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Local playwright's work opens at Rose Firebay Theater

By Nick Bragin · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 1:17 a.m.

Local playwright Thomas Kristopher originally wrote his two one-act plays for a competition connected with the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival. In addition to winning the competition's $1000 cash prize and having his work performed in New Orleans next spring, Kristopher recently was able to have his play performed in Bloomington. Kristopher's plays, "Loose Hog in the House of God" and "On How to Accommodate Marlo's Frying Pan," opened this past weekend at the John Waldron Arts Center.

Bush's best idea (maybe)

By Alyson Brodsy and Tony Sams · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 1:11 a.m.

I am entranced by President Bush's "ownership society" notion. The phrase, spoken by the president only once during his Thursday night acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in New York, is part of a larger centrist, moderate theme the president has proposed to create a more fluid economy and a more productive worker that is empowered, not hindered, by the government which protects, not ignores, their needs.

Fight the war, conserve energy

By Alyson Brodsy and Benjames Derrick · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 1:10 a.m.

I was watching MTV2 a few weeks ago and was struck by the hypocrisy I witnessed on "Music With a Message." After a weak and up-beat critical video about the war in Iraq came another video by a pathetic rap-rock band called Chronic Future. Before the video, the band explained why America should not be overseas fighting for oil. It's members were careful to point out their support of our troops, but are "against the policy that puts them over there."

Shut up about the Gaza strip

By Adam Aasen and Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 1:08 a.m.

Israel announces plans for more housing in West Bank settlements," or "Sharon rips up 'road-map' with plan for 1,001 new settler homes." Same story, different headlines. When it comes to reporting about Israel and Palestine there is no way you can find an objective story. Look at what seems to be a benign story about elections in Palestine.

Housing left to chance

By Kathleen Quilligan and Kathleen Quilligen · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 1:08 a.m.

When freshman Bailey Foster went to her freshman orientation, she was hoping to meet some people so she would already have a group of friends when she came back to school in August. But Foster did better than that - she met her roommate, Elizabeth Emerson. "We just started talking and we got along really well," Foster said. When she applied for housing, Foster, like many freshmen, had decided to leave her roommate to chance and go "potluck," letting the University pick her roommate for her.

Long-time IU administrator named CEO of Riley Hospital for Children

By Dan Patrick · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 1:06 a.m.

IU School of Medicine Dean of Research Ora H. Pescovitz has been named as the president and chief executive officer of the Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Pescovitz has worked with both the University and Riley as a pediatrican for 16 years. Pescovitz said she is looking forward to taking on the duties of CEO at such a prestigious children's hospital and is enthusiastic about juggling her new duties with her current position of Dean of the School of Medicine.

Sharing our opportunities

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 1:06 a.m.

The New York Times recently told the story of Angela Perez, a young woman who graduated from the International High School in Queens, N.Y. fourth in her class with a 3.8 GPA, but was unable to go to any college. Perez is an undocumented immigrant who didn't even apply to college because she could not afford to go. Since she isn't a citizen, she is ineligible for any financial aid or loans to make her education possible.

Web site offers variety of discount delivery options

By Cecelia Wolford · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 1:05 a.m.

Sophomore Courtney Thom now has more alternatives when she wants to eat healthy but doesn't want to leave her house. Www.campusfood.com allows students to order takeout from other Bloomington restaurants besides the usual sandwich and pizza places. "I think it's amazing because all I knew of for delivery was Pizza Express or Jimmy John's," Thom said. "It gives me another option other than pizza if I want to eat healthy."

IUPD has no leads in car vandalism cases

By Mike Wilson · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 1:04 a.m.

A total of seven cars were vandalized and robbed in two separate incidents at IU parking lots early Friday morning. In the first incident, the IU Police Department was called and found three cars that had been vandalized in the Assembly Hall Blue Lot. According to IUPD reports, the cars had smashed headlights, taillights, and windows, dents, and missing stereos.

Two exhibits open at Waldron Arts Center

By Stacey Laskin · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 12:58 a.m.

