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(12/10/01 4:37am)
It's hard to believe how fast the semester went by. The humid August days when we first returned to the newsroom seem like only yesterday, but many things have changed. My staff and I lived and worked through one of our nation's darkest days. \nSept. 11 was a day that none of us could have predicted or imagined. All of us in the newsroom watched the events unfold that day as if it were a movie. We all just wanted the horror of the day to end, but we realized we had a job to do. \nAfter producing a regular and special edition, the staff was out the door around 2 a.m. and off to the printer. We were tired, but we were back to work the next morning. \nThis is what the IDS does. Through good and bad, the staff is in its offices in Ernie Pyle Hall diligently working to bring the campus and community well-balanced and thorough coverage. \nWhile the events of Sept. 11 shaped our semester, we still managed to cover a broad array of news. The one-year anniversary of the Knight firing was remembered with a four-page special insert, including interviews with many of the key players. \nWe tried many different things this semester, including LiveUpdate and the Thursday edition. Through LiveUpdate, football game statistics were broadcast live on our Web site in partnership with WIUS student radio. Thursday edition went off without a hitch in large part because of our features and design desks. Readers were able to pick up Thursday's paper and find a front page feature, student voice on the opinion page and IDS Weekend.\nThrough our staff editorials we fought for public access to the athletics director, University personnel files and the state legislature. We continued to hold our administrators to the highest level and asked some to take a pay cut to deal with the tightening of the University's budget. \nToday is the last paper for the fall semester. The IDS is taking a break to study for finals and gear up for the spring semester. Christina Jewett will be taking the reins next semester to continue to uphold the IDS tradition. \nThis has been a wonderful semester and I've enjoyed my time as editor. I met some wonderful people through this process, including student leaders, administrators and readers. It has been an honor to work with so many different and talented people. \nI also want to extend a special thank you to our publisher, David Adams, who has been a true inspiration to the IDS for the past 13 years. He leaves next semester for a teaching position at Hawaii-Pacific University. He is a tremendous asset to our staff and a huge advocate of student press and the First Amendment. Thanks for everything Dave, we will sorely miss you next year. \nAnd lastly, we thank you, our readers, for picking up the paper every day and trusting us to bring you the news. The IDS staff devotes so much time into the 134-year tradition because we love to be a part of your lives. Your letters to the editor, reader surveys and continued support do not go unnoticed. Thanks for reading.
(08/27/01 3:53am)
As the student newspaper of a Big Ten university, the IDS covers many events and noteworthy issues. But one of the most important things we can do as a newspaper is to listen to you, our readers, and present fair and unbiased stories. This is your newspaper, and I encourage you to use us as a resource and give us feedback. Let us know if you see news happening or if you have an idea for a great story.\nThe IDS began publishing last Wednesday, and we will continue to do so, Monday through Friday, until finals week. Many changes are in store for the IDS this semester, including our redesign, which has its premiere with today's edition. Designers have been hard at work since the summer working on bringing a different look to our readers. Let us know what you think by sending e-mail to letters@indiana.edu.\nThe staff will also tackle coverage of events, issues and trends with weekly profiles and monthly series. The IDS has created an investigations team of seasoned reporters who will be charged with exploring campus and community issues this semester.\nThe IDS Listening Tour will also be back in full force this semester. After a year hiatus, we are again leaving the newsroom to meet with students, administrators, professors, leaders and campus and community groups. This is another opportunity for you to give the IDS feedback about our coverage and offer any type of suggestions or advice. \nFeedback is always solicited through our opinion page. We always accept letters to the editor at letters@indiana.edu. Any questions, comments or story ideas can be told to a staff member by calling the newsroom at (812) 855-0760. Of course, you can always stop by and visit our newsroom in the School of Journalism in Ernie Pyle Hall 120.\nEach night after the IDS print version goes out the door, our Web site, the Indiana Digital Student, is updated. Every morning one can look at the paper on the Web and see the same IDS waiting in newsstands. This fall, the site will undergo some changes. We are in the final stages of placing live updates of football and basketball games on www.idsnews.com. The site will provide additional content than the edition in the newsstands, with more links and full copies of important documents. \nThe IDS, first published Feb. 22, 1867, is an auxiliary unit of the University. We generate about $2 million per year in advertising revenue that allows us to be financially and editorially independent from the University. This student-run operation receives no student activity fee money. \nThe IDS is run solely by students. Students serve as desk editors, reporters, designers, photographers, copy editors and advertising account executives. We devise our own coverage plans and try to cover a broad array of campus and community events and issues. \nLike many of you reading this column, we are students and are plagued by term papers, tests and homework. On average, IDS editors work between 30 and 50 hours per week and into the early morning. The paper must leave the confines of Ernie Pyle Hall and enter our printer's doors shortly after midnight each night.\nI encourage each of you to pick up an IDS, send a letter to the editor or stop by our newsroom to say 'Hi.' Our doors are always open.
