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RPS proposes crosswalk in response to students' safety concerns

By Mallory Simon · Tuesday, March 2,2004 1 a.m.

Foster resident Vanessa Lustig often misses the bus while waiting to cross the street from Foster to the McNutt Quad bus stop. Fee Lane is so busy that the freshman watches cars whiz by for 5 to 10 minutes before she can cross. Some students think the problem is so bad that the only answer is a crosswalk. "Sometimes you can miss a bus waiting to cross the street, and it can take forever for another one to come," Lustig said. "It's just annoying. I would definitely support a crosswalk." Members of Residential Programs and Services have met to develop a plan for a crosswalk project as a result of students' complaints about traffic and the dangers they face while crossing the busy street.

Students vote for dorm leaders

By Matt Mattucci · Tuesday, March 2,2004 1 a.m.

A week after IU Student Association elections attracted the most student voters ever, the Residence Halls Association will hold voting today for its executive board positions. The two tickets running in the elections, Connect and Amplify, said they have done their share of campaigning and plan to do more today. "We've been trying to reach as many people as possible in the dorms," said John Palmer, Connect ticket's presidential candidate. "We will be walking around to the various dorms, standing in the communal areas and in front lawns and handing out flyers. We are trying to represent as many people as possible."

Kerry seeks nomination lock

By Alli Stolper and Writer Alli Stolper · Tuesday, March 2,2004 1 a.m.

Alex Bracke endured insults and jeers this weekend. While campaigning for Sen. John Kerry in Cincinnati, Bracke said student hecklers outside the Xavier University basketball game shouted obscenities as he stood on the street corner waving a "Kerry for President" sign. But the director of IU Students for John Kerry was unfazed. In fact, he said he was thrilled to encounter other college students who weren't apathetic about the election.

Architect's design looks both forward and back

By Daniel Wells · Tuesday, March 2,2004 1 a.m.

In his presentation before the packed Whittenberger Auditorium Monday night, architect Daniel Libeskind said the goal of his plan for the World Trade Center site was both to honor the tragedy of Sept. 11 while simultaneously creating a vibrant triumphant space in which New Yorkers can eat, work, shop and live. To that end, Libeskind has designed a master plan which includes a new transit center, a memorial to the victims of 9/11 and five high rise office buildings, one of which -- the freedom tower -- will rise 1,776 feet into the sky, making it the tallest building in the world.

Democratic hopefuls fight for ten states in Super Tuesday primaries

By Alyson Brodsy and Ron Fournier · Tuesday, March 2,2004 1 a.m.

John Kerry vowed he would not be another "wishy-washy, mealy-mouthed" Democrat, pledging Monday to wage a bare-knuckled campaign against President Bush as he sought a Super Tuesday sweep to lay claim to the party's nomination. On the eve of their 10-state showdown, John Edwards faced signs of political distress as Kerry's last major Democratic rival -- meager polling, paltry crowds and a growing realization inside his own ranks that the end may be near.

Web site hacker dealt probation

By Dan Patrick · Tuesday, March 2,2004 1 a.m.

Sophomore Benjamin Brodsky was found guilty at a Judicial Board hearing Monday night for hacking into the IU-Bloomington Emergency Web site Jan. 26. According to a letter from Chairman of the Campus Judicial Board Sara Roszkowski, Brodsky violated the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct and was found guilty of both "disorderly conduct which interferes with teaching, research, administration, or other university or university-authorized activity," and "violation of other published university regulations, policies, or rules."

Haydn Oratoric Blows Away

By Adam Sedia · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:53 a.m.

A spectacular combination of vocal and orchestral talent was displayed before a packed Auer Hall Sunday, as the IU School of Music presented the monumental oratorio "Die Schöpfung" ("The Creation") by Franz Josef Haydn. The concert lasted about two hours and was given in memory of A. Peter Brown, a late professor of musicology at IU who was considered among the foremost experts on 18th century music.

Amy M. Spindler, NY Times style editor and IU grad, dies

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:49 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Indiana native Amy M. Spindler, the style editor for The New York Times Magazine who became known for her pointed criticism of the fashion industry, has died. She was 40. Spindler died Friday from a brain tumor at her home in Manhattan, according to her husband, Roberto Benabib.

