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First ask Congress

By Cherry Blattert · Wednesday, Aug. 28,2002 12:05 a.m.

George W. Bush should take all necessary political precautions when heading into what could be a long war against Iraq. Most White House administration officials and lawmakers say Bush doesn't need congressional approval for heading into a war, citing the 1991 Persian Gulf resolution, which allowed his father, former President Bush, to send troops to fight Iraqis when they invaded Kuwait.

No ID? No problem

By Kama Korvella · Wednesday, Aug. 28,2002 12 a.m.

I need to see your ID, please. That's the phrase on the mouth of every bouncer in Bloomington, and it's the phrase that keeps underage students out of Bloomington's bar and club scene. Those without proper identification often have to look elsewhere for evening entertainment. Sarah Haynes, a sophomore, has suffered through this government-enforced restriction.

How much for a frosh?

By Joe Grace · Tuesday, Aug. 27,2002 11:53 p.m.

Freshmen are like puppies. At first, they are soooo cute! They're tiny and stumble around completely confused. They chew on desk legs and you just want to walk up to one and give him or her a great big hug. However, you must resist this temptation because nobody wants to start a semester being known as the "hugger."

Party school? Not a big deal

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Aug. 27,2002 11:47 p.m.

IU administrators were up in arms last Tuesday when the Princeton Review named IU the No. 1 "party school" in the nation. With the University's recent efforts to reduce alcohol abuse, it is not surprising that they were less than pleased with the attention. But the University is blowing the whole issue out of proportion.

Palestinian suicide bomber kills 9

By Alyson Brodsy · Saturday, Aug. 24,2002 4:42 p.m.

JERUSALEM -- A Palestinian suicide bomber blew up a bus in northern Israel during rush hour Sunday, killing at least eight others, wounding dozens and scattering charred remains across the highway.

Drive-ins shift gear

By Elise LeBlanc · Monday, Aug. 5,2002 12:39 a.m.

While day is settling into dusk, adults and children are settling into Center Brook drive-in. Kids are already squealing with delight as they run around the playground -- without the ordinary constraints and austerity of an indoor theater -- while their parents dutifully set up blankets and lawn chairs. Couples snuggle next to each other in the front seat of their cars after setting up a good buffer zone between themselves and their neighbors.

New exhibit confirms that comics are not just for kids

By J.P. Benitez and JP Benitez · Monday, Aug. 5,2002 12:37 a.m.

Don't worry, it is not necessary to know all of the names of the crew members from "Battlestar Galactica" to continue reading. The knowledge of how Wolverine acquired his adamantium claws need not accessed here, nor does one need to know what adamantium is in the first place to appreciate what is to come.

Elliott, heat scorch opponents

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Aug. 5,2002 12:18 a.m.

In the hottest-recorded Brickyard 400 in history, Bill Elliott blazed to victory Sunday, winning the ninth NASCAR race in Indianapolis in Elliott's 680th career race. Elliott credited his crew for his dominating performance.

Student almost a victim of Hamas bomb

By Adrienne Ball · Monday, Aug. 5,2002 12:08 a.m.

Daniel Farahan, an IU student and Carmel, Ind. native, was in the cafeteria of Hebrew University in Jerusalem with his cousin just moments before a bomb exploded at lunch time Wednesday.

Reds beat Padres in high-scoring game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Aug. 5,2002 12:08 a.m.

SAN DIEGO -- Russell Branyan homered three times and scored the go-ahead run on Brandon Larson's ninth-inning single off Trevor Hoffman as the Cincinnati Reds beat the San Diego Padres 15-10 Sunday.

New evidence obtained in Behrman search

By Robert Morris · Monday, Aug. 5,2002 12:08 a.m.

Investigators from a number of law enforcement agencies completed another search of the Salt Creek area near Lake Monroe last week. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bloomington Police Department, Monroe Sheriff's Department and other agencies all collaborated in attempt to recover more evidence pertaining to Jill Behrman's disappearance more than two years ago.

Hot town, summer in the city

By Corinne Reynolds and Corrinne Reynolds · Monday, Aug. 5,2002 12:08 a.m.

Saturday went down in the books as the hottest day of the year so far for Bloomington. The temperature reached 96 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Plus, the heat index, which accounts for humidity, was near the 105 degree mark throughout much of the day. Sunday wasn't much different as temperatures soared to 95 in the mid-afternoon.

Congress considers war an option with Iraq

By Alyson Brodsy and Calvin Woodward · Monday, Aug. 5,2002 12:08 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- War against Iraq is likely, said a senator exploring U.S. options, and other lawmakers joined him Sunday in pressing the Bush administration to make the case to Congress before any attack. Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del., led hearings last week that highlighted both the gravity of the threat posed by Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and the difficulty of replacing him with stable leadership.

Illinois has yet to use 'Amber Alert' system

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Aug. 5,2002 12:08 a.m.

CHICAGO -- Illinois has yet to use the "Amber Alert" system, which recently was issued in California to help authorities catch a man who kidnapped two teenage girls.

Stewart throws punches at photographer

By Alyson Brodsy and Jenna Fryer · Monday, Aug. 5,2002 12:08 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Tony Stewart's temper got the best of him yet again Sunday when he was involved in a physical altercation with a photographer following the Brickyard 400.

Israeli forces destroy homes of Palestinian attackers

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Aug. 4,2002 11:44 p.m.

HEBRON, West Bank -- Israel stepped up its policy of demolishing homes of Palestinian militants, blowing up nine houses in the West Bank Sunday as part of an effort to discourage attacks.

Bush to provide aid to Uruguay

By Alyson Brodsy and Martin Crutsinger · Sunday, Aug. 4,2002 11:42 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration will provide an emergency $1.5 billion loan to Uruguay to help the country deal with an economic crisis that forced its banks to close last week, officials said Sunday.

Freshmen get a head start with Intensive Seminar

By Matt Conn · Sunday, Aug. 4,2002 11:38 p.m.

A group of 385 incoming freshmen appeared on campus Saturday for a three-week introduction to IU academics and facilities as participants of the Intensive Freshman Seminar (IFS) program. While IFS begins its 13th year, a similar program, Summer Freshman Institute (SFI), will not continue this summer after only two years of existence.

Suspect confesses to IUN murder

By J. Chris Carmichael · Sunday, Aug. 4,2002 11:32 p.m.

The man charged with the murder of retired IU-Northwest Vice Chancellor Silas W. "Bill" May is eligible for the death penalty, according to Indiana law. The law stipulates that intentionally killing a person while committing a robbery is considered an aggravating circumstance that may warrant the application of the death penalty.

Kelley School announces scholars for incoming class

By Jackie Corgan · Sunday, Aug. 4,2002 11:28 p.m.

The 10 finest incoming freshmen to the Kelley School of Business were recently named Kelley Scholars. For the next four years, the scholarship recipients will not have to pay for tuition and other school fees and will possibly receive funding for internships and overseas study. The scholars will also receive a stipend for living expenses.