(05/17/01 2:01am)
The death of IU freshman Seth Korona has left many questions for the campus and community, including "Who is responsible for this tragedy?" Two years ago an IU sophomore Joseph Bisanz died an alcohol-related death after attending a fraternity party. The problem of alcohol on this campus and the University's handling of it has not improved.\nKorona, who transferred to IU last spring, was new to life at a Big Ten college campus. Korona, it seems, toyed with the option of joining a fraternity. He was at the Theta Chi party that January night on his own volition. But does that mean that Korona bares sole responsibility for his death? Absolutely not. \nThe University is a key player in this lawsuit and should be partially held responsible for his untimely death. In addition to filing the lawsuit on behalf of discovering the truth, Seth Korona's parents are right to hold IU partially responsible for their son's death.\nIU is a dry-campus. There has never been a question about that. If a student or individual is caught with or in possession of alcohol, he or she is subject to University discipline. After the alcohol-related death of Bisanz, the University began to revisit and stiffen its alcohol enforcement policy. Some changes included notifying parents if their child was caught drinking. Another change banned the possession or consumption of alcohol in residence halls and greek houses. Administrators were also given the authority to dismiss greek houses or prosecute those who violated the policy. But despite this authority, the University rarely enforces it.\nOn the night of Bisanz' death, he, like Korona, attended a fraternity party. Bisanz went to Pi Kappa Alpha, where he was also a member. Following his death, Richard McKaig, dean of students, suspended the fraternity until the IU Police Department completed their investigation into the case.\nSimilar action was also taken with Seth Korona's death. An investigation by IUPD was conducted and Theta Chi was suspended until its completion. But the University stopped there. Theta Chi's charter was revoked and they were evicted by their national organization. Why wasn't there further reprimand by the University?\nThe University needs to do more to prevent these kinds of tragedies from happening. IU is considered by some to be a leader in cracking down on alcohol, but with two alcohol-related deaths in the past few years, its leadership is clearly not enough.\nHopefully this lawsuit will be a sobering reminder of the importance of alcohol education and this, and all Universities, will work harder to prevent such tragedies in the future.
(02/23/01 5:52am)
Entering the Rocky River riding arena, one might get goosebumps. The 30-degree temperature might seem chilling, but not if you are Kyle Hommel. The young boy does not appear phased by the cold; instead, he looks straight ahead and drops his jaw as his friend, Mace, appears. \nMace has just been taken out of his stable. He is waiting for Hommel to finish putting on his riding boots so they can begin their weekly lesson.\nHommel, who has been paralyzed since birth, has been through occupational and physical therapy since he was a small child. He began the New Horizons Therapeutic Riding Program about four months ago. \nKyle and his parents, Carrie and Gerald, make the 45-mile drive from Mooresville to the center, on Russell Road, every week. \nCarrie said Kyle enjoys this therapy more than she expected. \n"Kyle is really interested in animals and likes watching rodeos," she said. "This is his element here and it doesn't even feel like work to him."\nCarrie initially heard about therapeutic riding through a friend. She said she was excited to try a different therapy program. "Since coming, his posture is more correct and his confidence level has grown tremendously," she said. "I think he'll be good at this and it's just so worth it."\nThe Program\nNew Horizons was established in 1998 by Rocky River Equestrian Center. Children and adults of all ages who have problems or disabilities utilize the program, which today has grown to some 600 riding centers across the nation. Jennifer Lorinsky, a graduate student, was named director of New Horizons in July 1999. She is a certified instructor who teaches 15-20 hours a week. \nShe said this program enabled her to combine therapy with something she loves to do. \nLorinsky said New Horizons is busiest from March to November. She said the program for people with disabilities is well-established and this type of therapy is beneficial. \n"Animals are completely honest in the way they react. They're not going to lie," she said. "If someone is abused and has a fear of someone bigger, learning to handle a horse could be extremely helpful."\nShe said New Horizons is advertising and visiting area therapy clinics. The program is focusing on clinics that cater to people who have mental disabilities or abuse drugs.