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Philharmonic: an intense experience

By Adam Sedia · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 2 a.m.

Those who missed out on Wednesday's orchestra concert missed a truly spectacular show. The Philharmonic Orchestra, IU's most elite ensemble, under the baton of David Effron, gave a truly passionate performance of two phenomenal pieces -- The Carnival Overture of Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) and the Symphony No. 4 in E-flat Major, "Romantic" of Anton Bruckner (1824-1896).

Saying goodbye

By Alex Hickey · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 2 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- With the flags over the Statehouse flying at half-staff Thursday, hundreds of mourners filed into the building to pay their last respects to Gov. Frank O'Bannon. They entered the building under the watchful eyes of various members of the Indiana National Guard, Indiana State Police and Indiana fire departments who rigidly stood at attention. The police and firefighters wore black bands over their badges to honor their fallen chief. O'Bannon, 73, died Saturday due to complications from a stroke he suffered five days earlier while attending a conference in Chicago. After walking in, visitors were greeted by photographs that chronicled O'Bannon's life, from black and white photos of his youth to color shots of his two terms as Indiana governor. Sitting under a giant American flag in the rotunda was an oil painting of O'Bannon, which mourners paused in front of as violinists played a somber tune a few yards away.

Student radio remembers Cash with tribute

By Elise Baker · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 1:58 a.m.

The loss of singer/songwriter Johnny Cash has touched many in the Bloomington community. Cash died Friday, Sept. 12 of respiratory failure due to diabetes. IU will pay tribute to the music legend when WIUS, the campus's student-run radio station, begins its broadcast season on Monday.

Selling youth to old people

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 1:57 a.m.

My observations during fashion week have brought me to the conclusion that people in New York assume fashion is for the 30-and-over crowd. Actually, this observation about the fashion industry has always troubled me. I try to have a casual conversation and it turns into work. I find myself doing an interview or making a connection to find a job.

Cities still rebuilding after tornado

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 1:57 a.m.

Highway 37 in Martinsville has more open landscape these days. One year after an F-3 tornado ripped through South Central and Central Indiana causing damage to Ellettsville, Martinsville, Greenwood, Southport and Beech Grove, holes line the road where trees once stood.

Vigil to oppose Web log planned

By Maura Halpern · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 1:57 a.m.

A group of faculty, staff and students plan to hold a vigil at Showalter Fountain tonight to express concerns that stem from a business school professor's Web log. During Friday evening's Induction Ceremony at the IU Auditorium for Kelley School of Business students, the group will gather outside the Auditorium to voice opposition to comments posted by Professor Eric Rasmusen.

Trustees extend summer camp lease

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 1:57 a.m.

IU President Adam Herbert announced Thursday he would create a task force to look into the future of Camp Brosius, a summer camp managed by the IU Alumni Association.

Director of state relations to retire

Friday, Sept. 19,2003 1:57 a.m.

At the board of trustees meeting Thursday, Director of State Relations Don Weaver announced he will retire from his position Oct. 1. Weaver has been working for IU since he graduated from the University 43 years ago. He has worked in state relations for more than 40 years.

'.22 Caliber Mouth' premieres

By Stacey Laskin · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 1:56 a.m.

An attempt to make sense of the human search for love and truth results in the explosion of language that characterizes ".22 Caliber Mouth," a new musical by local singer-songwriter Lauren Roberts. "Anyone who's interested in seeing cutting-edge theater and music should come see the show. It holds nothing back; it's true and raw -- tells the story without playing it safe," actor and script collaborator Richard Perez said.

City to recognize immigrant IDs

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 1:33 a.m.

Bloomington will begin to recognize the Matricular Consular, or "Mexican Consular ID card," a valid form of personal identification held by Mexican immigrants, Mayor John Fernandez announced Thursday.

Bowling for columns

By Jack M. Silverstein and Jack Silverstein · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 1:23 a.m.

Watching a film like "Bowling for Columbine" is easy.

Pat-RIAA-t games

By Tony Sams · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 1:20 a.m.

There are many things the government could do to convince me that we're doing everything we can to win the war on terrorism. For example, getting the bad guys.

Hoosiers head to Terre Haute

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 1:15 a.m.

Today marks the 65th running of the Indiana Intercollegiates as the No. 18 women and No. 17 men's cross country teams travel to Terre Haute to compete on the LaVern Gibson Championship Course. This is the same course that hosted the 2002 NCAA National Championship meet in which the women's team finished 14th.

Fight for your right

By Alyson Brodsy and Phil Kijak · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 1:15 a.m.

The Indiana Senate has just declared Jihad on our party.

For Miami, beating the Bills starts with stopping Moulds

By Alyson Brodsy and Steven Wine · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 1:13 a.m.

MIAMI -- Receiver Eric Moulds spat in cornerback Patrick Surtain's face last season, which did nothing to dampen the Buffalo Bills' rivalry with the Miami Dolphins.

No to media monopolies

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 1:07 a.m.

The unlikely heroes of the U.S. Senate foiled General Electric, AOL Time Warner and Clear Channel's plans for media domination this week. At least for now.

Germany, France push for Iraqi sovereignty

By Alyson Brodsy and Tony Czuczka · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 1:03 a.m.

BERLIN -- France signaled Thursday it would help Germany train a new Iraqi police force as both nations renewed their pressure for quickly handing over the country's government to the Iraqis. French President Jacques Chirac, speaking after talks with German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, emphasized he would like to see the transfer of power in postwar Iraq as soon as possible -- "in a matter of months, not years."

Bush blames Arafat for violence

By Alyson Brodsy and Terence Hunt · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 1:01 a.m.

CAMP DAVID, Md. -- President Bush told Palestinians on Thursday that if they want peace, they must have a leader who fights terror. He said Yasser Arafat "has failed as a leader" and accused him of forcing the resignation of a prime minister who had worked for peace. "Hopefully, at some point in time, a leadership of the Palestinian leadership will emerge which will then commit itself 100 percent to fighting off terror," Bush said as he met at the presidential retreat here with Jordan's King Abdullah II, a vital ally in the Middle East.

Trustees updated on IU's progress

By Alli Stolper and Writer Alli Stolper · Thursday, Sept. 18,2003 2:24 a.m.

As the governing body of IU, the board of trustees does whatever it can to stay informed. The board listened to presentations about IU's economic development and marketing plan as part of its retreat Wednesday afternoon in the Indiana Memorial Union. These informational meetings help the trustees stay current on issues that affect the University. Trustee member Sue Talbot said the information they received will help the board plan for the future.

Colts short of sellout

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 18,2003 2:15 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts are again racing against the clock to sell tickets. The team has until noon Thursday to avoid its fourth local television blackout in five games at the RCA Dome. Team officials said Wednesday that 6,200 tickets remained.