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Amendment debate pits preservationists against developers

Intense debate over an amendment to Bloomington's Growth Policies Plan on Monday left two polarized sides waiting for a vote nearly three hours into the meeting. The split has marked many of the debates concerning the GPP. Developers have argued for a minimum of regulation on their property, while preservationists have argued for public processes to maintain historic structures and neighborhoods.

Stocks cost Foundation $80 million

Sliding stock markets struck the IU Foundation hard in the 2001-2002 fiscal year, wiping out millions of dollars from its long-term fund. But foundation officials say the loss will have no direct impact on students.

High court won't hear appeal

The Supreme Court refused on Monday to be drawn into New Jersey's Senate dispute, allowing the Democrats to replace their candidate one month before the election.

Step up or move over

With the recent announcement that the United Nations and Iraq have come to an agreement to bring weapons inspectors into the country for the first time since 1998, the U.N. has a unique opportunity to prove itself to be an effective and relevant organization. In order to do this, the U.N. must not stand back and allow Iraq to operate under the same weapons inspection operations that were allowed when the inspectors were expelled from the country four years ago.

Faculty group sets big goal for new fund

The Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching has announced the creation of the Marion Mack Endowment for Scholarship and Teaching Excellence, a unique collaboration of the IU faculty, trustees and the community. The purpose of the fund, as laid out in the Spring 2002 FACET newsletter, will be "to serve as a living memorial to Marion Mack by supporting IU's ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching and learning."

Jordan River Forum

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Don't let depression linger

Don't let depression linger. Right now, about 1 in 5 Americans, including college students, suffers from depression. The average length of an untreated depressive illness is about 18 months, almost one third of a four-year college experience. Although people experience depression differently, a common thread is that the disorder is very disruptive to their lives. Some find themselves staying in bed all day, not going to classes, unable to concentrate, and even uninterested in eating. Others find themselves unable to sleep, engaging in binge eating, and depressively ruminating about their past, present, or future. A vicious cycle ensues in which depression and inactivity lead to missed classes, failed appointments, and interpersonal difficulties, which lead to greater depression and inactivity. Misery and disappointment can then lead to despair. This is depression.

Retention rates on the rise as more students stay on campus

Basketball fanaticism, top-notch academic programs, bragging rights to the number one party school -- whatever the reason, IU students keep coming back for more, year after year. IU's student retention rates improved significantly this year on seven of its eight campuses, and the numbers are expected to keep climbing. Retention is measured by the amount of full-time beginning students who return for their second year. These returning students represent a key indicator of graduation rates.

Bringing the conflict to campus

Team sits 3 strokes back

For the third consecutive tournament, Karen Dennison and the IU women's golf team stand near the very front of the pack at the end of day one. After 36 holes at the Shootout at the Legends in Franklin, Ind., Dennison sits comfortably with a six stroke lead for the individual title, while the Hoosiers are three strokes behind Kent State for first place in the team portion.

Grabavoy finds offensive spark

Sophomore midfielder Ned Grabavoy came to the IU soccer program as a highly touted high school phenom looking to prolong the tradition of excellence of IU men's soccer. After an injury-plagued season last year and a scoreless first five matches this season, it was just a matter of time before Grabavoy got his offense going. That time has come. Beginning with IU's match against Air Force on Sept. 13, Grabavoy has notched a point in all six

Team sits 3 strokes back

For the third consecutive tournament, Karen Dennison and the IU women's golf team stand near the very front of the pack at the end of day one. After 36 holes at the Shootout at the Legends in Franklin, Ind., Dennison sits comfortably with a six stroke lead for the individual title, while the Hoosiers are three strokes behind Kent State for first place in the team portion.

Sophomore builds on experience

Jakub Praibis came all the way from Litomerice, Czech Republic, but acts as though coming to IU to play for the tennis team was no big deal. "My parents made me come," the 20-year-old sophomore said. "It's hard for me not to be at home, but it's possible (to deal with)."

Child hit in school shooting

BOWIE, Md. -- A 13-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded as his aunt dropped him off at school Monday, bringing fresh terror to the Washington area where a sniper killed six people last week. Anxious parents streamed in to retrieve their children from the school, and police in neighboring Montgomery County hunting for the serial sniper rushed to the scene. Officials stressed that no link to the Montgomery shootings had been established. "Whether they're connected or not, the fear has ratcheted up quite a bit," Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan said.

First shuttle in 4 months launches

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Atlantis blasted off on the first shuttle flight in four months Monday, with a side-mounted video camera showing the fast-receding coastline and brilliant blue ocean as the spaceship climbed toward orbit. The shuttle rose from its seaside pad under tight post-Sept. 11 security, carrying six astronauts and a 14-ton girder that will be installed on the international space station later this week.

More casualties in Gaza strip

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip -- The Islamic militant group Hamas threatened new attacks Monday after Israel fired a missile into a crowded Gaza street and killed 11 Palestinians. The United States said it was "deeply troubled" by the raid in which three other Palestinians died and 110 were wounded. Israeli said its troops were searching for Hamas militants when they raided Khan Younis with 40 tanks backed by helicopters shortly after midnight Monday. Most of the dead fell victim to a missile fired into a crowd. The Palestinians said they were civilians. Israel said most were fighters killed in battle.

Annual dog walk digs up support for animal shelter

The event's participants were as diverse as one could find in a group. Some were stout with fuzzy, honey-hued hair, while others were tall with silky, black locks. Some had long, droopy ears and others featured short, perked ones. But they all shared two common characteristics: four feet and an insatiable sniffing appetite. The Monroe County Humane Association held its seventh annual "Walk for the Animals" Sunday at Third Street Park.

Seniors serious about high expectations

The women's rowing team has set their sights high for this season. They are expecting to compete for the Big Ten championship in May and they are also expecting to receive a bid to the NCAA Championships. These are lofty expectations for a team that is just in its fourth year of being a varsity sport. Bolstering those expectations is a group of six seniors, Danielle Bird, Margarete Clark, Becky England, Erin Koers, Stephanie Mast, and Emily Rumschlag. Together, the seniors said they are working harder than ever to reach their goals.

Anyone have a corkscrew?

The IU football team is like a fine wine. We've discussed the rush defense, or the lack of one. We talked about the fluctuating offense, the puzzling play-calling and the disaster known as the kicking team. But we haven't talked about how IU is like wine. And I'm not talking $1.99 Boone's Farm.

Forum to be held on Afghan war

A public forum will be held at 7:30 p.m. tonight in Room 251 in the Radio and Television Building at which panelists will discuss the impact of the war on Afghanistan over the past year.