\nEvery situation is different, Lorinsky said, so the program tries to tailor each lesson to the individual. \n"Of course a physically handicapped child will receive different therapy than a teenage boy who is involved with drugs," she said.\nShe said about 25 volunteers work at the facility.\n"We could not do it without the volunteers," she said. "They make it possible and safe."\nLorinsky said the program depends on lesson fees and private donations. Past donors include United Cerebral Palsy and Medicaid waivers. \nAlthough a fee is attached to lessons, Lorinsky said no one will be turned away.\n"For people who cannot afford lessons, we will help them find funding," she said. "We won't turn anyone away based simply on finances."\nMaking a difference\nJunior Danielle Smith, a management major, volunteers a few times per week. She heard about the program while attending events for the Equestrian Club. \nSmith has been riding horses for about two years and said the experience is thrilling.\n"I love everything about it," she said. "You get on a horse and everything else escapes you. It's amazing how successful this program is."\nSmith said she assists a variety of children, including some who are autistic or paralyzed. Some horses, she said, specialize in different areas. For example, some horses are comfortable having a wheelchair near them, while others would be scared. \nDuring each lesson, the rider progresses through the different stages of riding, Smith said. For example, a rider might use the reigns one week for balance and not use them the next.\n"They're so excited," she said. "Some are scared at first, but you would be surprised how much progress they make over time."\nMike Hovious, a 12-year-old Bloomington resident, has been riding at New Horizons for nine months. He attended a session Wednesday afternoon with his grandparents, Bill and Erma; his mother, Lisa; and brother, Mark.\nMike has attended other therapies, Lisa said, but soon grew tired of them. \n"Therapy was boring for him when it just consisted of standing and sitting on a bench," she said. "Now we've found this and we're going to stay with this indefinitely. He doesn't even know it's therapy; it is just fun"
(02/21/01 6:12am)
Chuck D initially found fame as rapper and co-founder of Public Enemy. After the group split in 1995, it was uncertain where he would next launch his talents. That question was soon answered. Since then, Chuck D has been giving lectures at schools, prisons, organizations and arenas.\nHe will visit the Bloomington campus as part of February's Black History Month at 7 p.m. today in Alumni Hall. The lecture is sponsored by Union Board and co-sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Black Student Union.\nSophomore Nick Hillman, Union Board lectures director, said he and his committee have been working diligently on the lecture. He said the committee is responsible for brainstorming possible lecturers, contacting agents and itemizing a budget.\n"It's pretty hectic because we had to basically jump right in," he said. "Chuck D is really busy during February, so we're really fortunate to have him come to IU."\nHillman said Chuck D was a great choice to celebrate Black History Month.\n"We agreed he would be great," he said. "I think he's most appealing to our age group. He's just so smart and we can all relate to him."\nGloria Gibson, associate vice chancellor for multicultural affairs, said her office contacted the board to be a co-sponsor.\n"I was interested in having some input in the speaker that would come for Black History Month," she said. "I really wanted to promote collaborative programming across campus."\nGibson, who heard Chuck D speak at a conference last year, said he offers something for everyone. She said his speech will not be read.\n"He has a very open and fluid presentation style," she said. "He talks about his experiences in the music industry and his experiences as a journalist and social activist."\nThe official Public Enemy Web site announced in January the group might be returning to the music scene. Chuck D has been one of the most vocal recording artists to support Napster and online file sharing. Public Enemy was the first major label band to release an online-only album -- 1999's There's a Poison Goin' On. \nRolling Stone named Public Enemy Best Rap Group in 1991. The group received much recognition for its 1988 It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold us Back and 1990's Fear of a Black Planet albums. Although the group remained together for a few years, Chuck D announced its demise in 1995.\nJunior Vaughn Allen, Union Board president, said he is excited about the speech. \n"I think he's going to have a lot of interesting insights that are particularly vital to students," he said.\nA 30-minute question and answer session will occur after the lecture. \n"Although it's short, at least it's something," Hillman said. "We know people on campus have a bunch of questions for him so we like to allot some time"
