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Unusual quirks jump-start XFL

Here we go. Vince McMahon's answer to the NFL burst into the national spotlight Saturday when the Las Vegas Outlaws were hosts to the New York/New Jersey Hitmen and the Chicago Enforcers went on the road to face the Orlando Rage.

Haston helps save squandered lead

For the third time this season, junior center Kirk Haston has been named Big Ten Player of the Week. Haston led IU (14-9, 5-4 Big Ten) to a pair of road wins, the first time IU has won back-to-back Big Ten road games since 1995-96.

Another lead blown ... almost

March Madness fast approaching

This is the time of year guys like me start getting in a better mood. We start to shake off that January negativity and begin to look more optimistically to the future.

4 Purdue students die in 8 days

Purdue sophomore Travis R. Simpson was found dead Saturday in his off-campus apartment. The cause of his death is not clear, but police said they do not suspect foul play.

New ticket to push for campus involvement

Pledging to focus on the students and their needs, the Imagine ticket announced its candidacy forthe IU Student Association election Thursday. Executive candidates are senior Sidney Bosley, president; sophomore Benjamin Lewis, vice president for Congress; senior Dietrich Willke, vice president for administration; and junior Johnathan Goo, treasurer.

Brand vexed by athlete's punishment

IU President Myles Brand said this week he has asked two administrators to examine how the University handled the punishment of senior forward Rachael Honegger.

Friends mourn freshman

Seth Korona, a 19-year-old freshman, died Sunday, three weeks into his first semester at IU. He had been in a coma since he was taken to Bloomington Hospital Jan. 29. Friends said he was a fun, outgoing and positive person who often talked about his family. The IU Police Department is investigating his death, said Lt. Jerry Minger.

International forum draws leaders, protesters

Economic, political and academic luminaries gathered for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland last month to discuss, among other issues, the growing divide between First and Third World countries.

Can peace be achieved in the Middle East after so many years of conflict?

Israeli and Palestinian aggression has created problems for both cultures since the seventh century. Israelis, descendants of the ancient Hebrews, and Palestinians, descendants of the ancient Philistines, have fought over this small but religiously important strip of land. Recently, disputed settlements in Israel's Gaza Strip and West Bank have led to terrorist aggression on both sides.

Junior swimmer in starring role after slow start

Some athletes begin swimming when they are young, competing and improving as they grow. Through years of hard work and practice, some become good and some become great. Others have natural talent and athletic ability that goes untapped until it explodes in a display of broken records and conference honors.

Professor receives business award

David B. Audretsch, a professor in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, is the recipient of the 2001 International Award for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Research.

Campus celebrates black history

In honor of Black History Month, student groups have organized events to bring the campus together in celebration of African American culture.

Author discusses love, social issues

Students, professors and fans packed Indiana Memorial Union's Monday afternoon to hear feminist scholar, poet and writer bell hooks' keynote address for Black History Month.

Missile defense shield necessary

With the change of administrations in Washington, news stories have discussed the fact that many European nations, most notably Russia, are displeased with our government's plan to develop and install a missile defense system. While their concerns are understandable, the benefits of the system far outweigh any drawbacks.

Changing my presidential views

It was the most gratifying commuting ritual. I would fold my Washington Post, tilt my head toward the window and let the hum of the Metro lull me into a dream sequence.

Playboy logo use inappropriate

Latent endorsement. Implicit advertising. Subtle sponsorship. Whatever you call it, it's not good, and it doesn't belong on the front page of the IDS.

Get that camera out of my face

There are times to trust our government and times not to trust our government. To be honest, I'm upset with the number of photos being taken by our government and used for investigative purposes. I'm so upset I have decided to do my best to look suspicious to anyone watching me.

'Faust' opera struggles

With a red glow reflected off the curtain of the Musical Arts Center, the Philharmonic Orchestra began the somber prelude to "Faust" by Gounod under the baton of maestro Imre Pallo. Slowly, the curtain rose for the Saturday evening performance of the French opera about the dangers of lust and temptation.

Alpha Kappa Alpha 'angels' entertain IMU crowd

Models for the Alpha Kappa Alpha annual fashion show stepped out in style Thursday before a packed audience in the Indiana Memorial Union's Alumni Hall. The show was a creative combination of trendy clothes, hot choreography and club music. Music from Destiny's Child, Madonna, Jay-Z, Outkast and Mystikal was featured during and in between the fashion sets, which helped the audience get into the show.