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U2's Bono, Georgia congressman honored for civil rights work

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 2:16 a.m.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- U2 lead singer Bono and a civil rights leader from Georgia received awards Monday from the National Civil Rights Museum at the site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. Bono, a native of Ireland, was honored with the international Freedom Award for promoting greater Western involvement in improving medical care and reducing poverty in Africa.

'Teen Keira' launches new site, lands in Hustler

By Amber Nicholas · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 2:16 a.m.

Selling your used panties for profit might be seen as controversial to some, but it can be a big money maker for others. Born and raised in a small town near Muncie, sophomore September Harness, also known as "Teen Keira," has taken the next step in making it big with her self-made adult Web site. Her original site, www.teenkeira.com which first made the news in April, has acquired more than 700 members and sparked controversy nationwide.

Gender studies plans Ph.D. program

By Rick Newkirk · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 2:16 a.m.

When Suzanna Walters trekked from Georgetown University to Bloomington to chair IU's gender studies department, she came in search of greener pastures. Walters did not come without ambitions. By fall 2006, she hopes IU will have the nation's first doctoral degree program in gender studies.

Professors to address state commission

By David A. Nosko · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 2:16 a.m.

For every dollar a man earns working in Indiana, the average Hoosier woman earns 68 cents with the same degree of skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, according to the 2003 American Community Survey conducted by three IU faculty members. This puzzle piece of data will be combined with other significant gender research findings to outline for Indiana legislators a picture of wage equity gaps between men and women, and between minorities and non-minorities, according to a statement.

City offers chance to vote early

By David A. Nosko · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 2:16 a.m.

Election Day is everyday in the Clerk's Office at the Monroe County Justice Building, 301 N. College Ave., Room 202, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, now until the last day of local and national elections Nov. 2.

Falling Foliage

By Christine Lunde · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 2:16 a.m.

The feel of autumn is everywhere. Sudden coolness has swept the air, the leaves are now changing to shades of yellow and copper, and the students are pulling out their fleece sweatshirts from the bottom of their closets. Sophomore Robyn Jordan, who is from San Diego, has enjoyed the changing seasons in Bloomington.

Small elections can make big difference to Monroe County

By Mike McElroy · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 2:04 a.m.

With all the glamour of the presidential elections, it's sometimes easy to forget that the little guy can have a big impact. And that includes the 2004 candidates for a bevy of Monroe County positions. This year's ballot features contests between Republicans and Democrats for positions on county council at-large, county commission and circuit court judgeship.

Iraqi prime minister to extend arms-for-cash program

By Alyson Brodsy and Tini Tran · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:50 a.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi announced plans Monday to extend a cash-for-weapons program for Shiite fighters in Baghdad's Sadr City to cities nationwide in an attempt to disarm the country. In Fallujah, the focal point of the Sunni rebellion, hopes that peace talks could resume there quickly were dashed when the city's chief negotiator, Sheik Khaled al-Jumeili, ruled out restarting talks soon despite his release Monday from U.S. custody.

Polio vaccine recipients remember field tests

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:46 a.m.

ELKHART, Ind. -- Getting a shot in the arm wasn't nearly as scary as leg braces and iron lungs for Margaret Asbury when she was a second-grader taking part in the field trials for the polio vaccine in 1954.

Coach likes Pacers facing tough opponents in preseason schedule

By Alyson Brodsy and Jon Krawczynski · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:42 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Minnesota is next up on the Indiana Pacers' preseason schedule that is filled with Western Conference powers, and that's just the way coach Rick Carlisle likes it. The Pacers play Memphis, Denver and Minnesota twice in the exhibition season. All three figure to be in the playoff hunt in the West. That type of competition is good for the team, Carlisle says, because it gives them a chance to hone their offensive and defensive execution against some of the very best.

GLBT office welcomes international students

By Ashley Lough · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:41 a.m.

For several years the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Student Support Services Center has housed specified support groups -- such as those for a particular gender or race -- for students to feel comfortable and make new friends. The latest addition to these groups is a support group for international students which meets privately once a week.

Libertarians complete the ballot

By Rick Newkirk · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:41 a.m.

During Libertarian candidate Kenn Gividen's final words at the New Albany gubernatorial debate Sunday, he asked audience members to indulge in an analogy of two cars speeding the wrong direction on a highway. "Which car would you want to be in?" he asked.

Hoosiers look to make it 3 straight against Miami

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:40 a.m.

The IU field hockey team is batting .500 in the first four games of its seven-game road trip. The Hoosiers continue traversing the Midwest with hopes of beginning the week with a win against Miami University (Ohio).

All Big-Ten guard out for year

By Dan Click · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:39 a.m.

The hopes of making the NCAA tournament for the Hoosier women's basketball team hit a major roadblock when senior guard/forward Jenny DeMuth tore her anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee and subsequently ended her 2004-05 season.

There's a new 'Mr. October' around now

By Matt Mattucci · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:38 a.m.

Reggie Jackson defined the word "clutch" with his postseason performances for the New York Yankees. Jackson amassed 10 home runs in five World Series championships and hit nearly .360 during his tenure with the Athletics, Yankees and Angels. Because of his accomplishments, Jackson was given the nickname "Mr. October," which was only fitting given the amazing things he did.

Red Sox survive in 14; Astros take series lead

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:37 a.m.

Red Sox 5, Yankees 4, 14 innings BOSTON -- After the game that seemed like it would never end, Boston's season goes on.

Ethnomusicology chair receives first Laura Boulton Professorship

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:29 a.m.

Ruth Stone, chair of the IU-Bloomington Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology and director of the Ethnomusicology Institute, has been named the first Laura Boulton Professor by Kumble Subbaswamy, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. "I'm very pleased to have this honor," said Stone, who was notified of the professorship in a letter from Subbaswamy. "This professorship honors her and her very energetic, independent and adventurous spirit."

Particles

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:28 a.m.

Bloomington Parks and Recreation holds annual skull workshop Real animal skull remains will be examined in detail during Bloomington Parks and Recreation's program demonstrating how animals' skeletal adaptations are key to their survival.

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.