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Alumna authors book, teaches belly dancing

Belly dancing gave IU grad Donna Carlton a new career. "I was working at a desk job, and I was really unhappy," Carlton said. " So a friend got me interested in Middle Eastern dance." Carlton now teaches a Middle Eastern dance class at the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation building and has written a book called "Looking for Little Egypt."

School of Music honors late professor

The School of Music paid tribute to the late Walter Cassel, a singer and music professor for 20 years, Sunday in Auer Hall. Musicians from IU and Cassel's former students from across the country joined in remembering the legend. Although he was best known as a musical actor, he was also a photographer and an award-winning athlete.

Chocolate confections

My grumpy, cynical side longs to dismiss Valentine's Day as the Madison Avenue-produced frenzy of fluff I know it to be. But the strength of my testy convictions is curiously and invariably out-muscled each Feb. 14 by my softer, squishier side. After all, how could a winter's day dedicated to the sanctioned consumption of chocolate be all bad?

Hoosiers dominate first road trip match

After Saturday's match at Marquette, the Hoosiers remain perfect for the season.

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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.