University begins cleanup, prepares damage estimate
Sep 12, 2000 2:46 amThe waters of Showalter Fountain were a dingy green as crew workers spent Monday morning surveying the damage left behind from Sunday's mass student protest.
The waters of Showalter Fountain were a dingy green as crew workers spent Monday morning surveying the damage left behind from Sunday's mass student protest.
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Brian F. Hartz. I'm a new graduate student here at the the School of Journalism, and I have a confession to make: I might be partly to blame for Bob Knight's recent dismissal as IU men's basketball coach.
Knight's in trouble again. Ouch! Sorry, I mean Mr. Knight is in trouble again. I apologize for stating the obvious; my next column may be an expose claiming the kids driving SUVs around campus don't make their own payments. At any rate, it makes for good news, doesn't it?
When orchestrated in an effective manner, a protest is a powerful thing. Empires have risen and fallen because of the voice of the people. Meaningful protesting helps to end slavery, misogyny, war, famine and social injustice around the world. To protest is to stand up for one's rights using one's voice, presence, witness and mind.
Students seeking information to affect the search to replace Bloomington Chancellor Kenneth Gros Louis, who retires June 30, 2001, will have their chance. The Chancellor Search and Screen Committee will present the second of two open-forum discussions from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Indiana Memorial Union State Room East.
Little kids ran around with painted faces, outfitted in red and white, as the music of Jimmy Buffet and Van Morrison filled the warm summer air, courtesy of Bloomington's own Bahama Llama.
President Myles Brand announced Monday he is postponing his State of the University address, previously scheduled for 2:30 today.
For the past seven years, the School of Education has initiated a program named A Community of Teachers for the benefit of its secondary education students. A Community of Teachers allows secondary education pupils to earn their teaching licenses through hands-on work in actual classrooms as opposed to grades and credits. This is the only curriculum program of its kind in the entire state.
Lilly Library, Fine Arts Plaza, east Seventh Street. "Were Off to See the Wizard: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, 1900-2000" commemorates the 100th anniversary of L. Frank Baums childrens classic, on exhibit through Sept. 23. Tours available Fridays at 2 p.m. or by arrangement. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Call 855-2452.
First-half thoughts were about throwing low blows at those who showed no support for the football team Saturday.
Eponine Cuervo-Moll would like to expand popular definitions of music and the human body.
The volleyball team's undefeated record will be put to the test today, as it travels to Terre Haute to take on Indiana State.
One last chance. When allegations of misconduct regarding coach Bob Knight arose in May, the administration, the media and the public scrutinized "the General's" history and behavior.
"If a man would move the world, he must first move himself," the classical philosopher Socrates is credited with having said. Friday afternoon outside Sycamore Hall the department of philosophy remembered three former faculty members who influenced others by first challenging themselves.
SEPT. 1 • Kevin E. Hickland, 19, a freshman residing in Briscoe Quad, was cited at Briscoe for public intoxication. • An employee reported damage to a limestone marker and bench located north of Myer's Hall. Estimated damage was $750.
In addition to a wide variety of courses and a flexible curriculum, the communication and culture department will give birth to the Kappa Alpha chapter of the Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society.
Freshman Nic Alexander has a plaque in his kitchen that reads, "The Lord is my shepherd but Bobby Knight is my coach."