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Lady initiates don new Greek letters

By Mike McElroy · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 1:09 a.m.

Exhausted but satisfied, IU's Greek women faced their next big challenge Monday: classes. The women's recruitment process culminated Sunday night with the Panhellenic Bid Ceremony, where participating women learned which chapter they would call home for the remainder of their IU career. And behind the scenes, months of careful planning and organization came to fruition.

Kruzan plans to integrate his goals

By Sarah Schwimmer · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 1:05 a.m.

Though Mark Kruzan only officially became the Bloomington mayor a week ago, he has been hard at work since his Nov. 4 election when he defeated Republican candidate Fred Prall. During his campaign, Kruzan based his platform on three aspects of concern to him in Bloomington: economic growth, physical growth and the widening income gap. Kruzan said the transition has been an easy one thanks to the support of two important people.

Turning pro early

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 1:05 a.m.

Junior forward Ned Grabavoy will forgo his senior season of eligibility at IU and enter the 2004 MLS SuperDraft on Jan. 16 in Charlotte, N.C. The All-American has signed a contract with the MLS and is one of eight players signed as part of Major League Soccer's Nike Project-40 class that was recently unveiled by the league. In 2003, Grabavoy carried the Hoosiers to their sixth national championship, leading the team with 33 points on 11 goals and 11 assists in 21 games. As co-captain, Grabavoy was one of 15 finalists for the Missouri Athletic Club Herman Trophy handed out to the nation's top player.

Student brings Chess Consortium back to life

By Kourtney Schepman · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:59 a.m.

Since last spring, IU has been without a chess organization. The lack of faculty support, sufficient finances and student involvement all contributed to the group's fallout. But with a graduate student's efforts, the organization has taken form again. Graduate student Ryan Lauer, an accomplished chess player, initiated a petition to the IU Club Sports Federation. Lauer was backed by support from a handful of interested students, and the Chess Consortium was reinstated. "I felt there was a need to bring chess back into the University under a formal banner and hopefully entice the myriad informal groups currently found around campus to get involved as well," Lauer said.

Econ professor dies of cancer

By Gavin Lesnick · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:59 a.m.

For years, IU professors would gather at lunch to talk with Economics Professor Nicolas Spulber about any number of topics. They would have conversations on everything from current events to literature to politics and history to music. On Jan. 2, Spulber died of prostate cancer, leaving behind a legacy of respect among his peers. Economics Professor Michael Kaganovich, who joined Spulber's lunchtime discussion groups several times a week, said Spulber had a unique perspective on any topic.

Healthy choices for the New Year

By Alyson Brodsy and Suzanne Lindemann · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:33 a.m.

Welcome back IU students! The New Year is here and with it comes the inevitable New Year's resolutions. The popular resolution seems to be one that combines healthy eating and exercise. So instead of jumping on the fad diet bandwagon for fast weight loss, try changing your eating habits. My sister, a registered dietician, preaches to her patients that the key to weight loss is changing daily eating habits. This doesn't mean having McDonald's for only one meal a day! Combining healthy diet and exercise is a foolproof way to ensure a healthy body in the future. The following are some easy recipes to keep a healthy lifestyle resolution on track.

Dollar sinks to new low against euro, gold up in Europe

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:32 a.m.

LONDON -- The dollar sank to another record low against the euro on Monday -- an 11-year low against the British pound in European trading. Gold prices rose.

A Spanish trip in three bags

By Julia Balnford and Julia Blanford · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:29 a.m.

Packing for a study abroad semester in Madrid, Spain, is no fun. Because of weight and space restrictions, airlines only allow two suitcases and one carry-on. Normal people take a large suitcase on a vacation. I usually have to squeeze my clothes, shoes and hair rubber bands into two for a typical week-long jaunt. The airlines expect me to fit the next six months of my life into two suitcases -- less than seventy pounds each, and only one carry-on? That's ridiculous! Before packing both suitcases, I had to clean out my room to figure out what I wanted to take with me. Did I mention I have yet to unpack the boxes I brought home from fall semester?

Angels finalize contract with Guerrero

By Alyson Brodsy and Ken Peters · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:26 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Outfielder Vladimir Guerrero passed his physical Monday and finalized his $70 million, five-year contract with the Anaheim Angels.

