Community Arts

High-definition radio has sound future

By Roy Maurer · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 5:49 p.m.

The future of radio is at the door. It's being touted as the most significant advance in radio broadcasting since the debut of FM stereo. There's talk of the new technology "saving the industry." What is it? Say hello to high-definition radio.

California congressman resigns, pleads guilty to taking bribes resigns

By Alyson Brodsy and Elliot Spagat · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 5:44 p.m.

SAN DIEGO -- Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham, an eight-term congressman and hotshot Vietnam War fighter jock, pleaded guilty to graft and tearfully resigned Monday, admitting he took $2.4 million in bribes from defense contractors to steer business their way. "The truth is I broke the law, concealed my conduct, and disgraced my office," the 63-year-old Republican said at a news conference. "I know that I will forfeit my freedom, my reputation, my worldly possessions, most importantly, the trust of my friends and family."

Saddam lashes out at U.S. 'occupiers and invaders'

By Alyson Brodsy and Hamza Hendawi · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 5:44 p.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- A combative Saddam Hussein lashed out Monday at his treatment by American "occupiers and invaders" and lectured the chief judge about leadership as his trial resumed in a rambling and unfocused session. Two of the seven other defendants also spoke out during the two-and-a-half hour hearing, complaining of their treatment in detention or dissatisfaction with their court-appointed counsel. The court's tolerance of such comments drew sharp complaints from Shiite politicians who contend the tribunal is trying too hard to accommodate an ousted dictator who should have already been convicted and executed.

Taking it too far

By Alyson Brodsy and Precious Sanders · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 5:42 p.m.

We have two weeks of class remaining this semester, and as we wind down, I find myself reflecting on what I've learned thus far. I have come to the conclusion that the human race is completely mad. During this semester, I have read about a number of wars, the Holocaust, the Gulag of Stalin's Soviet Union, genocide in Rwanda, apartheid in South Africa and several other tragedies. In each of these events, we see a struggle of groups attempting to assert their authority over others. And, in each of these events, a large number of people have died at the hands of other people. As long as there is power, people will fight for it. The unfortunate reality is that, for whatever reason, some people have a strong desire to feel superior to other people. Persons or groups will find something about themselves, whether it be religion, skin color or background, and claim that anyone who does not fit the mold is inferior. In extreme cases, they will declare that these "outsiders" need to die.

The ties that bind

By Alyson Brodsy and Levi Harris · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 5:42 p.m.

Every year when the holidays roll around, I'm reminded of just how different I am from the rest of my family. It's a wonder we manage to get along at all. Take my grandparents, for instance. Recently, I walked into their living room to discover my college graduation photo had been replaced by a picture of a smiling Alan Keyes.

Crash test dummies

By Alyson Brodsy and Colin Dugdale · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 5:41 p.m.

Sometimes when my life gets depressing, I like to pull out Milton Bradley. While playing with some friends during Thanksgiving break, my LIFE began quite smoothly. I started a successful career as a green-haired rock star, began receiving a $70,000 payday and quickly married a rich and well-endowed blue peg.

Versyp seeking win No. 100

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 5:40 p.m.

After suffering a tough loss in the Hampton Inn Classic championship game this weekend, the IU women's basketball team will play Belmont University at 7 p.m. tonight in Nashville, Tenn. In the championship game of the Hampton Inn Classic, IU lost to Bowling Green, 68-50. Senior co-captains Cyndi Valentin and Jenny DeMuth led the way in the loss with 21 and 18 points, respectively. The other eight Hoosiers who saw the court scored only 11 points on 5-of-25 shooting.

Put on the red suit

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 5:40 p.m.

Ho ho ho! Imagine the dreariness of studying for finals interrupted by catching a glint of bright red from the corner of your eye. What if IU President Adam Herbert were to dress up in a Santa suit, Herman B Wells style? It would do wonders for boosting student morale.

Tar Heels, Illini sequel not as intriguing as last year's title

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 5:39 p.m.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- As far as sequels go, this one probably is destined to be a flop -- North Carolina versus Illinois II. Think of it along the lines of "Speed 2," or perhaps "Grease 2." Either way, the rematch of last season's NCAA championship game should have a tough time equaling the original. "But it's still a big game," Illini coach Bruce Weber said Monday. "It's a good early season test for us. We'll learn more about our team." His counterpart, Roy Wiliams, certainly can say the same.

On the defense

By Kevin Dwire · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 5:38 p.m.

Five weeks into the season, the Chicago Bears looked like they always do. Despite walloping the Lions, 38-6, the Bears had three losses in which they scored a combined 24 points. And two of the losses came from the Redskins and the Browns -- not exactly elite competition.

