John McGann/For The Post Ohio University junior Maya Robinson reacts to almost getting struck by junior Melissa Paladino's sword yesterday afternoon on the College Green. The two theater majors were practicing sword fighting techniques for their Stage Combat Class.

Vision, Strive face off for the first time
by Ben Roode / For the Post
Campus Editor's Note: This is the second article in a series about Ohio University's Student Senate election. Wednesday's article will focus on voting procedures.
The Strive and Vision parties took stances on academics, off-campus housing and university life issues last night at the first Student Senate debate before Thursday's election.... continued

Supreme Court refuses to block Scott execution
By John McCarthy / The Associated Press
COLUMBUS - The U.S. Supreme Court and a federal judge yesterday refused to block the execution of a schizophrenic who is scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection tonight night for the 1983 murder of a Cleveland delicatessen owner.... continued

Faculty Senate picks new chairman, forms new council
Ohio University Faculty Senate members last night adopted a resolution to form a permanent General Education Council and elected a new senate chairman.... continued

Alumni donations help fuel athletics
by Tim Pappa / Staff Writer
Editor's Note: This is the first in a series that examines Ohio University's construction and renovation to its athletic facilities.
Just as the Hocking River never runs amiss, always encircling Ohio University and revitalizing its natural setting, alumni donations have been running anything but amiss in the past five years.... continued

Nelsonville Spring Clean Up complete
By Ben Grabow / Staff Writer
After 21 days and more than 130 tons of garbage, the Nelsonville Spring Clean Up finally has ended.... continued

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Laurent Rebours/ The Associated Press American director Quentin Tarantino relaxes on a sofa during a photo call at the festival palace during the 54th International Film Festival in Cannes, France, Sunday, May 13, 2001. Plan, not a crystal ball, to tell city's future News of Kerry killings strains ties between US and Vietnam Census fosters concern over population growth Police find slain woman in her home after being robbed Districts show Democrat loss Forum yields approval of student center plans

Sprinter walks into success
by Paul Shugar / Staff Writer
When Heather Moore came to Ohio she was ready to try to become a contributor in the heptathalon. An injury-filled sophomore year set her back, but changed her dreams and set her on a path to success as a jumper, but especially in the javelin.... continued

Hockey playoffs represent what sport should be
by Paul Shugar / Staff Writer
Just when you thought the madness was over, it is final four time again, the NHL final four that is.... continued

Players receive MAC and District honors
by Jenny Hugenberg / Staff Writer
The Mid-American Conference announced the members of the Softball All-MAC Second Team last Wednesday, including five Ohio players.... continued