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The anti-discrimination merit badge

By Jen Wagner and Jennifer Wagner · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2000 2:43 a.m.

Mike Craw joined the Cub Scouts at age 8. Over the next 10 years, he earned merit badges, adhered to Boy Scout traditions and eventually received the highly sought-after Eagle Scout award. Craw then spent four years in college working as an assistant Scoutmaster.

City recommends management change at Buskirk-Chumley

By Joseph S. Pete · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2000 2:29 a.m.

Mayor John Fernandez announced Monday the initial findings and recommendations of the Bloomington Area Arts Council independent study commission. Fernandez appointed the commission last month to investigate the financial difficulties of the BAAC, which is nearly $1 million in debt after the $3.2 million renovation of the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre last year. It consists of city council members and others with backgrounds in the arts and business.

Volunteer opportunities

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2000 2:26 a.m.

Volunteer opportunities around Bloomington: Week of Oct. 3

Around the game

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2000 2:17 a.m.

News from various sports teams at IU: Week of Oct. 3

Exhibits

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2000 2:12 a.m.

Exhibits around Bloomington: Week of Oct. 2

IUSA aims to serve as student voice

By Anne Keshner · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2000 2:04 a.m.

The IU Student Association is working on a variety of projects this year that range from putting together an IU auction Web site, where students can locally sell furniture and a variety of odds and ends to other students, as well as trying to get more pencil sharpeners in the buildings across campus.

Ballroom Dance Club seeks new members

By Ericka Andersen · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2000 2:02 a.m.

Upon hearing the words "ballroom dancing," one might form a mental picture of huge banquets or balls in the 19th century or vaguely recall the waltz from seventh grade gym class. But at IU, the art of these classic dances is still alive.

IUPD Blotter

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2000 2 a.m.

The following crimes were reported by IUPD: Sept. 26 - Oct. 1

Izard lawsuit unfounded

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2000 1:57 a.m.

Former IU women's basketball coach Jim Izard filed a federal discrimination complaint Thursday against IU, claiming his dismissal was based on his gender. This claim is without merit.

Head to Head: Bush will improve health care for everyone

By Anne Scuffham · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2000 1:55 a.m.

There are three things Americans can always count on: death, taxes and Al Gore playing "Mediscare" politics in an election year.

Head to Head: Democrats care about families

By Travis R. Thickstun and Travis Thickstun · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2000 1:52 a.m.

Democrats have long stood by lower and middle income Americans in their fight for quality, affordable health care coverage.

Abortion pill step in right direction

By Aaron Wulf and Aaron J. Wulf · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2000 1:51 a.m.

The Food and Drug Administration finally approved the use of the abortion pill RU-486 in the United States last Thursday. Mifepristone, as it is known by its chemical name, gives women the choice of a chemical abortion opposed to a surgical one.

Crime and punishment - on the rink

By Alyson Brodsy and Joseph S. Pete · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2000 1:48 a.m.

Marty McSorley loves collecting glass unicorns and colorful friendship bracelets. He enjoys reading the Saturday Evening Post and Reader's Digest. McSorley religiously watches "Friends" because he thinks it's a hoot.

Politics more than donkeys and elephants

By Brian Hartz · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2000 1:46 a.m.

Those who read the IDS opinion page on a regular basis have probably noticed a recurring political column called "Head to Head." This column, written by leaders of the IU College Republicans and IU College Democrats, features a different topic each week discussed from each organization's own perspective. These topics sometimes correspond with the issues being run into the ground by our two erstwhile bastions of presidential potential, Al Gore and George W. Bush.

Trustees and the 'spirit of the law'

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2000 12:54 a.m.

Wasn't there something in the new Code of Conduct about acting in a forthright manner with people? No deceptive answers? No half-truths? And aren't athletes, being representatives of the University, expected to operate to a higher standard than other students? So shouldn't the president and trustees be expected to operate at an even higher standard?

Administration should appreciate greeks' activities

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2000 12:53 a.m.

All right, enough is enough. This is ridiculous. Fraternities and sororities have taken enough abuse from this University. We understand that alcohol is a big problem on many campuses across the country, but how much more flack are we going to have to take for it? The University has cracked down on the greek system way too hard.

Homosexuals need the right of marriage

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2000 12:50 a.m.

The Boys Scouts' anti-gay policy has recently been defended by Randy Brown, executive of the Hoosier Trails Council. It isn't really discriminatory, he claims, because the Scouts want leaders who will exemplify their values about abstinence before marriage and fidelity during it.

Skateboarders ruin campus appearance

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2000 12:49 a.m.

I am writing about the skateboarding ordinance recently passed by the Bloomington Common Council. I would like to remark that this is something that perhaps IU should consider also. I am a recently graduated IU alumna, and I passed by countless limestone curbs and low walls last year on campus that had been ruined by the ugly skid marks left by skateboarders.

Alumni should redirect contributions

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2000 12:48 a.m.

I read with great interest two stories featured on your front page: "IU rejects alum's offer" and "United Way celebrates start of campaign year" (IDS, Sept. 29). While in the first story, Internet entrepreneur Mark Cuban's kindly offer of $540,000 to defray the cost of bandwidth for using Napster had been rebuked, the second story noted United Way of Monroe County struggled to raise the same amount during last year's charity drive.

University should support students with disabilities

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2000 12:46 a.m.

Years ago, I attended IU as a student in the MBA program. It was at IU where I met my wife of 32 years. I have been proud of being a graduate of IU and of the quality of education I received. When my son informed me that he wanted to attend IU, my wife and I were very happy.

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