A PLACE FOR HOPE--A sculpture is seen at the Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Suriviors Plaza, in Columbus Ohio, on Thursday, July 25, 1996. The plaza, located at the corner of Lane Ave. and Olentangy River Rd, is a place for meditation and hope for those diagnosed with cancer, and their families.

DIGGING FOR VALUE--Workers excavate the ground as they prepare the foundation for the Ohio State University Schottenstein Center, in Columbus Ohio, on Thursday, July 25, 1996. The $84 million sports and entertainment complex is scheduled for completion for the fall of 1998.