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Pacers need new plan of attack

By Matt Light · Tuesday, Jan. 23,2001 12:34 a.m.

The NBA season is nearing its halfway point, and the Indiana Pacers are barely staying afloat in the Eastern Conference. Heading into tonight's matchup against Atlanta, the defending conference champion Pacers have struggled to a 20-21 record, placing them only a half-game ahead of Cleveland for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East.

Rivalry needs Knight

By Pete Newmann and Peter Newmann · Tuesday, Jan. 23,2001 12:32 a.m.

Raise your hand if you miss Bob Knight. If your hand is up, you're not the only one. Without the General, IU basketball is lacking something.

Local man gives refuge to wild cats

By Riddhi Trivedi · Tuesday, Jan. 23,2001 12:06 a.m.

Joe Taft is a man driven by love and hatred. He loves animals, especially cats, and hates humans who mistreat them. But the objects of his affection are not cuddly household pets; they are dangerous wild cats.

Third ticket sets agenda for IUSA bid

By Cory Schouten · Tuesday, Jan. 23,2001 12:04 a.m.

Junior Ryan Miracle said he couldn't resist using his own name for the IU Student Association ticket he leads as presidential candidate. The "Miracle" ticket announced its candidacy and platform Sunday.

Diverse art exhibit entertains the eye

By Kate Todryk · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 11:22 p.m.

Rome fell. End of story. The classics are often said to be dead, but the collection of Diether Thimme at the IU Art Museum stands to prove the cliche wrong.

Coconut milk provides new flavor to ordinary food

By Camilla Saulsbury · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 11:21 p.m.

In the way from Indiana to my California home, my carry-on luggage was not noteworthy : an extra sweater, a good mystery book, a snack.

Earnings reports reveal economy's health

By Trevor Davis · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 11:10 p.m.

Several companies will report their fourth quarter earnings this week. Investors will look to these reports as early indicators of how far the economy has slowed.

Climate discovery troubles researchers

By Durga Raghunath · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 11:08 p.m.

Scientists have encountered another speedbump along their way to understanding how the climate works and how it might change in the new century. Researchers have found a discrepancy in the way ocean water warms compared with the air just above it. In the last 20 years, water temperatures around the globe have risen faster than air temperatures.

Proposed subdivision concerns neighbors in historic area

By Elizabeth Auxier · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 11:05 p.m.

A proposed subdivision on the northwest side of town has concerned some area residents. They object to developer Dick Meacham's proposal to build a 107-lot subdivision on 122 acres west of North Maple Grove Road. The subdivision would lie on the Maple Grove Rural Historic District, an area of 19th century farmsteads among the county's earliest settlement areas.

Mayor subsidizes heating bills for low-income families in city

By Joseph S. Pete · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 11:04 p.m.

Bloomington Mayor John Fernandez lent a helping hand to low-income families struggling with high heating bills Monday. At a City Hall press conference Monday, he handed a $5,000 check to Jeanne Robinson, executive director of the South Central Community Action Program.

Bush's inauguration lacks poetic essence

By Christina Jewett · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 10:57 p.m.

The echo of pomp and pageantry surrounding the 43rd inauguration is fading, but there's something missing from the twang of country music and trill of Latin lyrics heard at festivities. What's missing is the composed tone of finality that lingers with the last word of a poem.

Minus writers, Chandler is only as funny as his face

By Sarita Chourey · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 10:56 p.m.

It's desperate times when even television writers can't make ends meet. Writing is getting crumpled and tossed to the can of insignificance. (That is not a cue to dispose of this newspaper.)

Sweatshops must be reformed

By Nancy Steffan · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 10:55 p.m.

No talking, resting or getting up. Someone might even follow you into the bathroom. For the workers at the Kukdong garment factory in Atlixco, Mexico, these are the new factory rules. After two weeks of being the victims of a brutal anti-freedom of association campaign, those who have returned to work out of desperation are subject to more abuse and harassment than ever before.

Must all views be represented fairly?

By Brian F. Hartz · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 10:54 p.m.

Should the columnists employed by the IDS opinion page represent both liberal and conservative views equally? That is the question that was raised last week in regard to some recent columns that were printed -- and one that wasn't -- on the opinion page of this newspaper.

Brand to address college athletics

By IDS staff · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 10:42 p.m.

IU President Myles Brand will speak on "Academics First: Reform in Intercollegiate Athletics" today at the National Press Club in Washington. Brand's speech will be broadcast on National Public Radio and via the Internet at 1 p.m. It will be taped and aired on C-SPAN.

Program assists drivers for free

By Riddhi Trivedi · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 10:41 p.m.

Getting your car jump-started or a flat tire changed in an emergency can be costly. But if you are legally parked at IU, help can be a lot cheaper through the Motorist Assistance Services.

Hoosiers collapse in final three minutes

By David Uchiyama · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 12:39 a.m.

MINNEAPOLIS -- The disappearance of a 13-point lead against Minnesota wasn't a huge mystery after IU's 78-74 loss to the Gophers. The only question is who's to blame. Interim head coach Mike Davis said fingers should be pointed his way. "We did a great job except for the last three minutes of the game, when we fell apart, and I'll take full responsibility for that," Davis said. Freshman guard A.J. Moye said the blame lies on the players.

Club team searching for attention

By Ira Klapper · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 12:33 a.m.

Although many are familiar with IU's women's volleyball team, some might not be aware there is a men's team. The team is a B-level club sport, which means it receives minimal monetary support from the University, does not compete at the Division-I varsity level and does most of the financing on its own. The uniforms are provided by IU. "Nobody thinks that there is a men's team here, but this is it," team president and sophomore Jeremy Levy said.

Hockey splits with Miami

By Brett Wallace · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 12:29 a.m.

Many Hoosier hockey enthusiasts thought they would have a clearer picture of the Midwest Collegiate Hockey League standings after the weekend's two-game series between Miami of Ohio and IU. But the only thing anyone could really determine from the weekend is that the two teams are bitter rivals, well-matched and anxious for a third game. After skating past Miami without much difficulty Friday, the Hoosiers found themselves in an all-out war Saturday, which ended with four players suspended and a last-minute Miami lead and victory.

Texans hire Capers as coach

By Michael A. Lutz · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 12:26 a.m.

HOUSTON -- It's not easy to get the kind of experience that Dom Capers has on his resume: successfully building an NFL franchise from the ground up. That was a big reason the expansion Houston Texans made him their first head coach. Capers, who took the Carolina Panthers from nothing to the playoffs in two years, officially signed a six-year contract with the Texans on Sunday. "We've visited with a number of qualified coaches that we think the world of and any one of those coaches could have coached this team and done a wonderful job," owner Bob McNair said.