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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

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

The most recognizable sign of Halloween is without a doubt a carved pumpkin. Traditionally, the popular pattern is the original jack-o-lantern, but lately people have been switching to more intense designs and trading in their kitchen knives for carving kits.

Best of Bloomington

By C. Warner Sills and IDS Weekend · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 11:26 a.m.

Best of Bloomington results.

'Cherry Orchard' marks theatre professor's retirement

By Liv Cole · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 1:11 a.m.

After 33 years at IU, Professor Howard Jensen is retiring. Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard," which opens Friday at the Ruth N. Halls Theatre, marks his farewell production for the Department of Theatre and Drama.

Groups honor GLBT services

By Lori Snow · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 1:11 a.m.

Organizations throughout the Bloomington community are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Student Support Services office this week with lectures, concerts and social events.

Adjusting after tour of duty

By Julie Nevolo · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 1:11 a.m.

Jeff Memmer, a senior in the Kelley School of Business, was an electrical submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator of the Navy 688I fast attack submarine.

Yassir Arafat dies in Paris at age of 75

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 1:11 a.m.

PARIS -- Yasser Arafat, who triumphantly forced his people's plight into the world's spotlight but failed to achieve his lifelong quest for Palestinian statehood, died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Paris time, at the age of 75.

IU students react to marriage bans

By Daniel Wells · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 1:11 a.m.

Junior Derrick English is angry. He's angry voters in his home state of North Dakota overwhelmingly passed an amendment to their state constitution Nov. 2 banning both same-sex marriage and any legal recognition of same-sex relationships, such as civil unions. "Why should I feel patriotic?" English said. "If they want to label me as a second-class citizen why should I wave my American flag?"

Students to have call-in refill option

By Kelly Phillips · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 1:11 a.m.

For all procrastinators who pop prescription pills -- life just got a little easier. In its mission to become more student friendly by extending services outside of its normal 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Secret to a well-dressed man

By Patrick Doolin · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 1:01 a.m.

Men historically have received the short end of the stick when it comes to fashion in Bloomington. But now with stores like Urbanstylz, J.R. Stallsmith's and MetroWear, men can dress fashionably. Of course, the key to fashionable dress is knowing what to wear and how to wear it. Two of Bloomington's men's fashion retailers -- Branden Johnson, owner of MetroWear and an IU senior, and J.R. Stallsmith, owner of J.R. Stallsmith & Company -- can give residents insight on what's in now, what will be in soon and how to wear it.

La Centerentola, the Italian version of Cinderella, comes to IU

By John Glover · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 12:56 a.m.

This Friday evening, things are going to lighten up a bit at the Musical Arts Center. No one will collapse to the floor from consumption, and there will be no love left unrequited. In fact, this will be one of your few chances this season to see true love conquer all. Rossini's "Cenerentola" might sound bizarre, but it's nothing more than the story of the little ashen-faced girl Cinderella and her dreams of escaping from the clutches of her evil stepmother and stepsisters.

U.S. forces corner insurgents in Fallujah

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 12:43 a.m.

FALLUJAH, Iraq -- U.S. forces cornered insurgents Wednesday in a small section of Fallujah after a stunningly swift advance that seized control of 70 percent of the militant stronghold. An Iraqi general said troops found "hostage slaughterhouses" where foreign captives had been killed.

Relish offers modern innovations for living

By Mallory Zalkin · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 12:32 a.m.

Ingredients for living don't have to be traditional, plain or even trendy. Why buy lackluster items when you can buy something luxurious with original style? There's a new store in town where you can find a fresh innovative way to decorate, dress and reinvigorate your way of living. Relish, 204 N. Morton St., provides everything to create a unique, ultra-modern look in clothes and accessories and at home.

Students bond in hip-hop clubs

By Lyssa Rebholz · Thursday, Nov. 11,2004 12:31 a.m.

For them, it's easy to let loose. They just stand in front of a mirror, watching the rhythm of their feet flow with the music. They spin in circles on the floor, and stand up to "pop" their bodies and "jerk" their arms.

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