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Officer hurt at tailgate

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:43 a.m.

An IU Police Department officer was struck on the back of the head with a beer bottle Saturday as he tried to break up a fight after the Old Oaken Bucket football game. IUPD officer Brian Oliger was trying to arrest one of the men involved in the fight when another unidentified man smashed a bottle against the base of his skull, leaving a one-inch gash.

Music professor named 'Outstanding Mentor'

By Haley Beck · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:43 a.m.

School of Music professor and Director of Bands Ray E. Cramer was recently recognized by the National Band Association as an Outstanding Mentor. During a concert on Oct. 28, former students Stephen W. Pratt, Associate Director of Bands, and Jay Gephart, Associate Director of Bands at Purdue University, presented the award to Cramer. According to the NBA Web site, the Outstanding Mentor Award represents a demonstration of substantive contributions to the quality of bands and band music. The award is presented on behalf of students around the country for whom Cramer has provided leadership, encouragement and musical insight during his career. Cramer is one of only a few who have ever received the Outstanding Mentor Award, Pratt said. He was nominated by a member of the NBA whom he had served during his career.

Georgian leader resigns

By Misha Dzhindzhikhashvili · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:42 a.m.

Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze resigned Sunday, after the opposition threatened to seize his residence and his support began to crack, with soldiers joining tens of thousands of protesters in the streets of the capital.

BPD gets ready for holiday break-ins

By Julia Balnford and Julia Blanford · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:41 a.m.

When students' minds are concentrating on second helpings and football games, thieves might be helping themselves to TVs, Playstations and computers from student residences.

Alphas crown queen

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:41 a.m.

Freshman Lanetz Speller was crowned the 2003 Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant winner Saturday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The event, hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha, is in its 11th year. Speller said she was surprised by the announcement.

Set design professor retires after years of service to University

By Jenica Schultz · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:41 a.m.

After 24 years of teaching and creating set design for IU's Theatre and Drama Department, professor Wes Peters took his final curtain call with this weekend's production of "Romeo and Juliet." Peters, who will be retiring in December, announced the colorful set he created for the play will be his last.

Herbert selects Gros Louis

By Brian Janosch · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:41 a.m.

Former IU-Bloomington Chancellor Ken Gros Louis could have relaxed this coming winter in Santa Barbara, Calif. Instead, he will be back in Bloomington, serving in his old post. IU President Adam Herbert announced Friday he is recommending Gros Louis serve as interim chancellor beginning Jan. 1.

Around The Nation

Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:40 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Small gatherings of Michael Jackson fans held candlelight vigils around the world Saturday to support the pop megastar as he faces allegations of child molestation. There were rallies from Los Angeles to Toronto to Rome, but each typically drew just a few dozen fans.

Local band won't play 'Thriller' in parade

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:40 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Bloomington High School North's marching band reportedly decided not to play Michael Jackson's "Thriller" as part of its routine for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade because of the child molestation charges against the pop superstar.

Downtown to illuminate Friday

By Amy Barnicle · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:39 a.m.

Downtown Bloomington will come alive with 25 miles of white lights and family activities during the Canopy of Lights Festival Friday. The annual event is sponsored by the Downtown Bloomington Commission and several other community organizations. Bloomington residents will count down together at 7 p.m. as a Bloomington Fire Department firefighter dressed as Santa Claus turns on the canopy to light up downtown. The lights will remain on until Jan. 10.

2 U.S. soldiers dragged through Iraqi streets

By Mariam Fam · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:39 a.m.

MOSUL, Iraq -- Iraqi teenagers dragged the bloody bodies of two American soldiers from a wrecked vehicle and pummeled them with concrete blocks Sunday, witnesses said, describing a burst of savagery in a city once safe for Americans. Another soldier was killed by a bomb and a U.S.-allied police chief was assassinated.

Lawmakers say Kernan can handle budget problems

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:38 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Legislative leaders say they have no plans to address Indiana's budget deficit in the current special session devoted to property taxes or when they return to the Statehouse in January, preferring to leave the issue to Gov. Joe Kernan.

Former ambassador addresses U.S. relations

By Daniel Castro · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:38 a.m.

Former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Donald Gregg offered insight to U.S. relations with North Korea over the past decade and expressed his discontent with the current Bush administration in a speech delivered to the Bloomington community Wednesday. Gregg, also the former national security adviser to then-Vice President George H. W. Bush from 1982 to 1989, delivered his speech to a packed audience at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., Wednesday evening.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:32 a.m.

The date of the World AIDS Day debate has been changed. The debate will now take place at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 3, in the Teter Quad Formal Lounge. IU students will lead the fight against AIDS Dec.

Congress fights cost of books

By Stacie Vasko · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:26 a.m.

A new bill in Congress could ease the pain felt by college students buying textbooks each semester.

Students worry about campus network security

By Mike McElroy · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:25 a.m.

Freshman Megan Skopelja has no idea what happened to her computer, but she knows it doesn't work anymore.

Alphas present rebuilding class

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:25 a.m.

The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity presented two new members to the Gamma Eta chapter Saturday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater in hopes of rebuilding the chapter after this year.

Let me explain

By Brian McFillen and Brain J. McFillen · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:22 a.m.

Last month, Interim Public Access Counselor for the State of Indiana, Sandra Bowman, issued an opinion stating that e-mails sent by IU employees via university accounts can be disclosed to the public through the 1984 Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IDS, Nov. 20).

A man, a plan, a kidney

By Anna Dittmer · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:20 a.m.

Our parents will never escape being called baby boomers. Neither will Generation Xers. But so far our generation has not received one fixed label. Try this on for size: "The Simpsons Generation," coined by Chris Turner in the on-line magazine Shift last year, honoring the popular television show for the way its cynical humor captures the sensibilities of our time.

Pulling water from the well

Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:17 a.m.

Hark, the Herald Angels Sing, Glory to Sir Kenny G! In the wake of hushed rumors and questions surrounding the future structure of Indiana University's upper management team, IU President Adam Herbert has opted for an old standard, time tested and manufacturer guaranteed: Kenneth Gros Louis has been selected to maintain the post of Chancellor Sharon Brehm.