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Bush moves Iraqi government forward

By Abdullah AlShihri and Barry Schweid · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 10:54 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Under the pressure of increasing U.S. deaths in battle, President Bush said Thursday the United States wants Iraqis to take more responsibility for governing their troubled country and said coalition forces are determined to prevail over terrorists.

Alabama court removes chief justice

By Aida Sultanova and Kyle Wingfield · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 10:47 a.m.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore was removed from office Thursday for refusing to obey a federal court order to move his Ten Commandments monument from the rotunda of the state courthouse.

Former ambassador to South Korea to visit city

By Andrea Minarcek · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 10:46 a.m.

The former U.S ambassador to South Korea and national security adviser to President George H.W. Bush will speak on Korean peninsula security issues Wednesday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Feminist choir to hold house concert

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 10:42 a.m.

A local singing group called the Bloomington Feminist Singers will perform at 7 p.m. tonight at 928 S. Ballantine, the home of one of the group's members.

Fashion goes upstream

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 10:41 a.m.

There have been two revolutions in fashion history.

New spin used on old story

By Jill Sankey · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 10:40 a.m.

Though many people might remember the variations they previously have seen of "Romeo and Juliet," director Murray McGibbon's production is like no other. "Romeo and Juliet" opens at 8 p.m. Friday at the Ruth N. Halls Theatre. It is also showing on Nov. 15 and Nov. 17 through 22.

Effron conducts 'Falstaff' with finesse

By Sonja Kuhnau · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 10:39 a.m.

Tap, tap, tap. David Effron clicks his baton against the podium. The flowing melody abruptly breaks off mid-swell and 65 musicians' heads turn expectantly upward.

'Falstaff' showcases talents of veteran conductor

By Eric Anderson · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 10:38 a.m.

Tonight at the Musical Arts Center, the IU Opera Theater will open its production of Giuseppe Verdi's comedic masterpiece and final opera, "Falstaff."

Program offers look at county's past, present

By Katie Killebrew · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 10:34 a.m.

An in-depth look at Monroe County, past and present, will be featured this Saturday at a program offered by the Monroe County Historical Society. The program will feature slides and photos of Bloomington and the Monroe County area taken from the 1940s to present time and is open to Bloomington and Monroe County residents.

Band to march in parade

By Julia Balnford and Julia Blanford · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 10:34 a.m.

Michael Jackson, John Mellencamp and Hoagy Carmichael have at least one thing in common. They are all famous Hoosiers whose music will be showcased by the Bloomington High School North Marching Band in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

IU pediatric ophthalmologist receives national humanitarian award

By Becky Bartindale · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 10:29 a.m.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology will present an Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award to Eugene M. Helveston, founding director of the pediatric ophthalmology program at the IU School of Medicine and the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children.

Kickoff returners turn to music in down time

By Gavin Lesnick · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 10:27 a.m.

When opposing teams kick off to the IU football team, they're sending the ball toward more than student athletes or football players. Waiting to receive it on one side is freshman Lance Bennett, IU's leading returner with 384 yards, who is also a gifted musician who co-penned Will Smith's hit "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)".

Conversation clubs bring languages to life on IU campus

By Jessica Farber · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 10:25 a.m.

Many people who have been to a foreign country say being immersed in a different culture and language was crucial for the development of their foreign language skills. At IU, conversation clubs bring that environment to IU without actually visiting another country.

Union Board applications due

By Stacie Vasko · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 10:25 a.m.

Applications for next semester's new leadership positions of Union Board, IU's largest student organization on campus, are due by 5 p.m. today in preparation for the upcoming elections. Union Board organizes diverse events and activities on campus.

Student volunteers travel overseas

By Anna Schwartz · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 10:24 a.m.

Initially, the thought of paying to volunteer in foreign countries seems somewhat contradictory.

Radio personality to give lecture

By Dana Sands · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 10:23 a.m.

Tavis Smiley, a well-known radio personality, author, political commentator and public speaker is scheduled to visit IU next week as part of the Neal-Marshall School of Public and Environmental Affairs Public Policy lecture series. Smiley will speak at 4 p.m. Nov. 21 in the Willkie Auditorium.

Memorial planned for late politician

By Mike Malik · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 9:20 a.m.

Friends and family of Frank McCloskey will gather this weekend to celebrate his life.

Like father like son?

Friday, Nov. 14,2003 9:17 a.m.

A secret lies millimeters beneath Austin Collins' skin. As he talks, his hands fly in a storyteller's vision, every thought visible in his wide eyes. Despite his animation, he explains with even breath that one day this vivacity could screech to a halt.

Wells found guilty on 2 counts

By Mitch Blacher · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 9:17 a.m.

His friends and family filled the courtroom Thursday, but Monroe County councilman Scott Wells sat alone, resting his head on the bench in front of him.

Women's Recruitment kicks off this weekend

By Adam Aasen · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 9:17 a.m.

Sororities will be busy this weekend trying to build for their futures. Chapters will be doing their best to recruit new members from the pool of women participating in 19 Party, part of this year's women's Recruitment. Women who are interested in being part of the greek community will visit all 19 chapters Saturday and Sunday to narrow their choices for which sorority would be best for them.

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