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United States' 'drug war' is a failure

Al Gore and George W. Bush surely disagree on some issues, but drug control isn't one of them. The subject is a total nonissue during this election, and the only drugs being discussed are the prescription kind.

Compromise to RPS' credit

Last week, Residential Programs and Services revamped its Thanksgiving break housing policy, much to its credit. Students -- particularly international and out-of-state students -- stand to benefit from this thoughtful change in policy.

Archaeologists begin rescue excavation site on Wabash

IU archaeologists are beginning a two-year rescue excavation at the Bone Bank site on the Wabash River, where a large prehistoric Native American village was once located. The Bone Bank project has received the first grant awarded by the State of Indiana for rescue investigations at an endangered archaeological site.

Author to address race, media relations

Robert Entman, co-author of "The Black Image in the White Mind: Media and Race in America," will speak from 7:30-9:30 p.m. today in room 251 of the Radio and TV Building.

IUPD Blotter

Lecture discusses roles of Kinsey, Wells

During the 1940s then-IU president Herman B Wells was expanding the campus, and Alfred Kinsey was compiling data on the sexual behavior of students at IU. While the two men played different roles, they both fought for academic freedom.

Faculty retention a complex issue

In the three months I have been at IU, there has been much said and written about faculty departures and low faculty morale. The departure of some faculty each year to other institutions is a commonplace reality at all research universities. I would like to put some perspective on faculty departures.

People more important than corporations

The Socialist Party strongly believes human needs take precedence over corporate profit. Here are our positions on some of the issues that we face throughout the course of our lives.

Candidate supports judicial reform

Why should you vote for Libertarian Steve Dillon for Judge this year? With more than 25 years of experience as a criminal defense attorney, he has intelligent ideas about humane, compassionate justice.

Eye to the sky

At the same time as the observatory is celebrating its centennial birthday, it is going through extensive rehabilitation. As a result, all classes, public telescope nights and other activities at the observatory have been canceled. Yet, since the early 1900s, the observatory has been an important part of IU's campus.

Abortion again a hot topic for Senate candidates

It's an issue that has raised the eyebrows and blood pressures of countless candidates since the Supreme Court handed down Roe v. Wade in 1973. Since then, it has also become a hot topic on college campuses nationwide.

Ask the Sexpert

Is there anything I can do physically or nutritionally to improve the taste of my semen?

On the sidelines

Ekoostik Hookah shines

When you have as much talent as Ekoostik Hookah, simple settings and small crowds do not deter you from giving a fantastic performance. Ekoostik Hookah, a Columbus-based jam rock and roll band, took the stage at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., Thursday night, and received a warm welcome from the tie-dye clad crowd.

Democratic candidates blaze campaign trail by bus

The team filed out of the statehouse parking lot and loaded a charter bus Friday afternoon as managers checked the drink cooler and got ready to call roll. Gov. Frank O'Bannon -- here, Lt. Gov. Joe Kernan -- here, the Johnson team -- here … The Democratic candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, superintendent and senator made the first three of 30 stops on the O'Bannon Victory Express leading up to Nov. 7.

Paying attention to the green concerns

In this presidential election, candidates have many different views as to which shade of green they would rather preserve: leafy green or the color of the dollar bill.

White defeats Red in scrimmage

The men's basketball team's annual Red/White game had the feel of a scrimmage despite being played on television and in front of 1,500 fans at Assembly Hall.

Graduate students focus of meeting

An open meeting for all graduate and professional students will be held at 5:30 p.m. today in Ballantine Hall 330. The goal of the meeting is to have students voice their concerns and wants in regard to the future relationship between the Graduate Student Organization and IU Student Association.

Students wait for answers

Six months after MTV Campus Invasion Tour's Bush and Moby concert was canceled, many ticketholders still have not received refunds -- or an explanation.

'Star' files lawsuit

The Indianapolis Star filed a lawsuit Thursday with the Marion County Superior Court against IU to inspect and copy its "investigatory findings" surrounding the disciplinary action against and eventual firing of former basketball coach Bob Knight.