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Vikes question Moss' maturity

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 2:22 a.m.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Easily one of the NFL's greatest talents, Randy Moss has never made things easy on himself or his teammates. Problems on and off the field have been just as much a part of Moss' playing career as touchdowns and tough catches.

Course renovation allows golf tournament's return

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 2:21 a.m.

This weekend, the men's golf team will play host to its first tournament event since the 1996 women's Big Ten Golf Championship and its first men's event since the 1993 men's Big Ten Championship. The IU Golf Course began construction in 1954 and was completed in 1957. The course has had only two major constructions done since.

Irsay needs to support fans, not alienate them

By Alyson Brodsy and Benjy Ekhaus · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 2:20 a.m.

Owning a company is a difficult thing to do. There are so many facets that go into running an organization well that it is a wonder how CEOs of these businesses do not lose their heads due to the high stress. Take Jim Irsay, for example. The owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts has had it real tough. The man is the real life version of the American success story. He started out with an idea, stuck with it through the hard times, and eventually, he managed to break through the blood and sweat.

Oh, how I hate Ohio State

By Alyson Brodsy and Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 2:19 a.m.

Mary had a little lamb was not my first nursery rhyme. In fact, while my little playmates were singing about lambs and falling bridges, I was singing, Oh, how I hate Ohio State. Now, my parents didn't encourage, or condone, hatred of any kind. But my mom was, and is, a rabid Michigan fan, and for anyone that doesn't know, to a true Wolverine, the Buckeyes are the anti-Christ.

Hoosiers win conference opener

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 2:17 a.m.

The IU volleyball team entered its second match of three straight ranked opponents Wednesday night. This seemed to be quite the daunting task until IU's first opponent, Louisville, ranked 30th in the country, were defeated by the Hoosiers 3-1. Luckily, the streak rolls on as the team reaches its sixth win in a row and second against a ranked team as IU beat 11th-ranked Ohio State 3-1.

Rumsfeld asks Germany to mend divide

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 2:15 a.m.

WARSAW, Poland -- Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld suggested Wednesday that it was up to Germany to repair damage to American-German relations. "We do have a saying in America: If you're in a hole, stop digging," Rumsfeld told a news conference at the close of two days of NATO meetings clouded by tensions between the two allies.

IUSA meets with BPD about alcohol arrests

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 1:58 a.m.

Representatives from both the IU Student Association and the Bloomington Police Department met Wednesday to discuss the issues raised by IUSA in a letter they mailed to BPD in early September. Judd Arnold, IUSA vice president of administration, said the meeting improved relations between IUSA and BPD, and hoped the two organizations would work together to better inform students about the expectations of the BPD and the city of Bloomington regarding public intoxication.

Racial awareness group wants answers

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 1:57 a.m.

When two white men walked through the IU Main Library wearing Afro wigs and painted black faces, on the morning of Aug. 23, 2002, they passed junior Nicole Watkins. Watkins at first tried to ignore them, but began to shake after she sat down. After searching for the men, she decided to contact the Dean of Students' office, but felt the staff was uncooperative. "This is a white school, and it was an African-American incident," Watkins said.

Nobel winner gives lecture

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 1:56 a.m.

Former Costa Rican President and 1987 Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias, clothed in a simple, navy suit and a quiet spirit of humility, walked to the podium Wednesday night and began his speech before the standing-room only Ballantine Hall crowd not with a powerful quote or suspense-inducing tale, but by thanking the audience for having him. It was Arias' second of two Patten lectures in a series at IU. His speech was entitled "Moral Leadership in the New Century."

Soundtrack solid, but not stellar

By Mike D’Avria · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 1:27 a.m.

This is the story of 21 bands thrown onto a CD to create a soundtrack for a series that just won't go away. Don't try to fight it -- no matter what happens in this shaky world filled with a lousy economy and war-torn countries, there will always be a new season of MTV's "Road Rules."

Forums set diversity issues on the table

Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 1:26 a.m.

Many students living in the residence halls pass by the blue poster on their floor bulletin board representing Residential Programs and Services' statement on diversity. Students wishing to turn these printed words into action have the opportunity to do so, as the Conversations on Race program prepares for its third year.

Around the campus

Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 1:25 a.m.

News from IUB

Waifs' album floats to the top

By Mike D’Avria and Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 1:24 a.m.

As I look at my CD collection I try to compare Sink or Swim to some of the albums I own. Not being able to compare the Waifs' most recent album to anything I have bought, since I realize I have never really listened to upbeat folksy/pop music, I try to fully grasp what possible interest I could have with it. But after listening through Sink or Swim, I ask myself why I haven't ever listened to this genre before.

'Take Back' unites to remember

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 1:19 a.m.

Bloomington area residents will unite tonight to "Take Back the Night" for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. "Take Back the Night," an annual worldwide event, seeks to raise awareness of the problem of violence against women in the community and remember those who have suffered. Nearly 17 percent of college women will be the victims of sexual assault, and of those, 90 percent will know their attacker, according to a press release.

Crystal, Goodman in monster form

By -Alec Toombs · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 1:15 a.m.

"Monsters, Inc.," the latest film produced through the team-up of Disney and Pixar Animation Studios (the others being the "Toy Story" films and "A Bug's Life") was one of the most pleasant cinematic surprises of last year. I was initially turned off by the prospect of seeing some ham-fisted kid's flick, contrary to my deep like for the original "Toy Story." I was surprised that the film was not only both side-splittingly funny and very touching at times, but also just as geared towards adults as it was to children. Those of you who shared a similar viewpoint should seek out "Monsters, Inc." now that it's available in a beautifully produced two-DVD set.

Around the Arts

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 1:12 a.m.

News from the Arts community

Taiko drummer to take his art on tour

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 1:09 a.m.

TOKYO -- When Eitetsu Hayashi goes on the road, he doesn't travel light. First, he has to pack three big traditional drums, each weighing about 900 pounds. Then there are another 20 smaller drums, cases, sound equipment -- two tons of stuff. At least.

Musicians say unfair contracts punish them

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 1:09 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- A group of musicians including Don Henley and Jennifer Warnes urged California lawmakers to intervene and protect them from what they say are unfair contracts that give recording companies the opportunity to withhold royalties with impunity. The musicians, whose careers span seven decades, also charged Tuesday that the recording industry systematically underreported sales to reduce royalty payments.

Musician, songwriter turns emotion into reality on stage

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 1:07 a.m.

I was a few minutes early when I flung my buzz-bomb of a Buick nicknamed "The Red Hornet" around the corner of Third St. and South Washington St. I quickly found myself in my favorite secret parking place used when visiting the Bloomington Playwrights Project. I was attending an opening night reception that started at 7:30 p.m. to kick off the Cabaret Nouveau Series. The show "Slightly Deranged: A Thinking Woman's Tour D'Vorce," was written and composed by Bloomington local Krista Detor.

'Little Engines' can take you for a ride

By Alyson Brodsy and Kristin Lamb · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 1:06 a.m.

Between balancing a hectic course load and maintaining a vibrant social scene, enjoyable reading is often put off for winter or summer break. It's tough keeping up with daily class reading assignments, let alone, a book for pleasure. Here's where "Little Engines" comes to the rescue. "Little Engines, Issue Two" is a literary magazine with various short stories, interviews, illustrations, comics, and random excerpts. This highly creative magazine offers a twist to the typical short story, delving into the realm of underground music, porn, car accidents, and love, to name of a few of the topics.