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INPIRG releases study on high textbook prices

By Mallory Simon · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 1:06 a.m.

Publishers are inflating the cost of college textbooks, according to a study released Thursday by the national Public Interest Research Group.

Afghan weapons cache kills 7

By Alyson Brodsy and Stephen Graham · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 1:05 a.m.

KABUL, Afghanistan -- An explosion at a weapons cache in Afghanistan killed seven U.S. soldiers and wounded three more Thursday, the U.S. Central Command said. One American soldier was missing.

Athletic deficit still a concern

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 1:05 a.m.

In an attempt to explain the lingering financial woes the IU athletic department faces, athletic director Terry Clapacs said Thursday that the deficit is a $2 million structural problem. In addition to the deficit, IU President Adam Herbert called the athletic facilities "unacceptable."

PRIDE coming to the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre

By Lynndi Lockenour · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 1:04 a.m.

PRIDE, an organization representing equality for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities will host films that confront issues within the GLBT community. This is the first film festival in Bloomington to focus primarily on GLBT issues. Organizers said they wanted to bring the series to Bloomington as a way to contribute to diversity.

Portrait of a painter

By Chris Sommerfeld · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 1:04 a.m.

Six days a week, Peter Lawrence balances a hectic work schedule as a waiter at two Bloomington restaurants. And on his day off each week -- a day when most would rest and relax -- Lawrence tries to supplement his income as an artist. Working the cliche starving artist job as a waiter at the IMU Tudor Room and Casablanca has not impeded Lawrence's artistic progress.

Trustees approve parking project

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 1:04 a.m.

The gravel parking lot directly south of Assembly Hall on the corner of 17th Street and Fee Lane will be given a much needed makeover this summer. In a plan approved by the board of trustees Thursday, the Blue lot will be paved, new lighting fixtures will be installed and trees will be planted around the perimeter. The plan also calls for the realignment of the entrance drive near Walnut Grove Avenue and the closing of the drive near Forrest Avenue.

Hardy to challenge incumbent Buyer

By Holly Johnson and Holy Johnson · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 1:04 a.m.

After twenty years of active military duty, a seasoned Army veteran is giving up his decades-long tenure with the armed forces to enter public service. Republican Dennis Hardy filed candidacy for Congress in Indiana's fourth district, which includes Monroe County, last Wednesday. Hardy, who most recently served in the Army Operations Center in the Pentagon, seeks to unseat incumbent Representative Steve Buyer. Hardy has identified three key issues -- integrity, constituent services and homeland security -- around which he has centered his campaign. And for him, the fight is personal. Hardy claims Rep. Steve Buyer compromised both his personal integrity and a responsibility to Indiana voters by sending a letter to House speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Illinois, in March stating he had been called for active duty to serve in Iraq and requesting to be relieved of his congressional duties.

Mayor Kruzan names interim city controller

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 1:04 a.m.

Mayor Mark Kruzan appointed Susan Clark as the new city interim controller Friday, Jan. 23, because the term of the previous controller has ended.

College Dems discuss candidates

By Vanessa Caruso · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 1:03 a.m.

Students gathered in Myers Hall Wednesday night to learn about the democratic candidates currently competing for the party's nomination. Coordinated by the IU College democrats, representatives for four of the seven candidates summarized their positions for an attentive audience.

Texas Hold 'Em

By Aaron Beard and Jaime Aron · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 1:02 a.m.

HOUSTON -- Mike Rucker and Brentson Buckner would make great directors of the Julius Peppers highlight film. His fellow defensive linemen on the Carolina Panthers already have some clips picked out. Rucker's favorite came in the preseason when Peppers leaped to block a pass, was hit around his knees, flipped and still managed to land on his feet. The one Buckner remembers best was "seeing how quickly he goes from zero to 60" after Peppers intercepted a pass against Dallas in the playoffs and returned it 34 yards. They're both good picks. Yet there's one thing missing -- something from his specialty -- rushing the quarterback. His versatility is typical of what makes Carolina's defensive line so tough. Any offensive line that concentrates on trying to stop Peppers is risking Rucker getting to the quarterback from the other side or letting Buckner or Kris Jenkins come up the middle.

