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Amplify student voice

By Scott Hamlin · Tuesday, Feb. 20,2001 12:11 a.m.

The Miracle ticket is running in the IU Student Association elections for two reasons: to amplify the individual voice of every student on this campus and to work with issues that concern those students which can be successfully negotiated within our one-year term. These are the two things we feel can greatly improve the lives of students right here, right now.

On the Internet, it isn't business as usual

By Troy Barratt · Tuesday, Feb. 20,2001 12:10 a.m.

Just as the Internet has become ubiquitous in our lives, so have the stories of its darling companies hitting the pavement. The combined value of three of the Internet's most famous names -- Amazon.com, eBay and Yahoo! -- has gone from about $188 billion at the height of the dot-com mania to a dismal $23.5 billion today. Many people are wondering if that means e-commerce is just hype.

Reflections on IUSA, after a year on the inside

By Meredith Suffron · Tuesday, Feb. 20,2001 12:10 a.m.

One year ago, I was wandering around campus, presenting to student groups and hanging fliers and banners while talking to people about IU Student Association. Our campaign was different than any before, with stickers, sandwich boards and door hangers that flooded Bloomington with information about our "not another four letter word" ticket. We strived to be realistic in our approach and our goals -- and I would like to think we have been successful.

Changing the face of IUSA

By Sidney Bosley · Tuesday, Feb. 20,2001 12:10 a.m.

Once every year, students find themselves trying to escape from those running for office in the IU Student Association elections. The tickets that come together make T-shirts, fliers and banners, and try to convince everyone they know to vote for them. They hold press conferences and unveil platforms. They travel to residence halls, greek houses and student organizations to get endorsements and votes. They always speak about making IUSA more efficient, more accessible and more student-friendly.

Campus needs improvement

By Jake Oakman · Tuesday, Feb. 20,2001 12:09 a.m.

The decision to run in the IU Student Association election is not one to be entered into selfishly, nor is it to be taken lightly. There must be a selfless commitment to serving the student body and a clear attempt to use the power of IUSA to accomplish practical goals to improve student life and the campus as a whole.

Humor is in the eye of the beholder

By Chris Edwards · Tuesday, Feb. 20,2001 12:08 a.m.

Every now and then, I get an e-mail or a letter from someone asking me how to be funny. "Chris," they say, "I'm just an ordinary schlep, girls don't like me and my friends all make fun of me. How can I be funny like you? What's the secret to writing a humor column?"

'IDS' should tolerate freelancing

By Brian F. Hartz · Tuesday, Feb. 20,2001 12:03 a.m.

There's something amiss in Ernie Pyle Hall, the building that houses both the IU School of Journalism and the offices of the IDS.

Scrutiny of national defense necessary

By Christina Jewett · Tuesday, Feb. 20,2001 12:02 a.m.

Missile defense, nuclear weapons and a $296 billion budget for 2001. Throw in the technology needed for biological warfare, and you have full proof that the U.S. military does not mess around. When Americans talk about national security, they mean it in every sense of the phrase.

Around the campus

Monday, Feb. 19,2001 11:54 p.m.

At the College Media Advisers/Columbia Scholastic Press Association conference in New York City last week, the IDS and the Arbutus yearbook garnered the Columbia Scholastic Press Association's top award.

IUPD offers officer training to students

By Matt Covele · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 11:51 p.m.

It seems everybody played cops and robbers as a child, holding a plastic gun and sprinting after a buddy while screaming, "Freeze! Police. Put up your hands!" To some students, these are memories better left in the past. For others, these games were the beginning of a career in law enforcement.

'Showboat' a painful experience

Monday, Feb. 19,2001 11:48 p.m.

Thursday evening, I missed "Survivor." For the first time, I'm not sure watching "Survivor" would have been the greater evil. I braved fog and rain to make the 60-minute drive to Bloomington to see "Show Boat." During the Chicago run several years ago, I attended no less than five performances. The show became one of my all-time favorites. Nothing but fond memories of "Show Boat."

Program seeks to help youths

By Mike Shanley · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 11:46 p.m.

Thirteen chairs. No table. For a dozen teenagers, these sessions give them a chance to talk about their lives, their relationships with their peers and how to live without crime. They are part of Juvenile Alternative Management Sessions, a program of Monroe County Community Corrections.

IUSA elections can affect your life

Monday, Feb. 19,2001 11:41 p.m.

IU Student Association elections started at midnight today and will continue until midnight tomorrow. Although this year's election has not been as visible as past years, IUSA is still the student group on campus with the most power as far as administrators are concerned.

No 'Saving' Grace: He said

By Mike D’Avria and Lara Jakes Jordon · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 6:53 p.m.

• Directed by Dennis Dugan • Starring Jason Biggs, Amanda Peet • Rated PG-13 • Now playing at ShowPlace East 11

Hoosiers make final preparations for Big Tens

By Aarno Retherford and Aaron Retherford · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 1:56 p.m.

After 16 career bests in the Penn State Collegiate last weekend, the men's indoor track team returned home for the last time before the conference championship with hopes of continuing the momentum from the past couple of meets.

Water polo squad headed to Michigan

Monday, Feb. 19,2001 1:56 p.m.

There definitely is not any rest in sight for the weary water polo team. After splitting four matches at the Princeton Invitational last weekend, the Hoosiers look to break the .500 mark this weekend as they travel to Ann Arbor to compete in the Michigan Invitational.

Michigan leads by 22 points

By Eric Talbot · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 1:55 p.m.

After day one of the Big Ten Swimming and Diving championship, the Hoosiers are sitting in second place trailing only to Michigan. Eleven swimmers set personal records; five shattered school records. IU started the Big Ten meet at Counsilman Billingsley Aquatic Center by setting a school record in the 200-yard freestyle relay. A time of 1:31.07 was good enough to earn the Hoosiers first place, beating Michigan by nine-tenths of a second.

Cristy breaks record 3 times

By Matt Pera · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 1:54 p.m.

Jenn Cristy called it. The senior said she was going to block out the Olympic and All-American caliber athletes surrounding her. She did. She said she was going to swim the best she ever has this weekend. She was off to a good start Thursday night. "I know I'm going to wake up tomorrow and be like, 'Wait, it's Thursday, I have to do the 50,' because I feel like I'm dreaming right now." Cristy said.

Divers contribute to team's success

By Colin Ross · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 1:53 p.m.

Of the eight divers who would be competing in the Big Ten Diving finals of the 1-meter springboards Thursday night at Counsilman Billingsley Aquatic Center, things looked good for IU. Of the 42 divers that competed in the preliminaries, IU owned three of the top eight spots. IU freshman Cassandra Cardinell was in eighth, sophomore Jennifer Sonneborn placed third and senior Erin Quinn was in the lead after scoring 289.5 points.

Purdue center wins the battle in the paint

By Sarah Trotto · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 1:52 p.m.

WEST LAFAYETTE -- Whenever a lazy pass flew her way, she snatched it from the air. If a smaller opponent stood in her way of the basket, she stepped to the side and nailed a shot. In the eighth annual Barn Burner game, Purdue's Camille Cooper exposed IU's rebounding weaknesses and took advantage of the Hoosiers' early foul trouble. She scored 25 points and was named the game's most valuable player in the Boilermakers' (23-4, 13-1 Big Ten) blowout win 87-46.