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Ombudsman: Selling out or just the facts?

By Brian F. Hartz and Brian Hartz · Tuesday, Oct. 17,2000 1:16 a.m.

One of the dirty little secrets of journalism is reporters' and editors' enjoyment of a wide variety of "perks" provided to them by the subjects they cover. These benefits include everything from complimentary compact discs and movie passes to all-expenses-paid trips to New York City -- such as the one IDS campus editor Michael Eisenstadt recently took.

New bill stifles free speech

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 17,2000 1:15 a.m.

Not everyone has the highest opinion of the press. Reporters are often viewed as snoops, prying into things that aren't their business and spilling private secrets to the public, all in the name of "The People's Right to Know." Still, even the harshest critics of the press admit reporters need to be inquisitive so the public can remain informed. But Congress seems intent on squashing this inquisitiveness, having voted Thursday to expand criminal penalties for government employees who leak classified information. The bill, H.R. 4392, subjects government employees to up to three years in prison for willfully disclosing nearly any classified information.

A different kind of platform

By Alyson Brodsy and Chris Edwards · Tuesday, Oct. 17,2000 1:13 a.m.

The presidential election isn't far away. I know it might be a little late for this, but I'm announcing my candidacy today. I'm dissatisfied with the current choices.

Living inside a cultural bubble

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 17,2000 1:11 a.m.

This is not America Brightly illuminated upon one whole side of a city building, the words above glowed within an outline of the United States. I don't remember on what building or in what city this electronic billboard appeared because I saw it in a photograph. But I do remember my reaction: "What the hell do you mean this isn't America?"

Gore has strong education plan

By Alyson Brodsy and Travis R. Thickstun · Tuesday, Oct. 17,2000 1:08 a.m.

Vice President Al Gore believes the greatest test of our national responsibility is found in the quality of the education we provide. Democrats have long been the champion of increasing the quality, accessibility and affordability of public education.

A vote for Nader is a vote for change

By Alyson Brodsy and Nate Wolf · Tuesday, Oct. 17,2000 1:05 a.m.

Politics doesn't have to be about a rich old boys club, glitzy dinner galas and obscene wads of money flying in from powerful corporate donors. Instead politics can be about you and your interests, regardless of who you know and who your daddy is.

Pro-life mailing offends students

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 17,2000 1:03 a.m.

As a student who lives on campus, I understand that I am often the target of direct mailings. Most of it is surface-level junk mail that I can easily recycle without even a second glance. Recently, however, both my suitemate and I received envelopes addressed to "Resident" and the given address of our dormitory. A pamphlet was inside. On the cover were such phrases as "Right to choose" and "Reproductive rights" and so on.

Boy Scout policy narrow, extreme

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 17,2000 1:02 a.m.

I agree with Ms. Darcy Lemon ("Boy Scouts don't deserve criticism," Oct. 10) that the Boy Scouts are a private organization. The Supreme Court says it is so, and so it is. Those leaders who hold the reins of power in the Boy Scouts have the legal right to use its name and resources any way they want.

Christianity about inclusiveness

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 17,2000 1:01 a.m.

Darcy Lemon raised several interesting points in her defense of the Boy Scouts' anti-gay policy ("Boy Scouts don't deserve criticism," Oct. 10). Most notably, she suggested that since the Christian church and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People do not welcome atheists and white people, respectively, the Boy Scouts should not be expected to welcome the participation of gays.

Writer missed mark about Boy Scout policy

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 17,2000 1 a.m.

A writer stated that the Boy Scouts should not be under attack for banning homosexuals because they are a private organization, and not funded by the state ("Boy Scouts don't deserve criticism," Oct. 10). I am an Eagle Scout. I am gay. And I find what the Boy Scouts are doing as repugnant, and goes against the grain of being American or Christian.

Geyer did what was needed for team

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 17,2000 12:59 a.m.

When you look through the box score, Tom Geyer's performance will never jump out as being exceptional. From a basketball standpoint, Tom was really nothing more than a practice player, but from a human being standpoint, Tom was a First Team All-American.

