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'The Color Purple' becomes a musical

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 12:58 a.m.

ATLANTA -- After seven years of acquiring rights, finding backers and putting together a creative team, Scott Sanders is ready to present his musical version of "The Color Purple" to an audience, hoping it's the last step before Broadway. And Sanders' partner is Atlanta's Alliance Theatre, where a tryout engagement begins Sept. 9 for a five-week run.

Music Works to perform opera

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 12:56 a.m.

Opera fans, do not despair. Your wait is over. While IU's opera season does not kick off until late September with "La Bohème," Bloomington Music Works is presenting "Three For All," a trio of one-act operas, beginning Sept. 2 at the John Waldron Arts Center Auditorium. Included in the evening's repertoire is "The Impresario" by Wolfgang Mozart, "The Telephone" by Gian Carlo Menotti and "The Stoned Guest" by P. D. Q. Bach. Bloomington Music Works chose to perform three one-act operas instead of a longer, more traditional piece for a number of reasons.

County, city face inflated voter lists

By Rick Newkirk · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 2:22 a.m.

First lesson, number crunching. According to the Monroe County Clerk's Office, out of a total 97,000 registered voters in Monroe County, only about 30,000 are active. Analysis, professor? More than two-thirds of all registered voters in IU's county are non-voters.

Rallying around GOP

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 2:22 a.m.

NEW YORK -- The first Republican National Convention to be held in New York began with a little home hospitality and ended with a packed house Monday. "My New York" was the theme of the beginning of the morning session, as New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and former mayor Ed Koch addressed the crowd.

IU alumnus Rod Paige to address delegates tonight

By Josh Sanburn · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 2:22 a.m.

NEW YORK -- U.S. Secretary of Education and IU alumnus Rod Paige will address the Republican National Convention tonight, making the case for four more years of President Bush to the convention delegates as well as discussing the president's No Child Left Behind Act.

Search winding down for new AD

By Dan Click · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 2:22 a.m.

After three months of searching, IU will soon have its new athletics director. IU Alumni Association President Ken Beckley, who is the leader of the search committee, said IU President Adam Herbert is focused on one candidate and an announcement will likely be made early next week. Terry Clapacs, vice president of administration and chief administrative officer for IU, has filled the role on an interim and then temporary basis since Nov. 2002.

Cross country runners stopped for streaking

By David Paulen · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 2:22 a.m.

Shortly after 9 p.m. Friday, eight freshmen were arrested for running through campus wearing only athletic supporters. Six of the eight students were members of the IU men's cross country team.

Students confused by new software

By Rick Newkirk · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 2:22 a.m.

When graduate student Adam Miller checked his bursar bill, he found an unusual number on one row. Previous balance: $233,161. "My parents asked me how many parking tickets I got last year," he said. Miller also reported problems accessing his schedule online. Problems with OneStart, the new University software powered by PeopleSoft, have been the topic of discussion for students across the campus.

Sharon: All 21 Gaza settlements to be removed at same time

By Alyson Brodsy and Mark Lavie · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 2:03 a.m.

JERUSALEM -- Prime Minister Ariel Sharon wants all 21 Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip evacuated at the same time instead of in three stages, officials said Monday, reflecting a major shift in tactics in his pullout plan. Sharon's goal is to prevent drawn-out and violent confrontations between settlers and the security forces, as well as multiple confrontations in his Cabinet.

Kobe Bryant case jury questioning goes behind closed doors

By Alyson Brodsy and Jon Sarche · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:54 a.m.

EAGLE, Colo. -- Prospective jurors in the Kobe Bryant rape case were asked their feelings on racial prejudice, interracial relationships, marital infidelity and justice for the rich and famous in an 82-item questionnaire released Monday.

Wild race continues for last National League playoff spot

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:53 a.m.

Cubs 5, Expos 2 MONTREAL -- Greg Maddux threw seven shutout innings for his 302nd career win and also drove in a run, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 win over the Montreal Expos Monday night. Maddux (13-8), who became the 22nd pitcher in major league history to reach 300 wins on Aug. 7, scattered five hits, struck out two and walked none.

