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Serenades kick off Greek Week events

Participating fraternity and sorority houses kicked off this year's Greek Week events Monday night by dancing, singing and staging impromptu skits: all activities part of the time-honored serenade.

Jill's House a source of comfort for patients

Bud and Peg Howard have a vision, an image of a brighter tomorrow for those in need. This vision encompasses a facility where cancer patients can live for six to eight months while receiving treatment at the IU Cyclotron Facility. The structure will be named "Jill's House" in honor of Jill Behrman, the freshman who disappeared while riding her bike the morning of May 31, 2000.

Many students see millions in their future

A recent poll of college students showed that 65 percent believe they will be millionaires someday.

Anti-abortion group plans display

The anti-abortion group that sued IU for not allowing it to set up graphic photos of aborted fetuses behind Woodburn Hall last September plans to roll through the state with billboard-sized images plastered on the side of semitrailers.

Sharing programs hinder computing network

The enormous popularity among students of multimedia sharing programs has noticeably slowed the Internet in residence halls this year. Programs such as Kazaa, AudioGalaxy and Gnutella have had such an impact on the speed of Internet usage that University Information Technology Services has been forced to implement several changes including a temporary "dynamic rate limit" program.

Consumer fear fuels gas spikes

Drivers in Bloomington got a shock after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. As traffic inched by gas stations the Tuesday and Wednesday after the attack, cars blocked the entrances, jockeying to get in line to buy fuel. Gas prices soared into the $3 and $4 range as consumer fears about fuel prices became justified.

Powell urges Taliban regime to comply

If the increasingly isolated Taliban regime in Afghanistan hands over Osama bin Laden and breaks up the al-Qaida terrorism network, it will be spared and may even receive Western assistance, Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday.

From the Moon to the Earth

Bloomington resident Scott Johnson does not sit at work all day behind a desk. He does not have a regular 9 to 5 job, and he is his own boss. Johnson spends his days developing film in his darkroom, creating images in his studio and, between 12 and 15 days a year, he works all night long making pictures of the night sky.

Pilots press for guns on airplanes

WASHINGTON -- The Air Line Pilots Association pressed Congress Tuesday to allow pilots to carry firearms in cockpits, a move the union says could prevent hijackings.

Saudi Arabia cuts ties with Taliban

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- All but sealing Afghanistan's isolation, Saudi Arabia formally severed relations with the hard-line Taliban government Tuesday. Stung, the Taliban denounced the Saudi move as intolerable to all Muslims and accused it of siding with "the infidel forces."

Electric Bus brings music's roots to students

A piece of rock rolled onto campus Monday. The Electric Bus, a mobile music museum, pulled into Memorial Stadium's Orange Lot No. 4. The 18-wheeler unfolds into a 10,000 square foot exhibit featuring a variety of music history, artifacts, video clips and interviews, as well as instruments and recording equipment for students to experiment with.

Minorities receive poor mental health care

Discrimination and poverty often contribute to minorities not receiving treatment for mental disorders, according to a report presented by U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher.

Consider peace, not war

The bloody events of Sept. 11 have driven many Americans to call for revenge. Without regard for the consequences, the Bush administration is preparing for what they originally called "Operation Infinite Justice." Yet to support the administration's call for a war against terrorism without considering the outcomes or understanding the philosophy of Osama bin Laden and his supporters is irresponsible. Indeed, bin Laden may be more correct in his conclusions than most people dare to think.

Defense shutting down opposition

There is a simple adage in sports: If the other team can't score, they can't beat you. This philosophy has been the foundation for the women's soccer team early this season. After allowing only one goal during a tie at Northwestern and a victory at No. 23 Wisconsin last weekend, the Hoosiers find themselves off to a 4-1-1 start (1-0-1 Big Ten), ranked sixth in the Great Lakes Region by Soccer Buzz and are third in the Big Ten Conference. This season, the team has already equalled their point total in conference play from last year in two games.

Hoosiers seek year's first victory

After two losses in Ann Arbor, Mich., last weekend, the field hockey team is still searching for that elusive first win of the season. Although the Hoosiers were defeated 4-1 by Massachusetts and 10-1 by Michigan, the team said it believes it learned a lot from the games and hopes to get a victory soon. The Hoosiers' next chance is today at 4 p.m. in Mellencamp Pavilion against in-state rival Ball State.

Freshmen adapt to college

In August, thousands of freshmen moved to Bloomington to start their college careers. Many were filled with anxiety about the upcoming year and began to adjust to college life, particularly those playing sports. "You like to see everyone have a smooth transition into college, but it doesn't always happen," said women's cross country coach Judy Bogenschutz.

Sorry Howard, Steven wins

For days, this page has been filled with the writings of those attempting to come to terms with the events of Sept. 11, 2001. That was also the day that my column bemoaning my terrible misfortune at achieving 30 happy, healthy years appeared. Believe me, I see the irony, and I stand humbled.

Room 207 rocks with student athlete members

Before the football game against Utah, there was a tent set up for students on the south side of Memorial Stadium near 17th Street. Inside, the tent featured free pizza; outside, a band. The band -- Room 207 -- got the gig through the University and features two members of the men's cross country team. Junior Chris Powers, the drummer, and sophomore Jeff Zeha, the bass player, both find time in their busy schedules to play while running for the 16th-ranked cross country team and attending classes.