Dance Marathon needs participants

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 17,2000 12:58 a.m.

An incredible fall tradition, the IU Dance Marathon, is quickly approaching. Dance Marathon is a 36-hour event that raises money for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. More than 700 students will stay awake for an entire weekend to dance, play games, listen to terrific bands, eat food and play with the children from Riley, all to benefit the Hospital.

Scott will reintroduce academic rigor

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 17,2000 12:57 a.m.

The children of Monroe County deserve a good education, and the upcoming School Board election is a very important event in making sure they get the education they need to compete in the 21st century economy. To this end, I believe the voters of the Monroe County Community School Corporation school district should vote for Dr. William E. Scott.

Scientists clone Iowa ox in hopes of saving species

By Durga Raghunath · Tuesday, Oct. 17,2000 12:55 a.m.

Who can forget Dolly? Well, now get ready to welcome Noah, who will be the first cloned ox to enter the world. The bovine surrogate mother, Bessie, is carrying the Indian bison or gaur, a fetus, at a farm near Sioux City, Iowa. If she delivers as expected next month, she will be the harbinger of a stunning new way to save endangered species.

Sorority plays to help kids

By Elvin Yavuz · Tuesday, Oct. 17,2000 12:48 a.m.

Alpha Gamma Delta, 1314 N. Jordan Ave., kicked off its annual Teeter-Totter-a-Thon Saturday. The goal of the philanthropy event was to teeter-totter for 24 hours to raise money for juvenile diabetes. Sorority members signed up for one-hour shifts for teeter-tottering and for supporting the participants. Representatives from nine other chapters also participated in the fund-raiser.

Scholar to address diversity

By Alaina ers · Tuesday, Oct. 17,2000 12:46 a.m.

Orlando Patterson, professor of sociology at Harvard University and renowned scholar on race relations and freedom in Western culture, will address faculty and students on racial integration and freedom tonight at the 13th annual Paul V. McNutt Lecture, sponsored by the history department. His speech, "Diversity, Security and the Contradictions of Freedom in America," will be at 8 p.m. in Rawles Hall 100.

Asbestos removal worries library staff

By Alana Nicole Zinn · Tuesday, Oct. 17,2000 12:45 a.m.

Editor's note: This article is to correct inaccurate information in the Oct. 11 article, "Library staff concerned about asbestos." The IDS regrets the errors. In early June, IU decided to move forward with the removal of asbestos from the lower level of the Main Library.

Wyclef Jean helps students unwind, have fun

By Melissa Firestone · Tuesday, Oct. 17,2000 12:43 a.m.

It's midterm week at IU. But if anyone went to the IU Auditorium Sunday night stressed about grades or exams, they didn't leave feeling the same way. They heeded Wyclef's words of wisdom. It doesn't matter. Union Board brought MTV's Campus Invasion Tour to Bloomington, showcasing Black-Eyed Peas, De La Soul and Wyclef Jean. Black-Eyed Peas kicked off the show with a high-energy, bass-bumping set. The group opened their set with "Bringin' It Back," instantly getting the crowd on their feet.

Grammy legend to play Auditorium

By Sean F. Driscoll · Tuesday, Oct. 17,2000 12:33 a.m.

Bonnie Raitt, one of the music world's most enduring performers, brings her silky syncopations to the IU Auditorium tonight on her most recent concert tour. Raitt, who has been touring in support of her most recent album for more than two years, has been reaching out to new music lovers at smaller venues such as the Auditorium, as well as playing bigger halls to satisfy her most diehard fans.

The women of antiquity

Monday, Oct. 16,2000 7:45 p.m.

It's hard to believe that the coins used by a woman in ancient Rome to buy groceries for her family are still feeding a Yugoslavian woman and her family today. Once part of the Roman empire, Yugoslavia is rich in hordes of ancient coins, many of which were buried centuries ago by a warrior who went off to battle, never to return. With the breakdown of authority in Yugoslavia, people are trying any method possible to earn income, and selling ancient coins on the art market is one of the clearest ways to do it.