Becka Manning/ For The Post A group of people stand outside the courthouse yesterday afternoon in protest of the current U.S. military actions.

Firefighters fueling interest for Fire Prevention Week
by Erica Bush / For The Post
Firefighters across the United States this week are celebrating Fire Prevention Week to raise the publics' knowledge about fire safety.... continued

Report offers solutions, suggestions to diversity problem
by Ben Roode / Staff Writer
A more diverse campus could be in Ohio University's future if a new plan to use existing programs and early prospective student outreach is successful, said OU officials.... continued

‘Beautiful Garbage’ title only half appropriate
by Jay Boehmer / Staff Writer
When Garbage released their self-titled debut in 1995, they warmed up thcurrent musical climate with a fresh post-grunge sound.  They had things goinfor them: Butch Vig, a production-savvy drummer with limitless experience in the studio, and Shirley Manson, an exotic, provocative lead singer with a voice that almost matched her looks.... continued

NYC band lives up to hype
by Allison Cayse / For The Post
The Strokes is a band that is as much about style as it is about content. The band has so much of the look and sound of the late '70s New York punk scene, that it is no wonder they have been compared to Velvet Underground, the Stooges and television.  The band’s debut album, Is This It, practically smells of stale beer and cigarette smoke.... continued

More fun than chopsticks, book teaches piano lessons
by Ben Grabow / Staff Writer
Crack open the residence hall piano, Play Piano in a Flash! is going to help you make some music. Or at least it’s going to try.... continued

Serendipity is a sweet escape
by Robin Burfield / For The Post
In the delicious romantic comedy Serendipity, fate and destiny are put to the test by a couple who fall in love in an evening and then part to let fate take over.... continued

Catatonic plot kills Don't Say a Word
by Ben Grabow
Judging from the previews, Don't Say a Word certainly has the potential to be a pretty creepy movie. College students everywhere have been scaring their roommates for weeks now, whispering "I'll never tell" in dark residence hall rooms.... continued

Afghanistan faces second round of attacks
by Ron Fournier / The Associated Press
WASHINGTON – The United States pounded terrorist targets in Afghanistan from the air for a second night yesterday in an effort to undercut the Taliban militia sheltering Osama bin Laden. Anti-Taliban forces inside Afghanistan appeared ready to strike in concert with the American barrage.... continued

Coming Out Week helps gays, lesbians display pride
by Megan Kuhn / Staff Writer
Marching for gay and lesbian equality on Washington in 1987 lead to the birth of National Coming Out Day. On Oct. 11, 1988, events for the first National Coming Out Day were celebrated in 18 states. By 1990, National Coming Out Day expanded to all 50 states and seven foreign countries.... continued

Renovation committee to improve the Ridges
by Becca Manning / Staff Writer
Those searching for family members who might have been buried on The Ridges will find it easier to locate their loved ones since Ohio Department of Mental Health officials authorized the release of their names, said members of The Ridges Cemetery Renovation Committee.... continued

Blue Gator brings Louisiana flare to Athens
by Jay Boehmer and Lauren Gross / Staff Writers
Walking into The Blue Gator, you would never believe that it was once the underage watering hole known as The Cheese. The beer-stained, vomit-soaked floor has been replaced with classy carpeting. The wooden rickety booths are now plush private dining tables. And the music is actually good.... continued

Council discusses arrest increase, officer need
by Ben Grabow / For The Post
Nelsonville could soon have the funds to hire two new police officers.... continued

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Collin Reid/ The Associated Press Waves from Hurricane Iris beat against a ship in Kingston harbor in Jamaica Sunday. Iris whirled past Jamaica on Sunday, ripping off at least one roof and uprooting trees but saving the island from the full fury of its 85 mph (140 kph) winds as it churned on a course toward the Yucutan and Belize. Hurricane Iris grows in strength as it advances U.N. helicopter shot down by grenade launcher Submarine brought to the surface up more than a year after it sank Second incidence of anthrax bacteria detected Man threatens bus driver, passengers Defibrillators distributed in response to football players' deaths Juvenile to appear for alleged felonious assault