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IU scientists support Darwin theory

By Emily Baltes · Thursday, Nov. 7,2002 12:38 a.m.

Most modern scientists agree on the existence of evolution, but there is still debate as to whether Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection is sufficient in accounting for biological diversity. Some scientists argue that other forces, including chance, historical contingency and species level sorting, are more predominant forces in accounting for diversity between species.

'I Spy' another TV adaptation - and another flop

By Parker Witman and Parker Wittman · Thursday, Nov. 7,2002 12:37 a.m.

Oh joy, just what we needed -- another uninspired, underwhelming and overblown classic-TV knockoff splatter-painted together with respectable stars and a big budget. Call me crazy, but I'm starting to think that those crackpot writers over in Tinseltown are running pretty low on ideas. "I Spy," the latest in the long, sad line of TV-shows-turned big-screen-clunkers, should really only be called an adaptation based on its name and its overall theme. While most people consider Bill Cosby and Robert Culp's TV "I Spy" to be a groundbreaking, stylish, first-rate series, Owen Wilson and Eddie Murphy's pedestrian revisiting is nothing more than a splotchy, passé and teasingly inconsistent dud with two stars who should have known better.

Ryder found guilty on 2 of 3 counts

By Linda Deustch · Thursday, Nov. 7,2002 12:37 a.m.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Actress Winona Ryder was convicted Wednesday of stealing $5,500 worth of high-fashion merchandise from Saks Fifth Avenue last year.

HPER program aids 37 children weekly

Thursday, Nov. 7,2002 12:36 a.m.

On days that the undergraduate class "Adapted Physical Education" is in lab, the gym may not be filled with the shouts from a game of basketball or the music from a dance class, but an entirely different type of activity. The class will be holding an open house Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. to highlight its program, which offers individualized physical education programs to members of the Bloomington community with disabilities.

Swing Dance Club works for food

By Kathy Reyna · Thursday, Nov. 7,2002 12:36 a.m.

Members of the IU Swing Dance Club are still ailing their sore feet. They're recovering from Friday's "Will Dance for Food," at the IMU Alumni Hall. The special dance event took place to benefit the Hoosier Hills Food Bank. The club sponsored the event along with the Graduate and Professional Student Organization.

Personalized Pottery

By Jane Charney · Thursday, Nov. 7,2002 12:31 a.m.

It's a kingdom of light and bright colors. The atmosphere gets the creative juices flowing, and the end result -- a personalized vase, plate or picture frame -- breathes with the spirit of The Latest Glaze. Bill and Mary Jo Benedict wanted to try something new and different. She has been a first and second grade teacher for the past 26 years. He worked with adults with disabilities for 25 years. The result of their joint venture are two locations of The Latest Glaze, a paint-your-own-pottery studio that gives young and old, IU students and not, the opportunity to paint various pieces of pottery as gifts or just because.

Mean and stupid, but skinny

By Silvia ten Houten · Thursday, Nov. 7,2002 12:30 a.m.

Women cannot take compliments. And they perpetually feel fat. And they get crabby because they ate that last extra large, jumbo packet of pretzels -- all by themselves. According to a recent study conducted by author and doctor Margo Maine, over half the females between the ages of 18 to 25 would prefer to be run over by a truck then be fat, and two-thirds of those surveyed would rather be mean or stupid.

A propagandist PlayStation

By Evan Ross · Thursday, Nov. 7,2002 12:29 a.m.

The United States is going to war with Iraq. Many of you are uncertain that I can be so certain about that, due to so many of us who are questioning the need for a full-scale Middle Eastern invasion. Just two weekends ago, protesters marched on Washington D.C. and various other major U.S. cities to show their distaste for the war. The U.N. is on the fence of the U.S. resolution to attack Iraq if there has been a "material breach." France, Russia and Mexico, some of our best economic and military allies in the past few decades, are worried about what will happen if the world goes to war yet again. Yet, despite all this, we all know deep in our hearts, whether Republican or Democrat, that President Bush wants this war to occur. There appears to be no stopping his tenacity for invading Iraq. Bush is so pro-war right now, it'd take a miracle to get him to reverse his decision.

Speakin' the truth, Mellencamp style

By Brant Fechter · Thursday, Nov. 7,2002 12:24 a.m.

