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UITS warns to 'beware of phishing scams'

By Allie Townsend · Monday, Oct. 17,2005 1:02 a.m.

University Information Technology Services continues into the third week of the "fright-fest" of National Cyber Security Month issuing a warning to the IU community to "Beware of Phishing Scams." "Phishers," use fake e-mail messages to gather a recipient's personal information (social security number, credit card numbers, passwords, usernames, ect). If successful, scammers then use the information to steal the victim's identity.

Students for Global Democracy march Saturday to support Belarus

By Jonathan Daugherty and John Daugherty · Monday, Oct. 17,2005 12:59 a.m.

A group of twenty students turned out for the Students for Global Democracy 12K Worldwide Walk for Democracy in Belarus Saturday afternoon in Brown County. "We have a decent (sized) group, but I feel like the people we have here are really dedicated and focused on the cause which is far more important than just numbers that have turned out," said student Rachel Becker, the group's unofficial secretary.

Former IU student dies

By Kathleen Quilligan and Kathleen Quilligen · Monday, Oct. 17,2005 12:59 a.m.

Former IU student Kristin Rae Canull, 23, died Thursday after fighting Lymphoma Leukemia since 2001. "She was as beautiful outside as she was inside," said her mother, Kimberly Canull. Services will be held at 7 p.m. today at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home at 12010 Allisonville Rd. in Fishers, Ind. There will be a reception at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m.

Rape reported at Winslow Court

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Oct. 17,2005 12:59 a.m.

Bloomington Police are investigating a rape reported in an apartment complex in the 2300 block of Winslow Court. BPD Officer Brian Werner responded to the assault, which occurred in the early morning Saturday. According to Werner's report, he responded at about 2:30 a.m. and was flagged down by the victim's mother when he arrived.

1,100 run for Jill's House

By Jessica Wolfe · Monday, Oct. 17,2005 12:59 a.m.

Every year, Marilyn Behrman can't help wondering if people will continue to come to the benefit event that honors the memory of her daughter, Jill. "I just keep thinking, 'Gosh, the students don't really know Jill. Are they really going to show up?'" she said. But every year, those worries evaporate as the Bloomington community answers, "Yes," in a huge way, refusing to let Jill's memory fade with time.

BIG MONEY ON CAMPUS

By Michelle Manchir · Monday, Oct. 17,2005 12:59 a.m.

The men of Big Man on Campus and the women of Zeta Tau Alpha joined forces for a headlining event to set a record for fund-raising, pulling in a total of nearly $100,000. Famous characters Luke Skywalker, Ron Burgundy and Joe Dirt appeared on the stage, played by fraternity members representing their chapters.

Student injured in motorcycle accident

Monday, Oct. 17,2005 12:59 a.m.

A motorcycle accident Sunday night at the Herman B Wells Library parking lot sent the rider to the hospital, according to an IU Police Department officer. At 7:48 p.m. Sunday, an IUPD cadet was working in the library when he heard the sound of a crash outside, said IUPD Sgt. Andy Stephenson.

Students teeter-totter for diabetes research

By Michelle Manchir · Monday, Oct. 17,2005 12:58 a.m.

Benevolent students regressed to playing childhood games this past weekend to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. More than 250 mostly greek students participated in Alpha Gamma Delta's 10th annual Teeter-Totter-A-thon, a 24-hour event which commenced at noon on Saturday and was co-hosted by Phi Kappa Sigma. Participation meant taking on a 30-minute shift atop a wooden teeter totter and a $5 donation.

Noted professor: Constitution could fragment unstable Iraq

By Michael Zennie · Monday, Oct. 17,2005 12:57 a.m.

Juan Cole, a nationally-recognized scholar and commentator on the Middle East, painted a dismal picture of the future of stability in Iraq to about 75 people Sunday night in the Whittenberger Auditorium.

McDonald's: Restaurant before students

By Carrie Ritchie · Monday, Oct. 17,2005 12:49 a.m.

The McDonald's Corporation's presentation Friday clarified some issues concerning the expiration of the McDonald's contract in the spring of 2007 but also brought new concerns to Residential Programs and Services directors and the Meal Plan Committee. Consequently the committee decided to postpone voting on whether or not to recommend that RPS renew the contract until its Oct. 28 meeting so that it can gather more feedback from students.