EU provides IU with 'Center of Excellence'

By Audrie Garrison · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 5:36 p.m.

The Delegation of the European Commission in Washington, D.C., recently awarded IU $351,000 to establish a European Union Center of Excellence. IU was selected as one of 10 U.S. schools to receive the grant, which will fund teaching and research of the European Union, as well as outreach activities. The European Union is a coalition of European countries that was formed after World War II.

IUSA Congress to cast vote on admissions standards

By Hannah Lodge · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 5:35 p.m.

The IU Student Association Congress will vote on three pieces of legislation, including a resolution to support the Bloomington Faculty Council's admissions policy initiatives, in tonight's meeting. The resolution to support the BFC's stance on admissions standards states that IU requires low SAT scores compared to the rest of the Big Ten schools, and increasing standards would keep the University competitive in attracting students and faculty.

Around business

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 5:35 p.m.

SEATTLE -- Forget day trading -- the best way to make a buck this holiday season may be to flip your Xbox 360. Some people fortunate enough to get their hands on Microsoft Corp.'s new videogame console when it was released Nov. 22 immediately resold them on eBay, occasionally fetching thousands of dollars for packages that sometimes also included games and other add-ins. The online auction site said about 1,800 Xbox 360s were sold there between midnight and noon Pacific time Tuesday.

Toyota to boost Indiana output by 100,000

By Alyson Brodsy and Hans Greimel · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 5:34 p.m.

TOKYO -- Toyota Motor Corp. is quickening its quest to unseat ailing rival General Motors Corp. as the world's biggest automaker with reported plans to start manufacturing up to 100,000 Toyota vehicles at a Subaru factory in Indiana. Word of Toyota's ramped-up production schedule comes just days after money-losing GM said it will close 12 facilities by 2008 in a move that will slash the number of vehicles it is able to build in North America by about 1 million a year.

Students go ALL-INternet

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike McElroy · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 5:33 p.m.

You won't see him checking your ID at Kilroy's for extra cash. You won't see him working for wages at the checkout counter at Target. In fact, you might not see Roger Teska much at all. That's because the junior biology major pays his tuition by putting in long hours in front of his computer screen. Teska and others like him have a very profitable knack for online gambling. "Professional card players today can't afford not to play online because there's so much easy money," Teska said.

'Narnia' books fly off of the shelves

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 5:32 p.m.

FORT WAYNE -- Retailers and librarians say they're having a hard time keeping copies of C.S. Lewis' books on their shelves as fans prepare for the opening of "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the Witch & the Wardrobe" Dec. 9. At a Fort Wayne Barnes & Noble, customers can buy individual Narnia books, or the entire seven-book series, along with puzzles, games and books about the stories.

Chicago being slowly 'chipped away'

By Alyson Brodsy and Don Babwin · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 5:32 p.m.

CHICAGO -- To former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne, the elevated train tracks crisscrossing the city are more than a mode of transport. They are a reminder of a great city that has for generations looked and felt like no other place in the world. But they are an increasingly lonely reminder.

Supreme Court pediment falls apart near tourist group on steps

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 5:31 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- A basketball-sized piece of marble molding fell from the facade over the entrance to the Supreme Court Monday, landing on the steps near visitors waiting to enter the building. No one was hurt. The chunk of Vermont marble was part of the dentil molding that serves as a frame for nine sculptural figures completed in 1935. The piece that fell was over the figure of Authority, near the peak of the building's pediment, and to the right of the figure of Liberty, who has the scales of justice on her lap.

Remembering Santa Wells

By Alyson Brodsy and Jessica Wolfe · Monday, Nov. 28,2005 10:53 a.m.

Some children dream of having their own Santa Claus, but just 10 years ago IU students didn't have to dream. IU had its own Santa Claus -- a jolly man who made believers out of those who met him. His suit still hangs in the Woodburn House on College Avenue, where he once lived. A life-size cardboard cut-out of this Santa hides in the University Archives. It was found in the attic of the Chancellor's House on 10th Street across from the Herman B Wells Library three years ago, although those who knew him do not know how or why it was made.

Black faculty support Herbert

By Mike Malik · Monday, Nov. 28,2005 10:53 a.m.

In the first show of group support for IU President Adam Herbert, the Bloomington Black Faculty and Staff Council called on their colleagues to vote "no" on a resolution to review Herbert's presidency at a press conference Nov. 21. Law professor Kevin Brown said he would meet later that day with some members of what some have called the "anti-Herbert movement," in an effort to convince them to pull their support for the resolution. Brown and other participants of the meeting declined to release any details of the discussion to the media.