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New study not reliable

By Alyson Brodsy and Duncan Mitchel · Wednesday, May 16,2001 9:55 p.m.

I won't spend much time demolishing Columbia University psychiatrist Robert Spitzer's study purporting to show that sexual orientation can be changed; or the study by Columbia psychologists Michael Schroeder and Ariel Shidlo, announced at the same time, which supposedly showed that "reparative" therapy doesn't work. (Or as one local gay man calls it, confusing one hot issue with another, "reparation" therapy). Neither study has passed peer review; both massage the impressionistic and unverifiable self-reports of interview subjects.

University not responsible for Korona death

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, May 16,2001 9:52 p.m.

When Seth Korona made the decision to consume alcohol at Theta Chi, he did so as an independent adult who was capable of making his own decisions. He decided to drink that evening because he wanted to drink. University policy was obviously not a major factor in the mind of Korona or any other person who chose to drink that night, or any night, on University property.

City employees angry over outsourcing

By Joseph S. Pete · Wednesday, May 16,2001 9:38 p.m.

Tuesday, city employees renewed their call for utilities officials to scrap the idea of outsourcing a managerial position at the city's wastewater department. In January, the city solicited proposals from private firms to oversee operations at the city's two sewage treatment plants, which treat about 15 million gallons of water a day. The idea -- which is only being explored as an option -- has stirred up a firestorm of controversy.

Mayor names new fire chief

By Alyson Brodsy and Bryan Harris · Wednesday, May 16,2001 9:36 p.m.

As a 15-year veteran of the fire service, assistant fire chief Jeff Barlow's duties have ranged from enjoyable, to mundane, to grisly. But hard work will soon pay off for Barlow, who Mayor John Fernandez has named successor to fire chief Dick Sexton after his announced retirement May 22. Barlow has been a Bloomington firefighter for three years. In a press release, Fernandez said he is excited about Barlow stepping up to the chief position.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, May 16,2001 9:25 p.m.

Basketball announces non-conference schedule Coaches to speak at Big Ten Credit Union Conference Grand Rapids won't pursue basketball tournament

Early Music Festival returns to Bloomington for 8th year

By Daven Kolderup and Davin Kolderup · Wednesday, May 16,2001 8:42 p.m.

Musicians from all over the world will descend on Bloomington for the next ten days to take part in the Bloomington Early Music Festival. Now in its eighth year, the Early Music Festival will offer Bloomington residents and out-of-town visitors the opportunity to introduce themselves to a sometimes overlooked period of music history. The Festival is being staged in conjunction with the IU School of Music's Early Music Institute.

O'Bannon refuses to sign proposed 2-year budget

By Joseph S. Pete · Sunday, May 13,2001 10:53 p.m.

Gov. Frank O\'Bannon wasn't pleased with the two-year, $20.7 million budget that lawmakers sent him. But he wasn't displeased enough to veto the bill and call the General Assembly back for a special session.

IU-South Bend professor fired for sexual harassment

By Alyson Brodsy and Bryan Harris · Sunday, May 13,2001 10:51 p.m.

An IU-South Bend professor and former chancellor has been fired for harassing a female student. Physics professor Daniel Cohen was suspended from his position and banned from the campus in March after a student who had filed a previous complaint against him accused Cohen of intimidation. May 3, Kenneth Perrin, IUSB Chancellor, issued a letter to Cohen informing him of his dismissal.

Jury finds Kirby guilty of murder

By Joseph S. Pete · Sunday, May 13,2001 10:48 p.m.

MARTINSVILLE -- Richard Miller often wakes up huddled and screaming for help. Miller, only 14 but mature beyond his years, still remembers the rusty, jagged metal collapsed around him. He still remembers the smell of the dusty air. Miller and Judy Kirby were the only survivors of a high-speed, wrong-way head-on collision on Ind. 67 on March 25 last year that left seven dead. Thursday, a jury from Dearborn County found Kirby guilty on seven counts of murder, four felony counts of neglect of a dependent resulting in death and a lone felony count of aggravated battery.

