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Methamphetamine use rising, authorities say

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Many associate drugs with big cities, not with the small towns and farms of the Midwest. But methamphetamine abuse is a growing problem in many suburban and rural areas, law enforcement officials say. According to the 2000 annual report of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, an unprecedented 9.4 million Americans experimented with the drug in 1999.


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Bush supporters react to protesters in Washington

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WASHINGTON D.C. -- The cold rain that fell on the nation's capital Saturday could soak through your gloves and make your hands numb in less than 10 minutes. It was enough to make protesters think twice before leaving their hotel rooms. The protesters gathered in front of the Supreme Court, shouting, "What do we want? Justice. When do we want it? Now." They carried signs; some were serious --"Hail to the Thief" -- some not so serious -- "Four years of hee-haw."


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Ameritech proposes plan to fix problems

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Under pressure from the Indiana General Assembly, Ameritech has proposed a plan to resolve complaints about poor service, including disconnected phone lines. According to Federal Communications Commission statistics, Ameritech Indiana's average repair time was 28.9 hours for residential customers -- longer than any other major phone company in the United States.


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Gables auctions off memorabilia

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Walking past the Gables, 114 S. Indiana Ave., there is no glimpse of the rich history of a restaurant that's been around for 60 years in one form or another. Or of the legendary Hoagy Carmichael composing "Stardust" on the piano of the Book Nook, the Gables' predecessor; or how the restaurant -- offering sandwichs and cold sodas -- was so wildly popular among students during the "roaring '20s" and when students and Bloomington residents celebrated three NCAA championships over the frothy beer and the made-from-scratch cuisine.

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Diverse group protests inauguration

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WASHINGTON -- We came to support Bush some came to see the spectacle, but in the early morning hours, people along the inaugural parade route had other intentions. The crowd of protesters grew restless after two hours of waiting in the rain. Early reports said Pennsylvania Avenue was controlled by protesters and that there were few Bush supporters in attendance on the street.


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Errors in textbooks reflect poor system

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Did you know one of Newton's laws of motion states force equals weight times speed? Or how about that the equator passes through the southern United States? I know what you are thinking, "stupid journalism major," but this is not the case. The above examples are just some of the errors found in the textbooks being used by students in this country.


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Trustee needs to be one of us

Next week, the student body presidents of all campuses and the governor will begin the process to find a new student trustee for the University. In that search, they should look for the most qualified candidate. And those qualifications must include that the student be from the Bloomington campus and that he or she have gone through the undergraduate experience here.


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The real Inauguration story

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Don't worry. Despite all the inauguration schmaltz, I'm on the real story. All the glitz and glamour can't hide the scandal that will rock this seemingly smooth transition of power.


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Finding Forrester

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• Directed by Gus Van Sant • Starring Sean Connery, Robert Brown, Anna Paquin • Rated PG-13 • Now playing at ShowPlace West 12


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Hoosiers set sights on Golden Gophers

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Minnesota guard Terrance Simmons said before the season started that the Gophers just wanted to have fun this year. They weren't interested in wins and losses because the team doesn't have a lot of talent.



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The Republicrat inauguration

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It will be interesting to see how this weekend's counter-inaugural protests turn out in Washington. The New York Times reports that the Secret Service will be in charge of security, with checkpoints to search the bags of those who want to watch the inaugural parade, and the D.C. police will be the shock troops on the street.


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Middle East still suffering from Gulf War

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This is a historic week for the United States. The 10th anniversary of the Gulf War was recently commemorated. This was the war that sent Iraq out of Kuwait and former president George Bush's approval rating to its highest. Though the United Nations imposed the sanctions against Iraq after the war, the United States -- Bush, in particular -- supported them.


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A pouty breed of feminism

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"Spoiled Rotten." "Princess." "Brat." "Sexy." "Flirt." "Gold Digger." "Vampire Slut" (goth-pop version). Flirty summaries of our vixenhood make cataloging easy. Bumper stickers for babes. It's chic to be childish, but still seductive. Hey, loosen up, it's just fashion, right?



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Teachers, parents win fight for better pay

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The University announced this week it will raise the salaries of its 20 child care workers. IU will more than double its subsidy to its child care programs, funding an additional $90,000 a year to teachers at the day care centers.


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City ready for crowds, protesters

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Saturday, when the inaugural ceremonies peak, both protesters and celebrators will take to the streets of Washington, D.C. Thursday marked the opening of the weekend-long ceremonies with the aerial entrance of six paratroopers and performances by Ricky Martin, Brooks and Dunn and Wayne Newton, among others. Boxing legend Muhammad Ali attended the ceremonies.



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Coach says IU needs depth to beat talented Buckeyes

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Women's track and field coach Randy Heisler looked at the entry sheets for his Hoosiers' meet against Ohio State and determined the Buckeyes could win at least seven events Saturday at Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse.


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Team goes for 2 in a row

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Coming off an 85-77 victory against conference rival Michigan, the men's indoor track team hopes to continue the momentum when facing Ohio State at noon Saturday in its home opener at the Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse.