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Mass murder is in

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2003 12:39 a.m.

The women of Seattle can breathe a sign of relief. Last Wednesday, Gary Leon Ridgway confessed to all 48 of the murders he committed as the Green River Killer. According to an Associated Press report from Thursday, Ridgway "in the most matter-of-fact way, confirmed the details, responding 'yes' over and over in a clear but subdued voice."

Protesters pooped while pissed

By Alyson Brodsy and Jake Rossman · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2003 12:35 a.m.

Universities have long been considered hallowed ground for radical protests and ideological debate. Maybe things were like that once, but like a flower child in her early 20s going through a phase, most higher education institutions lost their controversial edges in the decades after the Vietnam War. Sixties radicalism gave way to '70s narcissism, which gave way to '80s egotism, which was all dismissed by '90s nihilism.

Cheer up, your condom fits

By Bonnie Real · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2003 12:32 a.m.

When living on a planet plagued with brutal wars, widespread diseases and Fox News, it's no wonder the desire to find good in the world often melts into resentful cynicism. In times like these, we have to hang on to whatever we can. Ever so often, a comforting fact will present itself as shimmering evidence that virtuous things still happen. We have to embrace these little reinforcements as miniature proofs that everything is going to be OK.

Trendy politics

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2003 12:28 a.m.

The Institute of Politics at Harvard University recently released a study of the political behavior of college students. Harvard's general results have begun to raise some eyebrows. Their study concluded that of the estimated nine million students attending college in the United States, 31 percent identified themselves as Republican, 27 percent as Democrats and 38 percent as independent or unaffiliated. These figures are not entirely surprising and are roughly reflective of national trends, which have American voters split into the same thirds politically.

Surviving member of Broadway trio keeps on writing

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Kuchwara · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2003 12:20 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Since the death last year of her writing partner Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden has carried on alone, attending rehearsals of "Wonderful Town," which she co-wrote with Adolph Green and Bernstein and working on a new book about her legendary collaboration with the effervescent Green.

German House offers tour of art museum

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2003 12:20 a.m.

At first glance, last Friday in the IU Art Museum was no different than any other day. Tours followed their docents or tour guides with close attention as they explained the history of the IUAM and its extensive collection.

Friends of Art offer scholarships

By Lynndi Lockenour · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2003 12:19 a.m.

Nestled away on the second floor of the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts building is one of IU's greatest-kept secrets: the Friends of Art Bookshop. It has the most variety of any art bookshop in the state of Indiana, said graduate student Charles Stewart, a research scholar in the Department of Art History.

Early lead no help for Colts

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2003 12:13 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- When Tony Dungy's teams have taken double-digit lead, opponents usually are left scrambling. Not this season.

Support grows for condom education

By Mike Malik · Tuesday, Nov. 11,2003 11:58 p.m.

A recent survey conducted by the IU Center for Survey Research shows that 77 percent of Indiana residents favor condom education in high schools. The survey showed little change in this view over the past 10 years, according to a statement. It also indicated that eight out of 10 hoosiers believe all teenagers, regardless of whether they are sexually active, need information about how to use condoms correctly.

New position fills void in IUAA

By Dave Sautter · Tuesday, Nov. 11,2003 11:58 p.m.

Cynthia Schultz, the new IU Alumni Association director of communications, began her position Oct. 27. The role was recently developed after the vice president of communications retired, leaving a void which needed to be filled.

Indy greenways provide a safe haven for frogs

By Matt McNabb · Tuesday, Nov. 11,2003 1:27 a.m.

The Indianapolis Greenways have served as a place for people to escape from urban life for many years. But a report by IU graduate Lori Block shows that the greenways might have a much more important role -- as a sanctuary for the frog and toad population of Indianapolis.

Cajun restaurant nears opening

By Adam Van Osdol · Tuesday, Nov. 11,2003 1:26 a.m.

The "Nawlins" flavor of Yat's is coming to Bloomington next month. The December opening on the corner of 4th and Grant Streets will be the restaurant's third expansion this year, and owners believe Bloomington could be one of their best markets yet.

Officer's actions probed

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Tuesday, Nov. 11,2003 1:25 a.m.

Muncie police are investigating a Ball State University police officer who shot and killed a Ball State student Saturday in a residential neighborhood near the university campus.

Court to hear terrorism appeals

By Alyson Brodsy and Anne Gearan · Tuesday, Nov. 11,2003 1:15 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court will hear its first case arising from the government's anti-terrorism campaign following the Sept. 11 attacks, agreeing Monday to consider whether foreigners held at a U.S. Navy base in Cuba should have access to American courts.

ISA celebrates Diwali

By John Keucher · Tuesday, Nov. 11,2003 1:14 a.m.

With drums and processions, the Indian Student Association celebrated Diwali one week late, but you wouldn't have known it from the excitement in the audience. The estimated 500 attendees were treated to contemporary Indian singing and dancing at the Saturday night program at Bloomington High School North.

Berroa, Willis: Rookies of the Year

By Alyson Brodsy and Ronald Blum · Tuesday, Nov. 11,2003 1:06 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Kansas City shortstop Angel Berroa beat out New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui for American League Rookie of the Year in voting that rekindled the debate on whether veteran Japanese players should be eligible.

When you have two QBs ...

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Tuesday, Nov. 11,2003 1:05 a.m.

Doug Plank, the former strong safety for the Chicago Bears, once said, "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90 percent temper and 10 percent mental."

Essays criticize use of credit hour system

By Rachel Ward · Tuesday, Nov. 11,2003 12:57 a.m.

The credit hour has long been a staple to the university system, but that stability has been challenged lately. In a collection of essays entitled, "How the Student Credit Hour Shapes Higher Education," the validity and feasibility of the credit hour is being questioned as alternatives like "student assessments" are studied carefully.

Student commits suicide

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Tuesday, Nov. 11,2003 12:52 a.m.

Senior Craig Doss lost his long battle with manic depression Sunday night. Doss, whose parents said he had been suffering from the illness for years, was found by his roommate hanging by a nylon strap in the basement of their home in the 400 block of N. Herald Street just before midnight, Sgt. David Drake of the Bloomington Police Department said.

Business briefs

Tuesday, Nov. 11,2003 12:48 a.m.

GENEVA -- The United States is facing up to $2.2 billion in European Union trade sanctions within weeks of a World Trade Organization appeals panel ruled Monday that U.S. tariffs on imported steel are illegal.