(02/16/01 6:08pm)
In his annual State of the City address Thursday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, Mayor John Fernandez revisited many of the familiar themes of his tenure.\nFernandez called his 2001 address "different," as he outlined his initiatives and plans in five themes: Children First, Safe and Civil City, Rebuilding Bloomington, Innovation and Fiscal Responsibility and Leading in our Changing Economy.\nFernandez, while highlighting Bloomington's efforts in local education reform, said he was disappointed with Gov. Frank O'Bannon's budgetary plans in regard to higher education.\n"I am deeply troubled that this budget flatlines investments to public universities," Fernandez said. "I could not think of a worse message for children and potential investors."\nCity Councilman Jason Banach, R-District II, agreed, saying he was proud Fernandez took issue with the matter.\n"It's great and all to prioritize primary and secondary education, but its extremely disappointing to reduce funding to higher education," he said. "We absolutely have to invest in that area, not cut."\nFernandez said he will continue to focus on education. \n"I will continue to encourage our school system to come together and get behind a process that will improve our schools."\nRebuilding Bloomington\nFernandez highlighted the success of this summer's "Big Dig," where a new culvert replaced a storm water route more than 100 years old. He said, while costly to merchants and residents on Kirkwood Avenue, it was a much needed project that unfixed would leave the area in a "catastrophic" state.\nLooking toward the future, Fernandez acknowledged the $2.8 million initiative similar to the 3-month "Big Dig" that will begin this summer at Second and Washington Streets. He also said the city is preparing for the widening of College Mall Road, West Third Street and Second Street through several committees. He said the ultimate goal is to complete the tasks efficiently and within budget. \nThe city will also take an active role in expanding the IU Campus and Bloomington Transit bus services. Fernandez called the merger both "necessary" and "successful" so far. \nLeading in our Changing Economy\nConstruction on the six-floor Walnut Center parking garage and commerce center began in June. \nFernandez said the building will be completed within the next few weeks. The $5.6 million project includes 15,000 square feet of commercial space and a five-floor parking garage, which is intended to boost commerce and ease the parking situation downtown. \nThe building will also house a telecommunications center, where Internet and telecommunications firms will share computers and switching gear. \n"We have a tremendous need to bring in high tech business," said Councilman Jeffrey Willsey, D-IV. "The Walnut Center will be a key component, a point of entry."\nIn May, Fernandez announced the Bloomington Digital Underground Initiative, which he said will “advance telecommunications throughout the city." \n"I'm glad we're moving forward," said Willsey, who long lobbied for the initiative. "With a city of our size, it would be otherwise hard to bring in high tech start-ups."\nCommunity character\nFernandez said the underlying goal for Bloomington remains the same: to continually improve the city. He said he will revitalize the Kirkwood area, and plans for a new People's Park will be unveiled shortly.\n"Downtown is everyone's neighborhood where we all come together," he said. \nIn the coming year, Fernandez said, the city take the lead in ensuring Bloomington retains its character. Specifically, the mayor mentioned the John Waldron Arts Center, 122 S. Walnut Ave., and the Von Lee Theater, 509 E. Kirkwood Ave. \n"We have to save these buildings," he said. "Bloomington is a vibrant place and has even more potential, but we do not coordinate well."\nHe said the city will work to sharpen the missions of the local arts venues.\nAt-large city council member Andy Ruff also agreed that a focus on the area arts is necessary. He said the council agrees and will work with the mayor to improving current conditions.\n"It is the place and duty of the public sector to help determine and facilitate a support of the arts," Ruff said. "We support physical recreation programs, so why should the arts be any different?"\nFernandez said he is mostly happy with the city's current direction. All citizens need to learn and realize Bloomington's potential and work to steadily facilitate its growth, he said. \n"We may disagree about a lot of things, but we all agree on what Bloomington shouldn't be: Anytown, U.S.A.," Fernandez said.
