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IU opens Ashton Center for Katrina evacuees

By Mike Malik · Thursday, Sept. 8,2005 2:06 a.m.

As the rest of the nation answers the call for help from those affected by Hurricane Katrina, IU is no exception. The University has admitted more than 100 transfer students from universities not able to function because of the storm and has provided temporary housing at Ashton Center to about 130 non-student victims whose homes were destroyed.

4 vote in favor of Central time

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 8,2005 1:25 a.m.

The commissioners of two western Indiana counties and two in northern Indiana have voted to ask the U.S. Department of Transportation to move them into the Central time zone. The votes Tuesday in Sullivan and Vermillion counties on the Indiana-Illinois state line and in Cass and Carroll counties, both northeast of Lafayette, mean that at least nine Indiana counties hope to switch from Eastern time following the legislature's decision to adopt statewide daylight-saving time next year.

Experts give students advice to fight obesity

By Mike Malik · Thursday, Sept. 8,2005 1:19 a.m.

IU students can receive education in any of the hundreds of areas of study IU offers by the time they put on their caps and gowns, but many students know little about one of the fastest growing problems facing Americans: obesity.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 8,2005 1:09 a.m.

Like many of the students who attended classes Monday, I muddled over why we had school on Labor Day. Finding your dissent to the staff editorial, I hoped to unearth a credible explanation. Not only is the argument for school on Labor Day wholly weak, the message is offensive to the reader. The dissent case begins by describing what Labor Day is, how the day is a celebration of the "values and dreams of the working class" with emphasis on "(living) a better life." The argument finally surfaces in the rhetorical assertion of "what better way is there to honor the sacrifices of those who have gone before us than to attend those classes they toiled, sweated, and bled for." If I'm not mistaken, do we not spend the entire semester honoring their toil, sweat and blood by attending classes? Are we not realizing "their dreams of self-improvement" by attending college at all? It is our choice to be here, and in doing so, we honor those sacrifices made by the countless laborers of our nation. Labor Day is, lest we forget, a national holiday. It is one of the few in the hundreds of faceless, mundane days of year where the routine of working through life is interrupted by a 24-hour celebration. The laborers of our nation gave us Labor Day, they gave us the assurance that we can celebrate for one day and not worry, they gave us the "better life" in which we can enjoy a holiday to remember them.

SPEA to work expertise with hurricane teach-in

By Rick Newkirk · Thursday, Sept. 8,2005 1:05 a.m.

Today the School of Public and Environmental Affairs is hosting a Hurricane Katrina teach-in discussion, incorporating several diverse panelists in all areas of the disaster.

The importance of being honest

By Alyson Brodsy and Levi Harris · Thursday, Sept. 8,2005 1:01 a.m.

So because of ethics and my big mouth, I owe my friend an iPod.

Bonds announces he will definitely return this season

By Beth Harris · Thursday, Sept. 8,2005 12:59 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Barry Bonds says he "definitely" will play this season, although he doesn't know when. Bonds had been scheduled for a simulated game, but that was canceled because the Los Angeles Dodgers used the outfield for their team picture.

Group challenges male social norms

By Kacie Foster · Thursday, Sept. 8,2005 12:59 a.m.

By using urinal screens in dorm bathrooms, the student group Raising Awareness of Interactions in Sexual Encounters wants to educate men that they have the power to stop sexual assault. A new group wants to take that message out of the men's room and put it in the spotlight.

Chancellor discusses Bible

By Michael Sanserino · Thursday, Sept. 8,2005 12:58 a.m.

Apart from meetings of student religious organizations on campus, it's not too often the Gospels of Matthew and Luke are read aloud in Wright Quad. Wednesday night IU-Bloomington Interim Chancellor Ken Gros Louis brought the New Testament to Jordan Avenue in the inaugural speech of the Alpha Hall Lecture series.

