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Fraternity honors 90th anniversary

By Justin Helfrich · Monday, Jan. 15,2001 11:43 p.m.

Kappa Alpha Psi, one of America's first African-American fraternities, celebrated its 90th anniversary this weekend. Members of IU's Alpha chapter attended a rededication in Indianapolis Saturday. IU's chapter was the first in a fraternity that now has hundreds of chapters internationally.

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Indiana to lose seat in Congress

By Joseph S. Pete · Monday, Jan. 15,2001 11:31 p.m.

According to the Constitution, a census must be taken every 10 years to determine how the 435 seats in the U.S. Congress are divied up. Remaining fairly stable in population, Indiana hasn't had fewer than 10 congressional seats since the 1840s.

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FCC compromises in merger

By Troy Barratt · Monday, Jan. 15,2001 11:28 p.m.

Last Thursday, the Federal Communications Committee gave the green light to the merger of AOL and Time Warner -- with a couple of exceptions. These conditions are tailored to provide open access to competitors on AOL Time Warner's distribution channels. The imposed regulations left both consumer groups and the new company's executives satisfied. Gene Kimmelman, co-director of the Washington Office of Consumers Union told The New York Times, "the combined actions of the FCC and the FTC have transformed a merger that threatened competition into one that could actually expand consumers' choices for high-speed Internet and interactive TV services."

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WIUS seeks frequency

By Jessica Halverson · Monday, Jan. 15,2001 11:26 p.m.

In mid-December, Congress curtailed the Federal Communication Commission's initiative to create a system of low-powered FM stations to diversify the airwaves.

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Concert honors Martin Luther King Jr.

By Kailash V. Murthi · Monday, Jan. 15,2001 11:26 p.m.

Martin Luther King Jr., a leader in the civil rights movement, sparked celebration at the School of Music Friday. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the celebration displayed a history of music through spirituals and protest songs of the civil rights movement. The emotionally charged performance was presented by the IU School of Music in conjunction with the African American Arts Institute. The program consisted of a diverse collection of songs that exemplified the broad range of music encompassed by the African-American tradition. James Mumford, director of the African-American Choral Ensemble, said he was proud to be part of an honorable cause. "There is no better way to pay tribute to Dr. King," Mumford said. "Music is a universal language and transcends all boundaries."

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Office of International Services eased transition to campus

By Hee Kap Lee · Monday, Jan. 15,2001 11:07 p.m.

In the afternoon of Dec. 17, I was at Memorial Stadium to participate in the graduation ceremony. Many memories of my last several years at IU passed through my head, but there was one question I continuously asked of myself during the ceremony: What brought me here? Automatically, I started to find the answer for the question. Finally, I realized the many blessings I have received from many warm-hearted persons I have known since I enrolled at IU in fall of 1997. Yes, I am a blessed man that I can finish this program without any critical difficulties.

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IDS needs front page balance

By Brian F. Hartz · Monday, Jan. 15,2001 11:05 p.m.

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! IDS front page dominated by sports coverage once again! Disturbing trend carries over into second semester!

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The struggle of the straight man

By Chris Edwards · Monday, Jan. 15,2001 10:57 p.m.

I am a white male, and to make matters worse for me, despite a shocking lack of evidence for a man my age, I am straight. Being a straight white male isn't easy these days. Time was, we were the scourge of mankind, we could repress and pillage at a whim. Now, I'm lucky if I can kick a puppy without ending up in court.

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From Ballantine to the Beltway

By Christina Jewett · Monday, Jan. 15,2001 10:52 p.m.

I'm waging a war with Washington. I grew up under the cloud of smog produced by the steel mills in Northwest Indiana. My lungs conformed to the industrial aura, and I grew to love the local ghost stories, back roads and blizzards. I could navigate Chicago without a map by the age of 12 and came to appreciate Carl Sandburg's Chicago poetry.

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Higher education should be a priority

Monday, Jan. 15,2001 10:45 p.m.

If Gov. Frank O'Bannon's Jan. 8 budget proposal passes through Indiana's state legislature, funds given to Indiana's public colleges will be frozen. This is unfortunate for students, faculty and administrators alike. The obvious negative consequences of freezing spending, including large tuition increases and cost cutting, will hurt the University as a whole. In addition, this sends a clear message to Indiana's institutions of higher education -- a message that they are not at the top of the state's priority list.

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Lynching survivor tells tale of hatred

By Jasmine Flagg · Sunday, Jan. 14,2001 2:29 p.m.

"Silence gives consent." These were the words of James Cameron, a survivor of a 1930 racial lynching in Marion, Ind. Cameron spoke Thursday to an auditorium filled with IU students and faculty in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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FDR statue focuses unfairly on disability

Friday, Jan. 12,2001 2:40 a.m.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt served the United States as president for three terms, leading the country out of the Great Depression, implementing the New Deal and providing a source of strength and stability for Americans during World War II.

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Around the arts

Friday, Jan. 12,2001 2:38 a.m.

The IMAX theater at White River State Park will be closed Jan. 16 to July 15 during construction of the new Indiana State Museum building. The following IMAX films will be shown until Jan. 15: "Fantasia 2000," "Across the Sea of Time" and "TREX:Back to the Cretaceous."

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Around the arts

Friday, Jan. 12,2001 2:37 a.m.

Shows canceled at Auer Concert Hall The "Sundays at Auer Hall" chamber music recital, scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday, has been canceled. Other cancellations at Auer Concert Hall are "Bassonfest," originally scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, and a faculty recital featuring assistant professor Alan Bennett and professor Leonard Hokanson, scheduled for 8 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy Caravan brings comics to Bloomington This week's Comedy Caravan at Bear's Place, 1316 E. Third St., features Tim Slagle from Acme Comedy Company in Minneapolis and Doug Daum from Comedy House in Little Rock, Ark. Performances are 7:30 and 10:15 p.m. Cost is $7. For more information, call 339-3460.

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Hannig drafted to league

Friday, Jan. 12,2001 1:12 a.m.

The Detroit Rockers of the National Professional Soccer League drafted senior goalkeeper T.J. Hannig with its 38th pick in the annual amateur draft Wednesday. Hannig finished his final season with a 1.17 goals-against average and a .683 save percentage in 11 games.

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Players to brave best of Big Ten

By Benjy Ekhaus · Friday, Jan. 12,2001 12:47 a.m.

After more than two months off, the men's tennis team will resume play with the Big Ten Indoor Singles Tournament, beginning Saturday at Michigan. The three-day event will feature the conference's best singles players and is often viewed as a prestigious tournament to win.

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Tough competition looms

By Michael Sherman · Friday, Jan. 12,2001 12:46 a.m.

Wrestling coach Duane Goldman is well aware that his wrestlers will enter the Virginia Duals this weekend with an undefeated record. He knows how demanding the competition can be. He knows who will be in his starting lineup, and he said he believes they're prepared enough to walk away successful. He's just not sure who they've been preparing for.

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Men to face Buckeyes

Friday, Jan. 12,2001 12:45 a.m.

Time is crucial for the men's swimming team, and Saturday's meet is no exception. With only three meets left until the Big Ten Championships, the team is beginning the stretch drive starting 1 p.m. Saturday when IU meets Ohio State.

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'Enemy territory' awaits Hoosiers

By Amanda Schmitt · Friday, Jan. 12,2001 12:44 a.m.

The women's swim team is traveling Saturday to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes (1-7) at 1 p.m. It will be their first meet on the road this season, and head coach Dorsey Tierney said she welcomes the challenge.

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