Looking through Ira Glass

By Hannah Lodge · Monday, Oct. 17,2005 12:27 a.m.

From restroom fiascos to kids dropping the "F-bomb," Ira Glass has heard it all. National Public Radio host Ira Glass spoke to an audience Saturday at the IU Auditorium about the importance of personal narrative and story-telling in the most candid way he could: by telling the story of his own radio show.

A sheep in a dog's collar at Eroticon

By Alyson Brodsy and Elisha Sauers · Monday, Oct. 17,2005 12:26 a.m.

Standing in the pet supplies aisle of Target, I became conscious of a teenage boy staring at me as I held up a spiked dog collar to my neck. Yes, I was going to wear it."What would my father think?" ran through my head. David Nosko, a fellow Indiana Daily Student reporter, and I dressed in fetish garb Saturday night as we imbedded ourselves as guests at Axis' Eroticon event. Eroticon is a festival celebrating the Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, and Sadomasochist community.

Exploring the realms of sexual fantasies

By Alyson Brodsy and David A. Nosko · Monday, Oct. 17,2005 12:25 a.m.

When I observed a flier hailing the arrival of Eroticon at Axis Saturday night, I knew immediately what to do -- find a female reporter to escort me to cover the show. For the last two months I have attempted to explore the overall BDSM scene in person, online and within books, but somewhat to no avail. For those who lose themselves in acronyms, we are talking about "bondage & discipline," "dominance & submission" and "sadomasochism."

Veto blunders

By Alyson Brodsy and Bryan Schmidt · Monday, Oct. 17,2005 12:21 a.m.

Unbelievable. President George W. Bush has used the veto zero times in his presidency thus far. For five years, every single bill Congress has sent him has been signed into law. Despite the Republican Party's hollow rhetoric about how it stands for smaller government, there is no expansion of government, no bill, no new program that Bush has had the fortitude to reject.

Surf free or die

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian J. McFillen · Monday, Oct. 17,2005 12:20 a.m.

"We know what's best for you. Trust us." At the moment, the United Nations, the European Union and a coalition of countries, including such human rights champions as China, Cuba and Iran, are seeking to take control of the Internet -- history's greatest medium for free expression. Why? Because they know what's best for you -- and, really, you should trust them. Uh-huh ...

Shirt hypocrisy

By Alyson Brodsy and Amy Obermeyer · Monday, Oct. 17,2005 12:20 a.m.

Che Guevara. He's a hugely galvanizing figure; while some see him as an advocate for the everyman, others see him as a murderer. Regardless of their stance, to many, the mere mention of his name elicits strong emotional reactions.

American ideals up in flames

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 17,2005 12:19 a.m.

More than a week ago, two minors admitted to stealing a gay pride flag from Inner Chef, a local business, and burning it. The two minors claim they took the flag because it was "unpatriotic." But if the two 17-year-olds wanted to show support for American ideals last Saturday night, they missed the boat.

Critics: Daniels' plan delays road projects

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 17,2005 12:17 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS - Critics say Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels' 10-year road plan shifts the most expensive projects to later years, delaying the toughest budget decisions. Daniels' plan, intended to solve the state's $2.1 billion road construction shortfall, would privatize two interstate highways and raise tolls in northern Indiana.

NAACP freedom fund banquet draws crowd

By Elizabeth Peacock · Monday, Oct. 17,2005 12:16 a.m.

All walks of life gathered Saturday night for the NAACP Monroe County Branch Annual Freedom Fund Banquet. Monroe County NAACP President Bill Vance said the banquet hall was overflowing because of the unexpected arrival of Indiana NAACP president Barbara Bolling. The theme for this year's banquet was "Conscience of a Nation." For former Monroe County NAACP President Clarence W. Gillium, the theme means that the focus should be on education, the political issue he considers most important.

Urination leads to robbery arrest

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Oct. 17,2005 12:15 a.m.

Bloomington resident Juan Aviles, 24, had a busy Saturday night. The Bloomington Police Department was already searching for him in connection with two separate robberies when he was taken into custody for public urination behind Papa John's Pizza on North Walnut Street. "That," said BPD Sgt. Mick Williams, "will get you every time." Aviles faces preliminarily charges of two counts of robbery, two counts of intimidation, two counts of battery, one count of public intoxication and one count of public indecency.