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Lecture inspires writers

By Kathlyn Von Rohr · Friday, Jan. 24,2003 12:25 a.m.

Attention aspiring writers and avid readers: Now is the chance to discover where real life writers get their inspiration and their talent. Elite members of the Creative Writing Program are preparing to spill the secrets of their success at the Annual Bloomington Area Arts Council-IU Literary Symposium tomorrow.

IUPD Blotter

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Jan. 24,2003 12:12 a.m.

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Professor presents bioterrorism report

By Kate Lombardi and Katie Lombardi · Friday, Jan. 24,2003 12:11 a.m.

Since Jan. 21, public health officials began shipping 50,000 doses of the smallpox vaccine to at least 11 states, starting the implementation of a program designed to vaccinate medical and emergency workers in the event of a bioterrorist attack.

General encourages healthy lifestyle

By Andrea Minarcek · Friday, Jan. 24,2003 12:10 a.m.

General Larry Ellis, a four-star general and an IU graduate, presented "Leadership and Living Well Through Healthy Lifestyles" to nearly 100 IU students and community members Wednesday night in the Whittenberger Auditorium. As this year's speaker for the fourth annual Marian Godeke Miller Lecture series, Ellis highlighted the importance of personal health and wellness.

Institute celebrates 50 years

By Jamie Snow · Friday, Jan. 24,2003 12:09 a.m.

Since the days of "I Love Lucy" and single beds for married couples on television sitcoms, sexuality and related issues were private property only -- no trespassing. But in 1953, IU professor Dr. Alfred Kinsey and his staff published "Sexual Behavior in the Human Female," a research book that uncovered widespread myths about premarital and extramarital sex, masturbation, and orgasms. Kinsey's research revolutionized the bedroom, making it public domain.

Congressman discusses war, I-69

By Micah Maidenberg · Friday, Jan. 24,2003 12:06 a.m.

Baron Hill made his first appearance as the city's newly elected congressman Wednesday night, holding a meeting at the Showers Complex, 501 N. Morton St. Hill, a moderate Democrat associated with a group of fiscally conservative congressmen, shifts Bloomington's political representation in Washington slightly to the center.

I-69 not expected to be an economic cure-all

By Alyson Brodsy and Mark Jewell · Friday, Jan. 24,2003 12:05 a.m.

Will Interstate 69 bring the high-paying manufacturers southwestern Indiana craves, or more of the low-wage burger joint jobs it already has in abundance -- only at truck stops instead of on Main Street?

4 Marines killed in Texas crash

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Jan. 24,2003 12:03 a.m.

FALCON HEIGHTS, Texas -- Two military helicopters crashed in flames while helping the Border Patrol on a drug mission, killing all four Marine reservists on board.

Suspect arrested in Kuwait

By Alyson Brodsy and Chris Tomlinson · Friday, Jan. 24,2003 12:02 a.m.

KUWAIT CITY -- A Kuwaiti civil servant confessed to opening fire on two Americans in Kuwait, killing one and wounding the other, and authorities have found the weapon he used, the Interior Ministry said Thursday. A Kuwaiti security officer said the suspect, Sami al-Mutairi, 25, was not working alone. And the Interior Ministry, in its statement, said he acknowledged following the ideals of Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda terror network.

Powell confident US will gain foreign support

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Jan. 24,2003 12:02 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State Colin Powell, declaring Iraq's failure to disarm is "a challenge that must be met," said Thursday that many nations would fight alongside American forces if the United States went to war without U.N. Security Council approval. "I don't think we will have to worry about going it alone," Powell said as France and Germany stiffened their resistance to using force to disarm Iraq. "I am sure it will be a strong coalition."

Love me because I write

By Joe Grace · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 11:27 p.m.

There are many people who would choose a business major over a journalism major. Business majors will probably make more money. Business majors will probably know that S & P doesn't stand for salt and pepper. And a business major will probably be able to beat up a journalism major.

Only you can prevent bad PSAs

By Bonnie Real · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 11:26 p.m.

After observing what a great job our generation did at preventing forest fires, avoiding downed power lines and taking bites out of crime, it's no wonder current ad councils feel today's youth should also be nurtured by such valuable TV messages. However, sweeping in behind the likes of Smokey, Louie and McGruff, creators of the modern public service announcement have a tough act to follow. They're fresh out of animal characters, but they offer the next best thing -- "Friends" star David Schwimmer, staring solemnly at the camera, asking the youngsters of the nation if they like being judged by the way they look. "I don't," he answers, with an absurd look of deadpan earnestness. Gee thanks, Ross. We want our lightning bug back.

Oh TV, that's all I need

By Joe Ptak · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 11:25 p.m.

If you were asked who the biggest influence on your life has been, who would you say? Your parents? Teachers? Best friends? Your pimp? Well, even though those are all lovely answers, I'm afraid they're incorrect. For the vast majority of us, the most significant authority in our lives is television. Maybe the IU Bookstore should pass out free TV Guides when we purchase those bargain-priced textbooks (this of course, would have to replace the planner that informs us it's time to purchase Grandma an IU Wrestling sweatshirt every single week).

'Vice tax' the wrong choice

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 11:23 p.m.

Some Indiana legislators, along with several interest groups are now campaigning to impose a 50 cent "vice tax" on alcohol to pay for alcohol rehabilitation programs and cut into the $850 million state deficit. Just like additional taxes on cigarettes, the government is again trying to capitalize on a product it knows consumers will continue buying no matter the price.

Koreas agree to resolve nuclear mess

By Hans Greimel · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 5:30 p.m.

SEOUL, South Korea - South and North Korea agreed early Friday to peacefully resolve the international standoff over North Korea's nuclear programs, according to a joint declaration released after Cabinet-level talks. But South Korea acknowledged it had not been able to draw any compromises from the North over its nuclear programs during the two days of talks in Seoul.

'Fosse' ready to fly onto IU Auditorium stage

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 5:27 p.m.

Before Bob Fosse came along, choreography was like a kaleidoscope by Busby Berkeley. Elegant by Fred Astaire. Or the athletic kind by Gene Kelly. Then Bob Fosse decided to jazz things up, make them more vivacious. A story about Fosse and his groove hits the stage at 8 p.m. tonight and Friday at the IU Auditorium.

US now ready for war in Iraq

By Alyson Brodsy and Robert Burns · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 5:26 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- U.S. military forces in the Persian Gulf region are prepared now for a war against Iraq but could wait for months at a high state of readiness if necessary, the military's top officer said Wednesday.

Women's team hopes large crowd will help fight breast cancer

By Natatlie Trout · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 5:25 p.m.

On Jan. 12 the women's basketball team (9-6 overall, 2-3 Big Ten) upset Ohio State in front of 2,845 screaming fans. It was the sixth-highest single-game attendance total ever at IU. But 2,845 fans aren't enough for coach Kathi Bennett. She said she wants to see over 5,000 at the game against Wisconsin 7 p.m. Friday to break the attendance record.

The dreamer and the writer

By Pedro Pontual · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 1:04 a.m.

1984 was perhaps just another year. But in my own weird logic, it makes me think about a paradox we are all living now, in 2003.

Steel tariffs at what cost?

By Matthew Murray · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 1:03 a.m.

In March the Bush administration imposed an audacious 30 percent tariff on imported steel products. The trade barrier was erected in response to the estimated 30 percent of steel-producing firms having filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. since 1998 and because of the lowest domestic prices in 20 years.