Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer.
Indiana Daily Student
Thursday, April 23
Subscribe Donate
E-paper
The Indiana Daily Student

Community Arts

The Indiana Daily Student

Gov't tackles college tuition

By Brian Janosch · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:19 a.m.

Last week Congressman Howard "Buck" McKeon, R-Calif., proposed a bill that would punish universities for excessive tuition increases. The bill limits a university from raising its tuition more than two times the inflation rate or federal-aid money would be restricted.

The Indiana Daily Student

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:06 a.m.

In an IDS article on Sept. 17 about the Graduate and Professional Student Organization, the IDS misrepresented our organization and misquoted our officers. I would like to take this opportunity to clarify who we are and what our organization does.

The Indiana Daily Student

Laugh and learn from 'Trash TV'

By Mike Malik · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1 a.m.

What did I miss?" my roommate asked with great anticipation as he ran into the family room hearing the chorus of "Jer-ry! Jer-ry! Jer-ry!" This monotonous chant was coming from the mouths of six other guys, not to mention the TV audience.

The Indiana Daily Student

Tired of dealing with the city

By Angel M. Rivera · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1 a.m.

On Nov. 4, Hoosiers all over the state will choose their mayors and city councilmen. Here in Bloomington, over 42 percent of the population is between the ages of 18 to 24, yet most of us will not vote.

The Indiana Daily Student

Fish soup and democracy

By Brian McFillen · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 12:59 a.m.

This weekend, I was invited to a Burmese cultural event at the Leo Dowling International Center. Actually, it was more a political event than a cultural event.

The Indiana Daily Student

Entertainment-ish news

By Elisha Sauers · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 12:58 a.m.

Childhood isn't childhood without bedtime stories. Like the plots of most fairy tales, every girl dreams she's a princess who will one day be rescued by her valiant prince, while every boy fantasizes about proving his vast masculinity to win a fair and helpless woman's affection.

The Indiana Daily Student

Goalies anchor tough Hoosier defense

By Cory Steger · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 12:39 a.m.

One of the most scrutinized positions in soccer is the one that moves around the field the least. For goalies, every inch, every second of thought could mean the difference between a save or a goal. One reason why the Hoosiers have been so successful this season despite a lack of consistent production on offense has been the play of the goalies.

The Indiana Daily Student

Runners are true 'student-athletes'

By Steve Slivka · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 12:38 a.m.

Running upward of 50 to 60 miles on a weekly basis does not leave much time to perform other activities. But members of the IU women's cross country team have balanced both academics and running by staying true to the phrase coined by the NCAA -- student-athlete.

The Indiana Daily Student

Baseball predictions left me picked off

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 12:36 a.m.

Take responsibility for your actions. I learned that from my parents. Or was that Judge Judy? Or the coach on "Playmakers?" Regardless, if I have made one contribution to sportswriting, it's that I have not only been crazy enough to make predictions but also crazy enough to analyze them at season's end to see how I did.

The Indiana Daily Student

California fires continue to spread

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 12:25 a.m.

SAN DIEGO -- The hot Santa Ana wind driving wildfires across parts of southern California eased Monday but officials warned that there was still a threat from the flames that had devoured entire neighborhoods and killed at least 13 people.

The Indiana Daily Student

Business briefs

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 12:22 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- New-home sales edged lower in September but nevertheless registered their third-highest level on record. Sales of previously owned homes scored their best month ever, fresh evidence that the housing market continues to help spur an economic recovery.

The Indiana Daily Student

Stocks rise on merger news

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 12:21 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Health benefits insurer Anthem Inc. is buying bigger rival WellPoint Health Networks Inc. for about $16.4 billion in cash and stock in a deal that will combine the nation's two largest Blue Cross Blue Shield concerns.

The Indiana Daily Student

Insurers Anthem, WellPoint to merge in $16 billion deal

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 12:21 a.m.

NEW YORK -- A burst of merger activity sent stocks higher Monday, as Bank of America Corp.'s proposed purchase of FleetBoston Financial Corp. and Anthem Inc.'s plan to buy rival WellPoint Health Networks Inc. signaled a growing confidence in the nation's business climate.

The Indiana Daily Student

Better than trick-or-treating

By Sean Abbott · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 12:14 a.m.

Sick of all those whining children incessantly ringing your doorbell in search of candy? Don't quite fit into that old Ninja Turtles costume, even though you'll die trying?

The Indiana Daily Student

Indonesian students introduce culture

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 12:10 a.m.

The Indonesian Student Association entertained guests at its annual celebration "One Night in Indonesia" Saturday night in Alumni Hall. The guests were greeted with the words "selamat datang," which means "welcome" in Indonesian.

The Indiana Daily Student

Celebrated show to play IU tonight

By Meredith Hahn · Monday, Oct. 27,2003 11:20 p.m.

The cast of "Fame: The Musical," a show coming to the IU Auditorium this week, defines just that -- fame. The play introduces a group of performing arts students trying to sing, dance, act and jam their way to the top.

Trending