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Husband of slain student not buying insanity plea

Wednesday, April 17,2002 12:20 a.m.

LAFAYETTE -- The husband of a Purdue University graduate student who was murdered says he doubts the former doctoral student who pleaded guilty to the crime is mentally ill. Zhan Yin, 27, of China pleaded guilty but mentally ill to two counts of murder and other charges for the deaths last year of Yeunkyung Woo, 31, and her sister Hyo Kyung Woo, 29, both of South Korea.

Potter quartet stars in an evening of fine jazz

By Colleen Koch and Colleen Star Koch · Wednesday, April 17,2002 12:05 a.m.

It was a beautiful night for music. The air was warm and thick, and it hung over the people outside the theater like a humid quilt. The weather had finally turned to summer, and an air of hopeful anticipation drifted through the crowd. Everyone was hoping the Chris Potter Quartet would be as good as it was lauded to be. It was.

Comic Cho laughs at adversity

By John DeBoer · Wednesday, April 17,2002 12:03 a.m.

As a young girl, Margaret Cho always wanted to perform. In her book, "I'm the One that I Want," she writes that she would smile and show off for people on buses because she had learned that if you made someone happy, candy was sure to follow. But if they didn't smile back, tough luck finding candy.

Department of Peace a waste

By Vince Carr and Vincent Carr · Tuesday, April 16,2002 11:57 p.m.

In my last column, I commented on the precarious nature of a growing government. One of the most asinine legislative proposals this year was House Resolution 2459, which calls for the creation of a new cabinet office -- the Department of Peace. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, introduced the bill July 11, 2001 -- exactly two months before the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11.

Exams during race unfair

By Bridget Graf · Tuesday, April 16,2002 11:55 p.m.

We all came to this school to learn, to engage our academic selves and to embark on our future careers. But not this week.

In times of war, let's build on joy

By Duncan Teater · Tuesday, April 16,2002 11:51 p.m.

The weather has made up its mind, and spring has sprung. Every time the warm end of the second semester rolls around, I want to kick off my shoes and wade into the Jordan River (not quite as transformative an act as wading into the other Jordan, but nonetheless…), creep down Kirkwood for some ice cream, or just sit under a budding tree and stare at the view.

School made good choice

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 16,2002 11:48 p.m.

Dick Enberg is an excellent choice as this year's commencement speaker. With ties to IU, he provides an understanding of the University and his accomplishments do not go unnoticed.

Book unites Bloomington readers

By Krissy Wynkoop and Kristin Wynkoop · Tuesday, April 16,2002 1:43 a.m.

Uniting a community can be a tricky task, but Bloomington may be one more step closer to that goal. This week marks the conclusion of the "One Book, One Bloomington" project, sponsored by the Bloomington Area Arts Council. Everyone in Bloomington was asked to read "A Lesson Before Dying" by Ernest J. Gaines in an attempt to promote discussion of racial and social issues in the community.

IU's private donations jump

By -Meghan Dwyer and Megan Dwyer · Tuesday, April 16,2002 1:43 a.m.

IU has claimed another national title as its been named the No. 1 public university in the nation regarding the amount of money it receives from the private sector. The annual ranking compiled by the Council for Aid to Education, compares 2001 fiscal year results for 960 colleges and universities in the U.S. IU skyrocketed in ranking this year, jumping from seventh last year to first this year among all public universities and from 19th to seventh among all universities.

University to tighten up on drinking

By Alex Hickey · Tuesday, April 16,2002 1:43 a.m.

It has been dubbed "The World's Greatest College Weekend." However, students caught drinking during Little 500 weekend could face different penalties than they would during a normal week. Differences in how alcohol violations will be combated will be occurring both on and off campus. Students who are arrested by the Bloomington Police Department this weekend will have their names referred to the University. This procedure is not in effect during the rest of the school year.

Sharon: Troops will withdraw soon

By Alyson Brodsy and Susan Sevareid · Tuesday, April 16,2002 1:40 a.m.

JERUSALEM -- Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Monday that troops will be out of all West Bank cities except Ramallah and Bethlehem within a week. "Altogether, we are on our way out," Sharon said in an interview with CNN. Israel, he said, has no intention to stay in "cities of terror."

Team hopes to rebound at home

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 16,2002 12:55 a.m.

The IU softball team returns home to host IU-Purdue University Indianapolis today at 2:30 p.m. at the IU Softball Field. Both the Hoosiers and Jaguars enter today's match-up with four-game losing streaks. IU (11-25-1) comes into the game after getting swept in a pair of Big Ten conference doubleheaders over the weekend at Illinois and Purdue. IUPUI (6-26) dropped all four of its contests against Oakland this past weekend.

MTV honors Aerosmith

By Alyson Brodsy and Chelsea J. Carter · Tuesday, April 16,2002 12:49 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Sure, there are Grammys and a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There are MTV's Video Music Awards and platinum albums, too. But Aerosmith's Steven Tyler said the ultimate accolade comes when well-known artists cover the songs that made his band a household name.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 16,2002 12:44 a.m.

Ben Piper's recent column about drilling for oil in the Arctic Refuge showed careful thought and consideration. Piper obviously cares a great deal about our country and that is very nice to see. But I do believe he has been misled by the Bush administration. Piper states that the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that oil exploration in ANWR would have little, if any, negative environmental impact on the wildlife native to the Refuge.

For friendlier skies

By Sarah Payton · Tuesday, April 16,2002 12:33 a.m.

It's the Stadium Express of sky -- direct flight, one rate and there is no first class. It's JetBlue, and unless you are from the East Coast I am sure you have never heard of it. Based out of JFK Airport in New York City, the two-year-old airline company boasts satellite television with 24 channels at every seat, leather seats in every class and the lowest fares in the business.

A fear one should never know

By Gabriel Lewin · Tuesday, April 16,2002 12:32 a.m.

I do not walk around campus wearing a yarmulke -- at least not anymore -- but I do go to Hillel on Fridays and sometimes during the week. I am a Jewish studies student. I am a Jew. And I now have a fear that I never dreamed I'd know.

Choice: throw away future

By Stephanie Sims · Tuesday, April 16,2002 12:31 a.m.

Rachel Levy was in the wrong place at the wrong time. On Friday, March 29, Levy wanted to buy groceries for a Passover dinner. Instead of going to the local convenience store, she opted to go to the grocery store, where she would unknowingly walk through the door and brush against a female suicide bomber.

Apartments need recycling

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 16,2002 12:30 a.m.

Of the 18,000 off-campus students at IUB, most are unable to recycle without going out of their way to haul their sorted recycling to a facility south of Bloomington. But that is hardly an easy task. Apartment dwellers have to store recyclables somewhere in their apartment, sort them (right down to colors of glass bottles), load them in the car and drive to 3400 Old State Road 37 South. Once there, a number of helpful workers are usually at the ready to unload your recycling with you -- thanks to court-mandated community service.

Pope summons U.S. cardinals following sex scandals

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 16,2002 12:27 a.m.

ROME -- Pope John Paul II has summoned American cardinals to the Vatican for an extraordinary meeting to talk about sex abuse scandals in the U.S. church. The talks will take place early next week, a senior Vatican official said Monday. The official said the cardinals would meet with some Vatican officials as well as the pope.

Stock market may affect charity donation

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 16,2002 12:21 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Downturns in the stock market last year could result in less money for some Indiana charities because foundations and endowments suffered losses on their investments. While experts say that over time the stock market is a fairly stable asset for foundations, some were hurt enough by market dips last fall that they might have to reduce their grant-giving this year or next year.