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IU student a Jedi Knight for LucasArts

By Brant Fechter · Wednesday, Jan. 22,2003 3:31 p.m.

This is how Michael Yared, a junior, found himself transformed from fan to founder of a major fan network. Yared is studying computer science and is also one of the owners of LFNetwork (Lucas Fan Network, www.lfnetwork.com). LFNetwork is the largest community on the Internet devoted to LucasArts and its popular "Star Wars" games. In a way, Yared has become a Jedi Knight crusading for the Lucas franchise.

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Indiana casinos report record revenue in 2002

Wednesday, Jan. 22,2003 12:49 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS - Communities that counted on a share of increased tax money from dockside gambling may have placed a losing bet despite record casino revenues last year.

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US Rep. decries war-like mindset

By Jake Rossman · Wednesday, Jan. 22,2003 11:56 a.m.

U.S. Congressman John Hostettler denounced the country's war-like mentality and hinted at possible repercussions of the country's involvement in Iraq in the IU College Republicans' first meeting of the year Tuesday.

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Senate votes to confirm Ridge as homeland security chief

By Jim Abrams · Wednesday, Jan. 22,2003 11:52 a.m.

WASHINGTON - The Senate moved Wednesday to endorse Tom Ridge as the new secretary of homeland security, but only after holding him accountable for protecting civil liberties as he embarks on the difficult task of protecting the nation from terrorists.

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More boobs, less Carrot Top

By Mike D’Avria · Wednesday, Jan. 22,2003 1:12 a.m.

Is there anything better than beer and boobs? Half of you out there completely agree with this statement, and the other half not only disagree but also want me banned from ever writing again. People protest different things everyday, whether it's Starbucks or the Pope, and the newest issue is the beer company that dared to show scantily clad female mud-wrestlers debating and fighting over Miller Lite's "less filling or tastes great" quality.

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Software program could lead to headaches

By Adam Aasen · Wednesday, Jan. 22,2003 1:07 a.m.

The Bloomington Faculty Council met Tuesday to discuss the limitations and financial decisions that must be made regarding PeopleSoft, a new software program that will be used for student enrollment and student information services at IU.

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37,000 more troops sent to Gulf

By Robert Burns · Wednesday, Jan. 22,2003 12:58 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The Army is sending its most modern combat division to the Persian Gulf region and the Navy is dispatching two aircraft carriers to join two others already within striking distance of Iraq, officials said Tuesday.

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Groups pushing for higher alcohol tax

Wednesday, Jan. 22,2003 12:58 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Health and safety advocates want to increase taxes on every can of beer, glass of wine and bottle of liquor sold in Indiana by 50 percent to raise more money for alcohol-rehabilitation programs and efforts to curb underage drinking.

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Hispanics top US minorities

By Alyson Brodsy and Genaro C. Armas · Wednesday, Jan. 22,2003 12:56 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Hispanics have surged past blacks and now constitute the largest minority group in the United States, a status Latino leaders are sure to use to push for political and economic advances. The Census Bureau released estimates Tuesday showing the Hispanic population rose 4.7 percent between April 2000 and July 2001, from 35.3 million to 37 million. During the same period, the non-Hispanic black population rose about 2 percent, from 35.5 million to 36.1 million.

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Library dean fills tech post

By Laura Beranek · Wednesday, Jan. 22,2003 12:56 a.m.

Dean of University Libraries Suzanne Thorin has been appointed associate vice president for Digital Library Development, while at the same time, keeping her position as dean.

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Still celebrating one year later

By Andrea Minarcek · Wednesday, Jan. 22,2003 12:56 a.m.

When the African-American Culture Center was founded in 1968, it was assigned to an old fraternity house at 109 N. Jordan Ave. Originally established to provide a positive environment for IU's African-American faculty, students and staff, the organization quickly evolved as a supportive network to foster a number of academic and artistic groups, like the IU Soul Revue and the African-American Dance Company.

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Buccaneers got lucky with Chucky

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Wednesday, Jan. 22,2003 12:35 a.m.

Would you pay two first-round draft picks, two second-round draft picks and $8 million to acquire a coach? Would you then give that coach a five-year, $17.5 million contract? In a league where 15 teams won between seven and nine games and where the only thing valued more than mediocrity is parity, some teams must do a little extra.

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Win showcases physical nature of Big Ten conference

By Matt Pera · Wednesday, Jan. 22,2003 12:32 a.m.

Over the years, Big Ten basketball has compiled a laundry list of characteristics that define it as a smash-mouth conference. Among the various facets of the league's personality are stingy defense and low scores; rabid fans who taunt the opposition with vicious chants and award the home team with raucous cheers; and physical play that, at times, can resemble a wrestling match. Tuesday night's Big Ten rematch between the Hoosiers and the Ohio State Buckeyes was a prime example of the physical play that the Big Ten is famous for.

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Hoosiers get sweet Buckeye revenge

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Wednesday, Jan. 22,2003 12:29 a.m.

This is what the IU men's basketball team wanted to happen 10 days ago. Shutting down the Ohio State leading scorers, taking care of their own basket and getting rebounds was the Hoosiers' intent. Well, two out of three isn't bad. IU may have been out-rebounded by the Buckeyes, but they did shut down Ohio State's leading scorers and they did pound the ball inside to pick up their third-straight victory. The No. 14 Hoosiers (14-3, 4-1 Big Ten) got their revenge, beating the Buckeyes (8-8, 1-4), 69-51.

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Sophomore jumps to occasion

By Steve Hinson · Wednesday, Jan. 22,2003 12:24 a.m.

Last week, heading into the opening indoor meet of the season at Michigan, a wounded pole vault corps found itself in a grave situation. Freshman David Stead suffered a season-ending broken arm. Two fifth-year seniors remained on the roster, however their eligibility for the indoor season had been previously spent. Such left junior Casey Friske the only pole-vaulter on the indoor roster.

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IUPD Blotter

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 21,2003 11:59 p.m.

The following activity was reported by the IU Police Department.

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Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 21,2003 11:58 p.m.

General Larry Ellis, a four-star general in the U.S. Army, will speak at 7:30 p.m. today in the Whittenberger Auditorium in the IMU.

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