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By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 10,2003 1 a.m.

Stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld added a second show at 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11 at the IU Auditorium. Popular demand for tickets prompted the additional performance.

Eastside campus renovations beginning and ending

Wednesday, Sept. 10,2003 12:57 a.m.

As renovation is currently underway at Campus View Apartments, Eigenmann Hall residents are enjoying the recent changes made to their building. Eigenmann saw "a complete renovation of student rooms," according to Larry Isom, Residential Programs and Services director of facilities.

New science building to unite disciplines

By Matt Lahr · Wednesday, Sept. 10,2003 12:57 a.m.

Beginning early next year, ground will be broken on a new science building that will attempt to ease the current overcrowding problem in many campus research facilities and bring unification to the science department. However, many say the benefits of the Multidisciplinary Science Building will span a far greater scope than just the Bloomington campus.

TV news legend now at IU

By Andrea Minarcek · Wednesday, Sept. 10,2003 12:55 a.m.

After 40 years with WISH-TV in Indianapolis where he served as both vice president and news director and gave Jane Pauley her first job, Lee Giles has come to bring his professional experience to IU. Giles was hired for the School of Journalism faculty this summer and is teaching two sections of J343 Broadcast News this fall.

Student group proposes peer mediation programs

By Adam Aasen · Wednesday, Sept. 10,2003 12:14 a.m.

IU students are working an alternative way to deal with problems instead of being punished by the Office of Student Ethics. Junior Chris Maher, director of the Department of Student Rights, is creating a peer mediation program which could give students other options if they get into trouble.

Community remembers trauma from Sept. 11

By Mitch Blacher · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 2:26 a.m.

Personal milestones like anniversaries and birthdays are forgotten every day. But this Thursday's anniversary is one America will not likely forget.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:58 a.m.

In his letter on Sept. 1, Ryan Marshall opines that we here in Bloomington must have too much time on our hands if we are passing smoking bans near University buildings. I would suggest that Mr. Marshall has not had enough time to seriously think through his position.

Kirkwood retailer Cha Cha reopens after fire

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:52 a.m.

The upscale college clothing store Cha Cha has recently reopened it's doors after the local business caught fire early last year. The reopening of the boutique has been in the works for a year and a half.

Downtown grows up

By Gary Guffey · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:51 a.m.

A gaze toward the skyline of downtown Bloomington's west side quickly fixates on the structural skeletons of four construction cranes. They hover ominously over their worksites, as if they're trying to magically pull high-rise developments from the limestone base of south-central Indiana.

Ready to run to the top of the team

By Alex Witteveld · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:48 a.m.

Sophomore Stephen Haas thinks he can make a major contribution to the Hoosier cross country team this year. "I am in a lot better shape this year," Haas said."Last year my track season ran so long that I was not ready for the cross country season." Last season, Haas ran an IU freshman record of 14:25 for the 5,000 meters. He also ran an 8:19 in the 3,000 meters, becoming only the 19th runner in IU history to break 8:20 indoors. Although Haas had a great track season, summer meets extended his season, and he was in shape for shorter distances as compared to the longer races in cross country. "This year I have been putting in a lot more mileage over the summer," Haas said. "I have been running about 90 miles a week, and I am a lot more confident." Last year, Haas was hampered by an injury during the track season, but he came back strong.

A teachable moment for us all

By Charlie Nelms · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:47 a.m.

Though the comments about homosexuality attributed to Professor Eric Rasmusen on his Web log are abhorrent to me, and nearly everyone I know who supports genuine diversity

Governor suffers stroke, remains in critical condition

By Adam VanOsdol · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:46 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Gov. Frank O'Bannon, 73, was in critical condition late Monday night after he suffered a massive brain hemorrhage while visiting Chicago.

Downloaders to face lawsuit

By Andrea Minarcek · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:46 a.m.

After months of playing hardball with file-swappers and often targeting college-aged users, the Recording Industry Association of America offered an amnesty program Monday to Internet users who agree to stop illegally pirating music and movies and agree to delete all unauthorized files from their hard drives.

Faculty react to Web log decision

By Maura Halpern · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:46 a.m.

After a University legal counsel decided to let a professor's controversial Web log remain on the IU server, staff, faculty and students are responding with letters to University administration and organizing meetings to discuss possible responses.

Lt. Gov. Kernan might be sworn in as next governor of Indiana within next couple days

By Christina Galoozis · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:46 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Lt. Gov. Joseph Kernan rode with Gov. Frank O'Bannon in an ambulance to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago early Monday after the governor suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in his hotel room.

Terrorists are among us

By Mathew S. Schoettmer · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:46 a.m.

We have a problem in this country. You see, right or wrong, the laws of our land protect the ability of women to choose to have an abortion.

Smoky paradises

By Bonnie Real · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:45 a.m.

My grandmother smokes Marlboro Reds. She also makes great mashed potatoes. Regardless of our relation, I'm neither a smoker nor a cook.

Stealing for a better tomorrow

By Cameron Thibos · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:44 a.m.

Well, the world has finally proven that crime does pay, if perpetrated on a grand enough scale.

Is the parking problem solved?

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:42 a.m.

Students returning to campus this fall will recognize some changes in the parking situation. From now on, the Student Recreational Sports Center parking lot will be monitored and the fine for common parking tickets will be $40 -- up $5 from last year.

Religious fanaticism dissected in Krakauer's latest

By Joe Troyer · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:19 a.m.

What in the world is journalist Jon Krakauer doing writing about Mormons? The answer is simpler than it would initially seem. In "Under the Banner of Heaven," Krakauer attempts to explore the ideas and events that cause people to perpetrate crimes in the name of religion. Though his reporting at times reflects the bias of his agnostic roots, Krakauer is largely successful in his initial foray outside the realm of mountaineering and outdoors literature.