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By Anthony Breznican · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:08 a.m.

IU fulfilled its obligation to former basketball coach Bob Knight by continuing to pay him after he was fired, an attorney for the University said Monday.

WelcomeFest helps to find niche

By Jenny Davis · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:03 a.m.

Finding a niche among 38,000 other young adults can be a daunting task. However, attending a large school often provides a big selection of clubs and student organizations to aid in the undertaking.

IUPD tries to win award for violations

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:02 a.m.

The IU Police Department might receive a new squad car from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute by the end of the year in a contest with other police departments.

IU expresses concern for governor

By Devon Thomas · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2003 1:01 a.m.

After hearing of Gov. Frank O'Bannon's health problems Monday, members of the IU and Bloomington communities began to express their condolences for the state's leader. Fred Eichhorn, president of the IU board of trustees, said he worked closely with O'Bannon on University issues.

'Fighters for world peace'

By Michell Perry and Michelle Perry · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 1:22 p.m.

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet drew a crowd of at least 3,000 Sunday to the Tibetan Cultural Center in Bloomington for the dedication of the interfaith Chamtse Ling temple and a community forum on world peace. "I believe that all the religious traditions have the same potential and capacity to work for peace," the Dalai Lama said. "This coming together for a common purpose gives me great pleasure." The day-long event began with the dedication, ribbon-cutting and invocation ceremonies performed by the exiled Buddhist leader. United Nations Messenger of Peace Muhammad Ali played an important role throughout the day by participating in the ceremonies, the afternoon panel discussion with area youths and the planting of a beech tree outside the 10,000 square-foot temple.

Indiana Governor collapses in Chicago

By Associated Press and Adrian Sainz · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 1:16 p.m.

CHICAGO -- Indiana Gov. Frank O'Bannon was taken to a hospital Monday after collapsing at a Chicago hotel where he was attending a conference, officials said. The Chicago Fire Department said O'Bannon, 73, was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital about 9 a.m. Hospital spokeswoman Kelly Sullivan said O'Bannon was being treated in the emergency room. She had no detail on his condition.

Bush addresses Iraq progress

By Alyson Brodsy and Deb Riechmann · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 12:19 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush said Sunday night he will ask Congress for $87 billion to fight terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan, appealing for troops and money from other countries, even those who opposed the U.S.-led war.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 3:11 a.m.

Site's phobic ideas important for all I was surprised to read today's headline (Sept. 5, IDS) describing the removal of Eric Rasmusen's weblog from his IU Web site because of the political and social views he expresses, and I have to lodge the strongest possible protest. Make no mistake: Professor Rasmussen's views on homosexuality are homophobic, heterosexist and repressive.

Professor now in question

By C. Marc Wagner · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 2:58 a.m.

Before we consider the words written by Professor Rasmusen, we need to consider the forum in which they are found. The forum in this case is his personal home pages at "mypage.iu.edu" (formerly PHP). I believe that use of these facilities is governed by the policy "Computer Users" Privileges and Responsibilities." It seems to me that the pertinent passages fall under the title: Censorship.

Caramels: a cure

By Doug Bauder · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 2:55 a.m.

My grandmother knew nothing about Web sites or personal home pages or University technology policies. Neither, to my knowledge, had she ever thought about the impact of homophobia on a young gay boy. What I DO know is that I WAS that young gay boy and my grandmother loved me unconditionally.

Social Security obligation

By Vince Carr and Vincent Carr · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 2:53 a.m.

Parade magazine (Aug. 31, 2003) recently featured an article on Social Security by commentator Andrew Tobias. While the article presented a nice synopsis of the Social Security system's history and function and offered sound investment advice for current workers, Tobias' argument was laced with biased and misleading information.

Losing our marbles

By Anna Dittmer · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 2:49 a.m.

Last week I did one of the most brainless things I've ever done in my life. Suddenly noticing that my keys were missing, I retraced my steps to my car in a panic.

IU 'uncovered'

By Paul Musgrave · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 2:45 a.m.

There's more to communicating than speaking and writing. Your gestures, your stance and your facial expressions speak eloquently even when you are silent. Sometimes we can't control our nonverbal communication. Certain reflexes are involuntary. If you smile sincerely, the muscles around your eyes will contract. Try to fake a smile and those muscles stay still.

The Rasmusen controversy

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 2:37 a.m.

As of today, we should all be familiar with Professor Eric Rasmusen's infamous Web log, once stricken from the IU server for his controversial (and to this editorial staff, abhorrent) views on homosexuality, only to be placed back on in order to comply with a UITS policy which promotes the "free expression of ideas."

SoFa gallery exhibits digital art

By Elise Baker · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 2:27 a.m.

As you step into the darkened room, you hear faintly muddled music with voice over that sounds familiar. Lights are flashing on huge screens in a blurry visual cacophony. Pretty soon the pieces start to fit together: you are watching David Letterman. But surely the reception can't be this bad?

'The Greatest' comes to Bloomington

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 2:26 a.m.

One of 'The Greatest,' most flamboyant, outspoken athletes of the 20th century was humbled this past weekend by a man half his size. Muhammad Ali visited Bloomington to join His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama in the opening ceremonies of The Chamtse Ling, an interdenominational temple built by the Tibetan Cultural Center. Joined by daughter Hana, this was the first meeting between Ali, a Muslim, and His Holiness, a Budhist. "He was humbled to meet the Dalai Lama," Hana said. She explained how her father is an advocate of peace and a supporter of the Dalai Lama's beliefs in peace -- a conviction he began to show in 1966, when he declared himself ineligible for the military draft based on his Islamic principles. His decision caused a major backlash against Ali across the nation as well as in the boxing world.

IU stumbles in first road test

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 2:25 a.m.

IU men's soccer tasted defeat for the first time this season, as they lost to Connecticut at the UConn Classic this weekend. Georgetown also gave No. 5 IU (1-1-2) problems in Storrs, Conn. The Hoosiers tied the Hoyas, 2-2 Friday and fell to the host Huskies, 2-1 Saturday at Morrone Stadium.

Palestinian leader resigns

By Alyson Brodsy and Lara Sukhtian · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 2:25 a.m.

RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Yasser Arafat tapped the Palestinian parliament speaker to take over as prime minister Sunday and lead the Palestinians' next government after the resignation of Mahmoud Abbas. Several leaders of Arafat's ruling Fatah party confirmed the nomination by consensus of parliament speaker Ahmed Qureia, though it remained unclear if he would accept. Qureia attended the meeting Sunday night but did not comment, Fatah officials said. The parliament speaker "is our only nominee," said Abbas Zaki, a member of the Fatah central committee.

Team loses in invitational

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 2:23 a.m.

After this weekend's TIS/Taylor Invitational, the IU women's volleyball team might be feeling a sense of déjà vu. The Hoosiers hosted the second annual invitational and matched their performance last weekend in Miami at the Hurricane Invitational, almost to an identical situation.

Bush defends tax cuts

By Monica Dix · Monday, Sept. 8,2003 2:23 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A crowd of 500 to 800 people anxiously awaited the arrival of President George Bush in Indianapolis Friday afternoon. Bush was visiting the state capitol to address economic concerns and raise funds for his 2004 re-election campaign. This was the president's second trip to the state this year.