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(03/13/03 3:44am)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Promising to make openness, accessibility and consensus-building the hallmarks of her administration, Democratic state Sen. Vi Simpson formally announced her candidacy for governor Wednesday.\n"Hoosiers want a governor who knows how to get things done," Simpson told more than 150 cheering supporters at the Statehouse. "And you know what? They want the best man for the job -- even if that happens to be a woman."\nSimpson, of Ellettsville, and former national and state Democratic chairman Joe Andrew are both seeking the Democratic nomination in 2004. Democratic Gov. Frank O'Bannon is barred from seeking a third consecutive term.\nSimpson has served more than 18 years in the state Senate and has carved out a reputation for expertise in such areas as health care, the environment and tax and budget matters.\nSimpson was chairwoman of the State Budget Committee last year and helped win passage of the sweeping tax-restructuring package in the General Assembly last June.\nShe said in January she was strongly considering a run for governor and kicked off her formal announcement Wednesday near her Ellettsville home, just northwest of Bloomington.\nMore than 20 Democratic legislators attended her noon rally at the Statehouse, as did former U.S. Rep. Andy Jacobs Jr. and former state Democratic chairwoman Anne Delaney. They and others greeted her arrival with cheers and chants of "Vi, Vi, Vi."\nIf successful, Simpson would become the first woman elected governor in Indiana. But she said she was not running to make history.\n"We need to transform and rebuild our economy," she said. "We need to invest in highways and bridges and the information super-highway. And we need to make job creation our first, second and third priorities."\nIndiana has lost about 110,000 jobs to the recession over the past two years.\nShe promised in the coming months to develop a specific plan for leading the state and said it would specify how much it would cost and how it would be paid for.\nSeveral Republicans already have announced plans to run. They include former U.S. Rep. David McIntosh, the party's nominee in 2000; state senators Luke Kenley of Noblesville and Murray Clark of Indianapolis; conservative activist Eric Miller; and Petersburg Mayor Randy Harris.\nMany state Republicans are urging White House Budget Director Mitch Daniels, a former Eli Lilly and Co. executive, to enter the race, but he has not announced his intentions.
(02/28/03 6:34am)
The IU board of trustees approved a proposal to exercise "statutory authority" over the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house Thursday. The University's initial appraised offer of $640,000 was refused by the owner, but the new proposal could mean the University will be able to acquire the house. \n"In this particular case, the owner wanted to sell the house for more than IU was offering," said Lynn Coyne, assistant vice-president of University Real Estate and Economic Development. \nHe added the University had been interested in the house since last year. \n"IU's interest in this property began in late September of 2002," he said. "We've been engaged in this ever since."\nThe procedure IU will have to go through consists of appraising the property and offering the owner the appraised value. If the owner refuses the offer, the University can file a complaint in court. \nThe court will then appoint three of its own appraisers who will report back with their own appraised value. If this court-set value is also refused by the owner, there will be a court hearing.\nTrustee Peter Obremskey affirmed the University does intend to buy the house.\n"If we go through the statutory procedure, we will be able to acquire the house," he said. \nHe added the house would be used for administrative offices for the College of Arts and Sciences.\nCoyne was wary of court proceedings which, he said, were unpredictable.\nHousing costs likely to increase\nA proposal put forth by Residential Programs and Services to increase housing costs by 6 percent next year has been delayed until the next board of trustees meeting. Housing costs normally increase an average of 3 to 4 percent per year.\n"One of the things that pushed the rates was the building of a new learning center," said Bruce Jacobs, associate vice chancellor for administrative services at IU.\nRHA President Ilia Smith said although the rate increase was understandable, it would also discourage existing students to stay in the halls. \n"We understand and appreciate the reasons given for the rate increase, but we are concerned with retention rates," Smith said. \nJacobs said despite the 6 percent increase, IU is ranked eighth in housing costs out of all the universities in the Big Ten. \n"If you look at what we've done in relation to the rest of the Big Ten, we have been very conservative," Jacobs said.\nHe added the increases were tied to various factors including the stagnant national economy.\n"We're one of the largest employers on campus and when something like that hits, it hits us hard," he said.\nConnor also said RPS plans to introduce Web-based assignment program that would enable students to sign-up for housing online.\nBoard to discuss health care costs today\nHealth care costs for the next four years are expected to be $173 million, said the Director of IU's benefit programs, Daniel Rives. IU funding for the health care programs have increased 21.3 percent ($74.2 million) for 2002-03. \nRives named technological advances, newer, more expensive prescription drugs and a larger aging population as some of the health care inflation factors. The rise is also expected to affect tuition costs. \nThe trustees will vote and take action at the next set of meetings, April 3 and 4.
