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Fashion looks to spring

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:13 a.m.

NEW YORK -- This year marks the 10th anniversary of 7th on Sixth, an organization originally formed in 1993 by the Council of Fashion Designers of America to organize, centralize and modernize the New York collections. It has become one of the city's marquee events, attracting thousands. Fashion industry leaders, the worldwide press, buyers, celebrities and politicians make up the mix, and it generates an estimated $253 million for the city's economy each year. This year, 66 designers will present their spring collections from Sept. 12 to 17, and many are making their debut under the tents at Bryant Park. Collections like BodyGear Activewear and Bahar Korcan are showing their creations for the first time at this year's Fashion Week. The popularity of the event has created so much hype that hundreds of people are being denied entrance to many of the most talked-about shows. Baby Phat, Rosa Cha by Amir Slama and Fusha lines were so long their shows were standing room only. In February, the less-than-booming economy didn't add to the already downtrodden mood surrounding the shows. But this season, things are different. A-list celebrities are dominating the red carpet, and designers are supporting others designers by attending shows.

8 game losing streak halted

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:13 a.m.

It took the rekindling of a 78-year old rivalry to end an eight-game losing streak. The Hoosier football team defeated regional foe Indiana State 33-3 to give IU its first win of the year in its home opener. The team rallied behind a strong running game, a steady defense and big plays on special teams to answer a pair of blowout losses with a blowout win of its own. Despite the earlier losses at UConn and Washington to open the year, coach Gerry DiNardo downplayed the importance of needing this win over any others.

FASE program celebrates 10 years of work

By George Lyle IV · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:13 a.m.

For 10 years now, the Faculty and Staff for Student Excellence program has provided mentors to first-generation college students to ensure their success and raise retention rates. In celebration of that milestone, FASE brought acclaimed neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin Carson to speak at their annual banquet.

Straight outta Compton

By Paul Musgrave · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:12 a.m.

In the late eighties and early nineties, Compton, a community of nearly two million people in Los Angeles County, California, had a bad reputation. The two best-known gangs in the United States, the Crips and the Bloods, both called it home. N.W.A.'s hometown ode, "Straight Outta Compton," shaped the city's image.

I-CORE students discuss diversity

By -Kehla West · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:10 a.m.

The Kelley School of Business' I-CORE program has a reputation for being tough. The coursework, the workload and the tests are legendary. I-CORE students faced a different kind of challenge Friday.

Brave new economy

By Anna Dittmer · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:09 a.m.

I cannot adequately express how ecstatic I am about today's economy. The prospect of spending months unemployed while sending out resumes and conducting interviews thrills me to no end. Maybe I will get a job right after I graduate. But actually I hope I don't, because engaging in job-hunting activities is simply so much fun. Think of the risks involved! Think of the excitement! The way I see it, job-seeking is destined to become the next big extreme sport.

Hispanic 'Sesame Street' star to speak at IMU tonight

By -Kehla West · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:09 a.m.

Sonia Monzano, who children of all ages know as Maria Rodriguez on the classic kids' show "Sesame Street," will speak at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Indiana Memorial Union Whittenberger Auditorium. Monzano will be speaking about role models to kick off National Hispanic Heritage month. The program is sponsored by the Union Board and La Casa Latino Cultural Center.

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off today

By Alli Stolper and Writer Alli Stolper · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:08 a.m.

Sophomore Paul Rodriguez says the "happy Mexican and the token black guy" smiling on the covers of promotional brochures about IU are not a true representation of IU students. Rodriguez said the diversity IU has does not mean the campus has racial interactivity.

O'Bannon a true Hoosier

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:06 a.m.

What is a Hoosier? Gov. Frank O'Bannon had an idea. At his inauguration in 1997, he said: "Let us never forget that our shared values -- our sacred values, our love of Indiana -- united us as Hoosiers."

Hurricane Isabel on course toward Atlantic Coast

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:03 a.m.

MIAMI -- Hurricane Isabel plowed toward the Atlantic Coast on Sunday on a course that could slam the powerful Category 4 storm into the central East Coast late this week.

