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Trustees discuss state budget

By Dan Patrick · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:56 p.m.

The IU board of trustees discussed the approval of a capital appropriation request for the 2005-2007 budget cycle and approved changes to the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct and the Intercollegiate Athletics Programs Policy during their meeting Thursday.

Reagan funeral draws Hoosiers

By Adam Aasen · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:56 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- Several IU students drove over 10 hours and waited in line for another four to pay their last respects to former President Ronald Reagan this week in the nation's capital.

Memorial site, library to open to visitors Monday in California

By Alyson Brodsy and Ryan Pearson · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:56 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Ronald Reagan's body was sealed inside a tomb Saturday at his hilltop presidential library following a week of mourning and remembrance by world leaders and regular Americans. Workers closed the underground crypt shortly before 3 a.m. while a handful of Secret Service agents, library personnel and mortuary representatives watched, said Duke Blackwood, executive director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley.

Campus welcomes new freshmen

By Sheeba Madan · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:56 p.m.

The library staff has began rearranging the tables in the Main Library lobby. The Division of Recreational Sports has hired a team of students to coordinate events at the Student Recreational Sports Center. The staff at the Office of Orientation Programs was working feverishly Friday afternoon.

A Dream Come True

By Matt Glenesk · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:56 p.m.

Every four years U.S. Olympic hopefuls from across the nation gather for the opportunity to achieve the first step toward Olympic glory. The U.S. Diving Olympic Trials, held this weekend in St. Peters, Mo., gave 12 past and present Hoosiers a chance to condense four years of hard work, training and dedication into four days of intense, nail-biting competition.

Attend to your goals

By Alyson Brodsy and Joanna Penn · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:52 p.m.

It was a Wednesday night when I realized I had to add a little zest in my life. Some people may have gone to a movie, worked out or chatted with an old friend by the name of Jack Daniels. I decided to make my third life goal. What's a life goal, you say? Well, it's just a little goal with a number attached to it. And it's something that everyone should be making. I try to make a new life goal each year.

Reframing the war

By Alyson Brodsy and Tyler Bond · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:50 p.m.

The United States is in danger. The U.S. faces major security threats from foreign nations. However, these nations are not are typical enemies like Iran, North Korea and Syria; they are "weak states" that are on the verge of failure. According to a report released by a bipartisan commission sponsored by the Center for Global Development, weak states, such as Bolivia, Indonesia, Nigeria and Kenya, are an unacknowledged danger to the United States.

The weight we carry is celebrity

By Alyson Brodsy and JP Benitez · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:48 p.m.

In the wake of Mel's passionate polemic and a day after tomorrow that Al Gore can't wait to arrive, Hollywood is gearing up for yet another controversial picture to spark ticket sales. This year's winner of Cannes Film Festival's top prize, the Palme d'Or, "Fahrenheit 9/11" is being fast-tracked to theaters in order to capitalize on what they've discovered brings in the bacon more effectively than Lindsey Lohan's "profile."

The Other Side

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:41 p.m.

With laws like the proposed helmet bill, we can't help but ask, "What's next?" Is Indiana responsible for our actions, or are we responsible for ourselves? When did government intervention in our lives become justified?

Fire case handed over to independent groups

By Tony Sams · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:37 p.m.

The investigation into a house fire that killed three IU students in May is no longer with the Bloomington Fire Department but is now in the hands of independent investigators and insurance investigators, said Jennifer Lloyd, an attorney at the Bloomington Risk Management Division.

Backing the helmet law

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:35 p.m.

Rep. Peggy Welch, D-Bloomington, is planning to propose a bill for the upcoming Indiana legislative session that would require skateboarders to wear helmets. We support this bill in principle, despite the misgivings of many around us. Much has been said about the libertarian values lost in such a bill allowing the government to require headgear.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:30 p.m.

Wylie House Museum to show 19th century toys, clothing exhibit The Wylie House Museum will hold a special exhibit of 19th century children's toys and clothing this summer starting Tuesday. The clothing was loaned to the exhibit by the Elizabeth Sage Historic Costume Collection.

Watch out Olympics, here comes Euro

By Alyson Brodsy and David Resnik · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:30 p.m.

This summer, some of the world's most talented athletes will shine on an international stage in defense of honor and country. They will sweat, bleed and cry for a chance to be crowned champion. And it will all take place thousands of miles from good ol' America, across the big puddle, in Europe. And no, I'm not talking about this year's Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.

IU gets new assistant

By Dan Click · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:26 p.m.

The men's basketball coaching carousel has stopped -- for now. IU men's basketball coach Mike Davis announced Friday the hiring of Kerry Rupp as an assistant coach for the Hoosiers in 2004-2005. Rupp, 50, will be replacing former IU assistant coach Ben McDonald, who resigned May 12.

Authorities search for abducted American

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:26 p.m.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- With the kidnapping of an American and threats to inflict on him the same degrading punishments seen at Iraq's U.S.-run Abu Ghraib prison, suspected al-Qaida terrorists appear to have unleashed a new tactic in their violent drive against Saudi Arabia's rulers. Saudi authorities searched Sunday for Paul M. Johnson, an American who was apparently abducted by militants who also claimed responsibility for gunning down another American in Riyadh the day before.

Advertisement opens up AD search

By Dan Click · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:25 p.m.

The search committee for IU's new athletics director isn't wasting time to find a replacement as an advertisement and Web site were both released Thursday by IU Alumni Association President Ken Beckley, the chairman of the search committee.

Europeans vote in final days of election

By Alyson Brodsy and Angela Doland · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:25 p.m.

PARIS -- From Sweden to Slovakia, Europeans in 19 countries chose from candidates for the EU parliament Sunday, wrapping up the bloc's first election since its historic expansion eastward in May. Six other countries, including Britain, had already cast ballots in the four-day election, seen as a report card for governments at home.

Edwards favored as running mate

By Alyson Brodsy and Ron Fournier · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:24 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- Sen. John Edwards, the smooth-talking populist who emerged from the nominating campaign as John Kerry's chief rival, is favored among registered voters to be the Democratic vice presidential candidate, according to an Associated Press poll. But his name on the ticket does not automatically boost Democratic prospects.

IU makes strong showing at NCAAs

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:23 p.m.

AUSTIN, Texas -- On the strength of four IU athletes, the men's track team finished 19th at the 2004 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships this past weekend at the University of Texas. Junior All-American Aarik Wilson solidified his status as one of the NCAA's top leapers as well as IU's best ever triple jumper. The Fallon, Nev., native began the weekend by finishing third in the long jump with a sizable personal best of 7.97 meters, third all-time at IU.

Permit prices on the rise

By Dan Click · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:21 p.m.

For the first time in three years, the price of parking permits will increase for the 2004-05 academic year, IU Parking Operations announced last week. The largest increase was in 'A' permits, which will increase from $254 to $264. Parking permits for 'C' and 'E' spots both went up by $3. The 'C' permit will now cost $99 and the 'E' will run $81. The only permit unchanged was the 'F', which remains at $39. "About $100,000 will be generated from the price increases," he said.