test, some students will be staring at a blank screen. Computer-based testing has been introduced at Ohio University's Educational Testing Center, which opened Saturday.... continued

Giving birth at home more natural, OU prof says
by Liz Shirey / THE POST
Editor's note: Because of the sensitive nature of this article, some names were changed to protect sources' identities. Margaret is the professor's middle name, which she prefers to use. Because practicing direct-entry midwifery is not legal, Jane is a fictional name for the direct-entry midwife.
Naked and pregnant, a woman immerses herself completely in a pool of warm water set up in her home. Her husband and son stand beside the pool, and with awe and wonder in their eyes, they gently squeeze her hands in encouragement and support.... continued

Ladybugs invade campus
by Megan Kuhn / FOR THE POST
They are Les betes du bon Dieu, the creatures of the good god, as the French would say. But when it comes to the Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle, commonly known as the ladybug, some Ohio University students would beg to differ.... continued

Senate discusses Halloween weekend
Because of their success in the past, Halloween safety teams of Athens residents will patrol Uptown this weekend, Athens Service-Safety Director Wayne Key said at last night's Ohio University Student Senate meeting.... continued

Racing for a cure
by: Megan Kuhn / FOR THE POST
At 49, Freve Pace admits she is well past her athletic prime. Despite not being a long-distance runner, this Ohio University social work professor and director of field education will push her limits by running 26.2 miles in honor of her hero.... continued

Clement Ntaye/AP Jubilant supporters of Ivorian opposition leader Laurent Gbagbo dance outside his campaign headquarters soon after he declared himself in control of the west African nation following massive street protests after junta leader Gen. Robert Guei has reportedly fled the country yesterday in Abijan. Briefly Diver enters sunken Russian submarine Israel says renewal of peace talks possible Sources: Local helped USS Cole attackers UN report on global warming: much worse than originally thought Court rules that cocaine-addicted newborn was abused Senate leader calls for states to oppose lower DUI limit Report: Goodyear tire deaths mirror Firestone's troubles

NBA players keep bad rep
by Lonnie McMillan / THE POST
The NBA season doesn't start for another four days, but there already is plenty reason to pay close attention for basketball fans. And for authority figures.... continued

No reason for linebacker not to hit
by Bill Bender / THE POST
It is never a good idea to mess with the quiet ones.... continued

Bobcats warm up for MAC Tournament
by Lonnie McMillan / THE POST
The Ohio soccer team plays host to the Ohio State Buckeyes today at Shafer Street Field.... continued

High-scoring week nets award
Cleveland - Forward Jen Barber was named Mid-American Conference Women's Soccer Player of the Week on Oct. 23.... continued

Fans divided over Series
by Tim Boggs / FOR THE POST
For those who have been hiding under a rock, the World Series started Saturday between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets. For the first time since 1956 two New York teams are in the World Series.... continued