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County council approves budget

By Erin Meyer · Wednesday, Sept. 19,2001 11:59 p.m.

The Monroe County Council voted Tuesday to approve the new budget for 2002, property tax adjustments and an increase in salaries for local government employees. The vote was originally on last week's agenda but officials postponed the meeting in light of the terrorist attacks Sept. 11. When Council President Joni Reagan called the meeting to order, she asked everyone to join in a moment of silence for victims of the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington.

Cole chosen to lead National Endowment

By Peter Gelling · Wednesday, Sept. 19,2001 11:55 p.m.

Bruce Cole, distinguished professor of Fine Arts and chair of the department, will be sitting in a new seat in December.

Bin Laden leaves money trail

By Alyson Brodsy and Sharon Theimer · Wednesday, Sept. 19,2001 11:46 p.m.

As recently as seven months ago, U.S. authorities detailed in open court an extensive network of companies and bank accounts established by Osama bin Laden and his terror group, enterprises as diverse as road construction and peanut farming. Witnesses during the trial of suspects charged in the 1998 bombings of two U.S. embassies in Africa identified businesses that bin Laden's al-Qaida group ran in Sudan to obtain equipment and cash and provide favors for the Sudanese government.

Volleyball defeats ISU, looks to conference play

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Wednesday, Sept. 19,2001 1:30 a.m.

The women's volleyball team had few problems holding its ground Tuesday against Indiana State University. The Hoosiers got a quick lead in the first game, dominating the Sycamores by as many as 10 points. After the first timeout, the Hoosiers came back to the court with a 12-5 lead. Sophomore and outside hitter Nikki Hill recorded 13 kills in three games.

Political groups plan meetings

By Ab D. Phillip · Wednesday, Sept. 19,2001 1:24 a.m.

IU's campus political groups are formally organizing and resuming regular activities for fall semester. Two groups will hold call-out meetings today. IU College Republicans will meet at 7 p.m. in Wylie Hall Room 005. The IUB Greens will meet at 8 p.m. in Ballentine Hall Room 005.

Forum to answer Islam questions

By Melinda Tam · Wednesday, Sept. 19,2001 1:16 a.m.

Organizers hope a forum tonight will help clear up common misconceptions about Islam by bringing together Muslims, non-Muslims and religious experts.

Panel to address homosexuality in greek community tonight

By Katherine Helmke and Kathryn Helmke · Wednesday, Sept. 19,2001 1:15 a.m.

The presence of gays and lesbians in fraternities and sororities is the focus of a Parent, Family and Friends of Lesbian and Gays discussion tonight. Recognition of homosexual people as a part of greek houses, and a need to recognize them in a responsible and helpful manner is the focus of the talk, which will be held at 7 p.m. at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 3800 E. Third St.

Palestinians, Israelis agree to halt fighting

By Alyson Brodsy and Ibrahim Barzak · Wednesday, Sept. 19,2001 12:52 a.m.

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat said Tuesday he ordered his forces to prevent any attacks on Israeli soldiers and to hold back even if fired upon. Israel responded by promising not to launch attacks on Palestinians.

Soviets: War with Afghanistan perilous

By Alyson Brodsy and Sarah Karush · Wednesday, Sept. 19,2001 12:49 a.m.

MOSCOW -- The prospect of a U.S. attack on Afghanistan brings an ominous message from veterans of the Soviet Union's decade-long war with Afghan guerrillas: You'll never win.

Taliban support high near Afghan border

By Alyson Brodsy and Steven Gutkin · Wednesday, Sept. 19,2001 12:46 a.m.

PESHAWAR, Pakistan -- Many Pakistanis living near the Afghan border say they are ready to join a holy war against America, and possibly their own government, if the United States attacks Afghanistan.

Dennison develops her game

By Gavin Lesnick · Wednesday, Sept. 19,2001 12:07 a.m.

A sophomore this year, Karen Dennison has already logged valuable playing experience on her collegiate resume for the women's golf team. Dennison played in 20 rounds, registering a 78.5 stroke average while garnering three top-25 finishes as a true freshman. Now, with the new season opening this weekend in Champaign, Ill., at the Northern Invitational, Dennison looks to begin another successful season.

Staying strong and united

By Vince Carr and Vincent Carr · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2001 11:25 p.m.

I never imagined I would live through a time like this, nor witness such a catastrophe. The events of Sept. 11, 2001, are like a throbbing ache throughout my body. It is incomprehensible that human beings could harbor such hate as to commit this atrocity.

Muslims show solidarity with gesture

By Sheila Lalwani · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2001 1:59 a.m.

Members of the Muslim and non-Muslim communities are observing the one-week anniversary of Tuesday's terrorist attack by doing what they say defies the perpetrators behind the bombings -- working together and building unity.

IU offers domestic partner benefits

By Alexis Silas · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2001 1:55 a.m.

The first thing that passed through Bob Eno's mind after the Trustee's meeting Friday was a sense of great satisfaction. Eno, an East Asian Languages and Culture professor and president of the Bloomington Faculty Council, has been a member of IU's Working Group on Domestic Partner Benefits since May. For the past three and a half months, he has been working on a proposal to convince the IU board of trustees to offer the same benefits married couples receive to couples of the same sex who live together.

Police investigate rash of vandalism

By Joseph S. Pete · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2001 1:51 a.m.

Police have now determined that 40 SUVs were vandalized in Bloomington and on campus over the weekend. The Bloomington Police Department has made one arrest and is now following leads in an investigation into the rash of vandalism.

Wall Street loses big

By Alyson Brodsy and Amy Baldwin · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2001 1:47 a.m.

NEW YORK -- The losers included airline, insurance and entertainment stocks while defense issues were among the few winners when prices tumbled on Wall Street Monday, the first day of trading after last week's terrorist attacks.

Crows cut eight tour dates

By Daven Kolderup and Davin Kolderup · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2001 1:43 a.m.

Management for Counting Crows said Monday a scheduling conflict stemming from recording dates and the recent international crisis contributed to the band's cancellation of a scheduled Oct. 30 performance at the IU Auditorium. The concert was sponsored by the Indiana Memorial Union Board, who announced the cancellation Friday afternoon, shortly after the public ticket sale began at 10 a.m.

Bin Laden wanted 'dead or alive'

By Alyson Brodsy and Tom Raum · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2001 1:39 a.m.

President Bush said Monday the United States wants terrorism suspect Osama bin Laden \"dead or alive.\" \"We will win the war and there will be costs,\" Bush said during a visit to the Pentagon, badly damaged when hit by one of the hijacked airliners. \"The U.S. military is ready to defend freedom at any cost,\" he said as the Defense Department readied call-up orders for an estimated 35,000 reservists.

Around the Region

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2001 1:23 a.m.

Indy-based airline makes cuts Sheriff's deputy shot, killed in chase High Court rejects man's plea to dismiss

Zen Center provides an outlet for meditating

By Lindsey Helms · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2001 1:21 a.m.

Marked by a small paper sign on the otherwise inconspicuous looking door on the courthouse square is the Bloomington Zen Center, 107 N. College Ave. Various groups use the Center for meetings, education and meditation. Every Sunday afternoon, people come here to practice Mindfulness meditation. "All religions have some form of meditation," said Daniel Logan, a graduate student and facilitator of the Mindfulness Meditation Group. "Mindfulness is an old concept in Buddhism."