Region

Runners look for bids to championship

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 13,2000 1:11 a.m.

The men's and women's cross country teams will travel to Ames, Iowa this weekend to take on a majority of the top 25 teams in the Pre-NCAA Invitational. This meet gives the teams a chance to test the course before the NCAA Championships are held there Nov. 20.

Volleyball seeks end to losing streak

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Friday, Oct. 13,2000 1:10 a.m.

The volleyball team has an opportunity to jump start its season this weekend as it takes on Illinois and Purdue at home. All three teams are 1-5 in conference play.

Crew holds Lemon Head Regatta

By Ryan Lengerich · Friday, Oct. 13,2000 1:09 a.m.

Team chemistry, rigorous training and two successful races starting the season culminate this Saturday when the crew team plays host to the Lemon Head Regatta at Lake Lemon. In only its second year of varsity status, crew has posted strong results in the first two races of the year. Senior co-captain Katy Ostertag said she is very upbeat about her team's current performance.

Dow Jones plummet hurts Home Depot stock

By Sean F. Driscoll · Friday, Oct. 13,2000 1:02 a.m.

Amid Middle East violence and the bombing of Navy destroyer USS Cole, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted almost 400 points yesterday in the fifth-biggest point drop in history. Analysts pointed to turmoil abroad as the cause, but Thursday's stock activity continued a month-long slide in stock prices.

Time to change traditional debates

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 13,2000 1 a.m.

During the first presidential debate Oct. 3, the candidates engaged in a sparring match of sound-bytes. But Wednesday's debate featured the candidates discussing issues in a more focused, serious manner. The only difference between the two debates was the format. This difference highlighted the need to change from the more traditional format.

Vote against the lies

By Chris Lawson · Friday, Oct. 13,2000 12:57 a.m.

Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore was recently in Las Vegas to accept the endorsement of the Teamsters union. While this alone is pretty mundane, what occurred during his acceptance speech should raise some serious questions for the voting public.

A choice, not just genetics

By Alyson Brodsy and Duncan Mitchel · Friday, Oct. 13,2000 12:55 a.m.

Then gay Olympic gold medal winner Greg Louganis spoke at IU in1997, he told a pro-gay audience, "I'm a firm believer that you're born this way; it's not a decision," and received a rousing ovation. This is a slogan, a pledge of allegiance intended to rouse an emotional response, not a statement of fact. It's also false and misleading.

Yugoslavia in need of extreme help

By Sheila Lalwani · Friday, Oct. 13,2000 12:38 a.m.

We all remember Nov. 9, 1989 when television reports detailing the fall of the Berlin Wall came into our living rooms. Images of reuniting countries and families emphasized the significance of the event.

Around the region

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 13,2000 12:35 a.m.

Congressman John Hostettler (R-8th) and Democratic challenger Paul Perry will square off in their second debate of the election season at 7 p.m. Sunday. The debate will be broadcast live on WTIU.

Eroticon focuses on education

By Joseph S. Pete · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 11:30 p.m.

Licking edible body paint from a random stranger is generally frowned upon in civilized society. But at the fifth annual Eroticon, attendees will be asked to leave their inhibitions at the door. Axis Nightclub, 419 N. Walnut St., will be awash with throngs of revelers in liquid latex and leather Friday from 9:30 p.m. to the wee hours of the morning.

Wyclef to headline hip-hop lineup

By Melissa Firestone · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 11:29 p.m.

For Wyclef Jean, life seems to be all about moving up in the world. Formerly one-third of The Fugees, the hip-hop visionary is now promoting his successful solo career as well as taking on many extracurricular projects, including his new record label, Clef Records.

Fishbone funks up Axis

By Jessica Halverson · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 11:28 p.m.

Fishbone is a funk band that has been around for about 20 years, put out about five albums and played with George Clinton and the Red Hot Chile Peppers. In other words, it has all-around good credentials. They played at Axis, 419 N. Walnut Ave., Wednesday night.

Civic Theater brings Moliere to town

By Joseph S. Pete · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 11:26 p.m.

The noted French playwright Moliere had a macabre sense of humor. When he started work on "The Imaginary Invalid" in the winter of 1672, he had been struggling with a chronic, hacking cough for years. He knew he was dying.

WFIU clears half-century mark

By Tiffany Stochel · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 11:25 p.m.

Sept. 30, 1950 marked a special occasion for the Bloomington campus. It was the birth of a radio station, WFIU 103.7 FM. During October, the station will promote several special events to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Students run to remember friend

By Rebekah Carpenter · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 11:22 p.m.

For many participating in Saturday's Hoosiers Outrun Cancer, the event offers a chance to get together with friends and family to celebrate the life of a former IU student who lost his battle with cancer in April. Craig Sowder had been at IU for two years before he died of angiosarcoma six months ago. During his time in Bloomington he made a lasting impact on those he met.

Forum discusses multiculturalism

By Stacy Kess · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 11:21 p.m.

Senior Katherine Chilcote asked the administration to "catch up with us." As a representative of the Disabled Student Association, Chilcote said she was disappointed with the way IU's administration handles diversity and multiculturalism and its related issues on campus.

Science building proposal under review

By Rachel Kipp · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 11:20 p.m.

An initial proposal to build an about $60 million Multidisciplinary Science Building (MSB), designed to run the latest technology for scientific research, is currently under review by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. If the commission makes a positive recommendation, the proposal will be included with other capital requests IU will submit to the General Assembly.

Student finds success as DJ

By Alyson Brodsy and Ericka Andersen · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 11:18 p.m.

It's not often one comes across a college student with his own successful business. Sam Souhrada has been the operator for the Bloomington DJ Services, his own branch of Pole Vault Productions. Having begun the business simply for fun by doing several birthday parties, Souhrada has now built an up-and-coming business over the past five years.

'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'

By Autumn Witt · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 8:05 a.m.

There are only a few times when Union Board actually encourages students to squirt water guns, throw rice and toilet paper and hurl toast at one another in Alumni Hall. Saturday night's showing of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" was one of those times.

Shyne comparison to Notorious B.I.G. accurate

By Martin Tsai · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 7:28 a.m.

Almost every single article and review written about 20-year-old Jamal "Shyne" Barrows has mentioned the infamous Brooklyn nightclub shooting that resulted in his attempted-murder charge or the similarity he shares with the late rapper Notorious B.I.G.