Japanese school methods worth trying
Before today, all I really knew about Japan was that it was somewhere off the coast of Bermuda and that it was the birthplace of my television. But then yesterday, I read some stuff about the Japanese.
Before today, all I really knew about Japan was that it was somewhere off the coast of Bermuda and that it was the birthplace of my television. But then yesterday, I read some stuff about the Japanese.
Outside the swirl of activity surrounding the Secret Sailor bookstore, a group of young people are talking, sharing a big cookie among themselves. On a typical Thursday night such as this, visitors to the bookstore can walk in on a Bloomington Anarchist Black Cross meeting. Participants sit in a circle on old chairs and a beat-up couch. Some are petting John Henry Tofu, a fat black cat with white paws and facial markings. The counter is littered with stickers promoting various bands. The walls are covered in posters, some of them homemade.
Bloomington Mayor John Fernandez isn't the only one with his eye on the Indiana secretary of state office. Two others have made clear that they intend to run for the seat, which oversees business, securities and elections. It will be vacated in 2002 by Republican Sue Anne Gilroy at the end of her second term.
Texas Roadhouse employee was arrested at the restaurant Sunday after a manager called police to say the man was dealing marijuana in the parking lot, police reports said.
Feb. 23 • A female student reported that a man exposed himself to her in the Arboretum. The case is under investigation. • Freshman Diana H. Skulski, resident of Eigenmann Hall, reported vandalism to her vehicle while it was parked in the Blue Lot. Estimated damage is $300. • Nonstudent Darrell Keene, resident of Indianapolis, reported his IU basketball tickets were stolen. Estimated loss is $100.
The board of trustees approved a 4 percent increase in room expenses for the 2001-02 school year at its meeting Friday. Only new students will pay the increase; rates will remain the same for returning students. Meal plan prices will remain the same for all students.
A final list of two candidates for IU's athletics director position has been presented to IU President Myles Brand, a University official told The Associated Press last week.
Much can change in four years. Senior Milan Rakvica can vouch for that. Four years ago, Rakvica was in the Czech Republic studying at a local university. Looking to study elsewhere, he spoke with friend and fellow tennis player, Ondrej Holik, who had just been hired as an assistant coach with IU's men's tennis team. Holik, from the same town as Rakvica, brought his prospect to coach Ken Hydinger.
To a packed house of students and faculty Monday, ABC news anchor and reporter Cokie Roberts and her husband shared comments on the political situation in Washington and a life of reporting the news. The Center on Congress sponsored the lecture by Cokie and Steve Roberts -- also a Washington journalist -- in Alumni Hall of the Indiana Memorial Union.
Much can change in four years. Senior Milan Rakvica can vouch for that. Four years ago, Rakvica was in the Czech Republic studying at a local university. Looking to study elsewhere, he spoke with friend and fellow tennis player, Ondrej Holik, who had just been hired as an assistant coach with IU's men's tennis team. Holik, from the same town as Rakvica, brought his prospect to coach Ken Hydinger.
The NCAA tournament selection show is less than two weeks away. The closer it gets to March 11, the clearer it will become which seeding numbers will go in front of the school names on those brackets that are so popular. In the meantime, prepare yourself for a lot of good college basketball.
The Hoosiers opened the home part of their lacrosse schedule Saturday against Buffalo.
It wasn't the giant step forward the Hoosiers were looking for, but the softball squad did manage to salvage a disappointing weekend with a 4-1 win against Pittsburgh Sunday.
For the second time this season, the baseball team will square off against an opponent that has less time on the field. The Hoosiers will play Division III DePauw 3 p.m. Tuesday at Sembower Field for their second home game of the 2001 season.
This message is in response to Chris Edwards' column "Losers of the world unite" (Feb. 20). I would just like to bring to your attention that there is at least one person out here who thinks that you are not a loser. During this year, I have become quite a fan of your columns on the opinion page and feel that you should write more often.
I will be the first to admit Indiana scenery in the winter leaves a lot to be desired (Indiana winters usually leave a lot to be desired period). The gray and brown landscape and the low, dark clouds make a particularly depressing combination.
Last week's column about the IDS freelancing policy ("'IDS' should tolerate freelancing," Feb. 20) generated a considerable amount of feedback. Graduate students, a professional journalist and two IDS editors offered their views on freelancing. The number of responses was second only to the number received in regard to the IDS sponsorship of Bob Knight's farewell speech last semester.
Today I joined the ranks of Hulk Hogan and Macho Man as people who have directly incensed Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura. When I spoke with him Sunday at the National Governors' Association Winter Meeting, the economic development committee members who had lingered after the session fell silent.
If some people have their way, I could soon turn on a television and watch electricity shoot through a man's body until his head smokes and his eyeballs bleed. He could soil himself right in front of my eyes as his body spasms and his skin turns a charred black from the electricity. Now that's entertainment.
What is with our country's obsession with the 1980s? 1980s music is the stuff to have at a party and these theme parties are becoming more frequent all the time. It's suddenly the best dance music and the fashion, while repulsive to me, is making a comeback (don't tell me you haven't seen more mullets around). I was born in and lived in the 1980s. My music was Michael Jackson, my TV was "He-Man," my movies were "E.T." and "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and my fashion was how my parents dressed me for school (admittedly, I had one jean jacket). The nostalgic period for me is the 1990s -- the decade during which I did most of my growing up. That is the decade in which I wish I could dwell more.