Korona family might file lawsuit

By Cory Schouten · Sunday, May 13,2001 10:43 p.m.

The parents of a freshman who died after attending an IU fraternity party took the first step in suing for the wrongful death of their son in late April, University officials said. In a tort claims letter dated April 17, the family names IU, Theta Chi fraternity and Bloomington Hospital, according to IU Spokeswoman Susan Dillman. It says that the family will seek more than $1 million in damages.

Davies' 'Mirth' smart, compelling

By Liz Kuhn · Sunday, May 13,2001 10:19 p.m.

Smartly adapted from Edith Wharton's turn of the century novel, Terence Davies' film "The House of Mirth" tells the story of Lily Bart (Gillian Anderson), a flower of high society New York wilting in the climate of vindictiveness and overall backbiting that was characteristic of women competing in the upscale "marriage market" early in the 20th century.

IUSA execs plan to use summer to look into ATMs, business fees

By Carolyn Shel · Sunday, May 13,2001 10:02 p.m.

The IU Student Association is staying busy this summer. New members of the IUSA executive board have moved into their offices and are making the transition to lead the student body. The executives include seniors Emily Kolles, treasurer, Jake Oakman, president, junior Chris Smith, vice president for congress and sophomore Jeff Wuslich, vice president for administration.

HPER students walk Great Wall

By Cory Schouten · Sunday, May 13,2001 10:01 p.m.

Forty students, faculty and staff members from the IU School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation are today hiking northeast of Beijing at Mutianyu, one of the best-preserved parts of the country's Great Wall.

Sheriff misleading in Leonard case

By Anna Lynch · Sunday, May 13,2001 9:08 p.m.

I would like to point out a few of the misleading comments in your recent report on Darcee Leonard ("Bloomington mother extradited to Colorado," Thurs., May 10).

On life, the universe and everything

By Laura Ewald · Sunday, May 13,2001 9:05 p.m.

\"Dearest Anderson High School freaks, I bring sad tidings" e-mailed a friend of mine from Purdue Sunday morning. Attached was a link to the British Broadcasting Company Web site. Once there, I was deeply saddened to see that one of my all-time favorite writers, Douglas Adams, died of a heart attack Friday in Santa Barbara, Calif. The most tragic part of the news, for me, is that Adams was only 49.

Give Alaska the green light

By Joshua Claybourn · Sunday, May 13,2001 9:02 p.m.

Sometimes I like to get in my car and just drive through campus, smiling at the poor souls who are trudging to and from class. Have you ever caught yourself doing that? It gives you a nice sense of luxurious superiority. It's surprisingly easy to imagine that I don't have to do it, too.

Ashcroft right to delay execution

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, May 13,2001 8:58 p.m.

The city of Terre Haute and the state of Indiana were bracing themselves for Timothy McVeigh's execution Wednesday. Businesses, hotels, protesters and 1,500 media representatives from around the world were also bracing themselves for McVeigh's execution Wednesday.

City Council approves housing bonds

By James Boyd · Sunday, May 13,2001 8:53 p.m.

Kenneth Jessee had his bags packed. He was ready to leave his home at Willow Manor, 3100 S. Walnut St. Pike, a facility for low-income and disabled citizens, in search of something better. But moments after the Bloomington City Council approved $3.5 million in development bonds to Grandview Care Inc. to refurbish the facility, he had a change of heart.

Fresh food, faces meet at market

By Kara Salge · Sunday, May 13,2001 8:51 p.m.

For Altha Rose, gardening began as a hobby. "I always had a little garden in my backyard," Rose said. "I was giving everything away and a couple neighbors that sell here said, 'How come you don't take that to the Farmer's Market?' and I said, 'I never heard of it.'"

'Blast!' receives 2 Tony nominations

By Joseph S. Pete · Friday, May 11,2001 3:21 p.m.

For Theater and Drama Professor George Pinney, life has recently been a blast. Pinney has served as choreographer of the Bloomington-based musical Blast! since 1995. And now the energetic visual and musical ensemble -- which has been on Broadway for three weeks -- received two Tony nominations Monday.