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Wednesday, October 3 2001

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Liz Condo/ Staff Photographer
Martine Kirwintalks to her two-month old son Patrick yesterday afternoon in Emeriti Park on South Green. Kirwin, an Athens resident, plans to attend Ohio University beginning winter quarter.

Federal Reserve affected by economy
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve, faced with an economy that went from bad to worse after the terror attacks, cut a key interest rate yesterday by a half-point, driving it down to a level not seen since 1962.... continued

Insurance provider changes, rates increase
by Ben Roode / Staff Writer
A change of insurance providers for Ohio University graduate students has increased both student options and yearly rates.... continued

Students receive scholarships with help of faculty, staff
by Becca Manning / Staff Writer
Ohio University graduate Margaux Cowden said winning a nationally competitive scholarship is easing her transition into her first year of graduate school.... continued

Vending machine vandalism increasing in Athens
by Yosuke Takanashi / Staff Writer
Although a vending machine company said vandalism to machines is not very common, local law enforcement agencies sometimes have their hands full with snack and soda thieves.... continued

Satire gets the laughs
by Kim Smith / For The Post
Equipped with a grand piano and a sense of humor, Mark Russell claimed the stage last night at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.... continued

Christian faith expressed in Mandarin
by Laura Withers / Staff Writer
Ohio University graduate student Yingguang Liu said he identified himself as an atheist until he started attending Ohio University's Chinese Bible study group with a friend.... continued

 

Ruby Tuesday coming to Athens
by Lauren McDowell / Staff Writer
Owners of the new Ruby Tuesday restaurant have discovered Athens' location and market to be gems for the future store.... continued

Investigation regarding Sept.11 attack seeps into OU
by Laura M. Schneider / Senior Staff Writer
Ohio University is one of several U.S. universities contacted by federal agents requesting student information in the investigation of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.... continued

Shot still echoing 50 years later
by Michael Canan / Scripps Howard News Service
Oct. 3, 1951.
Sometimes it seems like another lifetime to Bobby Thomson.... continued

Women of OU take action in the '70s
by Sara Schonhardt / Staff Writer
The 1970s were a time of growth and increased support for feminism. Organizations formed and new battles began, but opposition to the women's movement still existed.... continued

BRIEFLY

Jerome Delay/ The Associated Press
Jammiat Ulama-e-Islam leader Mulana Fazal-ur-Rahman, addresses followers during a rally in support of the Taliban in Baluchistan province's capital Quetta, Pakistan, yesterday. More than 5,000 gathered to hear the leader call for a Jihad against the U.S. and Pakistan in the event of U.S. military strikes against Kabul's Taliban rulers.

 

 


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Field hockey team, go watch them
by Eric Pfahler / Staff Writer
I am a sports writer for The Post. Like any other sports writer, I am required to write what I see. What I see now is an inspired team destined for a Mid-American Conference championship.... continued

Ohio looks to stuff Heisman contender
by Paul Shugar / Staff Writer
Toledo coach Tom Amstutz said before the season that the Rockets would run a spread offense because as a former defensive coordinator it gave him the most nightmares.... continued

 

How to execute the penalty corner
by Eric Pfahler / Staff Writer
Although field hockey is becoming a popular sport throughout the Midwest, most so-called sports gurus do not know the basic rules and strategies of the game. Like a penalty shot in ice hockey, the penalty corner is a way for the offense to try to convert a quick score.... continued

Bobcats struggle, lose to Ohio State
by Eric Pfahler / Staff Writer
COLUMBUS– When a baker leaves an ingredient out of a cake, it does not taste right. The Bobcats know the feeling.... continued