Community Arts

Mom, we're on TV

By Aaron Sharockman and Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 2:44 a.m.

These days, you can find anything on TV. Starting Friday, that includes the Indiana Daily Student. Today, the IDS launches a partnership with WTIU News Forum, a Friday evening student-run news show. As partners, we'll be sharing ideas and resources. You can already see the results on today's Page One, where Bennett Haeberle's video-capture packages the IDS' coverage on an adult video filmed on campus. Haeberle, who is also an IDS campus editor, will report more on IU's newest controversy on Friday's show.

Guns involve feelings of safety

By Silvia ten Houten · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 2:25 a.m.

Another disturbing broadcast. The gunman's record is chilling: 10 dead, three wounded. Tuesday brought the fate of the sniper's latest victim, a bus driver. Oct. 2 heralded the beginning of a three-week cold and calculated execution rampage of a lone sharp shooter on the prowl in the Washington area these past three weeks. This lone sniper has managed to unsettle America with his shooting spree solo. And he has managed to unsettle me as well. Following the chilling events in Washington, the news these days has made me distrustful with regards to gun ownership and legislation. How should one feel about the gun legislation in this country?

America's gun show

By Evan Ross · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 2:22 a.m.

Something my friend Ben told me online shocked me. I thought that I had seen everything that there could be seen, and that anything relating to the sniper case out in Washington D.C. could startle me. After all, I feel I'm somewhat of a jaded news watcher like most of you, and I do put my trust that nothing horrendously stupid is going to be said.

Armed Chechens take Moscow theater hostage

By Abdullah AlShihri and Jim Heintz · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 2:21 a.m.

MOSCOW -- At least 40 armed Chechen rebels stormed a crowded theater and took hundreds of people hostage in the midst of a musical, threatening early Thursday to shoot their captives and blow up the building if Russian security forces attacked. Several hours after the rebels rushed the theater, firing automatic weapons, they began communicating with Russian officials by cell phone. The hostage-takers demanded that Russia end the war in Chechnya, a southern region where the army is fighting Islamic separatists.

Educator speaks out against racism

By Ryota Kashiwa · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 2:21 a.m.

Jane Elliott, a leading race educator, doesn't allow racism. Elliott spoke with students Wednesday at Alumni Hall in the Indiana Memorial Union to discuss issues of racism. Elliott interacted frequently with the crowd to prove her point, and even asked two students to stand on the stage. After she and the student volunteers conducted a question-answer series to determine what and which race, gender, age and height are perceived to be more privileged, the audience agreed young, tall, white males have the most power.

UITS limits access

By Yahya Chami · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 2:21 a.m.

Until recently anyone connected to the Internet could access IU students' phone numbers and e-mail. That, however, has been temporally halted. Because of the aging machines hosting the student query system, officials in the University Information Technology Services office have limited accesses to the service to only on-campus computers.

Artistic ambitions

By Elisha Sauers · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 2:21 a.m.

Nestled in the heart of Bloomington, By Hand Gallery showcases an array of artistic representations, crafted with the talent of local artisans. Approximately 20 years ago, several people collaborated to open the gallery. Today, 13 people -- Jack and Marian Forney, Jim and Suzanne Halvorson, Walt Schmidt and Betty Westhues, Rob Mills and Patricia Coleman, Marilyn Greenwood, Lee Cohn, Jack Brubaker, Ruth Conway, and Julia Livingston -- combine as the owning members of this cooperative venture.

IU investigates porn taped on campus

By Mitch Blacher · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 2:21 a.m.

IU opened an investigation Wednesday to answer questions concerning a pornographic video filmed on campus. Chancellor Sharon Brehm said if the reports are confirmed they are inconsistent with the values of the University.

Tip, but what for?

By Terry Ord · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 2:19 a.m.

I learned several things coming to this country and one of my quickest lessons related to tipping. In many countries, it is customary for patrons to leave monetary gratuities, but in America, tipping seems to have reached plague proportions.

Information should be free

Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 2:16 a.m.

