Shari Lewis/ THE POST
Republican vice presidential candidate Dick Cheney addresses the residents of Marietta at Marietta High School. During the rally Thursday afternoon, a student urged Sec. Cheney to incorporate younger people in his political dialogue.

Pita Pit views for Uptown taste buds
by Kayt Pattee / THE POST
Though 90210 fans may continue to mourn the loss of the Peach Pit, a new Pit is coming to Athens to help fill the void.... continued

Wal-Mart plan still uncertain
It is not definite that Wal-Mart is coming to Athens, but officials are interested in building in the Athens area.... continued

Greeks looking for new recruits
by Jenny Wilkins / THE POST
Ohio University’s fraternities and greek officials are preparing for the formal recruitment tradition that takes place Fall Quarter.... continued

Festival features Appalachian art
by Tiffany Royal / THE POST
Take advantage of a nice weekend and hike down Richland Avenue, over the hills and into the woods for a day of homemade ice cream and arts and crafts.... continued

Major-label rock hits The Union
by Chas J. Hartman / THE POST
It’s always wonderful when a major-label act decides to make the trip to Athens. Saturday night, The Glands is coming to The Union. And don’t be fooled by the band’s allegiance to Capricorn Records, because The Glands serve pure, unadulterated indie-rock.... continued

Cheaters: a book on the player's game
by Holly Schreiber / FOR THE POST
Eric Jerome Dickey's Cheaters is more than just a sexy, hot and bothersome novel about couples getting it on with their partners or otherwise.... continued

Second Annual Athens Storytelling Festival to offer display variety of cultures
Once upon a time, people gathered together and told stories of life and love, of history and experience. They told whoppers and tall tales. These stories were passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation, growing and changing over time but always entertaining their listeners.... continued

Schools key, Cheney tells Marietta H.S.
by Erin Senff / THE POST
About 1,500 students and residents filled Marietta High School yesterday afternoon to listen to Dick Cheney describe his view of the future of America.... continued

Boot Camp draws jobs to SE Ohio
by Andrew Roman / FOR THE POST
The dream for one retired Glouster resident to bring more jobs to his hometown is becoming a reality, as a boot camp-style prison is slated for a July 2001 opening.... continued

OUPD chief ends a civil service career
by Liz Shirey / THE POST
As a retirement gift to himself, Ohio University Police Department Chief Ted Jones just bought a new motorcycle to replace his old one. Jones has been a familiar face in the Athens civil service profession for 35 years, but at the end of October he will step out of the limelight and into the comforts of life without a schedule.... continued

Overtime

International runners invade MAC cross country
by Paul Shugar / THE POST
International athletes can be used in all sports, but a fuss comes up quite often when those sports are cross country and track.... continued

International student-athlete makes big splash at Ohio
by Ryan Ernst / THE POST
Last season the Ohio women’s swimming and diving team won the Mid-American Conference – the only MAC crown won by a Bobcats squad.... continued

Where have you gone, Steve Prefontaine?
by Paul Shugar / THE POST
Somewhere right now Dick Enberg is smiling.
This is Enberg’s favorite time of year because the Olympics are coming, and he probably already has many interviews for his heart-tugging "Dick Enberg’s Torch Reflections" that will warm the hearts of Americans every night of Olympic coverage.... continued