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Hoosier choreographer brings troupe to IU

By Jessica Moskal · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 2:51 a.m.

Where in Bloomington can you see world-famous choreography, awe-inspiring dancers and the chance to be rendered breathless … all on a Thursday evening?

The force is with them

By Daniel Castro · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 2:50 a.m.

In the summer of 1977, George Lucas shook the lives of science fiction fans for generations to come with the release of "Star Wars." Those yearning for an outer space free of Klingons and William Shatner, those who were waiting for their fantasies to appear on a blank silver screen, became "Star Wars" fans.

Military mindset helps linebacker in life, on field

By John Rodgers · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 2:12 a.m.

Old habits are hard to break for junior Josh Moore. The Hamden, Conn., native is starting at linebacker for IU. But for Moore it has been a long road to the gridiron of the Big Ten.

Adversity made them respected

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 2:11 a.m.

Those people who dial a phone to a sports talk radio station, ready to cough up an ill-conceived rebuke or defense of a prominent sports figure along with the rest of their phlegm, make this world great.

Second half of season opens with in-state rival

By Zack Eldridge · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 2:09 a.m.

After a struggling first half of the regular season for the men's soccer team, which included a tough loss at Notre Dame in double-overtime and two scoreless ties, IU jumps out of conference and hosts Butler at 7 p.m. tonight.

Too cool for school

By -Kehla West · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 2:05 a.m.

IU offers hundreds of classes each semester -- organic chemistry, finite mathematics, literary criticism. They all make students sweat, but IU also offers a host of classes that are downright fun. Yet more than a few students have signed up for these "cool" classes, only to find out that the subject is taken seriously -- and that the class is seriously hard.

Herbert plans to examine salaries

By Maura Halpern · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 2:01 a.m.

IU President Adam Herbert plans to examine University salaries across the campuses, in particular, staff salaries and the concern for a possible raise as part of his re-evaluation of IU's administrative structure.

Bloomington Banjo Summit looks for a pickin' good time

By -Kehla West · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 2:01 a.m.

played by old, toothless, overall-wearing men, right? The banjo is played in Appalachia. It's twangy. And it never, ever rocks.

IU aims to build federal funding

By Mitch Blacher · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 2:01 a.m.

Congress has started assigning a larger number of funds to specific higher education projects, and IU has put itself in a position to secure some of that money.

Vigil to remember abuse victims

By Julia Balnford and Julia Blanford · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 2:01 a.m.

Community members and students will gather tonight at Dunn Meadow at 6:30 p.m. to "Take Back the Night."

Talks to regulate tobacco industry break down on Hill

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 1:53 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Talks in Congress to regulate the tobacco industry broke down along partisan lines Wednesday, making it highly unlikely new restrictions would be imposed on the cigarette industry anytime soon.

Iraqi police, protesters clash

By Alyson Brodsy and Sameer N. Yacoub · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 1:42 a.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraqi police opened fire in downtown Baghdad Wednesday after demonstrators demanding jobs stormed a police station, set fire to two cars and threw stones at officers, police said. An American soldier was also killed in a roadside bombing in Tikrit.

The general's inexperience

By Alyson Brodsy and Tony Sams · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 1:23 a.m.

Let's take a few minutes to discuss retired Gen. Wesley Clark's candidacy for president of the United States and what it means to you.

Student group supports Daniels

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 1:21 a.m.

As the Indiana gubernatorial campaign gains momentum, one group of students is getting involved in the political process.

Debating in D.C.

By Alyson Brodsy and Jim Harper · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 1:21 a.m.

A few years ago, as a high school junior, I spent the summer in Washington, D.C. While there, I was a page in the U.S. Senate. As a page, I got to witness first-hand the debates and actions the Senate takes on a daily basis.

La Casa celebrates 30th anniversary of support

By Jessica Dalsing · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 1:21 a.m.

IU can be an intimidating place if people of your culture only make up 2 percent of the student population. This is the situation for many Latino students at IU and one the Latino Cultural Center wants to help alleviate.

Undercover operations: uncovered

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 1:20 a.m.

Stings, pigeons and moles. The work of undercover police officers is typically a secret within the halls of a police department, but at noon today, Paul Marcus, Haynes Professor of Law at Virginia's College of William and Mary, will uncover the myths in his lecture, "Undercover Law Enforcement Operations: Word from the street, the police station and the courthouse."

Ticketmaster strikes again

By Alyson Brodsy and Phil Kijak · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 1:20 a.m.

When you strip away the Recording Industry Association of America's inquisition of 12 year olds, record companies' pursuit of an easy buck and Clear Channel Communication's attempt to rule the proverbial world, you remain with the only pure musical experience left: the concert.

IUSA seeks baby sitters

Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 1:19 a.m.

This year the IU Student Association has resurrected its baby sitter referral service, giving IU students with baby-sitting experience a chance to make a few extra dollars.

Ex-sorority becomes home for technology

By Amy Barnicle · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 1:19 a.m.

The building at the corner of 10th Street and Woodlawn Avenue is one of the most newly renovated structures on campus. But the property has a storied legacy. The School of Informatics, 901 E. 10th St., was renovated after it was bought two years ago from the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority.

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