Grimm, Smith finalists for vacancy

By Alyson Brodsy and Rick Gano · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:25 a.m.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Russ Grimm described himself Monday as a "blue collar guy, meat and potatoes" who would welcome the chance to coach the Chicago Bears.

Clemens signs with Astros

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael A. Lutz · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:25 a.m.

HOUSTON -- Roger Clemens is pushing back his retirement, agreeing Monday to a $5 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros.

Cubs, rooftop owners reach agreement

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:24 a.m.

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs and most owners of rooftop bleachers that overlook Wrigley Field have reached an agreement that would require the owners to pay the team millions of dollars a year, officials said.

Dungy: Colts must tackle better

By Alyson Brodsy and Steve Herman · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:23 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- As well as the Indianapolis Colts have looked on offense through the first two rounds of playoffs, there's still a big concern about their inconsistent defense heading into the AFC championship game at New England.

It's time to clean up your life, Pete Rose

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:21 a.m.

Pete Rose is in a fight, the battle of his life, and I'm not talking about the Hall of Fame.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:20 a.m.

Laws should preserve family values The debate over the legal acceptance of same-sex marriages is not only about the 'civil rights' of proposed marriage partners; it is a debate about the legal standing of the traditional family. The traditional value of marriage has been and continues to be an essential part of the social and moral foundation of America. One of the biggest problems with approving same-gender marriages is that it devalues and desecrates the traditional family.

The Machiavellian's Guide to Graduate Study

By Brian McFillen and Brain J. McFillen · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:15 a.m.

One day, near the end of last semester, I had a strange encounter on the bus home from the office. Three stops before mine, a passenger bumped into me on the way out. As he passed, I saw he was older, say about 30, skinny, disheveled, with a gray face that made him look thoroughly beaten. His receding hairline suggested that he was a fellow graduate student. We locked eyes for a moment. His held a wild intensity that was somewhat disturbing. And then he was gone. When I got home, I found that a couple sheets of folded paper had been shoved into my jacket pocket. It was a manifesto of sorts, typewritten, anonymous, titled "The Machiavellian's Guide to Graduate Study: Things Grad-Student Kind Was Not Meant to Know." Perhaps the guy had recognized me from my IDS mug shot, or perhaps he was handing them to people at random. It might not have even come from him. But as soon as I read it, I knew it had to be published.

A collegiate connoisseur

By Jake Rossman · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:14 a.m.

It's a conversation repeated on college campuses everywhere: "Dude, you gotta love a good Keystone Light." "No way, man," another person grumbles. "This Amber Bock is the best. Dark beer has more alcohol, anyway." "Trust me, go with Rolling Rock," says a random third guy. "It goes down so easy. So smooth." And this is just the beginning of a collegiate conundrum unsolvable by university drinkers.

Giving up the apple a day

By Steven Chung · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:11 a.m.

"Steven, you need to eat less fat," my doctor told me at my last visit. "Do you know where you're getting fat in your diet?" I admit that I was paying little attention to this lecture. I was too busy deciding what distressed me the most: 1) my elevated cholesterol, 2) the $100 charge for this doctor's visit or 3) my big fat condescending doctor telling me how to eat.

Keep Victoria a secret

By Chelsea York · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:09 a.m.

If you've been anywhere near a television in the past few weeks, you've seen it. It's impossible to miss with that sultry voice, the foreign accent and the near-naked models in underwear. That's right, it's the Victoria's Secret Semi-Annual Sale commercial. Around this time every year, they play the same ad, trying to excite both men and women.

Booze battle

By Judd Arnold · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2004 12:07 a.m.

I love a good local controversy. It always brings out enough material to keep any comic busy for a long period of time. The recent dispute regarding the fate of the historic Von Lee Theatre has lived up to that reputation. In one corner is a nostalgic local resident trying to preserve a movie theater he enjoyed attending during his youth. Supporting him in his quixotic quest is a group of IU administrators led by IU Director of Real Estate and Economic Development Lynn Coyne. In the opposite corner is a group of investors that has purchased the property and hopes to convert it into a restaurant and bar.