Like Washington, Lincoln and Franklin, John Mellencamp is a true leader. He knows the best way to address an audience: rock and roll. No other president can sing with soul, play a mean guitar, write a No. 1 song, dance and put on a kick-butt show. Mellencamp proved he can do it all and more live at Assembly Hall on Sunday. Mellencamp is a leader, joker, lover and, best of all, a Hoosier. Before his congregation, Mellencamp strutted on stage like James Dean in a faded blue-jean suit and black tank top. When he sang, he spoke the truth, because that's what the voters wanted.

McStoopidier

By Terry Ord · Thursday, Nov. 7,2002 12:24 a.m.

I found myself musing over the government warning on the back of a beer bottle recently: "Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery …" Could there really be somebody out there who doesn't actually know that?

Don't throw out the books

By George Lyle IV · Thursday, Nov. 7,2002 12:20 a.m.

The executive branch of the U.S. government is trying to set a dangerous legal precedent in the case of alleged Taliban fighter Yaser Esam Hamdi. Hamdi, 22, was born in Louisiana, making him a U.S. Citizen, but he was raised in Saudi Arabia and joined the Taliban in July of 2001. After being caught by the Northern Alliance in Afghanistan, Hamdi was turned over to the United States, where he was placed in a Navy brig (jail) and has been held there since April. The Bush administration claims that Hamdi, though an American citizen by birth, is an enemy combatant, and therefore can be held indefinitely without access to a lawyer or even being brought to face actual charges. The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has heard details of the case for a third time, and will not argue the fact that Hamdi can be classified as an enemy combatant. What the court is undecided on is Hamdi's treatment.

US presents final Iraq resolution

By Abdullah AlShihri and Edith M. Lederer · Thursday, Nov. 7,2002 12:18 a.m.

UNITED NATIONS -- The United States took a final revision of its Iraq resolution to the Security Council Wednesday in hopes of winning approval after eight weeks of tumultuous negotiations with wary allies concerned it could trigger a new war against Saddam Hussein. The draft has changed significantly since it was first introduced last month, but U.S. officials said the bottom line remains the same: tough new weapons inspections coupled with a threat of "serious consequences" if Iraq fails to comply.

Humor columnist to speak at public library

By Lindsay Baron · Thursday, Nov. 7,2002 12:17 a.m.

Mike Redmond, Indianapolis Star humor columnist since 1995, will speak about his recently-published book at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Monroe County Public Library.

Lawyers fire back in sniper case

By Abdullah AlShihri and Stephen Manning · Thursday, Nov. 7,2002 12:15 a.m.

GREENBELT, Md. -- The attorney for John Allen Muhammad denounced the government's case against the sniper suspect, saying federal prosecutors overreached in bringing extortion charges.

Jewel bounces back

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Thursday, Nov. 7,2002 12:14 a.m.

Fame and fortune have their advantages. For many Hollywood residents, having endless amounts of money and fans is the epitome of a wonderful life. For singer-songwriter Jewel, fame and fortune have taken on a whole new meaning.

Giants manager leaves World Series team

By Aaron Beard and Janie McCauley · Thursday, Nov. 7,2002 12:14 a.m.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Manager Dusty Baker is leaving the San Francisco Giants less than two weeks after leading them to the World Series. General manager Brian Sabean made the announcement Wednesday, the day Baker's contract expired.

Sophomore contributes power drive to team

By Dan Patrick · Thursday, Nov. 7,2002 12:12 a.m.

The 2002 Big Ten women's volleyball season has been full of ups and downs for IU, with winning streaks and losing streaks trading off to a hard-fought .500 rating within the conference. While the Hoosiers sixth standing in the conference puts them in the middle of the conference, the Hoosiers have managed to overcome ranked opponents including Big Ten rivals Penn State and Wisconsin.

Tennis goes into hibernation

By Alex Witteveld · Thursday, Nov. 7,2002 12:09 a.m.

The men's tennis team takes pride in competing well in every match, but are eagerly looking forward to making a loud statement in the spring season. The Hoosiers fall season comes to an end after the Big Ten Singles Championships in Minneapolis Nov. 16.

Basketball isn't only winter sport at IU

By Jesse Laffen · Thursday, Nov. 7,2002 12:06 a.m.

Every year at this time, Indiana is gearing up for its three winter sports of preference, high school basketball, college basketball and professional basketball. There is, however, another sport that many regions around the United States enjoy every winter, hockey.

What's wrong with Michigan State?

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, Nov. 7,2002 12:05 a.m.

Lately, I have been hit with various questions about the IU football team and other random events. These seem to be pressing inquiries that deserve to be answered, so here are the top 12 questions of the week, complete with answers.