The little things in life

By Julia Balnford and Julia Blanford · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:46 a.m.

Two months ago, I arrived in Madrid without a clue of what the city would be like. Two months later, I'm still here after a rollercoaster ride of adjustment. While it's not a Third World country, Spain definitely differs from the States.

'The Highfliers' a complex place

By Jenica Schultz · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:43 a.m.

IU Professor Dennis Reardon said he hoped to pose more questions than give answers with his latest play, "Last Days of the High Flier," which premiered at the Ruth N. Halls Theatre Friday and will be performed at 8 p.m. each night through Saturday.

Daylight time proposal to remain in the dark in Legislature

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Smith · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:43 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A proposal that sought to move most of Indiana to the Central time zone and have it observe daylight-saving time appears dead this legislative session.

Suess's birthday inspires 'Read Across America'

By Jessica Levco · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:42 a.m.

Gracia Valliant remembers teaching a second-grade classroom full of reluctant readers in rural Arkansas. But one day, a student stood in front of the entire class and read his favorite book, "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss.

Gov. Kernan honors veterans

By Alyson Brodsy and Deanna Wrenn · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:40 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Lawmakers honored military members and veterans Monday with a resolution urging all Indiana residents to support the troops, and Gov. Joe Kernan welcomed home service members who served during the war in Iraq.

Dancing for dissension

By Alyson Brodsy and Asma Khalid · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:30 a.m.

As the election season heats up, I've been bombarded with continuous criticism about my generation. Initially, I tried to ignore the barrage of media complaints, that "we're selfish, we don't vote, we don't care…" To a certain extent, perhaps I agred with the disapproving eye of older generations. Maybe there is something inherently wrong with us. Maybe we are lazy, apathetic, overgrown children.

License to kill

By Alyson Brodsy and Neal Taflinger · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:28 a.m.

After collecting years of unscientific anecdotal evidence, I have come to this conclusion: it is far too easy to obtain a motor vehicle operators license in this country. One would think a sleepy college hamlet would be immune from the wild-eyed maneuvering of Manhattan, N.Y., Chicago, Los Angeles or Atlanta. Nay -- bad driving is an epidemic spreading from all corners of the country to plague our pavement.

Come on, get happy

By Alyson Brodsy and Jenna Hess · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:27 a.m.

The smack of a caught football, the crackle of the grill, the hiss of a freshly tapped keg -- ahh, the sounds of spring. Sure it's only a simulation of spring, seeing as it's still officially winter, but after five days of warm weather, it sure is a fine pseudo-spring. Saturday, as temperatures neared 60, layers of clothing were shed, flip-flops were donned and impromptu cookouts popped up across campus.

A spider's web

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:25 a.m.

If you leave a $5 bill on a table in the middle of the Wright Cafeteria and walk away, chances are in an hour, it will be gone. That's your fault, right? But if you leave the door to your house unlocked, are you to blame if a thief walks in and takes your television? Monday, the case of Indiana University v. the Emergency Web site "hacker" was heard by a campus judicial board.

Hoosiers face Marion at home

By Alex Witteveld · Monday, March 1,2004 11:19 p.m.

The IU baseball team did not play it's scheduled game yesterday against Taylor University due to the weather. The cancellation was due to the wet field, which was ruled incapable of hosting play.

A lesson from the Turtles

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Monday, March 1,2004 11:17 p.m.

Did you ever wonder how the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles grew so huge and muscular in such a short time? Of course not. Why? Because they continually aired the episode of the green ooze leaking in the sewer and making gigantic life-size turtles out of them. They quickly proved any existing allegations wrong -- like perhaps steroids, all fans like myself could watch without wonder.

Lefties fight for their rights

By Nellie Summerfield · Monday, March 1,2004 11:15 p.m.

A classroom desk as a cause of torture and medical problems? For left-handed students, that's a real problem and part of the mission statement of IU's Handedness Research Institute, which views the prevalence of right-handed desks in schools as discrimination.