Many aspects of American life have changed in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks of 2001. Security is tighter at the nation's air and seaports, patriotism is at an all-time high, and the U.S. military is hoping to assert its dominance in the Middle East once again.

Post-season not just a fantasy land

By Aaron Beard and Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 2:09 a.m.

I hope the IU football team has healed. Poor guys, they had to walk around campus with huge gaping holes in their feet as a result of shooting themselves multiple times in the foot in the loss to Iowa.

Nationals hinge on teams' upcoming match

By Tyler Rainey · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 2:03 a.m.

Both the women's and men's tennis teams can be seen in action this weekend at the ITA Midwest Regionals starting today through next Tuesday in Madison, Wisc.

Student Foundation adds new event

By Lisa Kates and Lisa Marie Kates · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 2:01 a.m.

This April will mark a new addition to the ever-popular Little 500 events. Runners will now get to showcase their talents in the first annual Little Fifty. Patterned after the Little 500, the Little Fifty will feature a men's and women's relay style running race competing for glory and for a good cause. The race will be 50 laps (12.5 miles) and is sure to be as spirited and exciting as the Little 500.

Around The Arts

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Arts News

Laid-back approach working

By Ira Klapper · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 1:55 a.m.

There are two philosophies to coaching. A coaching staff can be stern disciplinarians, barking instructions from the sideline. Or, they can be laid back and teach through hands-on examples, a laid-back attitude and humor. Credit coach Mick Lyon and his staff with the latter.

Poetry slam attracts large audience, showcases students' creativity

By Katie Killebrew · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 1:54 a.m.

On Friday, Oct. 18, the Union held an "Around the World" event, hosting activities from different countries. In the city of Paris, France, which was located at the Commons, a Poetry Slam contest was held. "Poetry Slam is a competition in which you sign up to read your poetry. Then, five people who are selected from the audience judge you. The highest scores and the lowest scores are cut from moving on to the next round. The average of the scores are allowed to move on to the next round," said Jessica Williams-Gibson, director of the Fine Arts Committee.

Giants even series in dramatic fashion

By Aaron Beard and Ben Walker · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 1:51 a.m.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Just in the nick of time, the San Francisco Giants solved the Kid. David Bell hit a tiebreaking single off rookie sensation Francisco Rodriguez in the eighth inning, and the Giants rallied past the Anaheim Angels 4-3 Wednesday night, tying the World Series at two games each.

Halloween Fun

By Julia Balnford and Julia Blanford · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 1:38 a.m.

Princesses, witches, ninjas and ghosts decorate the streets annually one night a year, when kids have a reason to stay up late and consume massive amounts of candy. As the years progress, so do children's costumes, until middle school or high school when they are "too old" to go trick-or-treating. However, you're never too old to go trick-or-treating and celebrate Halloween, a perennial favorite among IU students.

Goalie does double duty

By Aaron Retherford · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 1:35 a.m.

Most IU athletics fans are aware that senior quarterback Gibran Hamdan is a two-sport star, but not many realize that the soccer team has a two-sport athlete of its own who has experienced even more success.

Kickers slowly earning respect

By Tyler V. Hoeppner · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 1:24 a.m.

Last year, IU's kicking game was brutal with the place kickers and punters having little success. Junior punter Ryan Hamre and sophomore place kicker Bryan Robertson came into this season knowing they would face some pressure since both were coming off sub-standard seasons, they said. And with a new coaching staff in place, neither were certain what this season would bring. Hamre struggled his sophomore season after having a decent freshman year. He averaged only 31.3 yards per punt. Hamre said it all had to do with technique. He credits coach Brian McNeely with his improvement. "It was mostly my drop and my leg swing," Hamre said. "Coach McNeely has really helped a lot. He's gotten my technique to where it is now. He scrutinizes it a lot, and he pretty much tell me when I do something wrong." Hamre said he had a lack of confidence last year. So far this season, Hamre has an average of 38.3 yards a punt. The addition of McNeely has helped in that regard as well.