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Diversity 101

By Asma Khalid · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:46 a.m.

In a diversity-friendly college environment, sushi and saris have replaced any genuine debate. But last Thursday, even the intense smell of Thai pad noodles failed to entice more than 15 students to a diversity education program to teach people about Asian clothing. Like IU, colleges nationwide have instituted diversity education programs to cultivate cultural appreciation. Amid discussion regarding the success of diversity education programs, people apparently have yet to consider whether universities can realistically teach diversity. Ambiguous claims rather than concrete answers provide fodder for future programs in which clothing demonstrations have become synonymous with global understanding.

Last marines leave Liberia

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:45 a.m.

MONROVIA, Liberia -- U.S. military planes and helicopters carried the last few U.S. ground forces out of war-ruined Liberia on Tuesday -- leaving Liberians thankful for their help, but dismayed at their silent withdrawal. About 30 members of a U.S. military liaison team flew out of Liberia's main airport, ending their work with a West African-led peace mission.

Art show kicks off 'Take Back the Night' week

By Katie Killebrew · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:45 a.m.

A small orange T-shirt lies on the table in a back room of the Monroe County Library. "I MATTER" is scrawled in paint across it. A blue piece of construction paper with the words "Take Back the Night, Don't Repeat It" written in glitter is placed on a chair a few feet away.

FBI probes Bush staff on leak

By Alyson Brodsy and Terence Hunt · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:45 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The FBI began a full-scale criminal investigation Tuesday into whether White House officials illegally leaked the identity of an undercover CIA officer, and President Bush ordered his staff to cooperate with the first major probe of his administration.

Wood's arm, bat lead Cubs to win

By Alyson Brodsy and Paul Newberry · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:45 a.m.

ATLANTA -- They came by the thousands, intent on helping their beloved Cubbies break a 58-year losing streak in postseason road games by transforming Turner Field into Wrigley Field South. It worked.

State to shift funding priorities

By Alli Stolper and Writer Alli Stolper · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:45 a.m.

Recent changes in state funding for higher education could mean more money for major Indiana research institutions like IU.

Native American shows culture

By Lynndi Lockenour · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:45 a.m.

Singing in a low voice, his eyes closed, Kevin Locke tried to convey a sense of his native Lakota tribe to a small group of Native American afficionado Saturday at the Mathers Museum of World Cultures. Locke, who performed at Lotus Fest with his trio, directed a presentation about Native American culture that included story-telling, song, dance and a slide show. Locke is an award-winning flute player, story-teller and dancer. He has performed in 81 countries around the world in more than 200 shows.

Fantastic!

By Matt Glenesk · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:45 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs have a long history as loveable losers of professional baseball. A team that goes nearly a century, 95 years to be exact, without winning a World Series can't argue with the label, "loser." But the loveable part is now as evident as ever.

Students, residents take part in conference call

By Megan DeCamilla · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:44 a.m.

Gov. Howard Dean set a world record Monday night by heading up the largest conference call in history. Dean's National House Call connected 3,557 phones, according to his campaign Web site.

U.S. faces toughest challenge yet

By Alyson Brodsy and Barry Wilner · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:42 a.m.

FOXBORO, Mass. -- Only the vagaries of the World Cup draw could conjure up a meeting of the world's top two teams in the quarterfinals. "Seems like it should be the final, doesn't it," U.S. forward Shannon MacMillan said Monday of the impending match with Norway. "It surprised us, and after (today), one of us will be going home. That's why it will be an unbelievable game with a lot of emotion." The game tonight at Gillette Stadium is the second of a doubleheader that opens with Sweden against Brazil. The Brazilians beat the Norwegians 4-1 in the first round, an upset that led to the U.S.-Norway game in the second round after the Americans swept through their group.

Democracy bites

By Alyson Brodsy and Matthew S. Schoettmer · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:41 a.m.

I was watching the California gubernatorial debate last Wednesday. Right about the time Schwarzenegger was saying, '"When I'm done I will no longer be known as the Terminator but the Collectinator,'" it struck me like a bolt of lightening: direct democracy sucks!

No, Chuck, you're losing it

By Alyson Brodsy and Joe Troyer · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:39 a.m.

Charles Krauthammer and Teddy Kennedy aren't getting along lately. Last Friday, Krauthammer, the conservative pundit, published a self-righteous piece in The Washington Post about Kennedy's recent condemnation of the Iraq debacle. Specifically, he took issue with Kennedy's comments from the previous week. "There was no imminent threat. This was made up in Texas, announced in January to the Republican leadership that war was going to take place and was going to be good politically. This whole thing was a fraud," Kennedy said on the Senate floor on Sept. 18.

University enrollment increases despite recent rises in tuition

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:39 a.m.

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. -- Enrollment at public colleges and universities in northwestern Indiana has risen slightly this semester despite double-digit tuition increases in the past two years. More students are taking classes at Indiana University Northwest in Gary, Purdue University Calumet in Hammond and Valparaiso University, a private school where tuition costs $20,000 a year.

Around the campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:39 a.m.

The Bloomington Muslim Dialog Group is holding a coffee hour to discuss the meaning of prayer. Three students from different faiths will discuss the effects of prayer on one's life from their own perspective.

But what about the cookies?

By Alyson Brodsy and Bonnie Real · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:38 a.m.

Last week, a conservative student group at Southern Methodist University caused a flurry of controversy by holding an "affirmative action bake sale."

Student Legal Services aims to increase voting

By Jess Huffman · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:37 a.m.

With the voter registration deadline approaching this Friday, Student Legal Services is working hard, trying to get students more involved in the local government. Through online services and easy registration, the staff hope to make the student voice as loud in the November elections as it is strong in the community.

University of Chicago receives biosafety funds

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:36 a.m.

CHICAGO -- Detecting and preventing anthrax, smallpox and other bioterror agents will be one goal of a regional high-security biosafety laboratory to be built in suburban Chicago, officials announced Tuesday.

Rental saga continues

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:36 a.m.

On Sept. 23, the Indiana Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of a Bloomington ordinance that bans housing rentals to more than three tenants, if tenants are unrelated. The law is supposed to limit the amount of trash and noise caused by occupants of single-family residences.

Joe Andrew visits IU for campaign stop

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:35 a.m.

Joe Andrew, Democratic candidate for governor of Indiana, spoke at the Indiana Memorial Union, Tuesday. He registered voters at the Common Literature Desk before speaking in the Walnut Room.

Local soldiers still in Iraq

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:19 a.m.

For many U.S. residents, the war in Iraq is millions of miles away, physically and mentally. For members of the Indiana National Guard, Iraq is a temporary home away from family and friends. According to an unofficial announcement in a letter from Lt. Col. James Gentry, Battalion Commander of the 152nd Infantry Regiment of the Indiana National Guard, a group of over 600 soldiers stationed in Kuwait and Iraq will not return until early next year -- possibly February said Gentry.