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Sri Lankan president fires 3 ministers, deploys troops

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 5,2003 12:21 a.m.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- Sri Lanka's president suspended Parliament and deployed troops around the capital Tuesday after firing three key cabinet ministers who were trying to coax Tamil rebels back into talks to end a 20-year civil war.

Around The Arts

Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 11:34 p.m.

"Through Foreign Eyes: An American Photographer in 1980s and 1990s Poland" opens today at Ballantine Hall, Room 109. The reception for photographer Dennis Chamberlin will begin at 7:30 p.m. Chamberlin first visited Poland during Martial Law and began work on a documentary photo project that turned out to be more involving than he first thought.

Shaolin Warriors to perform tonight

By Daniel Castro · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 11:33 p.m.

Twenty-three deadly monks are headed for IU. The Shaolin Warriors, a troupe of authentic Shaolin martial arts masters, will display their unique style of kung fu at the IU Auditorium at 8 p.m. tonight. Doug Booher, the IU Auditorium director, said the show would be one of the highlights of the auditorium season. "The audience should arrive expecting a rare glimpse into the rich culture of the world's most skilled and deadly martial artists as they rely on years of training and deep meditation to carry out ancient rituals," Booher said.

'Come on over' and ride the Twain

By C. Warner Sills and Chris Jesse · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 10:56 p.m.

I will admit it. I am in love with Shania Twain. From her great voice, her high energy, emotionally packed music and her gorgeous looks, Twain had the eyes of me and a sold-out Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis transfixed on her during her two hour and 15 minute concert last Tuesday night.

Kruzan overtakes Prall in Bloomington mayor's race

By Adrian Sainz · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 8:55 p.m.

Democrat Mark Kruzan overtook Republican Fred Prall in today's election for Bloomington mayor, winning 63 percent of the vote. Kruzan will replace current mayor John Fernandez, also a democrat. Democrats also retained control of the Bloomington City Council. Full results: Bloomington Mayor 37% Fred Prall (R) 63% Mark Kruzan (D)

Pudge Rodriguez back on market after filing Monday

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 1:38 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Catcher Ivan Rodriguez filed for free agency Monday, nine days after helping the Florida Marlins win the World Series. Rodriguez also became a free agent after the 2002 season. When he didn't find a deal to his liking, he agreed Jan. 20 to a $10 million, one-year contract.

Astros trade Wagner to Phillies

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 1:37 a.m.

PHILADELPHIA -- All-Star closer Billy Wagner was traded Monday from the Houston Astros to the Philadelphia Phillies. Philadelphia sent Houston right-hander Brandon Duckworth, and minor league right-handers Taylor Buchholz and Ezequiel Astacio.

Guillen hired as White Sox manager

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 1:37 a.m.

CHICAGO -- Ozzie Guillen is back with the Chicago White Sox, this time as the team's manager. The three-time All-Star shortstop was hired Monday to replace Jerry Manuel, who was fired Sept. 29 after the White Sox failed to reach the playoffs for the second straight year.

Last but not least: Zoe Koplowitz finishes race

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 1:36 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Like other athletes preparing for the New York City Marathon, Zoe Koplowitz knows the usual tips: Dress for the weather, pace yourself, start out slow.

Midseason NFL surprises and disappointments

By Colin Nowling · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 1:19 a.m.

Now that there are nine weeks of the NFL season complete, we are starting to see what some of the teams are made of this season and what superstars have decided to come to work this year.

Stress fractures hurt cross country season

By Steve Slivka · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 1:17 a.m.

The 2003 IU cross country season did not start on a strong note as three of the team's top seven runners experienced season-ending injuries. Doctors diagnosed senior Becky Obrecht and sophomore Jessica Gall with stress fractures before the season began, and sophomore Lindsay Hattendorf discovered she had a stress fracture after the Indiana Intercollegiates.

IU student faces current city clerk in election

By Adam Van Osdol and Adam VanOsdol · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 1:13 a.m.

For IU junior Matt Stevenson, today could be the beginning of his political career. This year's election marks the first political endeavor for the history and secondary education major. But for his competitor, Democrat Regina Moore, campaigning for re-election hasn't been her top priority for the past three weeks.

Second phase of trail opens

By Monica Dix · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 1:06 a.m.

Bloomington Mayor John Fernandez officially opened Phase II of Clear Creek Trail Thursday, adding 0.8 mile to the existing 1.7-mile trail. Phase II extends from Tapp Road to That Road. Phase I travels south from That Road, crossing Victor Pike, to Church Lane connecting to the existing Bloomington Rail Trail, which is a gravel path.

Residents complain about bus company

By Mike Malik · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 1:06 a.m.

Bloomington Transit transports more than 2 million IU students and Bloomington residents a year. Buses run everywhere from the IU campus to the south side of Bloomington. But some IU students complain that buses run late or at inconvenient times.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 1:02 a.m.

Recently I witnessed an unsettling drama that took place in a public area on campus frequented mostly by students. A group of about seven students had cornered a professor and began loudly hurling accusations that the professor's grading was unfair, that the test answers were "wrong," and further, that those students who had done well on the test "must certainly have been cheating."

Name as true identity

By Hisato Kawata · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 12:53 a.m.

When people in a small town say something good about their town, proud of its smallness, they often say, "Everybody knows everybody here."

Big Ten tourney next for women

By Cory Steger · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 12:50 a.m.

After starting the season slow with a 2-5 record in their first seven games, the members of the women's soccer team turned their season around going 6-4-1 in their last 11 games, propelling them into the Big Ten tournament as the sixth seed. The Hoosiers will face third-seeded Purdue in the first round, as they did last year. However, they are hoping there won't be a repeat performance of last year's tournament, when they lost to Purdue 1-0 in overtime. Sophomore forward Robin Barker said making the Big Ten tournament is a main goal for the team every season. "The Big Ten tournament is something we want to get to every year," Barker said. "We want to get past the first round and continue to get better." The Hoosiers have already lost to Purdue 2-1 in a hard-fought battle Oct. 24th. History seems to be on the Boilermakers' side, having won four of the last five meetings between the two teams. Barker said every contest with Purdue is a good game.

Crank it up, Honors College

By Cameron Thibos · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 12:50 a.m.

Few people would argue the technological prowess of the IU campus. There are T1 lines in the dorms, thousands of accessible computers, even adaptive technology for disabled users. No sir, IU isn't lacking in the virtual world.

Heretics in pointy black hats

By Elisha Sauers · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 12:48 a.m.

In 1692, Salem, Mass., was plagued with witches. Possessed by the spells of neighbors, ailing young girls exclaimed the names of their tormentors in fits of lunacy. They were victims. Witchcraft in the 17th century was a felony by British law, and the penalty was a rope that would choke Satan out of their bodies.

Hate in the name of God

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 12:46 a.m.

The controversial debate concerning monuments of the Ten Commandments has taken a new spin in Casper, Wyo. First, the Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation threatened to sue the city if the donated Ten Commandments monument, which has been in City Park for almost 40 years, was not removed.