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Many TV stations saving 'Private Ryan' over FCC sanctions

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 12:17 a.m.

NEW YORK -- More than 20 ABC affiliates around the country announced that they wouldn't take part in the network's Veterans Day airing of "Saving Private Ryan," saying the acclaimed film's violence and language could draw sanctions from the Federal Communications Commission.

'Cosmopolitan' captures New York, Paris

By Olivia Morales · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 12:17 a.m.

A girl kisses her beau on a city street outside a Paris café; a young movie star shares a moment with the camera on her first movie set; and a famous photographer contemplates his work from inside a New York gallery. All these scenes have found their ways into the select collection of photography now on display at the IU Art Museum.

'Polar Express' technology frees actors from their bodies

By Alyson Brodsy and Anthony Breznican · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 12:16 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Tom Hanks used experimental technology to morph into a little boy, a train conductor, a hobo and Santa Claus for the new Christmas adventure "The Polar Express."

Forum to discuss terrorism issues

By Michael Zennie · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 12:16 a.m.

Panelists and students will discuss some of the many facets of terrorism at a forum titled "Terrorism & War on Terrorism" from 1 to 5:30 p.m. today in the Frangipani Room of the Indiana Memorial Union. The forum will center around three moderated panel discussions, each addressing a different aspect of terrorism.

Chekhov's last play opens

By Patrick Doolin · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 12:15 a.m.

Anton Chekhov's last masterpiece, "The Cherry Orchard," which takes place on a Russian estate sustained by an unusually large cherry orchard, opens this weekend at IU's Ruth N. Halls Theatre.

Arafat's death ushers in new era

By Alyson Brodsy and Steven Gutkin · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 12:14 a.m.

JERUSALEM -- Yasser Arafat's death brought a rare glimmer of optimism to the Middle East, with world leaders talking about the possibility of a new era. But the window of opportunity for peace could quickly close with a chaotic transition, a rise of militants or a failure by either side to seize the moment.

Keep your distance

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 11:41 p.m.

Before Joanna Borns goes around petting the porkers that populate our campus ("The Squirrel Whisperer," Nov. 8), I feel it is my duty to warn you of one of their less than cuddle-worthy attributes: they carry the plague.

GLBT office still needed

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 11:35 p.m.

Ten years ago, a proposal to use the back room of the house on 705 E. Seventh St. for the location of the then-Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Student Support Services office caused quite a stir among many community members, IU students and Indiana legislators.

Event promotes map technology

By Patrick Caldwell · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 11:30 p.m.

During and after the 2004 election, the numbers streamed in: Bush won 72 of Ohio's 88 counties but won the vote by less than 135,000 votes. Media outlets, using Geographical Information Systems technology, created maps -- usually by region -- to reflect this data.

Around The State

Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 11:18 p.m.

Man hands note to police dispatcher, shoots himself WHITING, Ind. -- A man walked into the city's police station, handed the dispatcher a note through a bulletproof window, then pulled out a gun and shot himself once in the head, police said. Victor Midkiff, 54, an electrician's assistant for the city, fatally shot himself about 11 a.m. Wednesday. A note inside the envelope read, "Call my brother," and gave his phone number, Detective Donald Greer said.

Former professor reflects on life as civil liberties activist

By Stephanie Susman · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 11:16 p.m.

Family, peers, education, religion and income are all examples of life conditions that influence political ideologies. Professor Emeritus of Germanic Studies Frank Banta grew up as a member of what he said he thinks was probably the only democratic family in a totally republican farm community. A friend once told Banta he is the "only living fifth-generation Hoosier Democrat."

So long, Angel

By Rick Newkirk · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 11:14 p.m.

Angel Rivera makes me want to be a Republican. This semester, I've been serving dual roles at the Indiana Daily Student as reporter and columnist. The most difficult condition of playing both Bob Woodward and Bob Novak is keeping the two separate -- my opinions can in no way affect my objectivity in news writing.

It's payback time

By David Hiester · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 11:12 p.m.

With Tuesday's long-anticipated release of the new Web browser, Mozilla Firefox 1.0, now is the perfect time to tell you why you should ditch Internet Explorer. But it's not my job to tell you about Firefox's cool features. Just talk to the first nerd you see and ask him about "Firefox," "extensions" and "tabbed browsing." The nerd should be able to hook you up.

Around The Campus

Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 11:11 p.m.

Learn the basics of upgrading a computer Information Technology Training will present a PC workshop Monday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Wrubel Computing Center room 110. Acronyms and lesser-known terms will be discussed as will the most common types of do-it-yourself upgrades. Participants will even get the chance to do some of these upgrades themselves.

The price we pay

By Adam Maksl · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 11:09 p.m.

Last week, Gulf War veteran David Miyasato filed a federal lawsuit against the Army claiming that its mobilization order that required him to report for duty was illegal. After all, Miyasato was discharged in 1996 after completing his eight-year stint.

New director takes job with Kelley school

By Haley Beck · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 11:09 p.m.

A new executive director appointed to the Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation has big plans for the Kelley School of Business at IU. Donald F. Kuratko was offered the position of executive director along with the Jack M. Gill Chair of Entrepreneurship.

IU alumnus, paper founder offers advice

By Dana Sands · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 11:07 p.m.

Vince Robinson, an IU journalism alumnus and founder of an award-winning black newspaper, spoke to various journalism classes Thursday about media diversity and the multiple opportunities students have in journalism after graduation.

Local high school to take audiences to 'Oklahoma!'

By Lyndsay Gilman · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 1:11 p.m.

Sixty students took to the stage at Bloomington High School South last weekend, telling the story of "Oklahoma!" through a rendition of songs accompanied by 11 members in the orchestra pit.

Experts give pumpkin carving advice