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OPEC decision could lead to recession

In its most recent meeting, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) decided to again decrease production of crude oil, this time by 1 million barrels per day. OPEC hopes this move will stabilize the weakening international economy, especially because demand for oil typically decreases in summer months.

12 Monkeys: Barrel of suspense

City honored for disability efforts

The City of Bloomington's Council for Community Accessibility has been selected as the second-place winner in the "Cities over 50,000" category in the National Organization on Disability's Community Awards Competition for outstanding disability programs.

15 Minutes: Time flies

The Gates of Wrath

Bike team uses break for practice, training

The men's basketball team wasn't the only IU-affiliated team that spent its spring break in San Diego. The Pi Beta Phi bike team spent its break preparing for next month's Women's Little 500 by riding on the hilly San Diego terrain. But Pi Phi, unlike the basketball team, spent more than a few days sweating in Southern California.

Professors named Carnegie Scholars

The Carnegie Foundation has chosen to honor two IU associate professors as Carnegie Scholars for the upcoming year. Carolyn Calloway-Thomas of the Department of Communication and Culture and Dennis Rome of the Department of Afro-American Studies will represent the Bloomington campus as two of the 30 scholars. The foundation additionally recognized IU-Purdue University at Indianapolis professor Didier Bertrand.

Activists protest Starbucks

Since Starbucks Coffee opened its doors at 110 S. Indiana Ave. a little more than a year ago, it has had an intense relationship with the community. Tuesday, local activists rallied against the shop they say mistreats its workers and uses unsafe products. But Starbucks maintains that the company has been responsible. Orin Smith, CEO, president and spokesman for Starbucks, said the company seeks to please local communities such as Bloomington.

University chooses new chancellor

Quoting one of Bloomington Chancellor Kenneth Gros Louis' favorite lines of T.S. Eliot poetry, IU President Myles Brand introduced Gros Louis' successor Tuesday by saying, "We at the University are experiencing an end and a beginning." The beginning will be when Ohio University provost Sharon Brehm replaces Gros Louis July 1.

IU ready for Valpo, sweeps Taylor

The baseball team won its fourth consecutive game with a doubleheader sweep of in-state foe Taylor Tuesday. IU (13-7-1) smacked 14 hits on its way to a 12-3 victory in Game 1, then jumped on the Tigers early in Game 2 to win 8-2.

Spring practice begins today

After a disappointing 3-8 season in 2000, the football team looks to begin a rebound today when it starts spring practice at 3:30 p.m.

Bill might give funds to political, religious groups

A new bill has been proposed in the Indiana University Student Association that will change the way funds are allocated to campus student groups.

Alumnus starts petition to remove Davis\' \'interim\' label

IU alumnus and Bloomington resident Alex Cameron waited 18 years for his IU basketball tickets. This year, his first with season tickets, Cameron didn't miss a game. He said he likes the direction IU basketball is headed -- and he doesn't want it to change.

Feminist songwriter to perform free show

"It's time to choose to selectively use what we have been given without giving in." - Allette Brooks With that logo imprinted on all of her music, singer and songwriter Allette Brooks has been called a rebel and an inspiration to women, with her politically charged lyrics and independent way of observing and commenting on society as a whole.

Bela Fleck brings unique sound to Murat

Gray hair and glasses met the colorful and youthful to compose the diverse audience at the Bela Fleck and the Flecktones concert Monday night at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis.

Officially condemned to hell

I've been told I'm going to hell many times. Usually those three little words find themselves coming from the mouths of sorority girls who find my conversation attempts unwelcome. I know, they're obviously insane. But, passing by Woodburn Hall Monday, for the first time in my life I was told to prepare for a hot eternity by a preacher.

Drunken observations from South Padre

I want to bring you hard-hitting columns that make you think. But not badly enough to do research on a relevant and timely issue during my spring break. Instead, you will take what I give you (admittedly not much more than something with which you may wipe your bum) and like it.

Good luck, Coach Knight

Former basketball coach Bob Knight is looking for a new job. It looks as if he may have found himself a new team. Knight has visited Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, and the Associated Press reported Tuesday that Knight might be offered the job as early as Friday.

Ask the Sexpert

Dear Sexpert, I remember hearing somewhere a man's testosterone levels will rise in accordance with his mate's most fertile moments during her cycle. I have also heard of some men experiencing "sympathy" morning sickness during his mate's pregnancy. I was wondering if there has been any research on a similar phenomenon for PMS. It might be mere coincidence, but it seems to me that my mood swings and appetite become erratic along with my girlfriend's when she is having her period. Is this a common occurrence? Midol Man

Chancellor named to replace Gros Louis

IU President Myles Brand introduced the successor to long-time Bloomington Chancellor Kenneth Gros Louis today. Sharon Stephens Brehm, currently provost at Ohio University, will take over the position on July 1 when Gros Louis retires. Brand highlighted Brehm's accomplishments, calling her "the right person at the right time for this job."