Queen Elizabeth's ancient adornments and the newest cutting-edge photographic technologies inspired two local artists to pursue the enigma of personal space. Friday night, the dance photography of Tom Stio and copper accessories created by Jesse Mathes opened to the public in the Rosemary P. Miller Gallery at the John Waldron Arts Center. The Bloomington Area Arts Commission also presented the 2004 Monroe County Postcard Competition Award Winners Exhibition at the center.

Artists sell masterpieces on Fourth Street

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 12:50 a.m.

Underneath the beating sun, hundreds of Bloomington residents and IU students guzzled lemonade and fanned themselves as they sweltered in the heat. They were not tailgating before IU's football victory in the home opener -- they were browsing the booths of artists and community groups at the Fourth Street Festival of Arts and Crafts. The Fourth Street Festival, a Bloomington staple since its inception in 1976, celebrated its 28th year of displaying the arts Saturday and Sunday on Grant and Fourth Streets.

Wanted:Cheering fans

By Cory Steger · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:33 a.m.

Well, we're now just one day away from kickoff, and the buzz surrounding the football team is, well, just that -- a buzz.

Deficit, new upgrades, football program all concerns

By Dan Click · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:25 a.m.

As Rick Greenspan inherits the IU athletics director position, he also inherits a litany of hot-button issues and controversial projects. Issues with which Greenspan will have to deal as IU's fourth athletics director in the last five years include lifting the athletics department out of the red, as they have been maintaining a budget deficit of over $1 million for the past three years, a football program that hasn't been to a bowl game since 1993, a $30 student athletic fee, and a recent proposal by Terry Clapacs, vice president of administration and chief administrative officer, for a $65 million upgrade in athletics facilities.

IU grads, students participate in march

By Josh Sanburn · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:25 a.m.

NEW YORK -- The rioting in Chicago during the 1968 Democratic National Convention is considered by many as the benchmark of political speech leading to violence. By Wednesday night in New York, the number of arrests exceeded those in Chicago by 1,200, but without the violence.

IU recruits former Army athletics director

By Dan Click · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:25 a.m.

After three months of searching for a new athletics director, IU President Adam Herbert announced Thursday that Rick Greenspan would fill the position, effective Sept. 15. In coming to IU, Greenspan left the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he has served as director of intercollegiate athletics since 1999.

Bush nominated at party gala

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:25 a.m.

NEW YORK -- To a standing ovation, President George W. Bush entered Madison Square Garden Thursday night to accept the his party's nomination for the presidency of the United States. Standing on the newly reconstructed stage bearing the presidential seal, Bush gazed into the crowd as they peppered the president with cheers and applause.

GOPs gather to watch president

By Rick Newkirk · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:25 a.m.

Lieutenant governor candidate and State Senator Becky Skillman headed a bevy of republican candidates and supporters at a rally in support of the Republican National Convention. Thursday night, 150 Grand Old gatherers met at the AmVets Post 2000 to dine and watch President Bush speak at the convention on television.

Texans defeat Tampa Bay in preseason

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:22 a.m.

HOUSTON -- Michael Pittman, who got extensive playing time because the Bucs rested starter Charlie Garner, ran for 71 yards on 12 carries and Tampa Bay held Houston to three field goals. Several starters on both sides were on the sidelines by the end of the scoreless first quarter, leaving reserves jockeying for jobs to play the rest of the night.

Team remains perfect in season openers

By Kevin Dwire · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:21 a.m.

IU women's volleyball coach Katie Weismiller has guided her Hoosier team into 12 season opening matches and has 12 season opening victories to show for it. The latest team to fall victim to Weismiller's streak was IU-Purdue University Indianapolis, who the Hoosiers defeated Wednesday evening. The Hoosiers knocked off the Jaguars 30-23, 28-30, 30-25, 30-20 in an IU athletic team's first-ever appearance on the IUPUI campus.

Undefeated, looking to stay that way, Hoosiers take on Ball State Sunday

By John Fischer · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:20 a.m.

The 2-0 IU women's soccer team hopes to keep its winning streak alive when the team takes on the Ball State University Cardinals at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Bill Armstrong Stadium. As much as the Hoosiers want to be 3-0 when the weekend is over, getting another win is not the only mission. IU coach Mick Lyon said the team has two priorities. "This Sunday is basically two things: build on what we have and win the game," Lyon said.