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Lt. Gov. Kernan might be sworn in as next governor of Indiana within next couple days

By Christina Galoozis · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:46 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Lt. Gov. Joseph Kernan rode with Gov. Frank O'Bannon in an ambulance to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago early Monday after the governor suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in his hotel room.

Terrorists are among us

By Mathew S. Schoettmer · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:46 a.m.

We have a problem in this country. You see, right or wrong, the laws of our land protect the ability of women to choose to have an abortion.

Smoky paradises

By Bonnie Real · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:45 a.m.

My grandmother smokes Marlboro Reds. She also makes great mashed potatoes. Regardless of our relation, I'm neither a smoker nor a cook.

Stealing for a better tomorrow

By Cameron Thibos · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:44 a.m.

Well, the world has finally proven that crime does pay, if perpetrated on a grand enough scale.

Is the parking problem solved?

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:42 a.m.

Students returning to campus this fall will recognize some changes in the parking situation. From now on, the Student Recreational Sports Center parking lot will be monitored and the fine for common parking tickets will be $40 -- up $5 from last year.

Religious fanaticism dissected in Krakauer's latest

By Joe Troyer · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:19 a.m.

What in the world is journalist Jon Krakauer doing writing about Mormons? The answer is simpler than it would initially seem. In "Under the Banner of Heaven," Krakauer attempts to explore the ideas and events that cause people to perpetrate crimes in the name of religion. Though his reporting at times reflects the bias of his agnostic roots, Krakauer is largely successful in his initial foray outside the realm of mountaineering and outdoors literature.

Monthly poets' gathering welcomes self-expression

By Daniel Castro · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:18 a.m.

The Bazaar Café, 408 E. Sixth St., will host the first night of the Spotlight Poetry Reading Series at 7:30 p.m tonight. The event is organized by MATRIX (www.matrixmag.com), a local non-profit organization that aims to provide public forums for literary and visual artists in Bloomington, and will feature four local and regional poets -- Jada B., Tony Brewer, Jason Ammerman and Jody Rust.

Monroe County teens explore First Amendment

By Kelly Phillips · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:16 a.m.

The American public has a brand new superhero, and his name is "Captain First Amendment Man." His mission? To preserve the unalienable rights put forth by the U.S. Constitution and to educate everyone on how to actively know and use them. Although he's only been in existence for a few months now, the four-inch, flag-clad action figure has already wowed educators and lawmakers alike, from Washington, D.C. to Bloomington.

College Mall Road construction nears completion

By Lindsay Jancek · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:15 a.m.

After over two years of construction, College Mall Road might finally be complete. The road has been under construction since June 2001 and the project is scheduled to wrap up the first week of October 2003.

Let Clarett go, we'll be fine without him

By Colin Nowling · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:14 a.m.

In the process of viewing another riveting Saturday of college football action, I was fortunate enough to catch one of Fox Sports' always interesting interactive fan polls.

U.S.: Next Palestinian PM needs tools to take on terror groups

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:12 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration is making clear to Yasser Arafat and others in the Palestinian Authority that it wants the next Palestinian prime minister to have the political and security muscle to crack down on terrorist groups.

Last 9/11 firefighter memorialized

By Alyson Brodsy and Erin McClam · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:11 a.m.

NEW YORK -- A vial holding the blood of a firefighter was placed in a coffin alongside his uniform Monday, marking the final memorial service for the 343 firefighters killed at the World Trade Center.

Around the Campus

By Anthony Breznican · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:08 a.m.

IU fulfilled its obligation to former basketball coach Bob Knight by continuing to pay him after he was fired, an attorney for the University said Monday.

WelcomeFest helps to find niche

By Jenny Davis · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:03 a.m.

Finding a niche among 38,000 other young adults can be a daunting task. However, attending a large school often provides a big selection of clubs and student organizations to aid in the undertaking.

IUPD tries to win award for violations

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:02 a.m.

The IU Police Department might receive a new squad car from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute by the end of the year in a contest with other police departments.

IU expresses concern for governor

By Devon Thomas · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:01 a.m.

After hearing of Gov. Frank O'Bannon's health problems Monday, members of the IU and Bloomington communities began to express their condolences for the state's leader. Fred Eichhorn, president of the IU board of trustees, said he worked closely with O'Bannon on University issues.

'Fighters for world peace'

By Michell Perry and Michelle Perry · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 1:22 p.m.

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet drew a crowd of at least 3,000 Sunday to the Tibetan Cultural Center in Bloomington for the dedication of the interfaith Chamtse Ling temple and a community forum on world peace. "I believe that all the religious traditions have the same potential and capacity to work for peace," the Dalai Lama said. "This coming together for a common purpose gives me great pleasure." The day-long event began with the dedication, ribbon-cutting and invocation ceremonies performed by the exiled Buddhist leader. United Nations Messenger of Peace Muhammad Ali played an important role throughout the day by participating in the ceremonies, the afternoon panel discussion with area youths and the planting of a beech tree outside the 10,000 square-foot temple.

Indiana Governor collapses in Chicago

By Associated Press and Adrian Sainz · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 1:16 p.m.

CHICAGO -- Indiana Gov. Frank O'Bannon was taken to a hospital Monday after collapsing at a Chicago hotel where he was attending a conference, officials said. The Chicago Fire Department said O'Bannon, 73, was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital about 9 a.m. Hospital spokeswoman Kelly Sullivan said O'Bannon was being treated in the emergency room. She had no detail on his condition.

Bush addresses Iraq progress

By Alyson Brodsy and Deb Riechmann · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 12:19 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush said Sunday night he will ask Congress for $87 billion to fight terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan, appealing for troops and money from other countries, even those who opposed the U.S.-led war.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 3:11 a.m.

Site's phobic ideas important for all I was surprised to read today's headline (Sept. 5, IDS) describing the removal of Eric Rasmusen's weblog from his IU Web site because of the political and social views he expresses, and I have to lodge the strongest possible protest. Make no mistake: Professor Rasmussen's views on homosexuality are homophobic, heterosexist and repressive.