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THE MAIN EVENT

By Adam Aasen · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 1:57 a.m.

U.S. Rep. Baron Hill has gotten used to criticism in the last few years. As soon as he entered Bloomington North High School on a routine campaign stop, he immediately had constituents asking him about campaign advertisements accusing him of misrepresenting the people of the 9th Congressional District.

Students ask campus, 'Where is the love?'

By David A. Nosko · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 1:34 a.m.

The slogan "Where is the love?" is tattooed on walkways in sidewalk chalk, stapled onto bulletin boards in buildings and painted on the sides of bridges blanking significant portions of the IU campus landscape.

Particles

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 1:13 a.m.

About one-third of amphibians are currently threatened WASHINGTON -- Eye of newt and toe of frog may one day be gone from witches grog.

Cool nights and chlorophyll create colorful fall season

By Scott Shackelford · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 1:11 a.m.

The chemical makeup of leaves becomes especially noticeable each fall, as the vivid reds, oranges, yellows and browns burst out in an array of colorful foliage. As an area renowned for attracting leaf watchers, the colors in southern Indiana are especially important because tourism is a vital part of the southern state's economy, and the leaves contribute to that.

Around The State

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 1 a.m.

Candidates call for better documents INDIANAPOLIS -- Gov. Joe Kernan and Republican challenger Mitch Daniels are calling for more education and better access to public records after a statewide audit revealed that many government officials break Indiana's public records law.

Libertarian gives Indiana voters a third presidential choice

By Janice Neaveil and Janice Neaveill · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 1 a.m.

Indiana voters who do not like the major party choices have a third option on the ballot this election year. Libertarian candidate Michael Badnarik is the only name appearing on the presidential ballot besides Republican George W. Bush and Democrat John Kerry in Indiana.

Bush supporter sees strength in war on terror, tax policy for re-election bid

By Tony Sams · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 12:59 a.m.

For junior Michael Schuler, the best candidate in the 2004 presidential election couldn't be any clearer. It has to be President George W. Bush, the Republican nominee.

Israeli cabinet approves Gaza pull-out

By Alyson Brodsy and Ravi Nessman · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 12:58 a.m.

JERUSALEM -- Israel's Cabinet has given strong support to a key element of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to withdraw from Gaza and four West Bank settlements, setting up what is expected to be a fiery parliamentary debate and vote on the controversial program.

Decision of a generation

By Tony Sams · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 12:58 a.m.

For senior Shaunica Pridgen, the best candidate in the 2004 presidential election couldn't be any clearer. It has to be Sen. John Kerry, the Democratic nominee.

Governor's race overshadows another big prize: Indiana House

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Smith · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 12:56 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Of state races on the Indiana ballot this year, the governor's race -- of course -- is grabbing most of the headlines. It has been close and contentious, and one of the headlines has been that the race is becoming the most expensive political contest in state history. The political power that comes with the office is why the major parties and their candidates -- Democratic Gov. Joe Kernan and Republican Mitch Daniels -- have combined to raise more than $28 million for one race.

Poli Sci professors describe 'gulf' between parties

By Janice Neaveil and Janice Neaveill · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 12:45 a.m.

The political science department opened a forum to talk about domestic issues in the upcoming election Monday night in Woodburn Hall 101. Professors Michael Ensley, Edward Carmines and Marjorie Hershey gave prepared speeches about their areas of interest and study, and answered students' questions concerning each candidate's policy proposals.

Board encourages students to apply for trustee position

By Eric Tash · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 12:44 a.m.

The IU board of trustees is seeking a new student trustee to fill an opening beginning July 1, 2005. Current Student Trustee Erin Haag Breese, an M.D./Ph.D. candidate in the School of Medicine, will be vacating the position June 30.

Columnist discusses upcoming election

By Daniel Wells · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 12:42 a.m.

In her talk Monday afternoon at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Jane Eisner outlined three reasons she thinks young people don't vote in higher numbers.

Reporter lectures on journalists' rights

By Lindsay Lyon · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 12:39 a.m.

A journalist found himself in a tough position when he got a phone call. On the other line, an FBI agent told him he and two other reporters would be put behind bars if they failed to hand over 12 hours of interview tapes with a key witness to a terrorism trial. Weeks later, a U.S. District Judge issued the official order saying that by 9:30 the next morning the tapes must be given up. So he did what he felt was right. Abdon Pallasch told his two young sons he might be going to jail.

Tradition runs deep

By Chris Engel · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 12:37 a.m.

The tradition of coaching success at IU is unmatched by most universities in the nation. Doc Counsilman, Bobby Knight and Jerry Yeagley are considered to be some the greatest college coaches in the history of their respected sports. It's time for Hoosier fans to add another name to the list of Hall-of-Fame coaches: diving coach Jeff Huber.

I miss the visor thrower

By Ryan Phillips · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 12:35 a.m.

If you saw the game you had to know. After watching Jerious Norwood break free up the left sideline for a 37-yard, game-clinching touchdown, we all knew. It was bound to happen eventually: When you are the No. 19-ranked team in the country and you lose to a 24-point underdog, it might be time to move on.

IU wraps up fall season with trip to Hawaii

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 12:31 a.m.

The IU women's golf team will travel Tuesday and Wednesday to Kapolei, Hawaii, to compete in the Kent Youel Invitational tournament on one of the toughest tournament fields the team has seen to wrap up the fall golf campaign.

Group dedicated to arts networking comes to Bloomington

By Teri Rosenbaum · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 12:31 a.m.

Though Bloomington has a reputation for a variety of creative outlets, Ladi Terry felt compelled to establish a breeding ground for creativity in the city. To this end, she has started the first Indiana chapter of the American Creativity Association. The group will hold its first meeting tonight.

A learning experience

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 12:28 a.m.

For Ariel users across campus, the prospect of a world without e-mail became a frightening reality this month. It was like stepping into a time machine and returning to the days where face-to-face contact and handwritten notes were the only forms of communication -- trying times to say the least.

Cooking school offers vegetarian lessons

By Jennifer Griffin · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 12:28 a.m.

College students who opt for the vegetarian or vegan life often find themselves tiring of the food available to them. While IU offers some alternatives, many students are left searching for another option.