(02/03/03 4:57am)
As the son of two Bronx-raised parents, naturally, I've always loved baseball -- especially my favorite "evil empire," the Yankees. Of all the thrilling moments -- World Championships, high-profile off-season acquisitions, and the merciless taunts of blue-collar road-warrior Bronx Bomber fans showered upon traumatized Jacobs Field patrons -- the two most memorable had little to do with baseball. \nOne sunny New York day, I listened from my left field seat as Yogi Berra and other Yankee greats honored Joe DiMaggio. Afterward, Paul Simon sauntered onto center field and transfixed the sellout crowd with his timeless "Mrs. Robinson" while classic images of the Yankee Clipper played in the background. I thought my memory of that moment would never be overcome.\nTragically, the dust of the fallen twin towers overwhelmed all past perception.\nYet, at the World Series after Sept. 11, former NYC policeman Daniel Rodriguez lifted the nation's spirit with his moving rendition of "God Bless America," an unforgettably uplifting and patriotic moment. \n"Patriotic" is a term few would associate with Michael Newdow, the vilified father who sued to remove "under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance, and won. Soon thereafter, members of Congress -- in a flurry of bipartisan fervor -- rushed the Capitol steps and recited the full Pledge, proclaiming their allegiance to God and most of their constituents, but not the Constitution. Their priorities were unwittingly confirmed by Iowa Senator Charles Grassley who stated, "(This) decision is so much out of the mainstream of thinking of Americans and the culture and values that we hold in America, that any Congressman that voted to take ("under God") out would be putting his tenure in Congress in jeopardy at the next election."\nThroughout elementary and secondary school, I never pondered the Pledge's language much, reciting it as a weary automation, with the same lack of focus with which I recited the "Our Father" at Sunday Mass. Nonetheless, the pledge lyrics were repeated so frequently, they have remained branded in memory years after high school, despite few recitations since.\nI can only imagine a Pepsi advertising executive's colossal glee if granted the right to broadcast over the morning public address system a quick "by Pep-si!" at the conclusion of the Pledge. How much would be paid for those mere three syllables reverberating within impressionable young minds every morning, every week, every semester, every year, from K-12? Big money I presume, because, as experience teaches, repeated exposure creates familiarity, and familiarity usually breeds comfort and acceptance. \nThis rationale applies with greater weight to a synchronized group pronouncement of "under God." It is hard to believe that the recitation of any phrase daily for 13 years wouldn't make a child more receptive to the implied idea, including that of a single God. \nIf Senator Grassley believes that "mainstream" thought should dictate whether the "under God" phrase is constitutional, perhaps he should try to envision an America where the "mainstream" religion becomes Islam, and "under God" is replaced with "under Allah." How many Christian parents would smile and sit idly by while their child chants "under Allah" every morning? An equivalent scenario exists today for atheists, Hindus and others who are equally entitled to protect their children from government imposition of monotheistic religion. \nNewdow has demonstrated considerable courage despite political adversity and death threats. His fearless persistence, in the face of an overwhelming majority, is further example of why our nation is great, and why Daniel Rodriguez's rendition of "God Bless America" inspires. \nGod will always bless America, even without the homeroom loudspeaker.
(11/14/01 5:21am)
The following activity was reported by the IU Police Department:\nNov. 9\n• An employee who works for Campus Division reported a stolen United Way sign from the Health Physical Education and Recreation building. Estimated loss is $500.\n• Sophomore Michael C. Omlor reported a stolen cell phone. Estimated loss is $100.\n• Freshman Bradley A. Owen, 18, resident of Briscoe Quad, was arrested on North Jordan Avenue for possession of marijuana, less than 30 grams.\n• An employee reported vandalism to windows in Sycamore Hall. Estimated damage is $100.\n• Freshman Clayton C. Tarr, 18, resident of Briscoe Quad, was cited in the Briscoe parking lot for illegal possession of alcohol.\nNov. 10\n•Nonstudent Benjamin Crawford, 18, resident of Lindren, Ind., was cited at McNutt Quad for illegal consumption.\n• Freshman Brandon K. Clore, 18, resident of Briscoe Quad, was cited at McNutt Quad for illegal consumption.\n•Freshman Katheleen M. Vaught, 18, resident of Briscoe Quad, was cited at McNutt Quad for illegal consumption.\n• Freshman Andrea M. Risk, 18, resident of Briscoe Quad, was cited at McNutt Quad for illegal consumption.\n• Nonstudent Aaron Augsburger, 20, resident of Fort Wayne, was arrested and charged at Fourth Street and Indiana Avenue with possession of marijuana less than 30 grams, possession of paraphernalia and illegal consumption.\n• Nonstudent William Osterholt Jr., 20, resident of Fort Wayne, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana less than 30 grams, possession of paraphernalia, illegal consumption and false identification.\n• Nonstudent Dale T. Bird, resident of Terre Haute, reported his vehicle broken into while it was parked at the Willkie Quad lot. Estimated loss is $1,550.\n•Freshman Elizabeth A. Bennett, resident of Foster Quad, reported vandalism damage to her vehicle while it was parked in the rear lot of Foster Quad. Estimated damage is $300.\n•Freshman Christopher P. Kardel, 19, resident of McNutt Quad, was cited at McNutt Quad for illegal possession of alcohol.\nNov. 11\n• Freshman Richard P. Figaski, 18, resident of Teter Quad, was arrested at 10th Street and Indiana Avenue and charged with illegal consumption and public intoxication.\n• Freshman Jacob D. Leeds, 18, resident of Forest Quad, was cited at Forest Quad for illegal possession of alcohol.\n•Graduate student Scott Schrems, 29, resident of North Range Road, was arrested at 10th Street and Indiana Avenue for public intoxication.\n• Freshman Daniel Gerstenhaber, 18, resident of Foster Quad, was arrested at Foster Quad for illegal consumption, maintaining a common nuisance, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and possession of marijuana.\n• Freshman Aaron M. Levitt, 18, resident of Foster Quad, was arrested at Foster Quad for illegal consumption, maintaining a common nuisance, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and possession of marijuana.\n• Freshman Kevin Ryan, 18, resident of Briscoe Quad, was cited at Foster Quad for illegal consumption.
