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ECHO expands horizons

Friday, Sept. 20,2002 12:56 a.m.

It began one night in a lounge, when an accomplished violinist laid out a dream. Together with other accomplished musicians, her dream became a possibility in October 2001. The result: The Educational Cross-Cultural Heritage Organization (ECHO), which is approaching its one-year anniversary in Bloomington.

Research begets good campaigns

By Kristin Nesbitt · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 12:38 a.m.

I won't say "I told you so," because there are countless others who already are. What I will say is this: I'm a journalism major, with a specialization in public relations. The most important thing you learn in PR is that there are four steps an organization needs to go through whenever it launches a campaign (Vote Hard IS a campaign, is it not?). For obvious reasons, the first step is a little something called RESEARCH -- something that, had the Kirkwood administration stopped for even an hour to conduct, would have saved our campus and student government a lot of time and controversy.

Conseco investors want voice

Friday, Sept. 20,2002 12:31 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Some of Conseco Inc.'s investors are demanding a voice in restructuring talks that could lead the insurance and finance company into the third-largest U.S. corporate bankruptcy since 1980. Owners of preferred stocks and bonds valued at $1.9 billion did not win a seat in talks that began last month over Conseco's debt, which totals about $6 billion.

Trading calories for DVDs

By J.P. Benitez and JP Benitez · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 12:30 a.m.

I've seen the best and most promising of diet plans of my generation destroyed by madness. Hysterically they bounced from option to option, never reaching that stage in which any of us would want to see them naked.

High hopes for high heels

Friday, Sept. 20,2002 12:30 a.m.

Fashion and female empowerment may not initially seem to have any relation, but the Office of Women's Affairs begs to differ. The OWA plans to combine a variety of interests and issues during their annual Women and Work Conference, which is being held today from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Chapman's Restaurant. "The conference is intended for the women (on) staff at IU as well as women working in the local community," Dean of Women's Affairs Jean Robinson said. "It is intended to provide working women with information about workplace issues, strategies for success and opportunities to network with other women."

Treating West Nile virus

Friday, Sept. 20,2002 12:29 a.m.

As cases of the West Nile virus continue to increase across the country, officials are trying to inform residents on how to prevent the virus. At the same time, experts are looking for treatments, although they say infected mosquito bites rarely endanger humans. Close to home No human cases have been reported in Monroe County, although one bird was infected with the virus in summer 2001. "There may never be a specific treatment for the virus," said Vickie VanDeventer, infection control practitioner at Bloomington Hospital. "We usually treat the symptoms."

Bring a buddy to the bar

By Julie Sobel · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 12:29 a.m.

This week, our idyllic enclave, which we so often take for granted, was shattered, by the report of an on campus acquaintance rape on Sept. 11. Walking through our beautiful campus, I often simply forget that unfortunately, the outside world with all of its foibles, both penetrates and permeates our University. Despite the diligence of on campus security, and the efforts throughout campus to create a safe environment, we all have to assume greater responsibility for ourselves and provide greater assistance for our friends and fellow students.

Sharing power -- and pollution

By Jim Harper · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 12:28 a.m.

Laws are really pesky sometimes, aren't they? We want everyone else to follow them, but when they get in our way they seem so unnecessary. But we're part of a society, and most of the time we recognize that for the good of society we should just suck it up and follow them. Sadly, some energy corporations are moving their power plants outside the country to skirt the very laws the United States has put in place to regulate the industry.

CNN shouldn't drive the news

By Jessica Halverson · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 12:25 a.m.

CNN's "we make the news" attitude crucified innocents last week. The station lambasted three medical students headed to internships at Miami, Fla.'s Larkin Community Hospital. Since, Larkin has received hundreds of condemning e-mails and threats, and has withdrawn its internship offer.

Police: Behrman in creek

By Julia Balnford and Julia Blanford · Thursday, Sept. 19,2002 2:09 a.m.

