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Kruzan won't seek re-election

By Erin Meyer · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 12:59 a.m.

Democratic Rep. Mark Kruzan, D-Bloomington, announced Monday he will not run for re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives this fall. Kruzan was first elected in 1986 as representative for House District 61. He has served as House Majority Leader since 1996 and was House Minority Whip from 1994 to 1996. Kruzan, 41, was the youngest legislator in the General Assembly until 1992.

Team remains undefeated in Division 1 after solid weekend

By Michael Sherman · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 12:43 a.m.

Coach Rich Holdeman recalls exactly what went through his mind with 45 seconds left in overtime against the University of Illinois Saturday,the score knotted up at four. "I said to the guys, we don't need four players down low. We were playing like we were down by a goal and not tied," he said. "We were throwing everything and the kitchen sink at them and not thinking defense."

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 12:41 a.m.

Women's track victorious The IU women's track team emerged victorious from its home dual meet this past weekend, besting both Ohio State and Southern Illinois at the Henry Gladstone Fieldhouse. The Hoosiers posted a total of 130 points during the meet compared to 120 for Ohio State and 54 for Southern Illinois. Two Hoosiers posted NCAA provisional marks during the meet. Junior Kelley McKinney went for 18.31m in the 20-pound weight throw, and junior Danielle Carruthers matched her nation-best time of 8.28 seconds in the 60m hurdles. Next up for the team is the Indiana Relays Feb. 1 and 2 in Bloomington.

Women shine in opener

By Yahya Chami · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 12:34 a.m.

The IU women's tennis team defeated Bowling Green State University and the University of Cincinnati in its first two team matches of the year Sunday. The score in both matches was 7-0. The team swept all of the doubles matches. IU's No. 1 doubles team, junior Karie Schlukebir and sophomore Linda Tran, only lost three sets in the two matches they played; defeating Bowling Green 8-2 and Cincinnati 8-1. "I think all in all every one played great," Schlukebir said. "Every one was a little nervous, but everyone played very well." "I thought we competed well," coach Lin Loring said. "There were a couple matches that were close, and we won all the close ones. We didn't get more injured, so that was the other good news for the weekend."

Post play falls apart in 5th consecutive loss

By Sarah Trotto · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 12:32 a.m.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Reliable Jill Chapman has hoisted her unsteady teammates on her back, carrying the Hoosiers in improbable, narrow losses against formidable Big Ten opponents and consistently decorating the box score this season. But the IU center didn't reveal her usual, dependable self Sunday against Michigan (12-7, 2-6 Big Ten) in a 68-55 loss. After averaging 20 points in her career against the Wolverines, Chapman remained on the bench for most of the game, her chin resting on her fist as she watched the Hoosiers stumble in rebounding for the sixth consecutive game.

OSU expected Odle's explosion

By Jason Recker · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 12:29 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Jim O'Brien had a plan Saturday: let Jarrad Odle score at will, let Jared Jeffries score every so often and don't let IU's guards get any momentum from the three-point line. His plan worked like a charm in Ohio State's 73-67 victory in front of 19,200 in Value City Arena. Odle tied a career high with 16 points, Jeffries scored 22 and IU hit just six three-pointers. The Hoosiers didn't hit their first three-pointer until 2:42 remained in the first half. No. 25 IU (11-6, 4-1 Big Ten) shot two of six from beyond the arc in the first half, far from equaling the impressive performances it achieved in its two previous Big Ten games. In victories over Michigan State and Iowa, IU hit 18 of its 29 first-half three-point tries, but Saturday was a different story. And O'Brien, OSU's fourth-year head coach, had it all figured out.

Interfaith service creates unity in faith

By Alex Hickey · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 12:29 a.m.

At 9 a.m. on Monday students, faculty and members of the Bloomington community nearly filled the Whittenberger Auditorium in the Indiana Memorial Union for an interfaith prayer service. The event was sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration committee, Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Muslim Student Union, Helene G. Simon Hillel Center and the Center for University Ministry.

Volunteers read to children, teach values

By Elise LeBlanc · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 12:15 a.m.

A soft-spoken, older woman unleashes an impossibly warm smile that compliments her dark golden complexion and slate gray hair. Her smile is directed at the young children sprinkled across the rug in front of her. They're all craning their necks upward to see the illustrations from the book she's reading. The woman is one of many volunteers who participated in the Read Out at the Monroe County Public Library in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Volunteers included numerous groups of IU students: education majors, sororities and fraternities, athletes, volunteer organizations andmembers of the Bloomington community.

IUPD Blotter

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 21,2002 11:37 p.m.

The following activity was reported by the IU Police Department: Jan. 15 • Graduate student Scott A. Schrem, resident of Range Road, was injured after being struck by a vehicle at the exit of the Fee Lane Garage. He was transported to Bloomington Hospital by private vehicle. Jan. 16 • Junior Mihir J. Patel, resident of Teter Quad, reported several items missing from his room. Estimated loss is $580. • An employee reported vandalism to the exterior of the IU Press Building and a department vehicle. Estimated damage is $600.

Don't ignore service

By Sarah Payton · Monday, Jan. 21,2002 11:23 p.m.

