Region

Photo exhibit accents the 'ordinary'

By Olivia Morales · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 3:01 a.m.

Picturing the everyday, a theme prevalent throughout the work of Bloomington photographer Tom Stio, is the subject of a new exhibit called "Parallel Universes," which is on display at the Buskirk-Chumley Textillery Gallery, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., until Nov. 29.

Orion Quartet graps comedy, tragedy in Beethoven quartets

By Claire Blaustein · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 3 a.m.

Although this was the third of six Beethoven string quartet cycle concerts the Orion Quartet will perform at IU, it has not yet ceased to amaze. Its blend of technical mastery and complete control of the repertoire it is tackling led up to a remarkable performance Sunday.

Local dance troupe promotes elegance

By Stacey Laskin · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 2:57 a.m.

Dressed in '80s attire, members of the Windfall Dance Company opened their show "Gasping for Breath" with a workout video parody of modern dance over the weekend. The show ran Friday and Saturday night in the Rose Firebay Theater of the John Waldron Arts Center, featuring dancers from the Windfall Dance Company, the Windfall Youth Ensemble and Parallel Differences, a high school-aged group of dancers directed by graduate student Shauna Steele.

Italian official resigns from U.S.-led Iraqi coalition

By Alyson Brodsy and Robert H. Reid · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 1:42 a.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- An Italian member of the U.S.-led coalition has resigned, accusing the Bush administration of inefficiency and failing to understand Iraq. In Tikrit, U.S. forces killing six alleged insurgents as they pressed their search Monday for a former Saddam deputy believed to be orchestrating attacks on Americans.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 1:34 a.m.

I think the idea to bring advertising to the residence halls is a great idea. After reading the article in the IDS on Nov. 14 titled "TV ads Invade Residence Halls," I wasn't quite sure it's a good idea for IU. First, where is $30,000 going to come from and where will it go? The article didn't really specify where, but it will go to programs and such. What programs?

'Educate' the masses

By Nathan James Richardson · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 1:28 a.m.

I was reading the article "Is IU a politically correct campus?" and I must say that yes, IU is a politically correct campus. Many viewpoints that are labeled politically incorrect are promptly noted, the person is "educated" on why they are wrong and their viewpoints are eradicated.

Save the 'Park and Ride'

By Cameron Thibos · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 1:27 a.m.

One of the most persistent issues on campus is parking. In the students' eyes, IU doesn't do much to alleviate the problem. Stiff fines, expensive permits and overbooked slots leave many of us sitting in traffic hoping that a new parking space will just materialize in front of us.

Keep a personal touch

By Hisato Kawata · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 1:26 a.m.

When people devalue something, they say things like, "that is a waste of time." "Don't waste my time," busy people complain. People really hate the notion of waste, especially waste of time. Technological advancement has focused on getting rid of it. Now you don't have to go to various places to do your business.

A captive audience

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 1:26 a.m.

Judging by Residential Programs and Services' proposal to put big-screen TVs showing ads in the commons areas of IU's dorms, this isn't a university. It's a profit center.

Sniper found guilty on 4 counts

By Alyson Brodsy and Matthew Barakat · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 1:22 a.m.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- A jury convicted John Allen Muhammad of capital murder Monday, concluding he used a rifle, a beat-up car and a teenager who idolized him to kill randomly and terrorize the Washington, D.C. area during last year's sniper spree.

Schwarzenegger sworn in as California governor

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 1:21 a.m.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Arnold Schwarzenegger was sworn in Monday as the 38th governor of California, completing a meteoric rise from bodybuilder and action hero to leader of the nation's most populated state in a historic recall election.

Mishap on bus kills Indy student

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 1:15 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A 16-year-old boy who stuck his head from a school bus window was killed Monday when he hit a tree as the bus traveled about 30 mph, police said.

Gas poisoning kills 2 in cabin

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 1:15 a.m.

BLOOMINGTON -- Carbon monoxide poisoning killed two hunters while they slept in a cabin in rural northern Monroe County, the coroner said.

Report shows smoking rate fueling diseases

By Alyson Brodsy and Rick Callahan · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 1:13 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana's traditionally high smoking rate is fueling diseases that are keeping it in the middle of the pack of the 50 states in terms of overall health, a report released Monday showed.

3 charged with armed break-in at Purdue dormitory

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 1:11 a.m.

WEST LAFAYETTE -- Three intruders, one armed with a handgun, broke into a Purdue University residence hall room and tried to rob two students, police said.

WTIU pitches in to help community

By Stephanie Susman · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 1:11 a.m.

IU students are helping Bloomington children discover college through a unique shadowing program. Campus TV station WTIU's "The Friday Zone," a weekly program dedicated to helping children do activities they wouldn't normally do, has been broadcasting in the community since October 1999.

Hoosier Bus service helps students get home

By Matt Mattucci and Matt Mattuci · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 1:10 a.m.

The roads will be jammed next week when students return home for Thanksgiving break. But some IU students are trying to help. Hoosier Bus was created to lessen the chaotic traveling experience for IU students living in the Chicago area. Three years ago, University of Wisconsin-Madison junior Jeremy Schwach saw a need for a program that could help students travel home for the holidays.

Former IUPUI bookstore officials caught fixing prices

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 1:09 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A federal grand jury has indicted two former bookstore managers on charges they overcharged college students for their textbooks by hundreds of thousands of dollars. Harold E. Vogel, former manager of the IU-Purdue University at Indianapolis Bookstores, and Dennis L. Saner, former manager of a chain bookstore near the campus, are charged with taking part in a price-fixing conspiracy.

Sexuality society reviewing student grant applications

By Stacie Vasko · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 1:08 a.m.

The Society for the Study of Scientific Sexuality currently is reviewing applications for its fall 2003 student research grant, according to David Fleming, executive director of the society's office.

Read Center struggles with alarms

By Mike McElroy · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2003 1 a.m.

A recent rash of false fire alarms prompted Read Center officials to send a mass e-mail Monday to residents urging them to follow fire evacuation procedures.