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Students present issues in mock presidential debate

By Michael Zennie · Wednesday, March 10,2004 12:49 a.m.

The Frangipani Room in the Indiana Memorial Union was filled with unusually strong words for two-and-a-half hours Tuesday night. Representatives from the IU College Democrats, the IU College Republicans and the Neo-Conservatives debated issues pertinent to the 2004 presidential elections in an event sponsored by the Mortar Board Senior Honor Society.

E-Z Money beats Acacia 'A' for Div. I title

By John Fischer · Wednesday, March 10,2004 12:27 a.m.

After almost seven weeks of group- and single-elimination, winner-take-all tournament play, the 2004 intramural basketball season has finally crowned its champions. Independent team E-Z Money and fraternity team Acacia 'A' squared off in the men's Division I championship game Sunday at Assembly Hall.

SRSC patrons pumped by tunes

By Eric Tash · Wednesday, March 10,2004 12:25 a.m.

Junior Jonathan Garber works out three days a week at the Student Recreational Sports Center. His workout routine consists of cardiovascular exercise and strength training. But what he likes most is the background music playing while he works out in the weight room. The different genres parallel his workout.

'David's' restoration nears completion

By Alyson Brodsy and Frances D'Emilio · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:55 p.m.

FLORENCE, Italy -- After months of meticulous dabbing away at decades of dust and grime, a contested cleaning of Michelangelo's "David" is more than halfway done, and experts insist the restoration has improved the marble masterpiece's appearance.

Birds of a different feather

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:55 p.m.

I wonder if Pampers is looking for a new spokesman? Because I found one. Say hi to Terrell Owens, who, after eight years of crying in San Francisco, the big baby -- also known as T.O. -- finally cried loud enough that the 49ers gave him a new toy in a trade to Baltimore. But like a toddler opening up a gift and finding tube socks, Terrell is crying again.

Variety show displays Asian identity

By Benjames Derrick and Benjamin Derrick · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:54 p.m.

A hip-hop team, a rock 'n' roll band and a variety of IU student talent were just some of the features of the Asian American Association's annual variety show -- Club Asia.

IU serves against rival Kentucky

By Dan Click · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:52 p.m.

After taking a hiatus from the non-conference schedule to take on Big Ten foe Northwestern, the Hoosiers resume non-Big Ten play searching for a victory against border rival No. 15 Kentucky at 2 p.m. today in Lexington. This will be the start of a three-match road trip for IU, which will continue down in Tampa, Fla., during spring break.

Students shine in Mini-Play festival

By Lori Snow · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:51 p.m.

This week, 52 elementary, middle and high school students from around Bloomington will see the results of their hard work as they produce, direct and perform their self-written plays. The event is a part of the 20th annual Mini-Play Festival sponsored by Bloomington Playwrights Project.

Fashion show highlights law's lighter side

By Mallory Zalkin · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:50 p.m.

The apparel merchandising and interior design students aren't the only ones who know what it means to dress to impress. Phi Alpha Delta collaborated with the Black Law Students Association in organizing the first Law School Fashion Show, which took place Saturday at Axis Nightclub. The show featured tons of great styles that were categorized into scenes such as "Business Casual," "After 5," "Holiday Gala," "Business Professional" and "Summer Chic/Garden Party/Golf and Tennis." Students from the Law School strutted enthusiastically down the runway flaunting each ensemble.

Bauder going strong after 10 years

By Nicole Hindes · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:34 p.m.

Doug Bauder has been hard at work. As coordinator of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Student Support Services for the past 10 years, Bauder is always prepared to deal with national and local issues affecting students. A student in tears sought help from Bauder last week after the announcement of President George W. Bush's proposed constitutional amendment, which would define marriage as an institution between a man and a woman.

Around The Nation

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:23 p.m.

Greyhound bus rolls over on Utah desert highway GREEN RIVER, Utah -- A Greyhound bus rolled onto its side Tuesday on a desert stretch of Interstate 70, injuring 28 passengers and the driver and five seriously, authorities said. The bus driver told the Utah Highway Patrol he either blacked out or fell asleep.

South Korean leader faces impeachment bid

By Alyson Brodsy and Hans Greimel · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:21 p.m.

SEOUL, South Korea -- The opposition parties who control South Korea's National Assembly launched an unprecedented attempt Tuesday to impeach President Roh Moo-hyun over election law violations.

EA Sports company brings games to IU

By Alex Witteveld · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:20 p.m.

Sports are an integral part of the IU campus. The love of competition and the sweet taste of victory attracts thousands of students to all different types of sports. While the majority of students do not compete in Division I programs, the next best thing is becoming the next biggest craze on campus.

Britons detained at air force base

By Alyson Brodsy and Beth Gardiner · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:20 p.m.

NORTHOLT, England -- Police arrested four Britons and detained a fifth as they returned to England late Tuesday from more than two years in U.S. military detention at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Talkin' 'bout my generation

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Matzke · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:19 p.m.

I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness, starving hysterical naked," says Allen Ginsberg in the first line of "Howl," the seminal poem of the beat generation. Ginsberg published the poem in 1956. In it he describes his generation as one that has been destroyed because the spirit and love presented in its most creative minds have been marginalized by mainstream society, plunging them into a world of decadence.

Putin streamlines cabinet ahead of Russian elections

By Alyson Brodsy and Jim Heintz · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:18 p.m.

MOSCOW -- President Vladimir Putin put the finishing touches Tuesday on a surprise pre-election Cabinet reshuffle, replacing his conservative foreign minister and keeping prominent economic liberals as well as most other key figures.

Free Howard

By Alyson Brodsy and Phil Kijak · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:17 p.m.

And so it seems, the end of an era has come upon us. Howard Stern will soon be yanked off the air because of the FCC's fines against Clear Channel Communications, a result of the recent crackdown on "indecent material" that is permeating American broadcasting.

Washington sniper sentenced to death

By Alyson Brodsy and Matthew Barakat · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:17 p.m.

MANASSAS, Va. -- A judge rejected John Allen Muhammad's insistence of innocence and sentenced him to death Tuesday, saying his actions in the Washington, D.C.-area sniper shootings leaving 10 people dead were "so vile that they were almost beyond comprehension."

Kerry: No Iraq flip-flop

By Alyson Brodsy and Chris Hintz · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:16 p.m.

It has begun -- the presidential campaign of 2004. Now that John Kerry is well on his way to becoming the official Democratic nominee, many are trying to paint him as a serial flip-flopper. In particular, they have zeroed in on his criticism of the war in Iraq as being contradictory to his initial vote in favor. This is no contradiction -- and there is good reason to question whether invading Iraq was the best way to become more secure.

Indiana groups rally against federal energy bill

By Deanna Wrenn · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:13 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Several Indiana organizations Tuesday urged Sen. Evan Bayh and Sen. Richard Lugar to vote against a federal energy bill they said would hurt the environment and efforts to create new jobs.