(12/08/00 6:04am)
When Starbucks Coffee, 110 S. Indiana Ave., opened in January, it was amid much dissent from student activists and Bloomington residents. The store was vandalized on several occasions, including once when the front windows were broken. \nNow another Kirkwood-area store is under attack.\nMcDonald's, 420 E. Kirkwood Ave., has been the target of vandalism five times in six weeks, Bloomington Police Capt. Joe Qualters said. Seven windows were broken, and two were damaged early Saturday morning. \nNo one has left messages or notes claiming responsibility, and Qualters said he doesn't know who is behind the vandalism. \nStore owner Gerry Stieglitz said he believes the McDonald's is being targeted.\n"This is not a random act," he said. "We're being targeted for something, and I'm not sure what."\nQualters said he was uncertain whether the case was related to the vandalism at Starbucks last year.\n"Once Starbucks opened up, obviously some were displeased with their presence in this community," Qualters said. "But it basically stopped when students left for summer break. However, this year McDonald's seems to be the target." \nThe Kirkwood McDonald's opened in 1986 and has never been vandalized as much, Stieglitz said.\n"Anybody with a business downtown is used to getting a little graffiti or something small, but nothing on an ongoing basis like this," he said. "Maybe in a total of 15 years, this store has had three or four broken windows or some graffiti."\nHe said new windows have been ordered at about $300 apiece. The broken windows have been secured so the restaurant can remain open.\nStieglitz said he is unsure of the effect on business. But he said patrons have expressed concern about the vandalism, as have employees. \n"A lot of customers think the whole thing is really ridiculous," he said. "Employees are just as worried. When you walk into a store at five or six in the morning and see windows broken, you're bound to get a bit nervous."\nQualters, who has been with the BPD for more than 13 years, said this type of repeated vandalism is something he's never seen before.\n"For one place to be hit that frequently, it's odd," Qualters said. "Between McDonald's and Starbucks, I would say these are certainly the exception."\nQualters said that although Bloomington sees a lot of vandalism, most of it is random. He said these incidents could be related to people walking home from the bars or just pedestrian traffic, but he said it is impossible to know for sure.\n"I don't think this vandalism is related to theft; I think it is strictly vandalism," he said. "There are no messages or indicators at all as to who might be responsible."\nQualters said BPD has increased the number of officers patrolling Kirkwood Avenue. Bloomington is divided into five sections, with Kirkwood falling in the downtown district. On average, two to three officers are responsible for this area from about 2 p.m. until 6 a.m., he said. \n"Patrols are stepping up in the area, with our night shift officers focusing on the Kirkwood area," he said. \nGail Sidney, vice president for advocacy and membership for the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, said the Chamber is aware of the vandalism at McDonald's. She was unsure whether the Chamber would become involved.\n"It's always disheartening to hear of vandalism to anyone's business," she said. "We would feel that way regardless of whether a business is a chamber member or not."\nAnother corporate chain, Urban Outfitters, 530 E. Kirkwood Ave., is only a few blocks from McDonald's. \nJennifer Richie, women's department manager, said the store has been exempt so far from the string of vandalism. She said she has not been contacted about it by the BPD. \nAs Urban Outfitters resides in the University-owned Carmichael Center, all incidents or complaints would be dealt with by the IU Police Department.\n"We haven't done anything to step up security," she said. "We have a guard in the building, but since no action has been taken against us, we haven't really needed to worry or get involved." \nLt. Jerry Minger of the IUPD said he has not received any calls about vandalism to Carmichael Center. \n"As far as I know, we haven't been asked to get involved, nor have we suffered any kind of incidents," he said. "However, if any such incident should occur, we certainly would be available.\nThe most dispiriting aspect of this problem is the magnitude of the damage and its recurrence, Stieglitz said. McDonalds has been active in the community, he said.\n"We're not an outside group, so stuff like this just doesn't make sense," he said. "I don't even know what this is over. It's just inconceivable and mind-boggling."\nQualters said BPD is investigating. Anyone with information should call BPD at 349-3306. If anyone sees vandalism being committed, call 911.
