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'Equus' confronts weighty themes

By Joseph S. Pete · Friday, Oct. 6,2000 12:53 a.m.

During its initial wave of productions in the early 1970s, many theaters banned Peter Schaffer's "Equus." With full frontal nudity, implied bestiality and an act of ghastly mutilation, the Tony award-winning play ruffled more than a few feathers. "It's a brutal work, shockingly violent, very disturbing," said professor Murray McGibbon, who directs the University Theatre production opening Friday. "It's a raw piece of total theater. Schaffer stripped away all of the theatrical artifice, leaving a work that haunts and resonates."

Leader promised too much

By Sheila Lalwani · Friday, Oct. 6,2000 12:01 a.m.

Then General Pervez Musharraf seized power in Pakistan a year ago, world leaders should have exercised common sense.

Ballet season opens with 'Les Sylphides'

By Olivia Ann Striffler · Thursday, Oct. 5,2000 11:59 p.m.

"Les Sylphides" will open IU Ballet Theatre's fall program at 8 p.m. Friday in the Musical Arts Center. It is a Mikhail Fokine ballet, choreographed in 1908, set to the music of Fredric Chopin. "Les Sylphides" is a monumental piece of dance that has withstood the test of time and continues to be performed by ballet companies across the globe.

President right to expand bill

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 5,2000 11:59 p.m.

Wednesday marked the two-year anniversary of the murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay college freshman whose life was cut short by violence and intolerance. The solemn day was noted by President Bill Clinton, who used Shepard as an example for the need to include the gay community in new hate crime legislation.

Dissent: Government should stay out of state affairs

By Brian Zell · Thursday, Oct. 5,2000 11:55 p.m.

Before I even begin, I would like to say that beating someone based on his or her sexual orientation is the act of a despicable coward who needs to be prosecuted with the full extent of the law. That said, I believe the federal authorities need not be brought in when such a crime occurs, as proposed by President Bill Clinton in his anti-hate crime legislation currently languishing in Congress.

Freedom from religion

By Alyson Brodsy and Duncan Mitchel · Thursday, Oct. 5,2000 11:51 p.m.

The Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, not freedom from religion," Sen. Joseph Lieberman said to worshippers in a Christian church one Sunday, shortly after he became Al Gore's running mate. This set off alarms for many Americans -- first, it disturbed many of Lieberman's fellow Jews because Lieberman was abandoning the secularism they have embraced in the public sphere; second, because he was using a deliberately misleading Christian-Right slogan.

College in the nude

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Gosman · Thursday, Oct. 5,2000 11:49 p.m.

Union Board has two really cool special events this weekend, and it got me to thinking, "What programs used to be popular with students?" Union Board has a 90-year history of sponsoring events on the Bloomington campus, and a quick look through our files revealed that student interests have both changed and stayed the same over the years.

Fundraiser to support Behrmans

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 5,2000 11:44 p.m.

The Run for the Endzone was organized five years ago by the Division of Recreational Sports to encourage students to focus on health and fitness through running and walking.

Conference to address residence halls issues

By Cory Schouten · Thursday, Oct. 5,2000 11:44 p.m.

This weekend, hundreds of college students from around the state will converge on campus for the first Conference for Indiana Student Staff. CISS is a chance for resident assistants and student staff from public and private institutions across the state to compare practices and disucss residence hall issues.

Flooding disrupts Eigenmann Hall

By Sean F. Driscoll · Thursday, Oct. 5,2000 11:43 p.m.

A clogged pipe caused a flood through three stories of Eigenmann Hall Thursday afternoon, including three lobbies and two elevator shafts. Acting Residence Manager Bridget Stenger said the flood started at approximately 1:15 p.m. when a drain pipe overflowed on the second floor.

Golden Key to host annual turkey bowl

By Tim Street · Thursday, Oct. 5,2000 11:42 p.m.

Chickens will be flying, rolling and sliding throughout Dunn Meadow from 2-5 p.m. Saturday. The rubber chickens, along with food, music by local group Danagas and door prizes, are all part of the Golden Key National Honor Society's second annual Turkey Bowl.

City Lights to show early silent films

By Chris Sikich · Thursday, Oct. 5,2000 11:40 p.m.

Ballantine Hall 013 will be transported to the dawn of cinema at 8 p.m. Sunday. Seven short films by silent celluloid director Georges Melies will be screened along with live musical accompaniment from Phillip Johnston's Transparent Quartet. A talk by Communication and Culture professor Joan Hawkins will precede the event. The evening is free and open to the public. There is also free parking in the Ballantine Hall garage when a handbill or City Lights schedule is left on the vehicle's dashboard.

Around the arts

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 5,2000 11:36 p.m.

Concerts around the region.

Ordinance defeated

By Daniel J. Crowley · Thursday, Oct. 5,2000 1:39 p.m.

At a well attended Bloomington City Council meeting Wednesday, Bloomington's skateboarders scored a victory when council members voted overwhelmingly against an ordinance that would prohibit use of skateboards in all municipal parking lots and garages, including the Showers Plaza.

Speakers address drug use, STDs

By Amy Oringer and Amy Orringer · Thursday, Oct. 5,2000 1:43 a.m.

Rebekka Armstrong and Jason Farrell do not want to keep students from having a good time. They simply want students to know what they are doing and with whom. The former Playboy Model and businessman shared their perspectives on sexually transmitted diseases and drugs to more than 500 people Wednesday night at Assembly Hall. Both Armstrong and Farrell have had experience with drugs and STDs, and both experienced the effects firsthand.

Volleyball player provides inspiration, friendship

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, Oct. 5,2000 1:39 a.m.

While cheering on her team from the sidelines, junior outside hitter Meghan Stout is constantly prepared. She knows she might be called to go into the game at any minute. There isn't a specific time or substitution that Stout enters at; it happens whenever the team needs her quickness or her serving ability.

Hoosier offense a work in progress

By Guy Cipriano · Thursday, Oct. 5,2000 1:35 a.m.

Football coach Cam Cameron uttered some bashful words about IU's offense after viewing film of the team's 44-point performance against Iowa.

Louisiana recruit gives verbal agreement to IU

By Heater A. Dinich and Heather A. Dinich · Thursday, Oct. 5,2000 1:31 a.m.

Donald Perry, a 6-foot-2 point guard from Louisiana, verbally committed to IU Tuesday and said he will sign a letter of intent on the early decision date Nov. 8. Perry, a senior at Reuben McCall High School in Tallulah, La., averaged 25.5 points and eight assists last season. He shot 45 percent from three-point range and 84 percent from the free-throw line.

Midfielder comes to forefront

By Nick Bowton · Thursday, Oct. 5,2000 1:27 a.m.

Pat Noonan carries himself like a veteran now, after one season with the men's soccer team. His demeanor reeks of leadership.

'Remember the Titans' scores, but barely

By Ryan Hildebrandt · Thursday, Oct. 5,2000 1:08 a.m.

"Remember the Titans" takes, a strong look at racial equality, using football as the backdrop in Virginia in the early 1970s. Not only does director Boaz Yakin put the points of racial equality on the board, he runs up the score.