Herbert plans for IU's economic future

By Colin Kearns · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:03 a.m.

Under the pressure of a struggling economy and decreases in government funding, IU President Adam Herbert said he plans to establish better state relations and increase IU's marketing value in an effort to secure academic funding.

Trustees remember IU connection, friendships with governor

By Mitch Blacher · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:03 a.m.

The flag at Memorial Stadium rested lifeless against its pole at half-mast Saturday. The nearly 30,000 in attendance for the IU football game stood, but it wasn't to cheer a spectacular play. The moment of silence was IU's first of many tributes to alumnus and Indiana's 47th governor, Frank O'Bannon. Friends remembered O'Bannon's life as being a true testament to the Hoosier success story.

State mourns Gov. Frank O'Bannon

By Adam Van Osdol and Adam VanOsdol · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:03 a.m.

Indiana Gov. Frank O'Bannon, who died Saturday after suffering a massive stroke one week ago, will be remembered this week at ceremonies in the Statehouse and his hometown of Corydon, Ind. O'Bannon's portrait and personal items will be on display in the rotunda of the Statehouse Thursday. The public is invited to file past and write a message in a memorial book.

Israeli official says killing Arafat an option

By Alyson Brodsy and Mohammed Daraghmeh · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 1:59 a.m.

RAMALLAH, West Bank -- The second-ranking official in the Israeli government said Sunday that killing Yasser Arafat is an option, as thousands of Palestinians took to the streets across the West Bank and Gaza Strip promising to protect their leader. Israel blames Arafat for blocking peace efforts and preventing a crackdown against militants who have carried out two suicide bombings in the last week.

Around The Nation

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 1:58 a.m.

NASA to smash Galileo probe into Jupiter for fear of contaminating its moon PASADENA, Calif. -- NASA plans to crash its $1.5 billion Galileo spacecraft into Jupiter next weekend to make sure it doesn't accidentally contaminate the planet's ice-covered moon Europa with bacteria from Earth.

On first visit to Iraq, Powell encouraged by progress

By Alyson Brodsy and George Gedda · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 1:54 a.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Secretary of State Colin Powell said Sunday he is convinced "the winds of freedom are blowing" across Iraq but acknowledged the possibility that terrorists are trying to make their way into the country and sabotage the process toward self-rule. Powell spent 12 hours in talks with the team of American officials guiding Iraq in the postwar period and with the U.S.-appointed Iraqi Governing Council.

Plaque presented to hospital

By Katie Killebrew · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 1:50 a.m.

The parents of Jenny Suhr, an IU student who died from brain cancer four years ago, presented a plaque in her memory Friday to Bloomington Hospital's Olcott Center for Cancer Education. A picture of Jenny's face is inscribed into the plaque as well as a poem about her life.

Skate park to open in November at Upper Cascades

By Holly Pilewski · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 1:49 a.m.

Bloomington skating enthusiasts are one step closer to having their own park. Last week the Bloomington Board of Park Commissioners announced the acceptance of a $605,000 bid placed by contractor Dave O'Mara to create a local skate park. The price covers all costs and is in the range the city expected to pay, according to John Turnbull, sports and fitness director of the Bloomington Parks and Recreation department.

Buddhist temple opens in town

By Michell Perry and Michelle Perry · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 1:47 a.m.

Pairs of shoes lined the entryway to the Chamtse Ling temple Sunday as Buddhist worshippers gathered for the first teaching in the shrine room celebrating the public opening of the center. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet Tenzin Gyatso dedicated the temple in a ceremony Sept. 7, but Sunday marked the first day the public was welcomed inside.

Comedian Ritter an effortless professional

By Alyson Brodsy and Lynn Elber · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 1:01 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- John Ritter's ability to coax big laughs out of sitcom pratfalls and punchlines inspired his colleagues. "I learned so much from him. He was the best physical comic I've ever watched," actress Suzanne Somers, who co-starred with Ritter in "Three's Company," said Friday.