(10/18/00 4:23am)
The Listening Tour officially began last week with a discussion including members of the newly formed IU Campus Greens. As a growing national political party and one with a strong campus and community presence, IU Greens wanted to see their party's beliefs and concerns addressed in the IDS opinion pages. \n Every Monday a member from the IU College Republicans and Democrats are featured in a head-to-head, where a specific campaign issue is debated between the two parties. \nAt our meeting Thursday, the Greens said they wanted to be included in this type of forum. Greens also wanted to know why they were not initially asked to participate and why members of the mainstream were the only featured columnists.\nAll of these concerns were valid and during the meeting we explained IDS policy, specifically including how the opinion page is run.\nFour days a week, the opinion section is provided one page. This space allots room for a staff editorial, a dissent to the staff editorial and three columns. Depending on space, cartoons or letters to the editor might also be run. Tuesdays are run a little differently, because the section is two pages. Because of this year's election, the opinion editor, sophomore Ashley Keen chose to run more politically oriented columns and letters from the past week.\nTwo types of columnists exist at the IDS. Some are weekly columnists who have a space to fill every week, and others are featured bi-monthly. Keen explained most of the 19 opinion columnists were selected at the start of the school year, some even as early as August. \nSo immediately the IDS runs into space restrictions where there is not enough room to print all the columns copy editors receive. \nAs far as the Greens' concern, Keen said only members of the IU College Republicans and IU College Democrats were selected for the head-to-head because of space restrictions. "We decided to just choose the two parties that most students would select from in November," she said.\nBut after hearing the concerns of the IU Greens, the IDS looked at its policy again.\nThe IDS opinion editors and management decided to allow the Green Party and other third parties the opportunity to address the voters on the opinion pages. For the next three weeks, third party representatives will be featured Tuesday. Keen said she has contacted members of the Reform, Green, Natural Law, Libertarian, Socialist and Constitution Parties to submit weekly columns. Most have agreed to submit columns.\nKeen said the main reason she decided to incorporate the third parties is because this is a presidential election year, and it is important for everyone to get their message out to voters. \nThis week, the IDS will visit with members of Headspace and the media and politics telecommunications class. If you would like to schedule a listening tour stop or want more information, call the newsroom at 855-0760 or e-mail gczark@indiana.edu.
(10/17/00 5:56am)
While Texas Gov. George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore make their way to St. Louis for their final presidential debate today, another candidate will air his views -- although 40 million Americans will not tune in.\nRalph Nader, Green Party presidential candidate, will visit Washington University in St. Louis, along with fellow Green Party members to protest his exclusion from the three presidential debates. About 30 IU students and Bloomington residents will support Nader and speak about the debate's unfairness.\nLocal Support\nSenior Nate Wolf, who worked in Nader's Washington headquarters during the summer and was a founding member of IU Greens, said voters want to hear from more than just Republicans and Democrats on the issues.\n"A range of ideas are going to give voters more solutions and they, in turn, can consider them," he said. "Having other voices out there ... appeals to people."\nWolf said he is unhappy with the structure of the presidential debates. He referred to the Commission on Presidential Debates as "bi-partisan" because it is run by Democrats and Republicans. \nThe commission, established in 1987, has sponsored the 1988, 1992 and 1996 presidential debates. This year, the commission identified the criteria for participation in each debate in January. Each candidate was required to have at least 15 percent of the popular vote in a series of five polls, be constitutionally eligible and appear on enough state ballots to win the electoral college. \nJohn Scardino, commission media director, said the standards were established before Nader announced his candidacy. Scardino said the commission has received phone calls, letters to the editor and complaints about the exclusion of third party candidates. \n"Once we made that announcement (in January), I don't think legally we could change it," he said. "There is no law that makes candidates debate. We announce the rules well in advance so everyone knows what to do and what is expected."\nVoicing Opposition\nWinona LaDuke, Green Party vice presidential candidate, spoke to fellow Green protesters during the Oct. 5 vice presidential debate at Centre College in Danville, Ky. She said she was infuriated at being denied the opportunity to discuss issues with other candidates.\n"I demand that we are included in the dialogue for this country," she said. "America is the single most difficult democracy in the world."\nThe Green Party, according to LaDuke, represents the largest party in this country -- the nonvoters.\n"We are individuals who are saying that because we have opinions out of the fold, we should not be pepper sprayed," she said. "We have to open up the debates and the electoral process to the American people."\nDuring the rally, LaDuke and fellow Green members said they would not give up the fight and would continue to protest the elimination of non-mainstream candidates.\n"Change is made by individuals," LaDuke said. "Change is made by people who stand up and say 'this is wrong' or 'this is right.' We are those people and we will be included."\nA chance to debate\nAlthough third party candidates haven't participated in the nationally televised debates, another opportunity might be available to voice their opinions. Judicial Watch, a nonprofit foundation established in 1994, might be their last-ditch effort.\nAn Oct. 15 Web posting reported that a debate -- featuring all candidates -- mainstream and third party, will present their views at the 600-seat Ronald Reagan Building Amphitheater in Washington. It said C-SPAN was "committed to airing the debate."\nBut Erika Robinson, C-SPAN representative, said nothing is finalized and only verbal consent was agreed on by the two parties. She said nothing would be known until the 90-minute debate, which begins at 8 p.m. Friday.\n"We are committed to covering this debate only if all of the third party candidates agree to participate," she said.\nTom Adkins, assistant press secretary for Nader, said Nader nor the campaign officially accepted or confirmed participation in the debate.\n"Judicial Watch is an extremely right-winged organization and Mr. Nader is not interested in debating minor party candidates," he said. "It's just unfortunate that other third parties have gone to great lengths to put misinformation out there."\nJudicial Watch did not return repeated phone calls.