Red hot Hoosiers face tough test

By Alex Hickey · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 12:45 a.m.

Those who noticed that my column for last Monday's paper had in fact been written by someone else were left asking themselves, "Hey, what happened?" There was some concern (or hope) that the paper had perhaps suspended or fired me for some sort of indiscretion, like making too many "Star Wars" references in one column. Another rumor had it that I had been abducted by aliens. One local tabloid reported that I had been seen in an Albuquerque, N.M., McDonald's with Tupac and Elvis.

Home meet battle with Illini looms

By Colin Burns · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 12:45 a.m.

The Hoosier wrestlers return home after being on the road since the middle of December. The long, successful road trip saw IU go 4-1, with the only loss being to a top-10 Wisconsin team. The team finally returns home this weekend after many miles logged on the road. Awaiting them Saturday in Bloomington at University Gym is No. 2 Illinois. IU, 16-4 on the year, is coming off last weekend's split in Big Ten conference action. The win over Northwestern Saturday was a quick turnaround from Friday night's loss, and IU coach Duane Goldman knows positives can be taken out of the rebound win.

Men up for challenge

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 12:44 a.m.

After finishing second between Ohio State and Purdue in Columbus, Ohio, last Saturday, the men's track team is heading south to Missouri to compete against the Tigers, Nebraska and Wichita State. Each team has individual strengths the Hoosiers will have to contend with.

Teams readying for Super Bowl

By Aaron Beard and Jimmy Golen · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 12:43 a.m.

HOUSTON -- Eugene Wilson joined the New England Patriots with the wide-eyed excitement of any rookie. That lasted exactly one game.

IU out west for road swing

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 12:43 a.m.

Still glowing from a hard-fought 4-3 upset over No. 10 Tennessee, the Hoosiers get a change of venue for their next test. This weekend, IU leaves the snowy confines of Bloomington for the sunny tennis courts of Arizona as they face underdog University of the Pacific and national powerhouse Arizona State. Admittedly, the IU coaching staff knows very little about their first opponent, Pacific. But IU coach Lin Loring sees the match as a good experience, nevertheless.

Hockey needs road wins down the stretch

By Jeff Fuldauer · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 12:42 a.m.

After winning three of four in a two-week home stand, the IU club hockey team takes its show on the road as they look to finish strong in a tight race for the National Tournament in February. Taking two games from Purdue and a game from Ohio State, the Hoosiers find themselves in a tight battle for third in the central division the last position to advance to nationals with Bowling Green.

Throwback game pivotal in Big Ten race

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 12:42 a.m.

Bring out the platform shoes, the bell-bottoms and K.C. and the Sunshine Band on the 8 Track because it's "Turn Back the Clock" night Saturday as the Hoosiers travel to Michigan State to take on the Spartans at 8 p.m in the schools' 100th meeting.

Losing streak at 2

By Dan Patrick · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 12:41 a.m.

After duking it out with No. 8 Purdue and No. 16 Minnesota, the IU women's basketball team will get a break from nationally ranked opponents when the Hoosiers go up against the Ohio State Buckeyes Sunday.

Around the Sidelines

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 12:40 a.m.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Standing in his goaltender's crease during a morning skate, Martin Brodeur saw his New Jersey Devils teammates coming toward him, and he kicked out his leg. A dull thud echoed through the empty Continental Airlines Arena as the slapshot hit off his pad.

Team looks to rebound from 'flat performance'

By Steve Slivka · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 12:40 a.m.

After what IU coach Randy Heisler called 'a flat performance' in the women's track and field teams' tri-meet last weekend in Columbus, Ohio, against Ohio State and Purdue, IU will travel to Colombia, Mo., to compete against Missouri, Nebraska and Wichita State tonight. The meet will not keep a team score.