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UITS grants to help learning

By Maura Halpern · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 11:28 p.m.

In attempts to enhance teaching and learning through technology, IU has awarded grants to 14 IU faculty members. The funds will be used to research ways to use technology to aid the learning process.

Discover the virtues of broccoli

By Camilla Saulsbury · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 10:58 p.m.

When the winter holidays come to a close and icy streets are bare of twinkling lights and festive adornments, the harried modern person looks at their New Year\'s resolutions to eat light, healthy foods like someone strapped into a dentist's chair, contemplating a triple root canal.

Around The Region

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 10:42 p.m.

Woman of the Year nominations due Bloomington Volunteer Network releases directory Bayh plans to complete Newport project early

Fernandez to campaign for Secretary of State

By Mitch Blacher · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 10:32 p.m.

Bloomington Mayor John Fernandez wants to give back to the family and state that supports him and his political career. In an effort to give back, he will run for Indiana Secretary of State this November.

Davis lays down burdens

By Duncan Teater · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 10:27 p.m.

\"Ruby and I are here to lay our burden down." Ossie Davis ended his speech with a reference to a traditional black spiritual. The occasion was the dedication of the Theatre/Neal-Marshall Education Center. The actor and civil rights activist brought audience members to their feet, and more importantly put all of us to shame.

Opportunity of a lifetime

By Bridget Graf · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 10:17 p.m.

Being a college student is all about opportunities. When I first stepped onto this campus as a freshman, I couldn't wait to open all of the doors in front of me. There were several things that I knew I wanted to do before graduation, but so far, I have only accomplished one:going abroad.

Men look to improve standings

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 1:01 a.m.

After a successful weekend at Purdue, the men's club volleyball team is preparing to carry its confidence into the upcoming Michigan Classic at the University of Michigan Jan. 26 and 27. The Hoosiers began their Big Ten season Sunday, competing in the first of two Big Ten qualifiers. The next qualifier will be played at Iowa Feb. 16. The results of overall play through the two qualifiers determine the seeds for the Big Ten tournament March 22 and 23 at Northwestern. Facing Michigan, Ohio State, Purdue and Iowa didn't seem to faze the Hoosiers as they returned to Bloomington undefeated (4-0) and looking forward to the next series of matches.

Fraternity party busted by police

By Melinda Tam · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 1:01 a.m.

In the early morning hours of Friday, Jan. 18th, IU Police Department officers arrived at Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, 1431 N. Jordan Ave. in response to an anonymous phone call complaining of loud music and alcohol being present at the fraternity, according to police. No arrests were made, and IUPD Lt. Jerry Minger said the incident was a University matter.

Women lose game against Wolverines

By Colin Nowling · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 1 a.m.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Usually a promising start to the second half is a good boost for a team and can lead to a victory. So after IU forward Jenny DeMuth hit two three pointers in the first 2:18 of the second session, it looked as though the Hoosiers might break out of their four-game losing streak. But a Michigan run erased that momentum and carried the Wolverines to a 68-55 victory.

Kruzan won't seek re-election

By Erin Meyer · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 12:59 a.m.

Democratic Rep. Mark Kruzan, D-Bloomington, announced Monday he will not run for re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives this fall. Kruzan was first elected in 1986 as representative for House District 61. He has served as House Majority Leader since 1996 and was House Minority Whip from 1994 to 1996. Kruzan, 41, was the youngest legislator in the General Assembly until 1992.

Team remains undefeated in Division 1 after solid weekend

By Michael Sherman · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 12:43 a.m.

Coach Rich Holdeman recalls exactly what went through his mind with 45 seconds left in overtime against the University of Illinois Saturday,the score knotted up at four. "I said to the guys, we don't need four players down low. We were playing like we were down by a goal and not tied," he said. "We were throwing everything and the kitchen sink at them and not thinking defense."

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 12:41 a.m.

Women's track victorious The IU women's track team emerged victorious from its home dual meet this past weekend, besting both Ohio State and Southern Illinois at the Henry Gladstone Fieldhouse. The Hoosiers posted a total of 130 points during the meet compared to 120 for Ohio State and 54 for Southern Illinois. Two Hoosiers posted NCAA provisional marks during the meet. Junior Kelley McKinney went for 18.31m in the 20-pound weight throw, and junior Danielle Carruthers matched her nation-best time of 8.28 seconds in the 60m hurdles. Next up for the team is the Indiana Relays Feb. 1 and 2 in Bloomington.

Women shine in opener

By Yahya Chami · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 12:34 a.m.