(01/26/01 6:45pm)
A Bloomington man by the name of Jeremy Brightbill fronts the surprisingly versatile and able one-man band Panic Strikes a Chord. \nBrightbill, alongside co-producers Jacob Belser and Daniel Susa, has produced an interesting and capable work with I Can See Electricity at the Proper Distance. The 11-track album is good, if not a tad bit pretentious. Brightbill claims on the disc's cover that his music is "experimental and poetic terrorism." It is surprising that such a talented, burgeoning young musician outright states this. One would be well advised to leave the ostentatious meanderings at the door and to simply play your music.\nPanic Strikes a Chord has a sound reminiscent of Beck's pre-Mellow Gold works and his more recent work Mutations. Brightbill's delivery, cadence and voice are similar to Beck's. The two men also share a similar style in which folk elements are fused with moderate hip-hop beats. \nMany of Electricity's tracks are arresting and thoroughly satisfying. Registering particularly well are "Not the Regular Glass," "Doomed to Repeat, I Say Doomed!!," "Bob's Attempt at a Television Commercial," "The Truth about Faerie Tales," and "Rappaport Vs. the Jet (that Bombed the Grocery Store)." Each of these tunes is mellow and catchy but simultaneously reveal much irony, humor and themes of desolation.\nThe only tracks that really deter from the overall enjoyment of the album are "Favorite Plea" and "Watching Smoke Dance." These songs are simply irritating and stick out like sore thumbs among the more competent tunes on the disc.\nPanic Strikes a Chord has constructed an album that puts many others to shame. Electricity is intelligent, mildly funny and astute musically. Through personal and musical growth and an increasing number of listeners, there's no limit to what Panic Strikes a Chord might eventually achieve.
(01/25/01 5:00am)
A Bloomington man by the name of Jeremy Brightbill fronts the surprisingly versatile and able one-man band Panic Strikes a Chord. \nBrightbill, alongside co-producers Jacob Belser and Daniel Susa, has produced an interesting and capable work with I Can See Electricity at the Proper Distance. The 11-track album is good, if not a tad bit pretentious. Brightbill claims on the disc's cover that his music is "experimental and poetic terrorism." It is surprising that such a talented, burgeoning young musician outright states this. One would be well advised to leave the ostentatious meanderings at the door and to simply play your music.\nPanic Strikes a Chord has a sound reminiscent of Beck's pre-Mellow Gold works and his more recent work Mutations. Brightbill's delivery, cadence and voice are similar to Beck's. The two men also share a similar style in which folk elements are fused with moderate hip-hop beats. \nMany of Electricity's tracks are arresting and thoroughly satisfying. Registering particularly well are "Not the Regular Glass," "Doomed to Repeat, I Say Doomed!!," "Bob's Attempt at a Television Commercial," "The Truth about Faerie Tales," and "Rappaport Vs. the Jet (that Bombed the Grocery Store)." Each of these tunes is mellow and catchy but simultaneously reveal much irony, humor and themes of desolation.\nThe only tracks that really deter from the overall enjoyment of the album are "Favorite Plea" and "Watching Smoke Dance." These songs are simply irritating and stick out like sore thumbs among the more competent tunes on the disc.\nPanic Strikes a Chord has constructed an album that puts many others to shame. Electricity is intelligent, mildly funny and astute musically. Through personal and musical growth and an increasing number of listeners, there's no limit to what Panic Strikes a Chord might eventually achieve.
