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Food of love

By Suzanna Lindemann and Suzanne Lindemann · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:40 p.m.

Have you been to the mall lately? Have you seen the Hallmark store? Then you've seen the sea of pink and you know Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Valentine's Day is a holiday some people love and others love to hate. Whatever your feelings may be about it, Feb. 14 is a reason to make some good food.

Student talents revealed at Union Board film fest

By Jenica Schultz · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:38 p.m.

The Union Board showcased student talent last weekend when it held the second-annual Student Film Festival in Indiana Memorial Union's Whittenberger Auditorium. The 11 submissions, created by IU students, ranged in genre from silent film to horror. After the movies were screened each night, audience members voted for their favorites for the Audience Choice Awards which were given Saturday night. Some of the filmmakers faced last minute challenges in the creation of their movies for the film festival.

President discusses Iraq war, WMD commission in interview

By Alyson Brodsy and Deb Riechmann · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:38 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush denied he marched America into war under false pretenses and said Sunday the U.S.-led invasion was necessary because Saddam Hussein could have developed a nuclear weapon.

Troupe lights up stage with stories, lively characters

By -Jenny Kobiela · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:38 p.m.

Amelia Bedelia and other literary pals invaded the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Saturday afternoon, with the help of Story Salad productions. Story Salad is a four-person, national children's touring company that presents approximately one-hour musical shows based on children's books and stories.

Variety of genres featured in weekend shows

By -Jenny Kobiela · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:37 p.m.

IU faculty and students presented "An Evening of Contemporary Dance" Thursday and Friday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The performance featured a diverse range of dance styles, all choreographed by IU faculty from the schools of Kinesiology and Music and the department of African American and African Diaspora Studies and performed by IU students.

Woman of the Year nominees announced

By Jackie Corgan · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:34 p.m.

For many, it's no surprise Indiana State Senator Vi Simpson is highly regarded in Bloomington. Her local and state-wide involvement made her the candidate and recipient of Bloomington's 2004 Woman of the Year, an award that recognizes lifetime achievement.

Wonderlab seeks to encourage health

By Monica Dix · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:34 p.m.

Fans of the IU women's basketball team were able to get up close and personal Saturday afternoon when the team visited WonderLab, a hands-on science museum for all ages, in order to promote healthy lifestyle choices. The day's activities, titled "Science of Sport," were comprised of three different stations run by different team members where participants tested their shooting, jumping and reaction time abilities.

Louis program stirs memories

By Ryan Want · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:33 p.m.

Thursday, the Monroe County Library celebrated Black History Month with a program on the late African-American boxing legend, Joe Louis (1914-1981). The program featured William Wiggins, professor emeritus of African American and African Diaspora Studies. Wiggins discussed the life and times of Joe Louis, and why his image has appeared in countless books, movies, poems and various types of music.

Turkish teen rescued from rubble

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:29 p.m.

ISTANBUL, Turkey -- A 16-year-old buried in a collapsed apartment building in central Turkey was pulled alive from the wreckage Sunday -- six days after the disaster.

More countries ban U.S. poultry

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:28 p.m.

BEIJING -- China confirmed Sunday poultry in six provinces was infected with bird flu, while Japan, Malaysia and Singapore banned U.S. poultry imports following an outbreak in Delaware.

Bus me, don't bust me

By Jake Rossman · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:21 p.m.

What if you could ride all the buses in town for a fraction of the current fee? Would you drive less, ride more? Last Wednesday, the IU Student Association tabled a bill that would raise student transportation fees in order to enable universal access to all buses run by Bloomington Transit and Campus Bus.

This is CNN?

By Tony Sams · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:21 p.m.

A modest summary of 2004 primary coverage. Wolf Blitzer: And welcome back to CNN for our very special America Votes 2004 primary election night. Stay tuned all night -- literally, all night -- for CNN's election coverage. We'll have rambling commentaries, outlandish suggestions and interviews with candidates who think fourth place is a "strong comeback." Plus, we'll use harsh electric currents to keep Larry King awake. But now, I am joined by senior political analysts Judy Woodruff and Jeff Greenfield -- actual warm bodies I can talk to, instead of a cold camera lens ... No offense to my camera operator.

A lament on maturity

By Stephanie Morris · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:19 p.m.

This past week, I spent a good amount of time making phone calls to publishing houses, filling out internship applications and mentally preparing myself for the possibility of living in New York for the summer. Such efficiency! So responsible! When I called my parents and told them how the search was going, my dad brought up the family's vacation plans --"Yeah, we're going to be renting that beach house in Ocean City from July 31 through ... "

Point of Protest

By Adam Aasen · Friday, Feb. 6,2004 3:19 p.m.

In the 1960s, Dunn Meadow stood for more than just a Frisbee-friendly field or the venue for the occasional concert. Former students like John Irvine remember when Dunn Meadow was the hot bed for daily demonstrations. "I remember demonstrations where you couldn't even step into the meadow," said Irvine, who is now the director of student legal services. "The density of the crowd was so packed, and they would stretch from Indiana Avenue to even the corner of the Union.

The need to heat up

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Friday, Feb. 6,2004 12:34 a.m.

Last week at this time, the Hoosiers found themselves in a great position in the Big Ten. They were tied at the top of the standings at 5-1 and had six of their last 10 games at home. But IU has dropped two-straight games, one at Michigan State and the home contest Tuesday against Illinois. Now the Hoosiers need a win against Iowa Saturday to stay alive in the Big Ten race. "We still believe we can win," sophomore guard Marshall Strickland said. "We think it's going to be tough for anybody to come in here and win against us. We're going into this game with a lot of confidence."

Historic opera debuts

By Claire Blaustein · Friday, Feb. 6,2004 12:33 a.m.

Most operas have plots that seem larger than life -- more comedic or more tragic than reality could ever be. With the IU Opera Theater's newest production, the drama may be larger than life, but it is grounded in a true story. "The Ballad of Baby Doe" by American composer Douglas Moore premiered in 1956 in Central City, Colo., near where the story actually took place.

Texas plan, UMich case highlight debate on diversity policies

By Holly Johnson and Holy Johnson · Friday, Feb. 6,2004 12:27 a.m.

As litigation proliferates across the country concerning affirmative action in college admissions, University officials say IU will maintain its commitment to recruiting and retaining a diverse student body. IU Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services Don Hossler said while the Bloomington campus does not have a specific policy mandating affirmative action-based admissions, administrators and officials within the Office of Admissions feel much can be gained by attracting a diverse cross-section of students.

Commitment to diversity remains a top priority for IU

By Jess Huffman · Friday, Feb. 6,2004 12:27 a.m.

A seed was planted on October 13, 1992. In hopes of making IU a more productive learning environment, the IU board of trustees adopted the Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy. While it may not be obvious, statistics from the 2003 Report on the Status of Minorities at IU show change has occurred. IU President Adam Herbert gave the trustees a copy of the report at the board's last meeting.

Kernan predicts recovery

By Adam Aasen · Friday, Feb. 6,2004 12:27 a.m.

Speaking to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, Gov. Joe Kernan outlined his plan for Indiana's economic recovery and emphasized the progress the state has made.

On eagle's wings

By Andrea Opperman · Friday, Feb. 6,2004 12:27 a.m.

The cold weather may keep some inside this weekend, but over 600 bird-lovers from around the state will be outdoors trying to catch a glimpse of an eagle. Today will mark the beginning of the fourth-annual Eagle Watch Weekend held at the Fourwinds Resort and Marina. This is the Fourwind's third year hosting this event, and Jeff Hammond, the manager of the resort, said the proximity to Lake Monroe almost guarantees a bald eagle sighting.