The IU women's tennis team defeated Bowling Green State University and the University of Cincinnati in its first two team matches of the year Sunday. The score in both matches was 7-0. The team swept all of the doubles matches. IU's No. 1 doubles team, junior Karie Schlukebir and sophomore Linda Tran, only lost three sets in the two matches they played; defeating Bowling Green 8-2 and Cincinnati 8-1. "I think all in all every one played great," Schlukebir said. "Every one was a little nervous, but everyone played very well." "I thought we competed well," coach Lin Loring said. "There were a couple matches that were close, and we won all the close ones. We didn't get more injured, so that was the other good news for the weekend."

Post play falls apart in 5th consecutive loss

By Sarah Trotto · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 12:32 a.m.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Reliable Jill Chapman has hoisted her unsteady teammates on her back, carrying the Hoosiers in improbable, narrow losses against formidable Big Ten opponents and consistently decorating the box score this season. But the IU center didn't reveal her usual, dependable self Sunday against Michigan (12-7, 2-6 Big Ten) in a 68-55 loss. After averaging 20 points in her career against the Wolverines, Chapman remained on the bench for most of the game, her chin resting on her fist as she watched the Hoosiers stumble in rebounding for the sixth consecutive game.

OSU expected Odle's explosion

By Jason Recker · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 12:29 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Jim O'Brien had a plan Saturday: let Jarrad Odle score at will, let Jared Jeffries score every so often and don't let IU's guards get any momentum from the three-point line. His plan worked like a charm in Ohio State's 73-67 victory in front of 19,200 in Value City Arena. Odle tied a career high with 16 points, Jeffries scored 22 and IU hit just six three-pointers. The Hoosiers didn't hit their first three-pointer until 2:42 remained in the first half. No. 25 IU (11-6, 4-1 Big Ten) shot two of six from beyond the arc in the first half, far from equaling the impressive performances it achieved in its two previous Big Ten games. In victories over Michigan State and Iowa, IU hit 18 of its 29 first-half three-point tries, but Saturday was a different story. And O'Brien, OSU's fourth-year head coach, had it all figured out.

Interfaith service creates unity in faith

By Alex Hickey · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 12:29 a.m.

At 9 a.m. on Monday students, faculty and members of the Bloomington community nearly filled the Whittenberger Auditorium in the Indiana Memorial Union for an interfaith prayer service. The event was sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration committee, Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Muslim Student Union, Helene G. Simon Hillel Center and the Center for University Ministry.

Volunteers read to children, teach values

By Elise LeBlanc · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2002 12:15 a.m.

A soft-spoken, older woman unleashes an impossibly warm smile that compliments her dark golden complexion and slate gray hair. Her smile is directed at the young children sprinkled across the rug in front of her. They're all craning their necks upward to see the illustrations from the book she's reading. The woman is one of many volunteers who participated in the Read Out at the Monroe County Public Library in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Volunteers included numerous groups of IU students: education majors, sororities and fraternities, athletes, volunteer organizations andmembers of the Bloomington community.

IUPD Blotter

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 21,2002 11:37 p.m.

The following activity was reported by the IU Police Department: Jan. 15 • Graduate student Scott A. Schrem, resident of Range Road, was injured after being struck by a vehicle at the exit of the Fee Lane Garage. He was transported to Bloomington Hospital by private vehicle. Jan. 16 • Junior Mihir J. Patel, resident of Teter Quad, reported several items missing from his room. Estimated loss is $580. • An employee reported vandalism to the exterior of the IU Press Building and a department vehicle. Estimated damage is $600.

Don't ignore service

By Sarah Payton · Monday, Jan. 21,2002 11:23 p.m.

Tommy is an average college student. Unable to afford IU on his own, the University set him up with the Federal Work-Study Program. Tommy is now a "crew member" at Burger King in the IMU. Tommy spends a considerable amount of time outside of classes next to the deep fryer earning back at minimum wage the loans that are keeping him a full-time student. Sounds fair, right? Give a little back to the university that is loaning you a percentage of your tuition. Well, that's all fine and dandy, except this is not the original basis for the work-study program. The real deal was created by Congress in 1964 with the intent that students would work off their student loans with community service.

Send in the clones? We'll see.

By Ken Halcom and Kenneth Halcom · Monday, Jan. 21,2002 11:17 p.m.

After Sept. 11, many important issues were brushed aside by more pressing matters. The implications of one such issue, human cloning, are so profound that it cannot be ignored much longer. Researchers at Advanced Cell Technology in Massachusetts Nov. 25, 2001, were the first to clone a human embryo, sparking debate about the legal and moral dimensions of cloning. Clearly, human cloning is an extraordinarily complicated matter. By virtue of that fact alone, it deserves careful deliberation and public dialogue so any permanent legislation truly reflects the considered will of the people. The dialogue has just begun. In California, a panel of experts commissioned by the state recommended that California ban cloning that would result in the birth of a child (reproductive cloning). The panel also unanimously recommended that California regulate, but not ban, therapeutic cloning. A National Academy of Sciences panel reached a similar conclusion last Friday.