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Everyone is to blame

Knight's in trouble again. Ouch! Sorry, I mean Mr. Knight is in trouble again. I apologize for stating the obvious; my next column may be an expose claiming the kids driving SUVs around campus don't make their own payments. At any rate, it makes for good news, doesn't it?

Riots only add to negative image

When orchestrated in an effective manner, a protest is a powerful thing. Empires have risen and fallen because of the voice of the people. Meaningful protesting helps to end slavery, misogyny, war, famine and social injustice around the world. To protest is to stand up for one's rights using one's voice, presence, witness and mind.

Search committee presents student forum

Students seeking information to affect the search to replace Bloomington Chancellor Kenneth Gros Louis, who retires June 30, 2001, will have their chance. The Chancellor Search and Screen Committee will present the second of two open-forum discussions from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Indiana Memorial Union State Room East.

Rally kicks off football season

Little kids ran around with painted faces, outfitted in red and white, as the music of Jimmy Buffet and Van Morrison filled the warm summer air, courtesy of Bloomington's own Bahama Llama.

Around the campus

President Myles Brand announced Monday he is postponing his State of the University address, previously scheduled for 2:30 today.

Students plan program

For the past seven years, the School of Education has initiated a program named A Community of Teachers for the benefit of its secondary education students. A Community of Teachers allows secondary education pupils to earn their teaching licenses through hands-on work in actual classrooms as opposed to grades and credits. This is the only curriculum program of its kind in the entire state.

Exhibits

Lilly Library, Fine Arts Plaza, east Seventh Street. "Were Off to See the Wizard: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, 1900-2000" commemorates the 100th anniversary of L. Frank Baums childrens classic, on exhibit through Sept. 23. Tours available Fridays at 2 p.m. or by arrangement. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Call 855-2452.

Sports commentary: Cameron shouldn't blame the referees for N.C State loss

First-half thoughts were about throwing low blows at those who showed no support for the football team Saturday.

Camilla's Cornbread

Recipe for Camilla's Cornbread

Avant garde jazz to come to Bloomington

Eponine Cuervo-Moll would like to expand popular definitions of music and the human body.

Volleyball: Team takes to road against Sycamores

The volleyball team's undefeated record will be put to the test today, as it travels to Terre Haute to take on Indiana State.

Knight fired: Brand ends coach's 29-year reign

Knight throws away last chance

One last chance. When allegations of misconduct regarding coach Bob Knight arose in May, the administration, the media and the public scrutinized "the General's" history and behavior.

Memorials dedicated to former professors

"If a man would move the world, he must first move himself," the classical philosopher Socrates is credited with having said. Friday afternoon outside Sycamore Hall the department of philosophy remembered three former faculty members who influenced others by first challenging themselves.

IUPD Blotter

SEPT. 1 • Kevin E. Hickland, 19, a freshman residing in Briscoe Quad, was cited at Briscoe for public intoxication. • An employee reported damage to a limestone marker and bench located north of Myer's Hall. Estimated damage was $750.

Communication and culture fraternity to establish local chapter

In addition to a wide variety of courses and a flexible curriculum, the communication and culture department will give birth to the Kappa Alpha chapter of the Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society.

Community divided in wake of firing

Freshman Nic Alexander has a plaque in his kitchen that reads, "The Lord is my shepherd but Bobby Knight is my coach."

IU loses a legend

Bob Knight and IU basketball met for the first time more than 29 years ago. The date was March 27, 1971. Bill Orwig, athletics director at the time, hired Knight as the new coach. Since then, Knight has guided IU to three national championships, 11 Big Ten titles and everything in between. He is IU basketball. Well, he was.

Soccer team upsets No. 1 Virginia

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- The men's soccer entered halftime against Virginia, Sunday trailing 1-0 and facing its fourth consecutive deficit in a game after a first half. Coach Jerry Yeagley said he wasn't pleased with how his young players performed in the first 45 minutes against the veteran Cavaliers.

National figures respond to Knight removal

Bob Knight's dismissal after 29 years at IU has sent shock waves through the entire country. Here are the thoughts of Murray Sperber, Jay Bilas and Digger Phelps and John Feinstein after hearing the news released in President Myles Brand's Sunday afternoon press conference.