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Court rules ban on gay marriage unconstitutional

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:35 a.m.

BOSTON -- Massachusetts' highest court ruled 4-3 Tuesday that the state's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and gave lawmakers 180 days to fix the problem.

Lawmakers remember O'Bannon

By Alyson Brodsy and Deanna Wrenn · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:32 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS - Lawmakers paid tribute to late Gov. Frank O'Bannon Tuesday, swapping stories and praising him as a dedicated public servant who rose from a small-town law practice to the state's highest elected office.

Grant approved for affordable housing

By Mike Malik · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:31 a.m.

The Indiana Housing Finance Authority and its chairwoman, Lt. Gov. Katherine Davis, approved $69 million in awards for affordable rental housing Oct. 23. The $69 million will be used to create an incentive for developers to build affordable housing for so low-income families.

Holiday season brings volunteer spirit

By Jessica Levco · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:31 a.m.

During the holiday months, the need for volunteers around Bloomington grows. Local organizations, like Middle Way House and Community Kitchen, sponsor Thanksgiving dinners for the less fortunate. Gene and Linda Kelley witnessed firsthand how much homeless people need care and compassion during the holidays.

3 cheers for religious bigotry

By Matthew S. Schoettmer · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:30 a.m.

The government of the United States is not religious in nature. There seems to have been some confusion on this issue. So let me clear up any uncertainty that may be lingering in your mind.

Predators at the watering hole

By Jake Rossman · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:29 a.m.

Most people know about the food chain -- that hierarchy of animals consuming other animals shown picturesquely in every fourth grade science book in the world. In any ecosystem, the larger and more ferocious beasts prey upon the weak.

Herbert: man with a plan

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:27 a.m.

For his first year in office, IU President Adam Herbert has already made quite an impact on the University. Herbert is a president who cares enough to act, and for this reason he'll hopefully be around IU for many years. Herbert's most recent plan involves aiding Indiana's economy and education -- calling for a new Clarian hospital, furthering medical research and improving P-12 education.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:25 a.m.

Information Technology Training will give two presentations today on e-mail and computer security.

Service week shows 'Kommunity Karing'

By -Kehla West · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:22 a.m.

The last week has been a busy one for Kappa Alpha Psi, as the fraternity participated in "Karing for the Kommunity," a week of service opportunities and events for the campus. Senior Jeremy Morris, the group's keeper of records, said the week was a chance for the group to "wake up" the Bloomington community.

Student faces felony charges

By Duncan Mitchel · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:18 a.m.

Another IU student was charged Monday with reckless homicide in a fatal drag race Oct. 31, said Monroe County Jail officials. One of the drivers, Patrick McBride, 21, was charged with a felony for his involvement in the accident. Three days earlier, Daipayan Banerjee, his friend and one of the drivers involved, was charged with the same crime.

Old color photos published

By Lee Cleary · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:17 a.m.

Almost every painting, photograph or drawing done in the mid-20th century has at least one thing in common: a lack of color. Most art before the 1970s was done in black and white. That's what makes the Charles Weever Cuchman collection so unique.

Junior named IDS editor in chief

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:17 a.m.

Junior Adam VanOsdol was named spring semester editor in chief of the Indiana Daily Student by the IDS publications board Tuesday afternoon.

Exchange group offers internships

By Kourtney Schepman · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:17 a.m.

AIESEC, an international intern exchange program, has helped many IU students explore the world and cultures around them and students can gain work experience through AIESEC internships with international businesses.

New software to stop cheating

By Rachel Ward · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:16 a.m.

To some students, copying and pasting some information here and there into the usual English paper doesn't seem like such a big deal. These students question how professors will ever know. But with the new software, TurnItIn, that IU faculty and staff are test-running in classes, those few stolen words could turn into a plagiarism dilemma.

'Tiger' dependent on series

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:13 a.m.

Tom Clancy just never quits, but he probably had a quandary when he decided to write yet another novel focused on the enterprising Ryan family. Jack Ryan has been the driving character in many of Clancy's classics, including "The Hunt for Red October" and "Patriot Games." He's got to be getting on in years.

Series presents classic films to modern generation

By Josh Hamm and Joshua Hamm · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:12 a.m.

In the era of HBO, DVDs and MP3s, Americans have the means to enjoy a classic Hollywood film in the comfort of their homes. But once upon a time, the only place to catch a movie in Bloomington was downtown at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. With the creation of the Golden Age of Hollywood film series and the renovation of the theater, the golden age of Hollywood has returned to Bloomington.

Comics crash academia

By Claire Blaustein · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:12 a.m.

"Indiana Review," a literary journal published by IU, is currently working on its upcoming summer issue. While they normally print works of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, this time they plan to give their readers something they might not expect -- a comic book. IR often includes visual art in its biannual issues, but this is the first time it will include an insert of comic art.

21 is so passé

By Bonnie Real · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 11:33 p.m.

Tell a person that it's your birthday, and quite often his or her face will light up with vicarious glee. Tell them you're turning anything other than 18 or 21, however, and that shining look will quickly recede.

Local music shop owner remembered

By Elise Baker · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 11:30 p.m.

In the warm, wood-paneled back room of Soma's coffee shop, 322 E. Kirkwood Ave., a small crowd of people gathered Saturday night in memory of a man who trod the fine line between local shopkeeper and extended family.

Around the arts

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 3:02 a.m.

Music. Dance. Theater. Choreography. Performance Art. The nationally acclaimed act STOMP has been called all of the above. STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy and utterly unique. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments -- matchboxed, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps -- to produce a wide array of rhythm.