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Student center now home to 'Adam's Sing Song Hour'

By Anne Gill · Sunday, May 20,2001 9:17 p.m.

Bob Dylan is teaching students to speak better English here at IU. Well, at least his songs are. IU senior Adam Balbo has brought the music of Dylan, the Beatles, and many other popular artists to international students as a means of helping them with English pronunciation.

A politically incorrect view of PC

By Todd Paddock · Sunday, May 20,2001 9:17 p.m.

Are you sick of political correctness? So am I. I'm sick of politicians who speak reverently of God and religion but cynically violate the basic values of that same religion. Those who pose with their families but pass legislation that hurts the majority of American families. Who talk about "getting tough on crime" but make sure their fellow politicians can be criminals and not be punished.

Bush should alter energy stance

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, May 20,2001 9:12 p.m.

As the summer days get warmer, the only thing rising as fast as the temperature are the gas prices. With prices at the pump reaching all time highs around the nation, people are looking for something to alleviate the pressure. Naturally they turn to their country's leader, President George W. Bush. When he was campaigning for the presidency last fall, Bush vowed to make OPEC leaders increase the flow of oil to the world to lower their prices and make gas-guzzling SUV drivers happy once again.

Around The Region

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, May 20,2001 9:01 p.m.

ISU student dies after collapsing at football game

City council votes down proposed alcohol ban

By James Boyd · Sunday, May 20,2001 8:54 p.m.

Bert Brantley didn't want to be there. The former president of the Bloomington chapter of the Lions Club was hoping that he wouldn't have to come this far to defend the territory his Lions helped build from the consumption of alcoholic beverages. But Mick Renneisen, director of Bloomington Parks and Recreation, hoped to persuade the Bloomington City Council Wednesday that further research needed to be done before allowing the consumption of alcohol in the Lions Den Shelter in Upper Cascades Park. Renneisen won the duel.

WFHB to expand FM range with grant money

By Brian Hartz · Sunday, May 20,2001 8:51 p.m.

Jonathan Coke and WFHB, Bloomington's community radio station, had four words for the Indiana General Assembly this spring: Show us the money! They wanted $81,000 in Build Indiana Funds. When the state legislative session ended this month, Coke, the station's general manager, found out that they will receive $54,000 in BIF money, the biannual grants that are primarily derived from the states lottery ticket sales.

Around The World

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, May 20,2001 8:46 p.m.

College of Cardinals gathers at Vatican to discuss future Cheney appeals for mideast peace Powell tours Africa on weeklong trip to study AIDS Sharpton to run for president in 2004 Passengers injured on cruise ship

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, May 17,2001 1:30 p.m.

Locally based strategic marketing firm Fine Light swept the recent Healthcare Marketing Report Advertising Awards, the country's largest advertising competition. Two IU students interned this year at the Bloomington firm, which snagged a total of 21 awards this year.

UITS takes steps to increase security

By Brett Wallace · Thursday, May 17,2001 1:25 p.m.

More than 2,500 students had their names and Social Security numbers downloaded from the Office of the Bursar by an unknown international source in February. In light of the security breach, the board of trustees passed a resolution during their meeting two weeks ago to increase the security of IU's computing system.

Lawyer enlists police help in acquiring injury cases

By Alyson Brodsy and Bryan Harris · Wednesday, May 16,2001 11:11 p.m.

Personal injury attorney Ken Nunn, who smiles up at Bloomington residents from the back of every local Ameritech phone book, has enlisted the help of hundreds of Indiana police agencies to target accident victims as prospective clients. Nunn has requested 500 Indiana law enforcement agencies to fax copies of accident reports directly to his office on a monthly or weekly basis. Nunn will use the reports, which are public record, to mail advertisements to accident victims. At $3 to $5 each, Nunn could spend around $500,000 annually on the endeavor.

Ballots sent out for trustee election

By Bennet Haeberle and Bennett Haeberle · Wednesday, May 16,2001 11:09 p.m.

Ray Richardson is running for his fourth consecutive three-year term on the IU board of trustees. Seven other candidates are challenging Richardson this year for his seat: James H. Capshew, Mark GiaQuinta, Jerry Moss, Michael Shumate, Dr. Nina Smith and Sue Talbot.

IU hosts Big Ten Championship

By Ryan Gunterman · Wednesday, May 16,2001 11:05 p.m.

The IU men's and women's track teams are hosting the Big Ten Outdoor Track Championships this weekend at the Robert C. Haugh Track and Field Complex behind Bill Armstong Stadium for the first time since 1997.

A word for lost friends

By Brett Wallace · Wednesday, May 16,2001 10:04 p.m.

In my darkest nights, I think there's a vengeful god, one who receives pleasure from prematurely removing the best and brightest, hell-bent on the destruction of this planet. From a curled lump on my couch, I scream at him through tear-filled eyes, asking what gives him the right to meddle with others' happiness.

University does bear responsibility

By Gina Czark · Wednesday, May 16,2001 10:01 p.m.

The death of IU freshman Seth Korona has left many questions for the campus and community, including "Who is responsible for this tragedy?" Two years ago an IU sophomore Joseph Bisanz died an alcohol-related death after attending a fraternity party. The problem of alcohol on this campus and the University's handling of it has not improved.

Pothead's high a lost utopia

By James Boyd · Wednesday, May 16,2001 9:58 p.m.

For those of you who are high, I've got some bad news. Like the Supreme Court totally ruled against your drug, man. That's right, no more medical marijuana, according to the "highest" court in the land. And for some reason, I don't feel bad.

New study not reliable

By Alyson Brodsy and Duncan Mitchel · Wednesday, May 16,2001 9:55 p.m.

I won't spend much time demolishing Columbia University psychiatrist Robert Spitzer's study purporting to show that sexual orientation can be changed; or the study by Columbia psychologists Michael Schroeder and Ariel Shidlo, announced at the same time, which supposedly showed that "reparative" therapy doesn't work. (Or as one local gay man calls it, confusing one hot issue with another, "reparation" therapy). Neither study has passed peer review; both massage the impressionistic and unverifiable self-reports of interview subjects.

University not responsible for Korona death

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, May 16,2001 9:52 p.m.

When Seth Korona made the decision to consume alcohol at Theta Chi, he did so as an independent adult who was capable of making his own decisions. He decided to drink that evening because he wanted to drink. University policy was obviously not a major factor in the mind of Korona or any other person who chose to drink that night, or any night, on University property.

City employees angry over outsourcing

By Joseph S. Pete · Wednesday, May 16,2001 9:38 p.m.

Tuesday, city employees renewed their call for utilities officials to scrap the idea of outsourcing a managerial position at the city's wastewater department. In January, the city solicited proposals from private firms to oversee operations at the city's two sewage treatment plants, which treat about 15 million gallons of water a day. The idea -- which is only being explored as an option -- has stirred up a firestorm of controversy.

Mayor names new fire chief

By Alyson Brodsy and Bryan Harris · Wednesday, May 16,2001 9:36 p.m.

As a 15-year veteran of the fire service, assistant fire chief Jeff Barlow's duties have ranged from enjoyable, to mundane, to grisly. But hard work will soon pay off for Barlow, who Mayor John Fernandez has named successor to fire chief Dick Sexton after his announced retirement May 22. Barlow has been a Bloomington firefighter for three years. In a press release, Fernandez said he is excited about Barlow stepping up to the chief position.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, May 16,2001 9:25 p.m.

Basketball announces non-conference schedule Coaches to speak at Big Ten Credit Union Conference Grand Rapids won't pursue basketball tournament