Champs must contend with Moss in opener

By Howard Ulman · Thursday, Sept. 8,2005 12:56 a.m.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots marvel at the talent of Randy Moss. They'll see it up-close Thursday night when the receiver who grabs attention as well as passes makes his debut with the Oakland Raiders.

Dear Kanye,

By Alyson Brodsy and Peter Chen · Thursday, Sept. 8,2005 12:56 a.m.

If you haven't been watching the news lately, the tirade you issued on NBC's Hurricane Katrina telethon has become a flashpoint for reactions from people ranging from Condoleeza Rice to the Los Angeles Times editorial board. You took the outrage felt across political and social boundaries and summarized it into seven simple words: "George Bush doesn't care about black people." After more than a week of outrage, the Bush administration is finally taking notice of its horribly ineffectual response to Katrina. Whether by feigning surprise like Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff or by blaming residents like FEMA Director Michael Brown, nothing it says can make up for the woeful lack of response to a massive human disaster.

Around the Arts

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 8,2005 12:55 a.m.

What: Alfred Hitchcock Double Feature Where: Radio-TV Building, Room 251 When: 7 p.m. Friday More info: The City Lights Film Series will showcase two works of master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock as part of its free weekly film screening of classic and contemporary films from around the world. "Shadow of a Doubt" tells the story of a young woman Charlie who becomes suspicious of her uncle when two detectives come snooping around the town. "Strangers on the Train" showcases the evil that lurks within evil men when two men hatch a plot of murder. For more information, call the Department of Communications and Culture at 855-7217.

Katrina reminds us of imminent energy crises

By Alyson Brodsy and Lucy Frick · Thursday, Sept. 8,2005 12:54 a.m.

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, people are asking questions about the federal government's preparedness for natural disasters. But we also need to ask similar difficult questions about the effectiveness and security of America's energy system.

Tragedy trumps all: even sports

By Andy Romey · Thursday, Sept. 8,2005 12:54 a.m.

When I saw Thursday's staff column open, I told myself I wasn't going to write about Hurricane Katrina. I refused to use it in any way -- for creativity, acclaim or attention.

A brand new me

By Alyson Brodsy and Matt Peyton · Thursday, Sept. 8,2005 12:51 a.m.

I 've never really been too fond of New Year's resolutions. Mine never seem to last very long and really, it's just depressing. However, I've decided this year that it may be a good idea to set a few goals for myself in the name of self-improvement.

Football fever

By Alyson Brodsy and Deara Ball · Thursday, Sept. 8,2005 12:49 a.m.

I don't claim to know much about football, or any sport for that matter, but that doesn't mean I am any less excited about the approaching NFL season. In fact, I have been looking forward to it for quite some time. And yes, I know not everyone chooses to root for the Colts like me, but I have made my peace with football fan reality.

When a game is just a game

By Matt Mattucci · Thursday, Sept. 8,2005 12:48 a.m.

For the past week, all but one of the 70 players on the IU football roster have had nothing but Saturday's home opener on their minds. That one is senior wide receiver Rhett Kleinschmidt, but nobody has blamed him for focusing on other matters.

IU rightfully reaches out to hurricane victims

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 8,2005 12:47 a.m.

When we first heard about the levees breaking and flooding New Orleans, we felt shocked and a bit helpless. There seemed little we could do to help out the victims of this tragedy. Fortunately, this feeling did not sweep over the IU administration. The University has sprung into action to do what it can for those displaced by the catastrophe, and for that, we strongly applaud it.

60-day Indiana tax amnesty program to start next week

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Smith · Thursday, Sept. 8,2005 12:40 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Those delinquent on Indiana taxes take note: The state will start a 60-day grace period beginning next week that will allow you to pay up without penalties, interest or collection fees.

Council approves budget increase

By Ben Woodson · Thursday, Sept. 8,2005 12:33 a.m.

The Monroe County Council passed a $53 million budget for 2006 Wednesday, an 8.5 percent increase from 2005. The budget does not call for an increase of property taxes.