Serena Williams advances with win

By Alyson Brodsy and Howard Fendrich · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:52 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Dressed for a night on the town, Serena Williams was all business in her first match in 4 1/2 weeks. Williams strode into Arthur Ashe Stadium wearing knee-high black boots, a pleated denim miniskirt, a studded black tank top and dangling earrings. A far cry from the tennis attire of days gone by, to be sure, but then again, Williams' powerful strokes bear little resemblance to the way the women's game used to be played.

Particles

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:52 a.m.

Wonderlab plans National Honey Month activities In recognition of National Honey Month, WonderLab Museum, 308 W. Fourth St., will host a weekend-long event featuring an interactive show and bee-themed activities for all ages. Mike Baker, a professional beekeeper, and the bee experts of Hunter's Honey Farm will head the activities. From 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday guests can take part in events ranging from a beginning beekeeping slide show, a presentation about the inside of a hive and a hands-on honey extraction.

The (non) Dream Team

By Ryan Phillips · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:51 a.m.

First off, I just want to answer some "fan mail." To IUgymnast03: No, having your boyfriend beat up an Indiana Daily Student columnist is also not a sport. Moving on . . . In case you haven't been watching, the United States has absolutely cleaned up to the tune of 103 medals at the Athens Olympics. That's all well and good, but I'm more concerned with the events we didn't win.

Trio of IU running backs compete for starting nod

By David Paulen · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:48 a.m.

The IU football team opens its 2004 season in four days. But as of now, the starting running back job is still up for grabs. Juniors Chris Taylor and Yamar Washington, along with sophomore BenJarvus Green-Ellis are all competing for one job, unlike last year, when the Hoosiers relied on a committee approach to the running game.

IU, city provide after-hours health care services

By Tony Sams · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:46 a.m.

The IU Health Center and Bloomington Hospital provide lesser-known after-hours health care services for students. Hugh Jessop, director of the Health Center, said a trial telephone service has been in place since January and allows students to make after-hours calls to receive medical advice from trained professionals. "Our doctors and nurse practitioners are on call," Jessop said. Students can call the Health Center between 5 and 11 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

A facelift for science

By Kelly Phillips · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:44 a.m.

Toward the southern end of campus, it appears that an 80,000 foot crater has struck IU's property. The fenced-off area is filled with partially broken rocks, long furrows of reddish dirt and a swarm of heavy-duty construction trucks. This is the construction site and birthplace of Simon Hall, the newest addition to IU's collection of research buildings, and an area that many University scientists are watching with exhilaration. Though it resembles a deep scar on the earth right now, this building will form the beginnings of a badly needed scientific facelift at IU.

Who wears short shorts?

By Alyson Brodsy and Christina Galoozis · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:29 a.m.

Unlike most students, I didn't "return" to Bloomington last week. Living here during the summer reminded me how wonderfully tame this city can be if you spend it as a Bloomington resident rather than an IU student. It has been amusing to overhear returning students either express their excitement or apathy for their rekindled presence in B-town. More amusing, of course, is spotting a puzzled freshman hugging a campus map.

Influx of students returning to campus creates business boom

By Lori Snow · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:29 a.m.

They come every year to Bloomington during mid-August in a swarm. They're much more profitable than, and not nearly as annoying as this summer's cicadas, but they make a huge difference in how the city of Bloomington runs everyday. They're IU students. And they've come with credit cards, cash and checks, ready to buy out Bloomington.

Jordan River Forum

Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:27 a.m.

National championships make everything better As a former player for Dr. Richard Holdeman and a former friend of Josh Block, I was outraged by your article entitled, "Turmoil Abounds in IU Club Hockey Team". First and foremost I would like to thank Dr. Holdeman for helping me become a better hockey player, and more importantly, a better person. The years I spent with the Hoosier hockey family was an incredible experience I will never forget.