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Majority opposes I-69

By Micah Maidenberg · Wednesday, Oct. 16,2002 12:38 a.m.

Seven members of the Blomington City Council released a letter Friday they sent to Governor O'Bannon opposing construction of the I-69 interstate through Bloomington. The letter says that Bloomington "offers a high, special quality of life that I-69 threatens to diminish." Among other concerns, the letter addresses the number of homes and businesses that would be lost if the highway is built through Bloomington, naming the Oliver Winery on SR 37 as an example. First proposed in 1999, the idea behind the highway is to connect Indianapolis and Evansville. A number of different routes have been proposed for the highway, some of which would pass through Monroe County.

Sharon seeks US support on blocking Iraqi missiles

By Abdullah AlShihri and Steve Weizman · Wednesday, Oct. 16,2002 12:31 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is set to meet with President Bush hoping to hear about U.S. plans to block a possible Iraqi missile attack on Israel and to answer U.S. charges that his government is not doing enough to ease restrictions on the Palestinians.

Around The Region

Wednesday, Oct. 16,2002 12:30 a.m.

Officer's gun taken during bar brawl, 71-year old man biking across state to protest tuition costs, $1.7 million aid approved for tornado, and 9th sniper victim native of Indiana

FBI analyst latest victim in DC-area shootings

By Abdullah AlShihri and Matthew Barakat · Wednesday, Oct. 16,2002 12:29 a.m.

FAIRFAX, Va. -- An FBI analyst who studied terror threats is the latest victim of the Washington-area sniper, and investigators said Tuesday they were confident that detailed witness accounts from the scene will lead them to the person who has now killed nine people.

Fundraiser cause of $100 million loss

By Charles Wilson · Wednesday, Oct. 16,2002 12:26 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana's success in signing uninsured children up for a health-care program contributed to its loss of $100 million in federal funding, officials say. "They only gave us six months to spend that $100 million. It became extremely difficult to do," said Andrew Stoner, a spokesman for Gov. Frank O'Bannon. Indiana is one of 25 states that lost an estimated $1.2 billion in unspent funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program on Oct. 1. The Bush administration expects that amount to grow to $2.8 billion next year unless Congress votes to extend the deadline. The unused money, which was first allocated four years ago, has reverted to the federal treasury. The insurance program, which began in 1997, was designed to provide health coverage for low-income children who did not qualify for Medicaid but whose families could not afford private insurance.

Film producer to speak tonight

By Cere Shovers · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 3:11 p.m.

Filmmaking methods are constantly changing, and keeping up with increasing technology requires dedication and talent. Robert Benedetti, renowned film producer and IU alum, said he believes that films create much more than momentary entertainment. The Department of Theatre and Drama has invited Benedetti to speak on the use of digital technology in film and Hollywood ethics. He will speak in the Ruth N. Halls Theatre at 5 p.m. tonight.

Jordan River forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 2:37 a.m.

Blattert offers different views, diversifies page School issue not thoroughly addressed by Blattert Permit fees cover parking in sports lots, SRSC not holding to promise Arnold avoids issue at hand Brand's on his way, pray for the NCAA Brand leaves business unfinished To Brand: Don't let the door hit you on the way out Real solutions don't come from quick fixes GLBT should condemn Senator Baucus Students should show up at football games IUSA argument 'Bong-brained' Save yourself, lose Grace Gilles should be sponsored to speak Praise for Earle's music overdue

Around the campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 2:36 a.m.

Two views on the death penalty to be presented tonight Cornell Universtiy professor lectures on Russian literature Hillel center sponsors Weekly Hebrew Hour Career fair brings information technology to IU

Anchor seeks untold stories

By Maura Halpern · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 2:12 a.m.

Her goal: getting the story right. Her passion: finding ways of telling the untold story.

Astronauts fix space station

By Alyson Brodsy and Marcia Dunn · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 2:12 a.m.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Making the third and final spacewalk of their mission, shuttle Atlantis' astronauts finished installing a $390 million girder on the international space station Monday. "We're over the hill," spacewalker David Wolf said midway through the 250-mile-high construction job. "I mean, over the hill on the station." "No comment," his partner, Piers Sellers, jokingly replied. Both men are in their mid to late 40s. The two astronauts arrived with the 14-ton girder aboard space shuttle Atlantis last week.

Brand and NCAA: Match made in heaven

By Tyler Hoeppner · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 2:12 a.m.

The process that led to the selection of IU President Myles Brand as president-elect of the NCAA was long and highly secretive.

Chief Lobbyist will be missed

By Michael Eisenstadt · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 2:12 a.m.

With a persistent, results-oriented attitude IU President Myles Brand pushed and prodded state leaders to do things his way. In a state slow to change, rocky relationships and confrontation didn't deter Brand. "He was very dogmatic in what he put his mind to. He was not very warm and fuzzy," said Indiana Chamber of Commerce President Kevin Brinegar. "He certainly clashed with folks in the state government and the state house, but he didn't seem to back away from any fights or battles if he felt it was important to maintain his position or principles."

MBA program among nation's best

By Katie Pellar · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 2:12 a.m.

Business Week has once again put the Kelley School of Business MBA program at the top of the pack. The Kelley school's masters of business administration program remained at number 20 in this year's ranking of the top MBA programs around the world. "This ranking shows that we have outstanding teaching faculty and students," said Dick McCracken, Director of MBA graduate career services. "We continue to have one of the best MBA schools in the U.S." Since 1988, Business Week has ranked the top MBA programs every two years. Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Business grabbed the No. 1 spot this year. The magazine looked at 88 business schools around the globe. The 2002 results came from the opinions of 219 corporate recruiters and 11,518 business students.

Jewish center denies account

By Adam Aasen · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 2:12 a.m.

The Helene G. Simon Hillel Center, a Jewish campus organization, denies the account of a pig's head being left on its doorsteps which appeared in a column in the Oct. 14 issue of U.S. News and World Report.

Sniper kills Virginia woman

By Alyson Brodsy and Matthew Barakat · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 2:11 a.m.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- A woman was killed outside a Home Depot store Monday night, and police were trying to determine whether the shooting was related to the sniper spree responsible for eight deaths in the region in the past 12 days.

Falwell -- keep your mouth shut

By George Lyle IV · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 1:29 a.m.

If a North American Monarch butterfly fresh out of its cocoon flaps its wings at 10 beats per minutes, will it make the storm system brewing in the South Pacific stronger than normal? In a similar sense, can what you said or did two weeks ago affect lives in a country 3,000 miles away?

Hit the road with helmets

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 1:25 a.m.

According to Indiana Code 7.1-3-10-5 Sec. 5, it's illegal for a liquor store to sell milk. It's also illegal for a liquor store to sell cold soft drinks, and don't even try to purchase beer from a store on Sunday.

'Deja vu all over again'

By Julie Sobel · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 1:24 a.m.

Of course most of us are too young to realize it, but with the eerie sense that history repeats itself, our nation and our country's college campuses are becoming politicized regarding the potential outbreak of war with Iraq. As my parents and I discussed this current conflict I could not help but realize it could be Vietnam all over again.

State Elections

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 12:59 a.m.

Rokita begins airing first television commercial New poll shows Long Thompson, Chocola in dead heat

District spans large area

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 12:58 a.m.

Former GE worker vows to fight 'Big Bucks' politicians Conservative wants prayer in school, Federal wage cuts Incumbent faces new constituents in re-drawn 4th district