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Women's rights report alarming

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 28,2000 12:36 a.m.

For women, Indiana is one of the worst states to call home, according to the Institute for Women's Policy Research. The state ranks an embarrassing 44th of the 50 states and District of Columbia on issues of concern to women.

Impeach the president-elect

By Joseph S. Pete · Tuesday, Nov. 28,2000 12:34 a.m.

They could keep counting and counting and counting -- by hand or foot or any other appendage -- until November 2004. But when the dust cleared, Bush would still be ahead by five or six votes. On the plus side, "Sesame Street" will be able to continue to milk this electoral fiasco for free publicity.

Guest Columnist: Here I am, Miss America wannabe

By Alyson Brodsy and Valerie Nienberg · Tuesday, Nov. 28,2000 12:28 a.m.

I must begin this column with a confession. I used to be one of those girls. Dare I say it? One of those pageant girls.

We're all to blame for slavery

By Alyson Brodsy and Chris Edwards · Tuesday, Nov. 28,2000 12:26 a.m.

Before I begin, let me state that this column is not about what is politically correct or incorrect. This column is about what is historically correct or incorrect.

Clark Kent was on to something

By Brian F. Hartz and Brian Hartz · Tuesday, Nov. 28,2000 12:19 a.m.

Superman's alter ego is a "mild-mannered" reporter named Clark Kent. Clark Kent happens to be a nice guy who is a positive role model for a younger colleague (Jimmy Olsen) and wins the respect -- and love -- of his co-worker (Lois Lane). Coincidence? I think not.

A graceful way out for Doninger

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 28,2000 12:17 a.m.

Do you really think Doninger should be evaluated on his job performance rather than being forced to retire because of his age?

Dining hall closings will RPS

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 28,2000 12:16 a.m.

I could not agree more with the Nov. 21 staff editorial, "Dining hall closings irresponsible step." Having to make a trek to some other residence hall for a meal would inspire me to search for alternatives to residence hall dining.

Support IU basketball

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 28,2000 12:11 a.m.

I am an IU alumnus who is a 35-year, avid IU basketball fan. Another alum and I travel to Bloomington every year to see two IU games. I heard recently that attendance at home games is lower than in previous years. I hope this piece of news isn't true.

Hand counting is more accurate

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 28,2000 12:10 a.m.

I'm an election judge in Dallas County, Texas, and I have been in the computer business long enough (early 1970s) to have actually used punch cards.

Protest the electoral college

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 28,2000 12:07 a.m.

I was shocked and dismayed by the bizarre reasoning in your Nov. 15 editorial, "Electoral College a fair system."

Hossler\'s logic is questionable

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 28,2000 12:05 a.m.

Don Hossler needn't worry about being perceived as being disingenuous. He tells us that student SAT scores have been stable for a decade and that our incoming class is only modestly weaker.

Parking tickets overpriced

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 28,2000 12:04 a.m.

Who reading this right now has gotten a parking ticket lately? I could bet that many of you have.

Columnist is wrong

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 28,2000 12:02 a.m.

Matt Csanyi's column "America must educate" (Nov. 14), in which he makes a plea for worldwide population control, offers no solutions to the problem of overpopulation.

Florida residents are not that smart

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 28,2000 12:01 a.m.

This letter is in response to the letter in the Nov. 21 IDS from the Palm Beach County resident ("Throwing out Palm Beach votes is unfair").

Hoosiers beat Brown at tourney

By Joseph S. Pete · Monday, Nov. 27,2000 2:20 a.m.

Playing four games during the course of the week, the women's basketball team didn't enjoy the luxury of time off this holiday break. But they had plenty to be thankful for. They've leaped to their first 5-0 start since the 1994-95 season.

Bidding wars continue

By Troy Barratt · Monday, Nov. 27,2000 2:20 a.m.

Earlier this month, PepsiCo made an offer to acquire Quaker Oats Co., formally starting a bidding war for the company. Rumors of a sale started in March for Quaker, which produces brands such as Aunt Jemima, Captain Crunch cereal, Rice-A-Roni and, more importantly, Gatorade sports drink.

Police must be held responsible

Monday, Nov. 27,2000 2:20 a.m.

The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to hear arguments on whether private citizens should be allowed to bring civil lawsuits against the police. Under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, only the Justice Department can bring such suits against police departments.

Service learning courses offer spring break opportunities

By Jasmine Flagg · Monday, Nov. 27,2000 2:20 a.m.

"Earn Credits While Performing Service!" These words greeted many residence hall students when they received the "Alternate Spring Break" pamphlet in their mailboxes. The Community Outreach and Partnerships in Service-Learning is offering six-week classes, which include a week of service during spring break, where students can earn two credit hours, according to the pamphlet.

Actress returns in 'Never Again'

By Josh Hamerman · Monday, Nov. 27,2000 2:20 a.m.

Jill Clayburgh is awaiting the 2001 release of her latest movie, "Never Again," a romantic comedy. But the actress is no stranger to leading film roles. Clayburgh is best known for her portrayal of Erica Benton, a woman who struggles to find her identity and rebuild her life after her husband divorces her, in 1978's "An Unmarried Woman."

Team falls twice in N.Y.

By David Uchiyama · Monday, Nov. 27,2000 2:15 a.m.

NEW YORK -- As interim head coach Mike Davis walked off the court at Madison Square Garden at halftime with IU down 42-22 against Texas, he was looking at the floor and loosening his tie. He was clearly frustrated with a team playing one of its worst halves of basketball, making only six shots from the field.

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