Sammy Dallal/FOR THE POST
Ohio University students Abbey Kaiser, left, and Lisa Smith, second left, dance to the music of Geraldine Saturday evening on the main stage. The main stage, located in the intersection of S. Court St. and Union St., housed bands during Saturday's street party.

Online applications put on hold
by Caitlin McGrail / THE POST
As Ohio University's student organizations wait to learn how much funding they will receive this quarter, the Student Activities Commission continues efforts to find out why it is not receiving applications submitted online.... continued

Blacks in Columbus say they feel mistreated by police more often
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS / COLUMBUS, Ohio
- A preliminary draft of a survey commissioned by the city said black motorists stopped by police were nearly twice as likely as whites to be unhappy with how they were treated.... continued

Expanded right to jury trial means more appeals by criminal defendants
By LAURIE ASSEO / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court is seeing the effects of last summer's groundbreaking ruling which expands jury-trial rights in certain criminal cases: A pile of appeals by defendants who say their sentences are unfair.... continued

Some terrorism victims criticize 'scheme' to pay them from U.S. Treasury
by PAULINE JELINEK / THE ASSOCIATED
PRESS
WASHINGTON - A new law gives American victims of terrorism millions of dollars in compensation, but some fear it won't achieve their ultimate goal - punishing terrorist nations.... continued

Coming soon: Internet devices that reveal where you are
by ANICK JESDANUN / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK - Imagine walking by a Starbucks in an unfamiliar city. Your cell phone rings, and a coupon for coffee pops up on its screen, good only at that location.... continued

Blair Witch 2: The only scary thing is the lame plot
by James Fowler / FOR THE POST
The time has arrived. After months of rumors and speculation, the sequel to The Blair Witch Project is now in theaters nationwide. Once you watch Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 it will be clear why this film deserves a spot alongside such great sequels as Batman and Robin and Weekend at Bernie's 2. Where is that spot you ask? The dumpster of course.... continued

Special Feature:
Halloween Photos

Halloween revelers
by Philip Elliott / THE POST
With a strong showing of cross dressers, flashers, feather boas and shaved chests, Athens, Ohio University and their frolickers survived another round of the annual Halloween fray.... continued

Freshmen enjoy Halloween in Athens
by Jessica Bartlett / FOR THE POST
Editor's Note: The Post ran an article in Friday's edition about four Ohio University first-year students' Halloween expectations. This article focuses on their experiences.
OU freshmen said they mostly enjoyed Halloween weekend, but for Angie Drook, the Athens tradition did not quite meet her expectations.... continued

Early numbers indicate fewer arrests
by Philip Elliott / THE POST
Despite an estimated larger crowd, preliminary numbers of arrests from Athens Halloween weekend are down from past years.... continued

Paintball club attacks hard
by Lisa Laufik / FOR THE POST
Every Saturday morning, a battle takes place in Athens. People wear camouflage tote guns and take the field to prepare for the day's fight. At the sight of the enemy they aim their guns and get ready to fire. Both sides fire, and a soldier is shot. Color explodes on to the soldier's uniform. He is down but he does not die. Paintballs, rather than real bullets, are the ammunition. This scene takes place at Combat Creek Paintball, in Athens, which is the main sponsor of Ohio University's Paintball Club.... continued

Late Night Pizza will be no more
by Jess Ferrari / FOR THE POST
For everyone who enjoyed ordering Late Night Pizza at 4:30 a.m., it is a sad time.... continued

New auditor on the job at the Athens auditor's office
by Denis Flaschner / FOR THE POST
Jill Thompson quit her job at the county auditor's office five years ago to spend more time with her children. And now, five years later, she has returned to the job.... continued

Sergei Grits/AP Unidentified people carry wooden crosses to the Kuropaty mass grave site to commemorate victims of the Soviet-era political repression, on the outskirts of the Belarus capital of Minsk, yesterday. The man at right is covered by a flag of Belarus opposition. Briefly Rocket hauled to launch pad for space station's first crew Unofficial results show moderate party winning Kosovo municipal elections Budget deal remains elusive as election approaches Authorities prepare for possible protests at trade meeting

Ohio beats Eastern Michigan, falls to Central
by Jenny Hugenberg / THE POST
With a loss to Central Michigan and a victory against Eastern Michigan, the Ohio volleyball team kept its top spot in the Mid-American Conference East Division.... continued

Bobcats drop final game to Kent State
by Tim Pappa / THE POST
School is not always out on the weekends. Kent State's Meagan Class gave Ohio field hockey a quick lesson by scoring two goals in a 3-0 victory over the Bobcats Saturday.... continued

OSU swim meet
by Nicole Jomantas / FOR THE POST
The Ohio swimming and diving team had its share of tricks and treats this weekend.... continued

Cross country teams give all at MAC championships
by Paul Shugar / THE POST
The Ohio cross country teams went into the Mid-American Conference Championship on Saturday in Kalamazoo, Mich. looking to wipe away their pasts and a few opponents while they were at it.... continued

Bobcats lose, tie at Penn State
by Anthony Castrovince / THE POST
If you can't beat 'em, tie 'em.
The Ohio club hockey team entered its weekend series at Penn State hoping to come out with its first win in Happy Valley in four years. Instead, it left with a 6-2 loss Friday and 2-2 tie Saturday. It was the first loss and tie the team has experienced this season.... continued