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Monday, April 22, 2002

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John McGann/ For The Post
Ohio University senior dance major Anya Porter, center, demonstrates dance moves to Zebulon Thobaben, left, Pasha Prakasa, right, and the rest of the class during Breakshop, a class on hip-hop and break dancing in Putnam Hall this past Saturday.

Contestants get messy to raise research money
by Rachel Wilson / For The Post
Thunderstorms and giant rain puddles Saturday could not stop Ohio University’s chapter of Sigma Kappa sorority from raising thousands of dollars for Alzheimer’s research using Jell-O, shaving cream and bananas....continued

Alternative media exec to present Sept. 11 videos
by Robin Burfield / For The Post
Since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, traditional media outlets have been flooded with now-familiar images and reactions from people living in the aftermath. Now Athens residents have an opportunity to see reactions and opinions about Sept. 11 from a different perspective....continued

Democrats voice views on education, health care
by Natalie Long / For the Post
The three Democratic candidates running for the 92nd Ohio House District may be from different backgrounds, but their platforms for the May 7 primary are the same....continued

Online service compares college textbook prices
by Casey Clapper/Staff Writer
With many college students turning to the Internet to find textbooks at low prices, one company is offering a price comparison service to save students time...continued

Recruiters solicit help via OU classrooms
by Philip Ewing/ For The Post
Ohio University instructors can allow whoever they want to come into their classes, whether visitors are guest speakers or recruiters from outside companies... continued

 

Companies planning 900-resident complex
by Laura M. Schneider / Staff Writer
Athens city officials are hearing proposals from two companies for a new student housing unit, which will be larger than any other units built in Athens....continued

14-day strike ends with ratified contract
by Natalie Myers / Staff Writer
An Athens County board approved the contract for the Atco-Beacon Education Association Friday, ending the union’s 14-day strike....continued

Movement Organization diversifies Athens dance scene
by Tara Stuckey / For The Post
Fashion shows, hula dancing, concerts and community service are among the many activities that Ohio University’s Movement Organization promotes for students of all majors....continued

Ravens pick up Bobcat punter
by Rashad Daoudi / For The Post
With the 14th pick in the fourth round, the 112th pick overall of the 2002 NFL draft, the Baltimore Ravens select Dave Zastudil, punter, Ohio University....continued 

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Michel Euler/ Associated Press
French National Front president candidate Jean-Marie Le Pen raises his arms after singing the French National anthem, at his campaign headquarters in Saint Cloud, near Paris, yesterday. Le Pen received 18 percent of the vote in the round in France behind incumbent conservative Jacque Chirac.


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Offense gets Green light in spring game win
by Joe Arnold / Staff Writer
The Ohio football team’s season opener against Pittsburgh is still four and a half months away, but the intensity associated with the first game of the season was not lost on coach Brian Knorr during Saturday’s annual Green and White game....continued

Bobcats swept on road trip
The Ohio softball team entered the weekend looking to make a statement in the Mid-American Conference. It left the weekend quietly....continued

Not a sweet repeat for Ohio track
by Jonathan Kane / Staff Writer
Back-to-back Southern Cup championships were not in store for the Ohio men’s and women’s track and field teams this weekend....continued

Ohio pitching falters in MAC home opener against Akron
by Lonnie McMillan / Staff Writer
The Ohio baseball team managed one win in three attempts against the Akron Zips this weekend. The Bobcats gave up 31 runs in three games in its Mid-American Conference home opener....continued

Lacrosse secures first winning record
by Blake Whitney / Staff Writer
After experiencing the heartbreak of losing in the final seconds April 12 against Northwestern, the Ohio lacrosse team made sure there would be no last-second losses this weekend. The Bobcats blasted non Niagara 16-6 and Canisius 19-1 in non-conference action....continued

Golfers endure rough weekend
After a weekend of cold, wet weather, the Ohio men’s and women’s golf teams return to Athens with 10th and 12th place finishes, respectively....continued