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Panel discusses influence of religion in upcoming elections

By Amber Nicholas · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:28 a.m.

Religion and politics converged as four clergy members from different religious backgrounds, met to discus the November election's hot topics. The debate focused on key election issues such as abortion, same-sex marriage, the president's faith-based initiatives and religion's role in deciding the necessity of war.

IUPD looks into peeping

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:26 a.m.

A possible peeping incident was reported at around 4 p.m. Friday by a female resident of Wright Quad. She reported the incident to an IU Police Department officer at 10:50 p.m. in the Wright Center Lounge, according to IUPD reports. The woman reported to the officer that she was taking a shower inside Wright when an individual entered the shower room and attempted to stick his head under the door of her shower stall.

Around The State

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:25 a.m.

Fire damages restaurant in Fort Wayne FORT WAYNE -- Fire swept through a century-old downtown building on Monday, heavily damaging a longtime restaurant.

Squirrels feel at home on Bloomington campus

By David A. Nosko · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:25 a.m.

IU is home to more than a campus community of Hoosiers; squirrels inhabit the University landscape and use many of the same campus resources humans do. Around the University ecosystem, hundreds of gray and red squirrels live, work and frolic amongst the busy foot shuffle of human travel and machine screams of structure renovation.

Congressional votes impact policy

By Kathleen Quilligan and Kathleen Quilligen · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:23 a.m.

The presidential election may be getting all the press this year, but Nov. 2 also brings voters important local elections. "Generally, both the general public and students don't pay much attention to Congressional elections," said Edward Carmines, a political science professor. "The presidential and even gubernatorial elections receive much more attention."

inside the mind of a Techno-maniac

By Nate Gowdy · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:21 a.m.

Larry Yaeger is a high-tech hero. He built the voice for Koko the gorilla, appeared in "Terminator 2," worked as a scientific consultant and graphic artist in Hollywood, built one of the best-known artificial life simulations (PolyWorld, a computational ecosystem) and has done pioneering work on artificial intelligence. He also spearheaded computational fluid dynamic flow studies over space shuttles and submarines in the beginning of his career.

Bloomington fighting domestic violence

By Lindsey Hubbard · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:20 a.m.

October isn't only filled with colors of orange and black. Many people are wearing a different color this month as they pin on purple ribbons to represent Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the National Coalition against Domestic Violence's Web site, DVAM first arose in October 1987. It evolved from the Day of Unity, which is celebrated on the first Monday of October.

Football field to honor fallen soldier

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:19 a.m.

WARSAW, Ind. -- A youth football field has been dedicated in memory of a Marine who was the first person from Indiana killed in combat during the war in Iraq. More than 150 people attended the dedication Sunday of the David Fribley Football Field at Richardson-DuBois Park.

Afghan elections should be celebrated, not derided

By Andrew Alla · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 12:54 a.m.

In response to Elisha Sauers' Oct. 13 article titled "They vote; we decide," we would like to present the recent elections in Afghanistan on more reasonable, clear-headed and unbiased grounds.

Jordan River Forum

Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 12:45 a.m.

Honor military volunteers I am an IU student. I am a veteran of the U.S. Army. And I find that for someone who is ostensibly in college to further their horizons, like Kehla West, to slander and malign volunteer service is disgusting ("Operation human shield," Oct. 14). Instead of stomping on the service of those of this generation who choose to volunteer, maybe she should be evaluating the reasons why so many people of our day and age instead complain about the free ride they are receiving.

Running away from school

By Felipe Maya · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 12:30 a.m.

This is your brain. This is your brain under stress: BOOM! SQUISH! That's right, now it's all over the walls and your roommate's stepping in it. Stress just plain sucks! You know what I'm talking about. Like trying to finish a paper but being short on information and feeling like you want to smash your head into the computer. That's stress. And we, as college students, are the main victims. Whoever said being a student is easy should be shot. We just have to learn to cope, and I've found that running away from your problems is the best way. Stick with me on this.

This isn't about politics

By Amanda Trost · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 12:28 a.m.

Some of you might be wondering, with the election fast approaching, if I'm completely oblivious to the existence of one of the closest presidential races of our lifetime. I haven't mentioned it once in a single column. I haven't presented arguments as to why Kerry's voting record shouldn't matter, nor have I presented arguments as to why Bush's handling of Sept. 11 alone should win him the election. Why?

Cheap shots at Republicans

By Brett Warnke · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 12:27 a.m.

I saw a Bush-Cheney bumper sticker while I was at the Kelley School of Business yesterday and I wanted to puke. Under this administration, record surpluses have turned into record deficits, Social Security hasn't been talked about since 2000, Iraq is in ferment, gas prices are climbing and will continue to according to OPEC's recent statements and U.S. credibility abroad is about as low as when the U.S.S.R. invaded Afghanistan during the Carter administration.

The tribulation of tickets

Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 12:24 a.m.

We paid for six tickets -- and then came the good news. We're getting 12 tickets instead. For the past three years, the package has been advertised as 12 tickets, but because of demand, we've been given six tickets and half of our money back. The problem is that, this year, everyone unexpectedly has to take the whole package.

Sunflower seeds and eggs in Spain

By Andrea Opperman · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 12:21 a.m.

For the past two columns, nearly a full month, I've been promising to write about food. Well, the wait is over! As you probably suspect, food is really different in Spain.

Movement theater shines with symbolism

By Patrick Doolin · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 12:18 a.m.

Music, movement and acting become modes of exploration for playwright Meg Anderson in "Waves." The Bloomington writer, director, co-producer and actor explores transformation, time and rebirth in her show, which opened Friday at the John Waldron Arts Center.

Rosa Parks film explores race

By C. Warner Sills · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 12:16 a.m.

The Black Film Center/Archives is presenting the story of civil rights activist Rosa Parks and the bus ride that ignited the Civil Rights movement. The film, directed by Julie Dash, explores the life of Parks and her effect on the country. The screening of the movie, "The Rosa Parks Story," will be held at 7 p.m. tonight in the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center in room A201.

Floridians begin casting early ballots

By Alyson Brodsy and Jill Barton · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 12:10 a.m.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- With memories of 2000 and the state's bitter fight over ballots still fresh, Floridians began casting votes Monday and within an hour problems cropped up.

Sharon: Nothing will deter Israeli pullout

By Alyson Brodsy and Josef Federman · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 12:09 a.m.

JERUSALEM -- Facing unrelenting criticism from Jewish settlers, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Monday nothing would deter him from pushing forward with his plan to pull out of the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank.

Basketball ticket pack expands to 12

By John Rodgers · Monday, Oct. 18,2004 2 a.m.

Students will get to see all 12 men's basketball home games this season after all. The IU Athletic Ticket Office sent out an e-mail Saturday to students who purchased tickets alerting them that their season ticket package for men's basketball has been doubled to 12 games from the initial six.