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Competitors welcome Tumbleweed restaurant

By Melanie Knapp · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:29 p.m.

The first Tumbleweed Southwest Grill in Bloomington will celebrate its grand opening today. With its new location on the west side at 106 S. Franklin St., the restaurant specializes in mesquite steaks and ribs and other dishes with a distinct Southwest flavor. The restaurant and its employees have high expectations for its grand opening.

First annual hate-mail challenge

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian McFillen · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:28 p.m.

Columnists live for controversy. It's our raison d'être. Contrary to general human nature, we want to be despised. Perhaps not to the extent of having to duck thrown knives or finding severed sheep's heads on our doorsteps, but at least to the degree that people find themselves fuming over our columns every week.

Piracy software ruled illegal

By Alyson Brodsy and Gary Gentile · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:27 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -- A federal judge ruled Friday a software program that copies DVDs illegally violates the copyrights of Hollywood studios. Judge Susan Illston ruled in San Francisco software made by Chesterfield, Mo.-based 321 Studios violates the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which prohibits the circumvention of anti-piracy measures such as the Content Scramble System protecting movies on DVDs.

As fake as the Tooth Fairy

By Alyson Brodsy and Chelsea York · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:26 p.m.

It seems so easy. You go to college, get a degree and find a job. Your degree, this magical piece of paper endorsed by your university, tells everyone you possess the skills necessary to obtain a career in your field and make money.

Living in luxury

By Jenna Hess · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:26 p.m.

A wave of new luxury apartments is being developed in downtown Bloomington. Lofts on College and The Kirkwood are two new properties currently being leased, with plans to open in the fall of 2004. Jim Murphy, president of CFC Inc., the developing company responsible for The Kirkwood, said his company has experienced large demand and a very positive response to its heavy marketing campaign.

The biggest game in town

By Alyson Brodsy and Judd Arnold · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:25 p.m.

Pop quiz: you are dealt the ace and six of clubs versus your best friend's pocket queens. The flop is jack-six-four with two clubs -- who is the statistical favorite to win the hand? Across the country, poker is becoming the new golf. Nearly 48 percent of the 100 male students that I surveyed last week play poker at least once a month, making it almost as prevalent as alcohol on this campus. I personally play the game nearly every day and have an absolute blast doing so.

Pathetic Asian guys

By Alyson Brodsy and Steven Chung · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:23 p.m.

I had all but given up on my dream of becoming famous. I thought there were no opportunities for Asian men with no martial arts talent, but then along came William Hung, the inept "American Idol" contestant, who unlike all the other rejects, has become a superstar and a phenomenon after his ungodly awful performance on the show.

Deflating 'diversity'

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:22 p.m.

Diversity. Cool word, isn't it? In the fall, diversity permeates our collegiate landscape like the many colors of falling leaves. In springtime at IU, the word floats through the air like the sound of the bees dancing in tulip blooms, the sweet sound streaming into students' ears. This spring, the word can now be seen flying proudly on the campus street lights in banners proclaiming "1 for Diversity."

Around The World

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:22 p.m.

TEHRAN, Iran -- Conservatives formally reclaimed control of Iran's parliament Monday after disputed elections that were boycotted by reformists who called the vote a "historical fiasco" that denied citizens a free choice.

Costumes, floats take over Brazil

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Astor · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:18 p.m.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil -- Hundreds of shirtless men wheeled massive floats Sunday in the direction of the Sambadrome, the site of this year's Carnival showdown between Brazil's top samba groups.

Shakespeare and Denmark

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:17 p.m.

I have been living in Denmark for about a month now, and the city of København seems more and more like my home. Though, it's about 4,200 miles from my hometown of Dyer, Ind., what I have found here is a second home living with Danes and studying with Americans, Czechs, Poles and Chinese.

US-VISIT bolsters border security

By Thomas Bender · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:16 p.m.

The United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology program, which was implemented by the Department of Homeland Security Jan. 5 to enhance the nation's border security, comes at a price. For the financial year of 2003, Congress appropriated $380 million to cover the costs of the program. The funding mainly included the purchasing of new computers and other equipment at 115 airports and 14 seaports.

UN says Iraq election possible by 2004

By Alyson Brodsy and Nick Wadhams · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:15 p.m.

UNITED NATIONS -- Iraq could hold elections for a new government by the end of the year or early 2005 if preparations were to begin at once, a United Nations envoy said in a report released Monday. Lakhdar Brahimi, the U.N. secretary-general's envoy to Iraq, said there was broad consensus for a provisional government to be formed by June 30.

Fashions created by non-majors

By Jaime Cohen and Jaimie Cohen · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:14 p.m.

The first annual Coquette Fashion Show presented by the Union Board is underway. The show is a collaboration of Union Board, People magazine and IU students. It will allow non-fashion majors to showcase their creativity through the art of design.

U.S. marines to protect embassy

By Alyson Brodsy and Paisley Dodds · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:13 p.m.

CAP-HAITIEN, Haiti -- Fifty Marines headed Monday to protect the U.S. Embassy and its staff after rebels overran Haiti's second-largest city and threatened to attack the capital, Port-au-Prince.

Lost season?

By Natalie A. Trout · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 1:28 a.m.

The IU men's basketball team has lost its last four home Big Ten games by a combined total of nine points. The team's greatest home loss in the conference season came Saturday against Ohio State University (12-13, 4-8 Big Ten) by three points, 59-56. IU (12-12, 6-7) beat the Buckeyes back in Jan., 69-61, in Columbus, but Saturday, it was OSU's turn to do the celebrating. While its players celebrated the road win midcourt, the IU players walked to the locker room feeling emotions most IU teams rarely feel -- the emotions dealt with after a loss at Assembly Hall. "We come out so flat at home," sophomore guard Bracey Wright said. "It seems like we're just lost out there." Sophomore guard Ryan Tapak said the team doesn't have time to be down on itself and he doesn't understand why it's been so hard for the team to win at home.

Competitors welcome Tumbleweed restaurant

First annual hate-mail challenge

Piracy software ruled illegal

As fake as the Tooth Fairy

Living in luxury

The biggest game in town

Pathetic Asian guys

Deflating 'diversity'

Around The World

Costumes, floats take over Brazil

Shakespeare and Denmark

US-VISIT bolsters border security

UN says Iraq election possible by 2004

Fashions created by non-majors

U.S. marines to protect embassy

Lost season?

MovingSounds

Slimming down for vacation

IU files lawsuit against Merck

Tickets kick race into full election gear

Takeaways from Indiana men’s basketball’s opening game at FISU America Games

Indiana men’s basketball announces Arkansas matchup in Madison Square Garden

OPINION: The lost art of free speech

Here’s what to know about the IU Visitor Information Center

IU’s weirdest traditions, ranked from most to least known