Evidence found during a search of Salt Creek confirms missing IU student Jill Behrman was placed there, investigators said Wednesday. At a press conference near Salt Creek, investigators said they are consulting with the IU Geological Department and with crews on site about the possibility of using ground-penetrating radar to find Behrman, who disappeared while riding her bike in May of 2000. Investigators now have additional hope they will find Behrman, FBI Special Agent Gary Dunn said.

Online degrees available

By Katie Pellar · Thursday, Sept. 19,2002 2:09 a.m.

An IU four-year bachelor's degree can be earned without ever setting foot in a classroom. Or even Bloomington. Indiana University is the first institution of higher learning in the state to offer a four-year bachelor's degree entirely online.

Lack of funds sinks daycare

By Micah Maidenberg · Thursday, Sept. 19,2002 2:09 a.m.

For the parents of 6,700 children around Indiana who will be dropped from city government-administered childcare programs Oct. 1, the most pressing question is obvious: Now where do my kids go while I'm at work? Trisha Rus-nak, a single mother of three who lives in the Bloomington area, is one of the 150 local participants in the city of Blooming-ton's Child Care Assistance program who will be dropped from the program's rolls next month.

Secretary of Education to visit campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 19,2002 2:09 a.m.

IU graduate and U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige will speak at the IU School of Education 4:40 p.m. today in the Wright Educ-ation Building Auditorium.

Men heed the calling, continue to join priesthood

By Jackie Corgan · Thursday, Sept. 19,2002 2:08 a.m.

SAINT MEINRAD, Ind. -- About 100 miles south of Bloomington lies St. Meinrad Seminary, where about 80 students attend such classes as theology, the history of the Catholic Church, pastoral counseling, moral theology, preaching and sexual and medical ethics. The manicured grass, historic architecture and generally pleasant atmosphere are key elements to the southern Indiana establishment whose arch abbey was founded in 1854 by monks of the Abbey of Einsiedeln in Switzerland.

Around the Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 19,2002 2 a.m.

Motown goup to play concert tonight at IU auditorium Union Board showing 'Panic Room' this weekend Seminar will address chemistry issues

Behrman search receives aid

By Josh Sanburn · Thursday, Sept. 19,2002 1:57 a.m.

Since May 31, 2000, the Monroe County chapter of the American Red Cross has been at the side of workers and volunteers who are continuing the search for missing IU student Jill Behrman and is about to receive even more help from the Bloomington community.

Politician speaks to college republicans about election

By Sara Reitz and Sarah Reitz · Thursday, Sept. 19,2002 1:56 a.m.

Republican Secretary of State nominee Todd Rokita visited Bloomington Tuesday night to speak about the upcoming election. The event, hosted by the IU College Republicans, was attended by more than 50 IU students.

U.S. News ranks IU in 2nd tier

By Mitch Blacher · Thursday, Sept. 19,2002 1:56 a.m.

As the euphoria of being named the No. 1 party school begins to wear off, U.S News & World Report is attempting to give IU a reason to get excited and throw one of those famed parties. The magazine uncovered its annual ranking last week of the nation's top colleges and universities, and recognized IU Bloomington and Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis for boasting "programs that work."

'Godfather of Soul' sued

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 19,2002 1:53 a.m.

ATLANTA -- James Brown's daughters have filed a federal lawsuit against the Godfather of Soul, seeking more than $1 million in back royalties and damages for 25 songs they say they co-wrote. Deanna Brown Thomas, who works at a South Carolina radio station, and Dr. Yamma Brown Lumar, a Texas physician, say Brown has withheld royalties because of a family grudge.

Author loses Potter plagiarism lawsuit

By Alyson Brodsy and Hillel Italie · Thursday, Sept. 19,2002 1:52 a.m.

NEW YORK -- A federal judge has rejected a writer's claims that she was plagiarized by "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling and in turn fined her $50,000, saying she "perpetuated a fraud."