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Inmates some of the country's most notorious, convicted of murder, kidnapping

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, May 6,2001 9:37 p.m.

BILLIE JEROME ALLEN, 23, convicted of killing guard Richard Heflin during 1997 bank robbery in St. Louis. Co-defendant Norris G. Holder also under death sentence. Prosecutors say Allen and Holder ran into bank and immediately opened fire; as Heflin lay dead on floor, Allen fired several rounds into him at close range.

19 federal inmates wait on death row with McVeigh

By Rex W. Huppke · Sunday, May 6,2001 9:33 p.m.

TERRE HAUTE -- The planned execution of Timothy McVeigh will leave 19 other men in the cramped cells of federal death row, all wondering if his fate will someday be their own.

Canadian telemarketing fraud takes $70 million from Americans

By Alyson Brodsy and Marcy Gordon · Sunday, May 6,2001 9:26 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- One of Canada's fastest-growing exports to the United States is telemarketing fraud, which takes in some $70 million a year mainly from elderly Americans.

John Paul II visits Syrian mosque

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, May 6,2001 9:24 p.m.

DAMASCUS, Syria -- Pope John Paul II was reaching out to both Christians and Muslims during his second day in Syria Sunday, with a schedule that included a morning Mass at a soccer stadium and the first visit by a Roman pontiff to a mosque.

NAFTA creates jobs

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, May 6,2001 9:20 p.m.

This is in response to Brian Zell's column, "No one wins with NAFTA." Zell presents a strong argument against NAFTA. His primary argument for NAFTA is that \"the only people who have prospered under the New Economy and free trade are the rich.\"

Arsenic laws redrawn without cause

By Alyson Brodsy and Joshua Claybourn · Sunday, May 6,2001 9:16 p.m.

In a recent "Simpsons" episode, Bart defaces school property in an attempt to blame it on his sister Lisa. The scene is typical of "The Simpsons", and it should come as no surprise that this child-like behavior runs amuck in politics as well. But in this parallel the school is our tap water, and Clinton (Bart) is no child.

Trustees right to protect lake

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, May 6,2001 9:14 p.m.

Since the cancellation of plans for the proposed Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course near Griffy Lake in January 2000, the future of the water reservoir and public land has stood in limbo. But after 15 months, the issue has finally come to a resolution.

Television writer, producer to address graduating class

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, May 4,2001 12:26 a.m.

• William Thorton, a graduate assistant, was recognized for his professional preparation and active involvement as a young professional in the sports management field.

Residence Halls prepare for move out, summer

By Laura Ewald · Friday, May 4,2001 12:23 a.m.

As finals week winds down and seniors prepare for commencement, students across the campus are packing, saying goodbye to friends and preparing to move out of Bloomington for the summer. Empty boxes fill residence hall rooms, students are selling back their textbooks and many are enjoying the freedom of having no classes or homework.

Two IU professors nationally recognized

By Holly Johnson and Holy Johnson · Friday, May 4,2001 12:21 a.m.

The National Academy of Sciences chose to honor two IU professors at its annual meeting Tuesday with an offer for membership in the prestigious organization. Dr. Lawrence Einhorn, distinguished professor in the School of Medicine, and Elinor Ostrom, Arthur F. Bentley professor of political science, were among the 75 new members elected.

Writers continue negotiations

By Alyson Brodsy and Anthony Breznican · Friday, May 4,2001 12:13 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Hollywood writers entered their second day without a new contract Thursday as the threat of a strike that could paralyze the movie and TV industry loomed.

IU's galleries offer art for everyone

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, May 4,2001 12:12 a.m.

The IU campus is full of museums and galleries displaying the work of students, faculty and prominent artists from around the world. All galleries will be open this weekend and welcoming everyone from graduating students to out-of-town visitors. Here's what you will find:

Chess gains popularity with the help of Hollywood

By Alyson Brodsy and Mark Kennedy · Friday, May 4,2001 12:12 a.m.

NEW YORK -- The boys of summer are finally slugging, catching and pitching again. The hoopsters and hockey players are gunning for their championships.

Keeping with tradition

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, May 4,2001 12:11 a.m.

When a member of the IU School of Music faculty retires, they are honored with a send-off concert. Retiring Professor and Chair of the Piano Department Henry Upper received this Tuesday night. An audience packed Auer Hall to bid farewell to the professor and thank him for 30 years of music and memories.

O'Bannon signs charter school legislation into law

By Joseph S. Pete · Thursday, May 3,2001 11:44 p.m.

The idea floated around in the General Assembly for seven years.

Seniors survive, say farewell

By Nate Rau · Thursday, May 3,2001 11:01 p.m.

As "Survivor" fever sweeps the country, the softball squad takes pride in the fact it boasts two real life survivors.

Senior happy with his decision to join team

By Ira Klapper · Thursday, May 3,2001 11 p.m.

Every year at graduation time, some IU teams lose senior leadership in their respective sports. For the men's track team, that senior is Brian Bowman.

Track team races toward finish

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, May 3,2001 10:59 p.m.

The IU track teams travel to the Rankin Track and Field Complex in West Lafayette for the first one-on-one dual conference meet of the outdoor season as they face off against their biggest rivals -- the Purdue Boilermakers.

Team ready for Big Ten Tourney

By Ryan Gunterman · Thursday, May 3,2001 10:58 p.m.

The last time the men's golf team traveled to compete in Illinois at the end of September, they came back to Bloomington with a third-place finish. The closest the Hoosiers have come to equaling that standing was an eighth-place finish in the very first match of the spring season. Since then, IU hasn't finished in the top ten in any tournament.

Pair sets mark for tennis team

By Rob Mullally and Robert Mullally · Thursday, May 3,2001 10:57 p.m.

With the 2001 women's tennis season coming to a close, so too does the collegiate tennis careers of two seniors, Jennifer Hsia and Kelly Blanch.

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