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CNN moderator predicts larger government ahead

By Justin Allen · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 1:40 a.m.

With his political wit and humor, Mark Shields captivated a crowd of more than 100 people at Whittenberger Auditorium Monday night. Shields, moderator of CNN's "The Capital Gang," was this year's Roy W. Howard lecturer at the National Reporting Convention at IU. Entitling his lecture "The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Shields," Shields addressed the state of American politics before and after the Sept. 11 attacks.

State resources suffering from anthrax scares

By Liz Cole · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 1:37 a.m.

Unnecessary calls to hazardous materials crews are taxing the state's resources. Bloomington Township Fire Chief Faron Livingston said each response to an anthrax scare costs the town between $700 and $1,000. This includes the costs of calling in off-duty workers, paying workers for overtime and the cost of necessary equipment that can be used only once and thrown away. The Bloomington Township Fire Department has responded to 10 calls since Oct. 15, Livingston said.

Anthrax claims lives of 2 postal workers

By Alyson Brodsy and David Espo · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 1:34 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Two postal workers at a site that handles mail for the Capitol died Monday, likely from anthrax, officials said, and two more remained hospitalized with the life-threatening disease as the nation\'s bioterror casualty count mounted. "The mail and our employees have become the target of terrorists," said Postmaster General John Potter.

Religious rally interrupts life on Kirkwood

By George Lyle IV · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 1:33 a.m.

A group of demonstrators gathered Monday at the corner of Kirkwood and Indiana Avenues to express their views on homosexuality in America. The anti-homosexual protesters, made up of mostly men and a few women and children, were from Old Paths Baptist Church in Campbellsburg, Ind. Some of the protesters were also from Pennsylvania, using vacation time to join the local group.

Men's club holds strong after losing All-American player

By Dan Patrick · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 1:11 a.m.

The men's volleyball club looks to make quite a splash this year within both Midwestern and national club sports. The optimism amongst the team is not unfounded. Last year's team took fifth in the nation, while losing only two senior players in the process. While Mike Pingeron, an All-American starter on the team last season is gone, the rest of the team is quite confident with this year's roster.

Masters to teach seminars

By Scott Gierman · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 1:09 a.m.

Athletes and students at any level can benefit immensely when they are taught by the best, and the IU Jujitsu Club tries to give its members that opportunity. "Twice a year the kids get a chance to learn from a 10th-degree black belt and a ninth-degree black belt," IU Jujitsu Club instructor and second-degree black belt Marc Guyer said. "In December our grand master comes from New York, and we do the same thing in April with our sister club in Notre Dame." Between 40 and 50 students usually attend each seminar to learn from the masters.

Guards battle for right to lead Hoosiers

By Jason Recker · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 12:50 a.m.

Tom Coverdale entered last season as IU's point guard as an unknown sophomore. Men's basketball coach Mike Davis revealed Monday that the 2000-2001 season could begin with another inexperienced leader. Freshman Donald Perry, who sat out for much of Monday's workout with a pulled groin, is leading a two-man race to lead IU's offense.

Forward verbally commits to IU

By Dan Cortez · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 12:48 a.m.

For Daryl Pegram, the combination was just too much to say no to. The lure of both the basketball tradition and the strong academics of IU will make Pegram a Hoosier next season after verbally committing to men's basketball coach Mike Davis late Sunday night. "(IU) offers a great combination of academics and athletics," Pegram said. "It was hard to pass up. I just wanted the best challenge I could find."

DiFranco shows never disappoint

By Jill Chickedantz · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 12:16 a.m.

For anyone looking for an explosive and dynamic performer completely in tune with the audience, look no further than Ani DiFranco. The singer-songwriter brought her show to the IU Auditorium Saturday night in a Union Board-sponsored concert, and put on a typically satisfying performance.

Looking into 'Pink Eye' causes

Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 12:08 a.m.

Pink Eye" is a term used commonly by the general public to describe a red, irritated and painful eye. I have cared for many people who describe having been exposed to someone with "pink eye" and fear getting infected themselves.

