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Latinos take first steps toward becoming fraternity

The smell of spices and melting cheese wafted through the air. Salsa music permeated in the background, giving a few people with happy feet the chance to show off a dance move or two. Last night, a group of men interested in founding a new Latino-interest fraternity at IU held its first fundraiser by cooking an ethnic dinner at The Latino Cultural Center (LaCasa), 715 E. Seventh Street.

Educators agree celebration is necessary

The celebration of Black History Month is owed to Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who in 1926 founded "Negro History Week." An African American born of parents who were former slaves, he labored his childhood years in the Kentucky coal mines.

Warm winter weather has several effects

Sunglasses and T-shirts are quickly making their way back onto the Bloomington fashion scene with warm weather approaching.

Worrying about weight harms college students

Do you exercise compulsively even if you are tired or sick? Do you avoid eating around other people, watch every mouthful or just feel so bad about how you look so that you can't enjoy life?

2001 ticket completes term with IUSA

The past year has seen both successes and failures for the IU Student Association, but the executive staff said it feels that their tenure was a productive one. The Supernova administration has seen successes, achieving most of the goals laid out in their platform.

State fiscal leader calls for tax reform

INDIANAPOLIS -- Tuesday, the state Senate's top fiscal leader challenged lawmakers to "seize the moment" for overhauling Indiana's tax system this session. Senate Finance Chairman Larry Borst, R-Greenwood, presented more details of his tax-restructuring plan and said the General Assembly has its best opportunity in nearly 30 years to cut property taxes and promote lasting economic development.

American classic 'sells' new theater

Professor Howard Jensen has waited thirty years for this Friday night. On that evening, the IU Theatre production of Arthur Miller's "Death of A Salesman," which Jensen directed, will open the new Ruth N. Halls Theatre at the new Theatre and Drama Center.

Sex and the College City

This weekend, my friend decided to go home with a notorious womanizer, a guy who has a sexual reputation equivalent to Pamela Anderson's. I was surprised to see her go and even tried to persuade her to avoid being another notch on his bedpost, but it was of no use. As I watched her walk away, I wondered just how many women this guy had slept with, and then I began to worry. It wasn't her feelings I was concerned with; it was her health.

Zeitgeist found in Georgia

Breathlessly, almost gleefully, the reporters filed their stories from once-forgotten Noble, a small town in the northwest corner of Georgia. Now that the Canadians have their gold, the "eye on America" has refocused on the once-again Gothic South.

Olympic Gold losing status

Olympic pairs figure skating finally ended -- four days later than it should have. Canadian figure skaters Jamie Sale and David Pelletier were awarded a gold medal Friday afternoon, after a French judge admitted to being pressured by her own federation to give the gold to Russia. The Russians, however, were allowed to keep their own medal.

Preaching to the Rockers

Guided By Voices:

Giving credit where it is due

Moderate Rock that rocks... moderately

Meet the new queen of anti-pop

Cartoons, but with more death

Washington shines as 'John Q'

Homer, Bart and company entertain

Meet me at the \'Crossroads\'

Breaking the mold:

One of their instruments is a Ford gas tank with one string. They sing about cars dying and about moving cross-country in trailers. Their music can be described as bluegrass, alternative, country, punk and metal all rolled into one frantic yet carefully crafted ball. They call themselves Split Lip Rayfield, and they're coming to your town.