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Panel discusses domestic violence

By Mike McElroy · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:39 a.m.

The Bloomington Women's Equity Council hosted a panel discussion Monday evening in the Monroe County Public Library auditorium. The discussion, called "Violence Against Women - Monroe County's Response" was held as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is a congressionally sponsored event.

Council hopefuls focus on issues as election nears

By Lindsay Jancek · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:39 a.m.

Elections for Bloomington's city council are next Tuesday, November 4th, and with 18 candidates running for election, campaigns are now coming down to the wire. District elections are made up of two or more candidates in each of the six local districts, at least one Democrat and one Republican running for office. There are also three at-large seats up for grabs.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:35 a.m.

The Asian Culture Center hosts a semimonthly roundtable discussion that allows students to talk about the myths and stereotypes on Asian-Pacific Americans and to discuss ways to dispel misconceptions.

Students help out on mayoral campaigns

By Jennifer Gunnels · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:31 a.m.

When senior Rebecca Homkes gets out of her last class on any given afternoon, she puts her books aside and gets ready for work. Like students all over campus, Homkes works 10 or more hours a week at her part-time job.

Campus safety addressed in walk

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:31 a.m.

With Halloween right around the corner, many students might be a little apprehensive of taking a walk around campus after nightfall. But the Commission on Personal Safety is making efforts to improve safety by making sure walkways and parking lots are properly lit.

Ultimate Frisbee unites students of varied backgrounds

By Lindahl Wiegand · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:25 a.m.

The men's Ultimate Frisbee club team is made up of students from all parts of the country. Spanning freshmen to graduate students, their experiences with Ultimate is as diverse as the students who make up the team. Considering teamwork as one of their strongest characteristics, they not only play on the field together, but many live and hang out together. "I knew when I came to college I wanted to play on an Ultimate (Frisbee) team," sophomore John Kolb said. "At a big school like IU, Ultimate is definitely a great way to meet new people outside of the dorm." The HoosierMama?s, IU's men's Ultimate Frisbee team, is composed of 30 students. Ultimate Frisbee is a club sport at IU, which means the team holds organized practices and competes in off-campus tournaments.

Activists demand end to monopoly

By -Kehla West · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:19 a.m.

Four members of the Save the Von Lee Committee are suing movie giant Kerasotes Theatres. The Von Lee, a historic movie theater on Kirkwood Avenue, was purchased by Kerasotes and leased with a clause stating the smaller theater could not show movies. The committee contends Kerasotes maintains an illegal monopoly in Bloomington.

Evidence presented in Wells trial

By Mitch Blacher · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:19 a.m.

Day one of Scott Wells' criminal trial saw, what special prosecutor Stan Levco called the state's most important witness take the stand. Indiana State Police Trooper Stacy Brown was Wells' arresting officer September 27, 2002. The state has charged Wells with misdemeanor battery, operating while intoxicated, resisting law enforcement and disorderly conduct.

Gov't tackles college tuition

By Brian Janosch · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:19 a.m.

Last week Congressman Howard "Buck" McKeon, R-Calif., proposed a bill that would punish universities for excessive tuition increases. The bill limits a university from raising its tuition more than two times the inflation rate or federal-aid money would be restricted.

Taped conversation reveals assistant county prosecutor's involvement

By Mitch Blacher · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:19 a.m.

The audio tape chronicling Scott Wells' arresting officer, Stacy Brown's, night on the job was not the only tape evidenced during Monday's trial.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:06 a.m.

In an IDS article on Sept. 17 about the Graduate and Professional Student Organization, the IDS misrepresented our organization and misquoted our officers. I would like to take this opportunity to clarify who we are and what our organization does.

Laugh and learn from 'Trash TV'

By Mike Malik · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1 a.m.

What did I miss?" my roommate asked with great anticipation as he ran into the family room hearing the chorus of "Jer-ry! Jer-ry! Jer-ry!" This monotonous chant was coming from the mouths of six other guys, not to mention the TV audience.

Tired of dealing with the city

By Angel M. Rivera · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1 a.m.

On Nov. 4, Hoosiers all over the state will choose their mayors and city councilmen. Here in Bloomington, over 42 percent of the population is between the ages of 18 to 24, yet most of us will not vote.

Fish soup and democracy

By Brian McFillen · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 12:59 a.m.

This weekend, I was invited to a Burmese cultural event at the Leo Dowling International Center. Actually, it was more a political event than a cultural event.

Entertainment-ish news

By Elisha Sauers · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 12:58 a.m.

Childhood isn't childhood without bedtime stories. Like the plots of most fairy tales, every girl dreams she's a princess who will one day be rescued by her valiant prince, while every boy fantasizes about proving his vast masculinity to win a fair and helpless woman's affection.

Goalies anchor tough Hoosier defense

By Cory Steger · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 12:39 a.m.

One of the most scrutinized positions in soccer is the one that moves around the field the least. For goalies, every inch, every second of thought could mean the difference between a save or a goal. One reason why the Hoosiers have been so successful this season despite a lack of consistent production on offense has been the play of the goalies.

Runners are true 'student-athletes'

By Steve Slivka · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 12:38 a.m.

Running upward of 50 to 60 miles on a weekly basis does not leave much time to perform other activities. But members of the IU women's cross country team have balanced both academics and running by staying true to the phrase coined by the NCAA -- student-athlete.

Baseball predictions left me picked off

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 12:36 a.m.

Take responsibility for your actions. I learned that from my parents. Or was that Judge Judy? Or the coach on "Playmakers?" Regardless, if I have made one contribution to sportswriting, it's that I have not only been crazy enough to make predictions but also crazy enough to analyze them at season's end to see how I did.

California fires continue to spread

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 12:25 a.m.

SAN DIEGO -- The hot Santa Ana wind driving wildfires across parts of southern California eased Monday but officials warned that there was still a threat from the flames that had devoured entire neighborhoods and killed at least 13 people.

Coordinated attacks at Red Cross kill dozens in Baghdad

By Alyson Brodsy and Charles J. Hanley · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 12:24 a.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Suicide bombers struck the Red Cross headquarters and three police stations across Baghdad Monday, killing about 40 people and injuring more than 200 in a coordinated terror spree that stunned the Iraqi capital on the first day of the Islamic holy month of fasting, Ramadan.