SRSC offers private workout

By Sarah Schwimmer · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 12:02 a.m.

Every day, thousands of IU students flock to cycle, play basketball or lift weights to tone their bodies. They sweat it out at the Student Recreational Sports Center and Health, Physical Education and Recreation building.

Elizabeth Dole to tell American tale in IU Auditorium

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 22,2001 11:59 p.m.

Former presidential candidate and once president of the American Red Cross Elizabeth Dole will speak 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 at the IU Auditorium. The lecture, sponsored by Union Board and the IU Foundation is entitled, "An America We Can Be."

Sleeping outside to support homeless

By Elizabeth Crosbie · Monday, Oct. 22,2001 11:58 p.m.

A man layered with several sets of clothing and a slight limp walks toward you as you're window shopping on Kirkwood. You lock eyes with him for a split second. His eyes pierce through the tangled hair hiding his face. For one brief moment you might feel his helplessness. Then he passes by you and out of your life. You have a warm bed to sleep in tonight and he does not.

No Sweat! informs on labor practices of hat manufacturer

By Lindsey Helms · Monday, Oct. 22,2001 11:52 p.m.

Protestors stood outside the IU Bookstore Thursday, supporting IU apparel workers they say work in unsafe conditions at the New Era factory in Derby, N.Y. The national day of action was organized by United Students Against Sweatshops, No Sweat! and Local 4730 of the Communications Workers of America.

I'll keep my rights

By Pete Smith · Monday, Oct. 22,2001 11:49 p.m.

Obviously we need to review the Constitution's Fifth Amendment: "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury." This is the same amendment that protects citizens from law enforcement abuses by preventing people from being compelled to testify against themselves, from being tried twice for the same crime, and from being "deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law."

Fighting the real enemy

By Jack M. Silverstein and Jack Silverstein · Monday, Oct. 22,2001 11:47 p.m.

What would you fight for? The question has been posed to me by teachers and I have asked myself many times. Fighting is usually not an option for me because it is against my nature and I am small, skinny and not tough. But if my freedom or my life was attacked, I would defend myself. Our country has not been put in a position since World War II in which we had to defend ourselves, but we are faced with one now. The perpetrators of the Sept. 11 attacks are ready and able to wage war against us, and they can win.

Making the pieces matter

By Jeanne Wilson · Monday, Oct. 22,2001 11:46 p.m.

In my last column I mentioned the time I tried to introduce my (nonstudent) friend Shelly to some of my IU friends, with disastrous results. Shelly grew up in Bloomington and went away to college. A few years ago she decided it was time to change careers and came home to stay with her parents while she considered her options. One of the reasons that evening went so poorly was that Shelly felt the students were judging her, if not as a "townie," at least as an unemployed twenty-something living with her parents. She told me at one point, "I just want to shake a couple of them and yell 'Life doesn't always work out like you plan!'"

Crew teams wrap up a weekend of successful races

By Sara Pederson · Monday, Oct. 22,2001 2:22 a.m.

The women's rowing Varsity Eight A boat finished in the top 10 at the world renowned Head of Charles in Boston, Saturday. The Hoosiers made an impressive first time appearance in the Regatta.

Women's swim team defeats Evansville to start season

By Colin Nowling · Monday, Oct. 22,2001 2:20 a.m.

The women's swimming and diving team opened its season in victorious fashion for the third straight year Saturday. For the second consecutive year, the win came at the hands of in-state rival Evansville. The Hoosiers defeated the Purple Aces by a score of 188-103 and won all 14 events in the competition. Coach Dorsey Tierney was pleased with the way her team started off the year, but said the Hoosiers have room for improvement.

Hoosiers continue streak with opening win

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Oct. 22,2001 2:18 a.m.

The men's swimming and diving team opened its season yesterday at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatics Cen-ter with a 189-103 win over the University of Evansville Purple Aces. IU, undefeated in season openers in the past four years, got strong contributions from freshman Richard Bryant and junior David Schulze.