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Vandals strike downtown McDonald's

McDonald's, 420 E. Kirkwood Ave., has been the target of vandalism five times in six weeks, Bloomington Police Capt. Joe Qualters said. Seven windows were broken, and two were damaged early Saturday morning.

Japanese geisha culture fading into history

KYOTO, Japan -- As the dusk falls, teahouses light paper lanterns on front porches, casting a dim yellow light on narrow stone-paved alleys. They open the doors to the flower and willow world of geisha. This has been the routine for hundreds of years.

Battle for presidency drives partisanship

As election day has stretched out to election season, the process has begun to resemble a World Series in infinite overtime. Each candidate has stepped up to the plate, backed by a team of lawyers.

Institute opens doors to famed sex collection

As a result of a decision Director John Bancroft deemed instrumental in promoting "accessibility and understanding," the controversial Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction will open its doors for public tours. Tours are slated for Dec. 15, Jan. 19 and Feb. 16.

Earthquake hits Evansville

A minor earthquake shook the Evansville area Thursday morning. Hitting shortly after 9 a.m., it registered a 3.85 on the Richter Scale and occurred at a depth of three miles. A quake of magnitude 4 could have caused moderate but extensive damage. While the quake forced elementary and high schools to evacuate, no injuries were reported. Police said there were no accounts of major fires or significant structural damage to buildings.

Eigenmann celebrates anniversary

Students, alumni and administrators are invited to a celebration from 6-7:30 p.m. today at Eigenmann Hall to commemorate the residence hall's 30th anniversary

Team shows early energy

The women's basketball team is taking its 7-1 record on the road this weekend to face 1-4 South Florida in the Dodge Shootout in Tampa, Fla.

Hockey team ends year on home ice

The hockey club finishes its semester this weekend with two games at home.

Team battles Tigers in season opener

If the past is any indication of the future, IU will have no trouble with Missouri tonight in the opener of the 2001-01 wrestling season.

Hoosiers come home for Classic

After back-to-back wins against Southern Illinois and No. 10 Notre Dame, the Hoosiers play host to the Ameritech/Indiana Classic with a 4-3 record and an abundance of confidence.

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Student groups 'adopt' needy children

A small room on the third floor of the Indiana Memorial Union was full of busy students this week.

Indiana pays tuition for children of veterans with disabilities

In 1965, John Tilford was a young Marine playing a pick-up basketball game on the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego.

Media coverage vital to elections

The Romanian news media might be laughing at the United States. For months, the American press has followed the presidential candidates and, even now, Texas Gov. George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore are making front page news in many papers.

Finals plague life after college

Ad might encourage hate group activity

Community mourns loss of historic Kirkwood theater

On a cold and dreary day during Thanksgiving break, the Von Lee Theater blends perfectly into the Bloomington scenery.

A closer look at Vietnam

The United States paid a price for its attempt to impose its will on Southeast Asia.

State should deny funding increase

The Indianapolis business lobby organization TechNet is pressuring the Indiana General Assembly to increase the state's 21st Century fund to at least $50 million a year.

University Players offer 'verbal boxing match'

Competition. The word has been used for centuries to describe manliness, with the victor claiming power and the loser reduced to a pitiful wretch. The throes of competition is the topic the University Players will battle this weekend. With a cast of three, "Never Swim Alone," by Canadian playwright Daniel MacIvor, tells the story of two men who have been friends since childhood and competitors for just as long.