Longform

Judy O'Bannon steps aside for Gov. Kernan

By Alyson Brodsy and Ken Kusmer · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:39 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Judy O'Bannon's public presence has never loomed larger as it has over the past week, but she feels duty-bound to step aside in the coming weeks to make room for the new administration.

Police chief killed west of Baghdad

By Alyson Brodsy and Hamza Hendawi · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:38 a.m.

FALLUJAH, Iraq -- Three assailants in red-and-white Arab headdresses gunned down the police chief of a city west of Baghdad Monday in an ambush that underscored the perils for Iraqis who join U.S.-backed security forces. The Americans hope those forces will gradually take over security from U.S. troops -- part of the effort to transfer sovereignty to Iraqis. The attack came three days after U.S. forces mistakenly killed eight Iraqi policemen in Fallujah in the worst friendly fire incident since major fighting ended.

Kernan looks to next 15 months

By Christina Galoozis · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:38 a.m.

While the state is mourning the death of Gov. Frank O'Bannon, the business of the state must go on. And while O'Bannon is no longer governor, local legislators say his ideals and agenda will live on through Joe Kernan's administration. Rep. Matt Pierce, D-Bloomington, said Indiana business will not greatly change because Kernan will continue the policies O'Bannon laid out. Pierce said Kernan, like O'Bannon, will focus on education and economic development in Indiana.

Faculty council looks to future

By Jackie Walker · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:38 a.m.

The Bloomington Faculty Council will meet today for the first time this school year under new leadership. Each spring, a new BFC president is elected from a group of council members to serve as president for two years.

IUSA writes letter of complaint about parking fine increase

By Jake Rossman · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:38 a.m.

IU Student Association President Casey Cox has sent a letter to IU Parking Operations Director Doug Porter urging a reconsideration of the recent increase in parking fines.

Tapped out

By Julia Blanford · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:38 a.m.

Found at house, apartment and fraternity parties everywhere, kegs are a staple of the college lifestyle. But now, area liquor stores like Big Red Liquors will be tracking keg-buyers in accordance with Indiana state law.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:36 a.m.

I am writing this letter in an effort to raise awareness regarding a true safety risk to IU students as well as Bloomington residents.

Some can't 'bear' the Cubs' excitement

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:31 a.m.

With the baseball season down to its final two weeks, it's becoming easy to agitate the competitors. After a 2-0 loss to the Astros Saturday night, Cardinals' manager Tony LaRussa blamed home plate umpire Jerry Crawford. "He's made it a point to get us," LaRussa told the Associated Press. "It's tough enough to win in this league."

Redshirting helps Redman improve

By Alex Witteveld · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:29 a.m.

For student-athletes, the transition from high school to college can sometimes be a difficult one. The level of competition is higher, the training is different and the atmosphere more intense. Red-shirting is often a useful way for a young athlete to gain some experience before having to actually compete.

Old stars take on new TV roles

By Alyson Brodsy and David Bauder · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:24 a.m.

NEW YORK -- A new television season begins next week -- time to stretch your imagination to see old friends in new roles. Rob Lowe has left the White House for a law firm. Whoopi Goldberg is a hotel operator with a razor tongue. Mark Harmon investigates crimes in the military. Kelly Ripa is a washed-up soap star.

Smokers beware

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:23 a.m.

In the oncoming swale of anti-smoking fervor that started in Bloomington a couple years ago, and threatens to culminate with the official beginning of tougher ordinances both on and off-campus, I wanted to reiterate to smokers across Bloomington one final time: be careful where you smoke -- it could be hazardous to your health.

Fair trade today

By August Evans · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:22 a.m.

I don't know about you, but coffee gets me going. Knowing that something so tasty and warm and quick is capable of relieving the present fatigue infuses me with almost a ritualistic worship of the drink.

Third in trilogy grabs gold

By Alyson Brodsy and Anthony Breznican · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:21 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Johnny Depp has made another transformation: oddball actor to box office moneymaker. The star known for playing eccentrics in cult favorites such as "Ed Wood" and "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" is establishing himself as a major box office draw with two films this weekend in the top five.

The $87 billion burger

By Elisha Sauers · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:20 a.m.

As most of the public knows, the president recently made a national statement confessing the irresponsible decisions he has headed in the past couple of years.

Nominate this!

By Brian McFillen and Brain J. McFillen · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:19 a.m.

Lately, my Democratic friends seem listless, apathetic, demoralized. A great sadness has come over the tribe, and I believe it comes from disappointment with the nine Democratic presidential candidates.

'Old fool' musings…

By T. Michael Ford · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:18 a.m.

Respecting elders is a staple of many cultures, religions and family traditions. If you are so fortunate as to have your grandparents still alive, other senior members of your family or friends in your life, you know very well they can be a treasure trove of information, wisdom and experience.

Campus leaders hope for more minority involvement

By Gavin Lesnick · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:16 a.m.

It's after midnight on Saturday night and Dr. Gilbert Brown, associate dean of students, is overlooking a Student Recreational Sports Center basketball court-turned dance floor. Hundreds of students have gathered for a pajama party put on by Alpha Phi Alpha, a black fraternity, complete with shifting rainbow lights and a professional deejay.

Naked in the name of style

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:16 a.m.

Abercrombie & Fitch has released its fall Quarterly, which is littered with a surprisingly small amount of clothing.

IUPUI student arrested at IU

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:15 a.m.

The IU Police Department arrested an IU-Purdue University at Indianapolis sophomore for intent to deal marijuana early Sunday morning after an IUPD officer said he thought he smelled smoke coming from the student.

Religious leaders disagree on 'Passion'

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 12:40 a.m.

VATICAN CITY -- A senior Vatican official who watched clips from Mel Gibson's controversial film "The Passion" offered enthusiastic praise Saturday for what he saw, despite concerns from Jewish groups that the movie will promote anti-Semitism. Many conservative Christians say the unreleased film powerfully depicts the last 12 hours of Jesus' life.