(09/13/00 7:04am)
At 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, the turmoil surrounding the IU basketball team ended when Mike Davis was named interim head coach by athletics director Clarence Doninger. John Treloar was named interim associate head coach. \nDavis, who has been the Hoosiers' assistant coach for the past three seasons, said he received a call from Doninger Monday night and was offered the temporary coaching job. He said he couldn't turn it down because of his relationship and commitment to the players.\n"I'm extremely happy, but I'm sad about the way it happened," he said. "I wish I could have been head coach under different circumstances."\nDavis, who recruited a majority of the current Hoosiers, said he feels a strong obligation to lead the team this season.\n"I don't want to be known as the guy who walked away from Indiana University," he said. "The Indiana basketball program is bigger than anyone."\nDavis said Knight, whom he regards as a good friend, told him in a telephone conversation that he supported Davis staying with the team. Davis said he hopes to remain a part of Knight's life.\n"I will be indebted to Coach my whole life," he said. "He's the reason I'm here and my relationship with him will never cease." \nDoninger said the decision to hire Davis and Treloar was easy.\n"Both Mike and John were in the mix for me from the beginning," Doninger said. "I was looking for continuity."\nDavis, who headed recruiting under Knight and brought freshmen Jared Jeffries and A.J. Moye to IU, said this resulted in a special bond with the team.\nAlthough Moye was contemplating a transfer the past few days, he stood alongside his fellow teammates when Davis was named to the post. He said he will play for the fans and people who stood beside Knight.\n"I'll dedicate my career to Coach Knight," Moye said. "I learned more in the two weeks I played for him than during my whole high school career. We lost the greatest coach of all time. It's tough to carry on."\nMoye said he was still shaken from recent events and admitted he might not ever recover from what has transpired. Jeffries said he hopes the team continues to come together in the next few weeks. \n"We have a really good team and we support each other a lot," he said. "Our feelings right now may never go away, but we're here for ourselves and the fans."\nTreloar agreed that the fans are key to this basketball season. Doninger offered Davis and Treloar the position of co-interim head coaches, but Treloar declined the offer and instead opted for the associate coaching position. \n"It's Mike's turn," he said. "He's the right guy to help those kids get through this time of hardship they're going through. It's been a very difficult situation for the kids and that has been my and Mike's focus. These kids don't need to worry about this. They want to be playing ball and going to class."\nJunior forward Kirk Haston said he is confident the basketball program will move forward quickly with Davis at its helm. \n"For me, it's a happy day," Haston said. "It's going to be different, but not very far off from what we've had the past few years."\nBefore settling in Bloomington, Davis, an Alabama native, played for the University of Alabama, lettering four times and finishing in the Crimson Tide's top 25 in scoring with 1,211 points. He then played briefly with the Milwaukee Bucks. \nFrom 1991-95 Davis worked as an assistant coach under Treloar for the Wichita Falls (and later Chicago) Texans of the Continental Basketball Association. From 1995-96, Davis served as an Alabama assistant coach. He joined Knight's staff in 1997.
