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Candidates address city's concerns to Rotary Club

By Jenny Viviano · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:32 a.m.

Fred Prall's speech at the Rotary Club luncheon Tuesday afternoon in the Indiana Memorial Union focused on Rotary members' main concerns: safety within the Bloomington community, the inefficiency of the current traffic situation and the quality of jobs in the city.

The pimpin' life ain't easy

By Mathew S. Schoettmer and Matthew S. Schoettmer · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:29 a.m.

According to an Associated Press news brief released last Friday, Margaret MacDonald has been convicted in Paris of "aggravated procuring."

Mickey saves

By J.P. Benitez and JP Benitez · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:28 a.m.

And Mickey rose from the grave on the third day. Or maybe I'm getting my stories confused.

Car bomb kills at least 4 in Fallujah

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:19 a.m.

FALLUJAH, Iraq -- A car bomb exploded Tuesday near a police station on a major street in the tense city of Fallujah, killing at least four people, police said. The attack came a day after a series of suicide bombings in Baghdad left about three dozen dead.

Pope's ailing health concerns Catholics

By Lee Cleary · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:18 a.m.

Pope John Paul II has been the pontiff for the duration of most IU students' lifetimes, but in recent months, the 83-year-old's battle with Parkinson's disease has worsened.

'Sandman' returns with new chapter

By Evan Ross · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:13 a.m.

In 1988, Neil Gaiman set the comic book world afire with the publication of his series "The Sandman." During its eight-year run, "The Sandman" won numerous awards inside and outside the field of graphic novels. Now, after a seven-year absence, Gaiman returns to the series that brought him the most commercial success. The latest chapter of the series, "Endless Nights," perfectly sums up the themes and ideas presented in "The Sandman."

Venice's Grand Canal charms Italy's visitors

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:12 a.m.

VENICE, Italy -- Some travel truths are self-evident. As the Great Wall of China is great indeed, so Venice's Grand Canal is grand beyond compare. For two and a half miles, this watery Champs-Elysees winds down a fantastic architectural canyon lined with rococo palaces and Moorish mansions.

Musician to bring jazz, funk to IU

By Pat Donohue · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:11 a.m.

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe will bring its unique fusion of jazz and funk to the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 122 S. Walnut St. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. tonight with the band playing two sets with a short break in-between. Denson, the sax-playing front man of Tiny Universe, played in Lenny Kravitz's touring band for five years and appeared on two of Kravitz's records ("Mama Said" and "Are You Gonna Go My Way?").

IU student wins photo contest

By Patrick Commiskey · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:10 a.m.

The snapshot is of a dock washed-out by a storm on the island of Caye Caulker, Belize. The photograph won IU junior Tom Pellman $150 and first place in the Indianapolis Star Travel Photo Contest in August.

'A' plus for AI programs

By Alyson Brodsy and Bonnie Real · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 11:31 p.m.

The system of associate instructors at IU is not perfect. The grounds-keeping is not perfect. Not every toilet functions all the time. Oncourse and Webmail have also been known to shut down just when we need them the most. You've probably made a few mistakes, too, but we won't highlight those now. But like everything, especially in a university setting, imperfections are to be expected.

Interfering in family affairs

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 9:17 p.m.

Last week, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush ordered the feeding tube of Terri Schiavo, a brain-damaged Florida woman, reinserted after a bill passed through the state's legislature.

Student reports sexual assault on walk from Ballantine

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 2:08 a.m.

The first blitz-rape on the IU-Bloomington campus in 30 years might have happened Thursday, according to the IU Police Department.

Facing student loans

By Mike McElroy · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 2:07 a.m.

Freshman Roger Teska is 18-years-old and is $14,000 in debt. He might just be beginning his college education, but he is not alone. On average, students borrow more than $16,000 over the course of their education, up about 66 percent since 1997, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Local scouts earn honors

By Katie Killebrew · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:41 a.m.

Two Bloomington residents recently earned the Certification of Instructor of Trainers award from the Girl Scouts of the USA. This August the certification was awarded to Terri Tock and Donna Rinckel.

Panel discusses domestic violence

By Mike McElroy · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:39 a.m.

The Bloomington Women's Equity Council hosted a panel discussion Monday evening in the Monroe County Public Library auditorium. The discussion, called "Violence Against Women - Monroe County's Response" was held as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is a congressionally sponsored event.

Council hopefuls focus on issues as election nears

By Lindsay Jancek · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:39 a.m.

Elections for Bloomington's city council are next Tuesday, November 4th, and with 18 candidates running for election, campaigns are now coming down to the wire. District elections are made up of two or more candidates in each of the six local districts, at least one Democrat and one Republican running for office. There are also three at-large seats up for grabs.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:35 a.m.

The Asian Culture Center hosts a semimonthly roundtable discussion that allows students to talk about the myths and stereotypes on Asian-Pacific Americans and to discuss ways to dispel misconceptions.

Students help out on mayoral campaigns

By Jennifer Gunnels · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:31 a.m.

When senior Rebecca Homkes gets out of her last class on any given afternoon, she puts her books aside and gets ready for work. Like students all over campus, Homkes works 10 or more hours a week at her part-time job.

Campus safety addressed in walk

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:31 a.m.

With Halloween right around the corner, many students might be a little apprehensive of taking a walk around campus after nightfall. But the Commission on Personal Safety is making efforts to improve safety by making sure walkways and parking lots are properly lit.

Ultimate Frisbee unites students of varied backgrounds

By Lindahl Wiegand · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:25 a.m.

The men's Ultimate Frisbee club team is made up of students from all parts of the country. Spanning freshmen to graduate students, their experiences with Ultimate is as diverse as the students who make up the team. Considering teamwork as one of their strongest characteristics, they not only play on the field together, but many live and hang out together. "I knew when I came to college I wanted to play on an Ultimate (Frisbee) team," sophomore John Kolb said. "At a big school like IU, Ultimate is definitely a great way to meet new people outside of the dorm." The HoosierMama?s, IU's men's Ultimate Frisbee team, is composed of 30 students. Ultimate Frisbee is a club sport at IU, which means the team holds organized practices and competes in off-campus tournaments.