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Will write for food

By Brian McFillen · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2003 12:26 a.m.

The holiday season is almost here. That time of year when it's most important to think about those who are truly needy, those who are less fortunate, those whom fate has dealt a sorrowful hand. And by "those," I mean "us," your IDS columnists.

Alarm to administration

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2003 12:25 a.m.

A fire alarm roused Read Center residents from their beds at 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning when, according to the Weather Channel, the temperature was 31 degrees Fahrenheit.

Donnelly seeks Democratic bid to challenge Chocola in 2004

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2003 12:22 a.m.

SOUTH BEND -- A Mishawaka businessman announced Monday he plans to seek the Democratic nomination to run against Republican U.S. Rep. Chris Chocola next year. Joseph S. Donnelly, an attorney with a South Bend law firm who owns a printing-related business in Mishawaka, said he would focus his candidacy on job losses in northern Indiana.

Students volunteer for reading corps

By Sabina Bhasin · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2003 12:21 a.m.

Adapting to a new environment can be a difficult task for some. Changing states and attending a brand new school can be even more challenging. For some students, conquering the uncomfortable means accepting the new environment, and volunteering has been a rewarding experience as they become more involved in the Bloomington community. It has become their avenue to a comfort zone in a brand new surrounding.

Spring course takes students into California wilderness

By Rebecca Rutherford · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2003 12:18 a.m.

The daunting gray walls and brownish desks of typical classrooms can get old fast. But next semester, some students will be in classes surrounded by emerald green trees and crystal-like snow-topped mountain crests. They will hike through craters formed by volcanic eruption, ski down California's Mammoth Mountain and observe 5,000-year-old bristlecone pines with the U.S Forest Service.

Legislator to visit education school

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2003 12:17 a.m.

U.S. Rep. Baron Hill, D-Ind., will visit with IU School of Education faculty and local teachers and administrators from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. today in the School of Education, Room 2120. He will discuss literacy and language education in primary and secondary schools.

Fraternities recolonize

By Aaron Uslan · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2003 12:17 a.m.

Greek houses seem to pop up as quickly as they disappear. Over the last several years, Delta Chi, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Theta Chi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon have had their chapters pulled from campus. However, many wonder what happens to these organizations after they are removed. Phi Kappa Tau recolonized last spring after being absent from campus for over four years and Beta Theta Pi and Sigma Lambda Beta already have colonized during this semester.

Woodlawn to be repaired

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2003 12:16 a.m.

IU's Division of Recreational Sports will close Woodlawn Field again from Dec. 15 until March 22, 2004, officials announced Monday. RecSports said it is closing the field to perform routine maintenance and to prevent extensive damage to the field from usage during inclement weather.

Fast food for finals

By Suzanne Lindemann · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2003 12:15 a.m.

Thanksgiving break has come and gone, and that means finals week is fast approaching. Food and meal preparation is probably the last thing on a studying student's mind. Still, hunger will eventually strike. And instead of going out to eat, stopping at the drive-through or getting take out, take the time to make a nutritious meal in around 30 minutes.

Concert pianist draws inspiration from composers, performance

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2003 12:14 a.m.

During his four years at IU, senior Jason Lee became an artistic Renaissance man. Graduating in December, Lee said his final goodbye to IU in a recital Saturday in the Frangipani Room of the Indiana Memorial Union.

USC out of BCS title game

By Alyson Brodsy and Josh Dubow · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:43 a.m.

College football fans, get ready to crown not just one, but possibly two national champions. And get ready for a new round of controversy. That's because the computer rankings had Oklahoma as the country's top team Sunday while the human poll voters picked Southern California.

IU has strong showing in Iowa

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:42 a.m.

The IU wrestling team continued its hot streak at the Northern Iowa Open Saturday, posting four individual championships and eight team members in the top six in their respective weight classes.

Wins over Georgetown, VCU put IU at 4-2

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:41 a.m.

The women's basketball team ran its record to 4-2 with two road victories this weekend. The Hoosiers snapped a two-game losing streak Friday night with a 68-54 victory over Virginia Commonwealth and dominated the second half in Sunday's 72-62 win over Georgetown.

Loss to knock IU out of top 25

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:40 a.m.

The Hoosiers dropped their fifth consecutive dual meet Saturday, falling to No. 15 Texas A&M, 180.5-117.5. The loss, No. 25 IU's fourth straight to a ranked team will, in all probability, drop them out of the top 25 rankings.

Split team finishes 6th, 3rd

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:40 a.m.

The women's swimming and diving team concluded its long weekend in Washington and Ohio with a sixth place and third place finish, respectively. Five members of the team went to the U.S. Open and the team placed sixth. Freshman Leila Vaziri had a Spring National cut time in the 100-meter freestyle, which is one of her strongest events.

Colts survive scare from Titans, inch closer to title

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:39 a.m.

Colts 29, Titans 27 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Call the Indianapolis Colts road warriors -- and possibly AFC South champs. Edgerrin James ran for two touchdowns and Mike Vanderjagt kicked five field goals as the Colts beat Tennessee 29-27 to sweep the defending division champion Titans, taking control of the division with three games remaining. The Colts (10-3) improved to 6-1 on the road by scoring 19 straight points and forcing four fumbles, which they turned into nine points.

Paging Dr. Heimlich

By Alex Hickey · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:36 a.m.

Hey, does anyone know when NIT tickets go on sale? When Missouri center Arthur Johnson fouled out with 4:29 left to play, I figured, "Alright! This one's over." I was right. But not in the way I imagined. Sean Kline's free throws were the last points that IU would score the rest of the game.

'Ladies and gentlemen, spin your dreidels'

By -Kehla West · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:35 a.m.

Why break a record when you can smash one? Alumni Hall buzzed Sunday, if only for 10 seconds, with the sound of 713 dreidels spinning their way into the record books. The previous record, set by the University of Maryland at 536 dreidels for 10 seconds in 2000, was unofficially broken, pending confirmation by the Guinness Book of World Records. As the crowd gathered before the event, volunteer "spinners" signed in and received a colored plastic dreidel.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:34 a.m.

Bruce Smith breaks NFL career sacks record EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Bruce Smith became the NFL's career sacks leader Sunday when he tackled Jesse Palmer for a 7-yard loss in the fourth quarter of the Washington Redskins' game against the New York Giants Sunday.

Fans tune in to victory

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:32 a.m.

Gathered in front of their computers and huddled around their radio dials, Hoosier fans across the country tuned in Saturday night to one of IU coach Jerry Yeagley's biggest victories in 31 years. IU defeated No. 1 UCLA 2-1 to advance to this weekend's College Cup in Columbus, Ohio.