(09/06/00 5:02am)
Well everyone, it's about that time again. You know, the time for us editors to leave the confines of Ernie Pyle Hall and venture into the wilds of this Bloomington campus. \nOh, you don't know what I'm talking about. It's the IDS Listening Tour.\n Our second year of tours is getting ready to commence, but there is still one thing missing.\nYou. \n As loyal or disgusted readers of this paper, you -- the readers -- are our best source of input. The IDS is your student newspaper, and we would like to hear your feedback about it, both positive and negative. Don't worry. We've been through this once before and are prepared for praise, yelling and indifference.\nThis past spring, other IDS editors and I met with various students, campus organizations, community members, faculty and administrators. But we didn't get to talk to everyone, and we would like to revisit some groups.\nAs plans for this semester's tour begin, I would like to cordially invite you to involve yourself. If you or your group would like to meet with IDS representatives, send me an e-mail at gczark@indiana.edu or call the newsroom at 855-0760. We'll arrange an appropriate and convenient time. No group is too large or small.\nFeedback is not the only thing we are soliciting from around the campus. We are also in search of new employees. The IDS constantly hires and looks for new talent, whether on the editorial, new media, visual, marketing or advertising side.\nApplications are available in the newsroom in Ernie Pyle 120 next to the Indiana Memorial Union on Seventh Avenue. We remain in hot pursuit of story ideas and love to report breaking news. If you have an idea or see something happening you would like to appear in the pages of the IDS, drop us a line again at 855-0760 or e-mail us at letters@indiana.edu.\n We were created in 1867, and we are both editorially and financially independent of the University. We pay for staff salaries, travel expenses, printing costs and every other monetary aspect that goes into our daily production through the sale of advertisements, which are sold by students.\nOur editor in chief is a student who is selected by a publications board composed of students, faculty and professional journalists. \nOur age, independence from the University and the fact that we are 100 percent student-run makes this $2 million operation different from most other college newspapers.\nFor 133 years, the IDS has been bringing news to its readers and recording some of the most important issues of our time. From the days following Lincoln's presidency to both World Wars, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Hoosiers' 1987 NCAA basketball win and the loss of University Chancellor Herman B Wells, we have been striving to inform our readers.\nWe hope to continue this mission for another 133 years, but we are asking for your help to do it. So, make an appointment for a listening tour stop or join one of our staffs. \nAre you ready? We are.
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I ran into an old friend from my freshman year at a party the other night. It was strange, because seeing him again was like visiting a past life. We still see each other occasionally, but we've moved on from our days of living in Wright Quad. \nAlthough it has been two years, our meeting sparked a conversation about the current freshmen and how different we seemed when we were their age. As we observed the swarm of freshmen walking around Varsity Villas Saturday, we thought, "Were we really the type to survey a parking lot until we could find a party to let us in?" \nWe immediately agreed we weren't. But some things haven't changed … we're always going through our freshman year.\nEven after returning to IU for the past two years, I still feel like a freshman. I feel sadness about leaving my family and friends, but also anticipation for what the new year will bring. As I head to the airport, I watch my mom's eyes fill with tears as I make the pledge to call a lot and be home for Thanksgiving. \nI also make the pledge every year that I'll attend all of my classes and get the highest grade point average I can, but by the end of the semester, I realize just how funny pipe dreams can be.\nWhen I first started looking at colleges, I knew I didn't want to go to a school close to home. I visited campuses from Indiana to New Hampshire to South Carolina and looked as far away as California. The possibility of staying close to home never once crossed my mind. I wanted to get away from New York, and not go to school with a bunch of New Yorkers or people from New England. \nSo, against most of my friends and family's wishes, I made the trek from New York and became an "adopted Hoosier." I didn't know then what a Hoosier was and, quite truthfully, I still don't. I wasn't a basketball fanatic and couldn't care less about Bobby Knight. Something deep inside just told me IU was the right fit, and that by receiving a Midwestern education I would be miles ahead of other college graduates.\nFor a while, it was hard being 800 miles away from home. I missed my family and friends. After all, these were the people who knew me best and the ones with whom I shared joy and heartache. It took me a year and a half before IU really felt like home. But now, two years later, I couldn't be happier. While I still get homesick sometimes, I know I made the right choice.\nCollege is a big adjustment process and one you can't expect to overcome in your first week. Some do have an easier transition than others. Some, unfortunately, might never feel at home here. But in time things get easier. You'll be able to throw away the campus map, leave for class with five minutes to spare and know you'll find your class okay. Some freshmen might be surprised to know that even upperclassmen don't know where every building is or what the bus schedules are.\nWhen I think back to when I first came to this campus as a student, I realize how much I've changed. I can now see my faults and realize my vulnerabilities. I've gone through some hard times here, but I've also had some good experiences. I fell in love, made new friends and learned to live on my own. It wasn't easy. It never is. IU is a big ' and sometimes intimidating ' place. But no other university offers so many challenges and opportunities.\nPeople ask me all the time if I regret leaving the Big Apple and assimilating into Midwestern culture. The answer is simple ' no. I have the best of both worlds. I'm able to split my time between being a "rude" New Yorker and a "wholesome" Midwesterner. And while I'm here I realize how unexpected each day is and how that makes us all freshmen again at some point.