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Typhoon terrorizes Korea

By Paul Shin · Tuesday, Sept. 3,2002 12:32 a.m.

SEOUL, South Korea -- After spending two nights by candlelight, tens of thousands of South Koreans heaved shovels Monday to clear mud and debris from homes devastated by the worst typhoon to hit the country in 40 years. The government's National Disaster Prevention and Counter-measures Headquarters said at least 88 people were killed and 70 missing in flash floods and landslides caused by Typhoon Rusa over the weekend.

Stop shutting down campus

By Ben Cunnighman and Ben Cunningham · Tuesday, Sept. 3,2002 12:31 a.m.

The freshmen move-in went off without a hitch this year, according to orientation members, but the toll the day takes on Bloomington and areas surrounding the city is too much.

Plan protects environment

By Alyson Brodsy and Paul Geitner · Tuesday, Sept. 3,2002 12:30 a.m.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- With world leaders pushing for action, negotiators at the Earth Summit agreed on a plan Monday to protect the environment and fight poverty. "Humanity has a rendezvous with destiny," French President Jacques Chirac declared. Alarms are sounding across all the continents. We cannot say that we did not know!"

Have our drinks ... and study too

By George Lyle IV · Tuesday, Sept. 3,2002 12:28 a.m.

I, making benevolent use of my column space, cordially welcome the class of 2006. You will all grow and learn much in your four (or more) years here, and for those who make it out alive, the world is your oyster.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 3,2002 12:23 a.m.

Honorary IU law alumni academy selects members IU study says alcoholism and genealogy linked

University chooses 22 new Wells Scholars

By Paige Gray · Tuesday, Sept. 3,2002 12:16 a.m.

Twenty-two students have been named for the current academic year as Wells Scholars, IU's merit-based scholarship program named after late Chancellor Herman B Wells. It ranks among one of the most competitive and prestigious scholarships among American universities.

Jobs scarce in sagging economy

By Ryota Kashiwa · Tuesday, Sept. 3,2002 12:11 a.m.

For college students entering the job hunt, formation of career relationships can be significant in securing employment upon graduation. Yet recently, younger students have also been advised to focus on their future career, especially with a blurred business forecast marked by sequential corporate scandals and plummeting stock markets.

Illegal immigrant cleared of assault charge

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 3,2002 12:07 a.m.

A polygraph test has cleared an illegal Mexican immigrant of a sexual assault he was charged with nine months ago.

There's nothing ditsy about '4 Blondes'

By Alyson Brodsy and Katie Schoenbaechler · Tuesday, Sept. 3,2002 12:07 a.m.

For anyone who is settled down on a Sunday night to watch the sexual humor of "Sex and the City" you know how much fun Candace Bushnell's four characters have and in "4 Blondes." In Bushnell's newest bestseller the raunchy fun never stops.

Labor leader's words might live on

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 3,2002 12:06 a.m.

Though most historians believe no authentic recordings exist of the voice of Socialist labor leader Eugene V. Debs, at least one Web site is making claims to the contrary.

Party machines rest on Sept. 11

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Smith · Tuesday, Sept. 3,2002 12:05 a.m.

The state's Democratic and Republican parties and some Indiana congressional candidates plan to suspend campaign commercials or other partisan activities on Sept. 11.

Man charged with deaths surrenders

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 3,2002 12:04 a.m.

A man charged with fatally shooting his father and leaving his terminally ill stepmother to die has surrendered to police in Kentucky.

Non Campus Mentis shows there is hope for all students

By Alyson Brodsy and Brittany Ausmus · Tuesday, Sept. 3,2002 12:04 a.m.

Almost every college student has the test they didn't study for, the paper they blew off, or the class they shouldn't have skipped. Every student has an answer that they could not believe they wrote. Non Campus Mentis, World History According to College Students, shows the results of students' unfortunate study habits or plain foolish responses. This collection, compiled by Professor Anders Henriksson of Shepherd College in West Virginia, is a hilarious compilation of all the dumb answers students wish they could take back.

State to issue Amber Alerts

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 11:59 p.m.

SOUTH BEND -- Indiana will soon have it's own Amber Alert system in place to send out warnings of child abductions, but officials are still working out how to avoid overusing the system.

Popping up for the right price

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 11:57 p.m.

An irresistible aroma wafts out of the open door as a long line of hungry students snakes through Delights in front of the register. Those in line hungrily eye the bags being distributed at the counter while digging in their wallets for spare change. Girls outside debate over which of the plethora of salts they should use to flavor their freshly popped treat.

Hoosiers escape in season opening win

By Alex Hickey and Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:43 a.m.

As William & Mary quarterback Dave Corley scrambled to his left with time expiring in Saturday's game against IU, his shoe came flying off in the opposite direction, hitting the ground with an inconsequential thud. His pass to wide receiver Danny Wade was equally harmless. IU junior cornerback Antonio Watson swatted the ball to the ground, preserving IU's 25-17 victory in the Hoosiers' debut.

Defense makes plays down the stretch

By Alyson Brodsy and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:43 a.m.

With 1:24 remaining in the game on Saturday, junior cornerback Antonio Watson was called for a pass interference penalty, putting William and Mary 15 yards out from the potential game-tying score. Instead of losing his cool, Watson came up with two huge defensive plays in the final 11 seconds and led IU to its first opening game win since 1999.

Democracy with horsepower

By Bennet Haeberle · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:36 a.m.

Come November, putting your ballot in the box could land your foot on the gas. The IU Student Association will spend $60,000 on a Corvette to encourage students to vote in November's general election.

New details in Behrman case released

By Krissy Wynkoop and Kristin Wynkoop · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:35 a.m.

The case of missing former IU student Jill Behrman is one step closer to solved. The vehicles involved in the disappearance of the bicycle rider can now be more-accurately identified with the public's help, Bloomington police and the FBI said. The search for Behrman hinges on this information. Behrman was last seen May 31, 2000, riding her bike in southern Bloomington around 9:30 a.m. She had just completed her first year at IU. Authorities believe she was struck by a vehicle while riding. Her bicycle was found in Ellettsville soon after her disappearance.

'Kicking' off the new year

By Maura Halpern · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:35 a.m.

As a tall blue and yellow inflatable sky dancer was whisked in every direction by the steady wind Friday afternoon, students clad in tae kwon do suits and fencing apparel threw Frisbees and rugby balls and passed out information about their club or sport.