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12 al Qaeda killed in army raid

By Alyson Brodsy and Munir Ahmad · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 2:23 a.m.

ANGORE ADDA, Pakistan -- Pakistan's army launched its largest offensive against al Qaeda and other militants in a rugged tribal region bordering Afghanistan Thursday, killing at least 12 suspects and arresting 18, military officials said. An Associated Press reporter at the scene saw four bodies. Maj. Gen. Ameer Faisal, the commander of the operation, said eight other bodies were lying in an area about 100 yards away that was too dangerous to enter.

IU Cyclotron looks to develop innovations with new equipment

By Kelsey Flora · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 2:12 a.m.

The IU Cyclotron Facility doesn't look like much from the outside. A burgundy campus sign announces the one-story building on the bypass just past Fee Lane. Inside, the front lobby is plain with white walls and a small receptionist's desk.

Standing against silence

By Julia Blanford · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 1:33 a.m.

T-shirts clothes-pinned to a rope hung between trees Thursday night in Dunn Meadow, boasting messages from rape and sexual assault survivors. "You can take my virginity, but not my spirit," one of them said.

Fate of vetoes in hands of court

By Alyson Brodsy and Shannon Dininny · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 1:31 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Supreme Court should overturn a ruling that found the late Gov. Frank O'Bannon violated the state Constitution when he returned a veto of a bill to lawmakers too soon, a state attorney argued before the court Thursday.

Red Cross holds charity sale

By Jenica Schultz · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 1:30 a.m.

The Monroe County branch of the American Red Cross will hold its 20th annual book fair this weekend at the Monroe County Fairgrounds Commercial East building.

Violent protesting not working

By Alyson Brodsy and Vanessa Caruso · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 1:30 a.m.

On Sept. 3, former Presbyterian minister Paul Hill was put to death by lethal injection. On Sept. 3, a murderer was punished. On Sept. 3, an assassin became a hero.

Who can be racist?

By Alyson Brodsy and Jack Silverstein · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 1:29 a.m.

For the past three weeks, many discussions have surfaced concerning race relations at IU and in America. Exchanges like these between whites and non-whites are important because honest discussion between people of different racial backgrounds is the first step toward solving America's racial problem. Oftentimes, whites do not feel comfortable talking about race because they do not want to be labeled "racists." The honest arguments by white people are commendable, because by joining the discussion they will discover more about themselves and those they discuss. But in order to communicate clearly, we must first define all terms that are being used.

Indian general to speak at IU

By Paul Musgrave · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 1:28 a.m.

The former head of one of the world's largest armies is visiting campus today. Retired General V. P. Malik, who served as chief of staff for India's army from 1997 to 2000, was invited by several campus departments to speak about "India's National Security Challenges."

Problems plague new Webmail

By Alli Stolper and Writer Alli Stolper · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 1:28 a.m.

The new look of Webmail is putting a strain on IU's e-mail servers, causing slowdowns during peak e-mail usage times. University Information Technology Services is responding to this slow performance by adding two new servers in the next two weeks to support the IU Webmail system.

Lack of citations could be trouble

By Jake Rossman · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 1:28 a.m.

Junior Kyle Gantz recently learned more about the Fox television show "Alias" than he will ever need to know. He spent more than 10 hours researching and writing a 6-page paper about the show's cinematography for a telecommunications class. The assignment was worth 4 percent of Gantz's final grade. He received a 0. He made one mistake -- an error citing the "Alias" tagline he saw on the DVD box.

Diversify your education

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 1:27 a.m.

We want it. We're committed to it. We have offices and vice presidents who are in charge of it. But on a campus that as of this year is 82.7 percent white and only 11.7 percent minority, can we ever achieve it?

Wayfinder System helps visitors navigate city

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 1:26 a.m.

Colors are changing in Bloomington, and it has nothing to do with the time of year. Brightly hued signs have popped up in various parts of the city, with arrows pointing visitors toward major city venues. Part of the cultural tourism project, the new Wayfinder System is designed to help give directions to major attractions and destinations in the area, said Bloomington Mayor John Fernandez.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 1:21 a.m.

IUAA finds buyer for camp The IU Alumni Association has auctioned off its Shawnee Bluffs alumni camp. Jarvis Enterprises LLC of Franklin bought the property for $1.85 million. The property has almost 164 acres, a two-story lodge and 26 primitive cabins and is located on the shore of Lake Monroe. The transaction will be closed Oct. 24.

Conference to examine faith-based initiatives

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 1:18 a.m.

The Bush administration has taken several steps to make it easier for religious groups to receive federal funding for a variety of social welfare programs. A conference at IU this weekend will examine how well providers of social services are evaluated and what may account for any differences in the outcomes they achieve.

Professors to be awarded for service

By Dana Sands · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 1:17 a.m.

Students come from all over to learn from professors who see teaching as their ultimate passion. They try to involve students in intriguing and profound discussions related to their specific areas of study. Without dedicated professors, learning wouldn't be as much fun for students. That's why the University awards such professors each year for their teaching and research skills.

Students to dine with chancellor

By Chris Sommerfeld · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 1:15 a.m.

IU-Bloomington Chancellor Sharon Brehm knows that with more than 29,000 undergraduate students on campus, the concerns of the individual student can seem pretty distant from the administration.

'Conversations on Race' begins Monday

By -Kehla West · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 1:14 a.m.

Race isn't easy to talk about. But Conversations on Race, which starts next week and lasts five weeks, aims to make talking about a touchy subject a little easier.

New book, new look at anorexia

By Jeanine Murray · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 1:13 a.m.

Through 14 months of clinical research, Professor Helen Gremillion proposes a new argument against traditional treatments for anorexia. Gremillion's new book, Feeding Anorexia: Gender and Power at a Treatment Center, uncovers the reality that treatments may actually emphasize the problem, rather than cure it.

Auction to benefit construction of Jill's House

By Lee Cleary · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 1:08 a.m.

The Bloomington Board of Realtors will hold an auction to benefit the construction of Jill's House, a recovery facility for patients of the Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute, at noon this Saturday, Oct. 4. The auction will begin after the completion of the Jill Behrman Run for the End Zone, the annual run held to raise funds for Jill's House and the Jill Behrman Scholarship Fund.

Are you in, or are you knocking?

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 1:07 a.m.

Fashion is a tricky industry to break into. It is considered to be one of the most difficult industries to break into along with music and acting. The fashion industry is full of hungry young people with experience and dedication who work hard. There are also people trying to get into the fashion industry with little to no knowledge of fashion, but they are easy to surpass. Success in any field depends on drive with tact.