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IUSA working to help students

By Amanda Thompson · Monday, Oct. 30,2000 12:11 a.m.

In response to your staff editorial, "Tax-free books lofty goal for IUSA" (Oct. 19), I believe that the goal is not lofty, but realistic, and Legislative Relations Office Director Ben Piper should be applauded for his efforts.

Some decisions readers shouldn't have to make

By Brian Knowlton · Monday, Oct. 30,2000 12:06 a.m.

As an IU journalism school graduate, and as a working journalist, may I comment on the Oct. 17 column by your ombudsman, Brian Hartz? What Hartz calls "one of the dirty little secrets of journalism" -- that journalists sometimes receive "perks" ranging from free movie passes to free trips -- is not exactly new. I remember heated debates years ago at the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette on whether it was "ethical" for our sports writers to get free passes to hockey games (this was not too long after Watergate, when many of us eager young journalists were wearing tan corduroy jackets with leather elbow patches in imitation of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein of The Washington Post). I do not see the smaller, often innocent, perks as life-or-death matters, so long as the giver does not feel that something is owed in return, and as long as the receiver does not feel indebted. A cup of coffee or a movie pass would fit in this category.

Sound bites are only way to get coverage

By Nate Wolf · Monday, Oct. 30,2000 12:03 a.m.

After reading Duncan Teater's column "To Green or not to Green" (Oct. 23), I wonder if he knows anything at all about politics, elections or the media. First, he assumes in his column, which was just one big scare tactic, that Bush is a conservative, pro-lifer, isolationist. Bush is not an isolationist; that is absurd! Bush's Web site states his foreign policy goals would be, "accomplished by concentrating on enduring national interests and by resisting the temptation to withdraw from the world."

Halloween loses magic at college

By Chris Edwards · Monday, Oct. 30,2000 12:02 a.m.

Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. As a kid, I especially liked it, maybe because it was the one season when the neighbors didn't complain about the decorations we left in the front yard all year.

A riff on the 'Bloody Eighth'

By Duncan Teater · Sunday, Oct. 29,2000 11:54 p.m.

And now I present to you: A Riff on the Bloody Eighth. Because really, not much is happening on the national scene, except that Al Gore is desperately trying to hire some mafia types to "put the freeze" on Ralph Nader; George W. Bush is basking in the sun lamp he takes with him to Northern Michigan; and the polls continue to tell us nothing of substance about the race.

Donate to fund during registration

Sunday, Oct. 29,2000 11:53 p.m.

Middle Way House is in trouble. The primary source of funding for its rape crisis program is about to disappear, and students are not doing what they can to help the situation.

Students infected with ringworm

By Josh Hamerman · Sunday, Oct. 29,2000 11:49 p.m.

Two E190 Yoga I students have become infected with ringworm this semester. Instructor Freda Love Smith, a junior, said the students suspect their conditions were the result of using the mat in room 095 in the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Frightful night raises funds

By Nicholas Legan · Sunday, Oct. 29,2000 11:48 p.m.

Screams of terror, eerie music and the sounds of chainsaws filled the chilly night air this weekend. And many people paid for the frights. Delta Chi's haunted house drew big crowds all weekend, and with good cause.

Elementary teacher competes in Iditarod

By Shannon Sullivan · Sunday, Oct. 29,2000 11:47 p.m.

To show her first grade students that characteristics such as ingenuity, determination, courage and cooperation can serve to accomplish almost any dream, local elementary school teacher Andrea Hobson Aufder-Heyde took to Alaska's 1,049 mile-long Iditarod trail two years ago in the annual Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Wednesday, the University Club hosted Aufder-Heyde, known as Finney, to speak about her experience.

Board approves science building site

By Rachel Kipp · Sunday, Oct. 29,2000 11:46 p.m.

IU's board of trustees convened for their second public meeting of the year Friday. The trustees approved the site for the proposed Multidisciplinary Science Building and a new Bachelor of Science degree in nursing for the Bloomington campus.

Concert showcases soulful vocal talents

By Eden Kerr Perkinson · Sunday, Oct. 29,2000 11:38 p.m.

The Ray Charles show Friday was a real treat. The kind of treat where audience members just feel privileged to be in the presence of greatness. And Charles wasn't even the only source of greatness, the whole night was full of it.

Charles' energetic presence thrills crowd

By Laura Ewald · Sunday, Oct. 29,2000 11:36 p.m.

His voice is unique and unmistakable. His stage presence is energetic and full of life. Introduced to the audience Friday as a "legendary genius of jazz," Ray Charles brought his signature musical artistry to the IU Auditorium.

Rare books available for class use

By Daniel J. Crowley · Sunday, Oct. 29,2000 9:56 p.m.

A traveling rare book exhibit at IU's Main Library showcases more than 30 titles about liberty. "The Wisdom of the Ages," is on loan from The Remnant Trust, a private organization based in Hagerstown, Ind., and will run through the end of the semester.

Notes on culture and cinema: How much is your 2 cents worth?

By Martin Tsai · Sunday, Oct. 29,2000 1:58 p.m.

Things overheard at Showplace East 11: "'Drop Dead Gorgeous.' That was a goooood movie." "'The Limey.' That was a baaaaad movie." "Mariah Carey. Ewwwww."

Debate airs party views on healthcare, environment

By Cory Schouten · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:53 p.m.

The first of two political party debates Wednesday drew about 50 people to the Indiana Memorial Union's State Room West. Sponsored by Golden Key National Honor Society, organizers said it provided something the presidential debates did not.

Halloween dance to rock 'til dawn

By Cory Schouten · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:52 p.m.

The Wright Place will offer more than pizza and burgers after 8 p.m. tonight. The third annual Dusk 'til Dawn, sponsored by the Residence Halls Association, will kick off at 9 p.m. and last until 4 a.m.

Education class engages in election debate

By Alyson Brodsy and Allison Donahue · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:36 p.m.

In the spirit of this year's presidential election, education building room 1006 was full of energy Thursday morning. Students in E300, "Elementary Education in a Pluralistic Society," prepared to debate social issues from the Republican, Democratic, and Libertarian party platforms. Groups within each party -- with the exception of the Libertarian party, who had only one group -- presented issues about education, civil rights, childcare and the Supreme Court.

Ditka, Ditka, Cameron

By Scott Powers · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 12:12 p.m.

I hadn't seen Bob Swerski of "Saturday Night Live's" Superfans since he was wanted for the attempted murder of Mike McCaskey after Mike Ditka was fired.

Johny Socko brings tour to close in Bloomington

By Alyson Brodsy and Stacy Kess · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 12:10 p.m.

Band, people, beer. It was a typical night at the Bluebird. And that's what made it so atypical. The bands were part of the Hoosier Original Music Tour, a five-band, seven-show tour that highlighted independent Indiana artists.

Paying the price at the pump

By Erin Nave · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 12:05 p.m.

Business was booming Wednesday night at area gas stations, as Bloomington residents filled up their tanks tax-free one last time. Motorists throughout Indiana are paying 5 to 6 cents more per gallon today for regular unleaded gasoline, following Thursday's lifting of the state gas tax suspension.