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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.

Brand: Stay out of athletics

By Guy Cipriano · Friday, Jan. 18,2002 1:21 a.m.

The men and women up the road at the NCAA are searching for a new president. If the executive committee is clueless -- which it is, judging by the way they let television networks decide football's "champion" -- IU president Myles Brand would be the first choice to replace Cedric Dempsey, who announced Tuesday that he will step down when his term expires Jan. 1, 2003. Although some college presidents are being mentioned to replace Dempsey, Brand hasn't been mentioned as a candidate. In fact, he'll probably never appear on the NCAA's list. But for a moment let's consider the ways Brand and some of his cronies would change the organization and college athletics.

Men begin spring season

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Schroeder · Friday, Jan. 18,2002 1:20 a.m.

The IU men\'s tennis prepares to open its spring season as freezing temperatures remain the norm. After limited action in the fall and two weeks worth of practice in January the men\'s team is ready to enter the spring season this weekend. What lies ahead for Ken Hydinger\'s crew, a team that went 5-5 in the Big Ten and 14-9 overall last year? That's anyone\'s guess. Still, a cheat sheet couldn\'t hurt.

Activist speaks Monday

By Justin Allen · Friday, Jan. 18,2002 12:47 a.m.

Mary Frances Berry has been at the center of numerous controversies throughout her life. As one of the founders for the Free South Africa movement, she launched protests in support of South African democracy, for which she was arrested and jailed many times.

Service aims to unify

By Alex Hickey · Friday, Jan. 18,2002 12:45 a.m.

In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed of the day that "all of God's children… will be able to join hands and sing..." At 9 a.m. Monday in the Indiana Memorial Union's Whittenberger Auditorium, members of the Bloomington religious community will try to play their part in making that dream a reality with an interfaith prayer service.

Showdown for first place

By Jason Recker · Friday, Jan. 18,2002 12:45 a.m.

Two weeks ago, Saturday's IU-Ohio State matchup seemed like a normal Big Ten game. But since the start of the conference season, the Buckeyes have bounced all four of their foes. IU has done the same.

Search begins for new budget boss

By Gavin Lesnick · Friday, Jan. 18,2002 12:39 a.m.

Maynard Thompson, IU vice chancellor of budgetary administration and planning for the past 14 years, announced his retirement effective at the end of the school year. In a nationwide search for a replacement, Chancellor Sharon Brehm has created a 19-member search-and-screen committee and hired consultants from California search firm Morris & Berger.

Volunteers to build house

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Friday, Jan. 18,2002 12:38 a.m.

While many IU students will be enjoying an extra day off this weekend, a group of volunteers will spread the message of diversity while building a home with Habitat for Humanity's Diversity Build Saturday. Religious leaders representing the Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Buddhist faiths, as well as international student groups, will be present at the build's opening ceremony. Chancellor Sharon Brehm, Associate Vice Chancellor for Multicultural Affairs Gloria Gibson and Director of the Monroe County Habitat chapter Kerry Thomson will speak.