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Remember King with actions

By James Boyd · Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 10:43 p.m.

It was around mile six of the Martin Luther King Jr. Torch Relay that I dropped the torch. That's right, I dropped and broke the thing. There I was, in the middle of Newport, R.I., running with a Coleman flashlight (which was supposed to represent a torch), honoring one of America's greatest civil rights leaders.

Unified effort necessary for voting reform

By Sarita Chourey · Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 10:39 p.m.

He's anything but apologetic. Florida Gov. Jeb Bush just vetoed a $100,000 voter-education measure in Florida without blinking. Surprising, huh? He could have played the prince. What's a hundred grand after all? Mere pelican scraps. Whose idea was this "voter-education measure"? Plenty of politicians are painting themselves as seekers of a just electoral process, especially after toilet-papering it a month ago.

Going all the way

Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 10:35 p.m.

Tonight, the second episode of the FOX television show "Temptation Island" will air. Last week's episode drew 16 million viewers, most of them between the ages of 11 and 18. "Temptation Island" has an interesting premise. Four couples come to a deserted island and go out on dates with beautiful strangers to prove their relationships are strong. For the winners, those who make it through without cheating, money is to be had. For the losers, a trip home alone. But is this the type of show we should be watching?

'Day On' encourages service

By Elvin Yavuz · Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 8:06 p.m.

The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Monday meant many Bloomington businesses were closed and IU students didn't have to wake up early to attend classes. But for many, the holiday wasn't just a day in a long weekend. Instead, it was a time to put King's words into action. Since 1998, the IU and Bloomington communities have joined forces to create a weekend of service. Thousands of people participated in the weekend, "A Day On … Not A Day Off." Volunteers went to the 50 participating agencies and work sites to donate their time. This year, more than 400 people volunteered, said Darrell Ann Stone, associate director of student activities.

Students in jail, hospital after fight

By Peter Gelling · Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 1:28 a.m.

Junior John Burrello's jaw will be wired shut for the next six weeks. His best friend since elementary school, junior Graham Goy, opened his eyes Monday morning at Bloomington Hospital for the first time since Friday. He remains in critical condition in a coma, according to the hospital.

Driving in Monroe County will soon cost Volunteers collect food

By Rhiddhi Trivedi and Riddhi Trivedi · Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 1:09 a.m.

Paul Schoonmaker, a retired senior citizen, celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day by volunteering for a food drive for the needy. He collected more than 400 pounds of food.

Davis calls for production from guards

By David Uchiyama · Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 1:03 a.m.

Interim head coach Mike Davis said his guards need to step up their play, a sentiment shared by starting guard Dane Fife.

Holiday draws volunteers

By Sarah Trotto · Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 1:02 a.m.

A young boy leans forward with a hand on his chin as he listens to a student read a story in the lobby of the Monroe County Public Library. More than 80 IU students held the attention of the children at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Read-Out at the library's children's department Monday. A heightened interest in volunteerism and help from the Volunteer Students Bureau brought more students than last year to such activities, program supervisors said.

Team wins 9 of 15 events, but still ties with Michigan

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 12:54 a.m.

The women's track and field team won nine of 15 events, but tied with Michigan 81-81 Saturday in Ann Arbor. The Hoosiers trailed the Wolverines 78-76 heading into the final event, the 4x400-meter relay. IU edged Michigan by one second to tally five points to the Wolverines' three.

Hoosiers take home victory, personal bests

By Aarno Retherford and Aaron Retherford · Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 12:53 a.m.

In a day of upsets and personal records, the men's indoor track team came away with a nail-biting 85-77 victory Saturday against rival Michigan in the Hoosiers' season opener at Ann Arbor.

Women swimmers keep perfect record

Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 12:50 a.m.

The women's swimming and diving team remained undefeated with a 154-89 win over Ohio State Saturday in Columbus.

Swimmers fall to Ohio State

By Colin Ross · Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 12:49 a.m.

A loss is a hard pill to swallow. Especially when the loss is to a team you could have beaten.

Student killed in crash

By Joseph S. Pete · Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 12:48 a.m.

A small, one-engine plane crashed outside Martinsville late Friday night, ending the lives of an IU junior and an Indianapolis man. The wreckage of the Cessna 172 was found on a heavily wooded hill northeast of the city, said a Morgan County Sheriff's Department spokesman.

Hoosiers bury Purdue in two straight

By Brett Wallace · Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 12:47 a.m.

After scoring just one goal in the first period Friday, the Hoosier hockey team bounced back, netting 23 goals in the next five periods and crushing Purdue 12-1 both Friday and Saturday night.

Loss costs team chance at top 25

By Aaron Sharockman · Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 12:43 a.m.

STATE COLLEGE, Penn. -- The IU women's basketball team has been in this position twice before: win a big weekend game and earn a spot among the nation's top 25.

Second-half effort not enough for win

By Aaron Sharockman · Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 12:40 a.m.

STATE COLLEGE, Penn. -- IU racked up its best second half of basketball Sunday against Penn State. Fifty-two points and a sizzling 69 percent from the field both set season records for 20 minutes of Hoosier basketball.

Cruise ends in tragedy

By Marie Harf · Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 12:30 a.m.

A week-long vacation ended in tragedy for an IU student's boyfriend in Tampa, Fla., early Sunday. Michael Hepner was found floating unconscious two miles off the coast by a U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopter, Tampa police spokesman Joe Durkin told The Associated Press. Hepner, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead around 6:45 a.m.

'Star' agrees to new case venue

Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 12:28 a.m.

The Indianapolis Star has agreed to a request from IU to move a lawsuit against the University to Monroe County. The case, originally filed by the Star in Marion County, seeks access to documents in former coach Bob Knight's personnel file and other records compiled during IU's investigation into the conduct of the coach.

Hall of Fame inducts former publisher

Monday, Jan. 15,2001 11:53 p.m.

Pat Siddons, alumnus and former IDS publisher, is one of four Hoosier journalists who will be inducted into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame on April 7. Siddons retired in 1989 after 10 years as IDS publisher and was chosen as national college newspaper adviser of the year in 1983.

Conversations on Race to open student dialogue, discuss racial issues

By Jasmine Flagg · Monday, Jan. 15,2001 11:46 p.m.

At the bottom of McNutt Community Educator Melissa Lounsberry's e-mail is Dante's quote, "The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in times of great moral crisis, remain neutral."