Tommy is an average college student. Unable to afford IU on his own, the University set him up with the Federal Work-Study Program. Tommy is now a "crew member" at Burger King in the IMU. Tommy spends a considerable amount of time outside of classes next to the deep fryer earning back at minimum wage the loans that are keeping him a full-time student. Sounds fair, right? Give a little back to the university that is loaning you a percentage of your tuition. Well, that's all fine and dandy, except this is not the original basis for the work-study program. The real deal was created by Congress in 1964 with the intent that students would work off their student loans with community service.

Send in the clones? We'll see.

By Ken Halcom and Kenneth Halcom · Monday, Jan. 21,2002 11:17 p.m.

After Sept. 11, many important issues were brushed aside by more pressing matters. The implications of one such issue, human cloning, are so profound that it cannot be ignored much longer. Researchers at Advanced Cell Technology in Massachusetts Nov. 25, 2001, were the first to clone a human embryo, sparking debate about the legal and moral dimensions of cloning. Clearly, human cloning is an extraordinarily complicated matter. By virtue of that fact alone, it deserves careful deliberation and public dialogue so any permanent legislation truly reflects the considered will of the people. The dialogue has just begun. In California, a panel of experts commissioned by the state recommended that California ban cloning that would result in the birth of a child (reproductive cloning). The panel also unanimously recommended that California regulate, but not ban, therapeutic cloning. A National Academy of Sciences panel reached a similar conclusion last Friday.

Boxcar Books offers something new, different

By Britany Ausmus · Monday, Jan. 21,2002 10:55 p.m.

Walking through the shopping districts of Bloomington, bookstores are easy to find. Specialty shops, large chains and smaller local businesses all are purveyors of books. Bloomington's newest addition to the bookstore market looks to fill a very specific niche. Boxcar Books, 310A S. Washington St., seeks to fill a specialized role in Bloomington. When opened, it will be a nonprofit bookstore selling new and used books covering many topics, but focusing on social and welfare issues. Boxcar Books will also be participating in the Pages for Prisoners Project, a service program that sends books to prisoners free of charge. Ali Haimson, general coordinator, said the program receives about 100 requests a week from prisoners for books on a wide variety of topics.

Family, spirit will make up culture center

By Katrina Sandidge · Friday, Jan. 18,2002 3:55 p.m.

Oh yeah, the Neal-Marshall…something or other." That's the response I get from several IU faculty and students. It seems that this center, and all its counterparts, have been nothing more than a well-kept secret.

Four new shows coming to theater

By Tiffany Farber · Friday, Jan. 18,2002 3:51 p.m.

This month the new Theatre and Drama Center will open its doors and welcome a new season of shows to its stages.

Neal-Marshall is important for all

By Charlie Nelms · Friday, Jan. 18,2002 3:50 p.m.

Every member of the Bloomington campus community should celebrate the opening of the new Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center for two reasons: It's a magnificent building, inspiring just to walk through; its completion marks a watershed moment in the history of IU.

Groups no longer in HPER

By Sarah Gates · Friday, Jan. 18,2002 3:47 p.m.

Sweat, smiles and scuff marks will no longer exist as the sole evidence of a grueling rehearsal for the African American Dance Company. Now secure in a permanent rehearsal space, the dancers' smiles linger well after the sweat of an intense workout evaporates. Within the walls of their very own dance studio in the new Theatre/Neal-Marshall Education Center, the dancers are no longer required to lock up their equipment after each rehearsal.

Team looks to overcome deficit

By Colin Nowling · Friday, Jan. 18,2002 1:24 a.m.

Coming off a dominating performance against Ohio State in their first dual meet after winter training, the IU swimmers will face a tougher challenge Saturday when they host in-state rival No. 22 Purdue. The Boilermakers come into the meet with a 5-1 overall record and a 3-0 mark in Big Ten duals. The No. 19 Hoosiers hold a 3-0-1 overall record, with a 2-0-1 record in Big Ten competition.

'Courageous' diver impacts team

By Gavin Lesnick · Friday, Jan. 18,2002 1:24 a.m.

Originally a swimmer, sophomore Alex Burns didn't make the shift to diving competitively until his freshman year in high school. Since then, Burns has improved each year, a trend that head coach Jeff Huber hopes will continue.

Hoosiers ready to race foes

By Pat Crowell · Friday, Jan. 18,2002 1:23 a.m.

The men's track team will have its second home meet of the season this weekend at the Gladstein Fieldhouse. This week's competition brings in two Big Ten foes, Ohio State and Penn State. This is Ohio State's first road meet of the season. Ohio State won its season opener last week by defeating Indiana State and Western Carolina. Penn State also won its season opener, after defeating seven teams in the U.S. Coaches Series Meet.

IU faces Buckeyes, Salukis

By Greer Love · Friday, Jan. 18,2002 1:22 a.m.

As tomorrow\'s three-way meet versus Ohio State and Southern Illinois approaches, head coach Randy Heisler and his staff have been drilling the women\'s track team. \"Southern Illinois is very strong in jumps, and Ohio State is strong in throws, so it will be important to put up points in many areas,\" said junior All-American Rachelle Boone.