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BPAC protests uranium

By Julia Blanford · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 2:08 a.m.

Twenty-five protesters gathered on the steps of the Monroe County Courthouse Wednesday night to protest the government's use of depleted uranium in military weapons. Standing at the corner of Sixth Street and College, protesters held signs proclaiming "Start Seeing Iraqi Children" and "No New Nukes of Any Kind", as well as signs plastered with photos of bodies burned and vaporized by depleted uranium.

New IU professors learn the ropes on campus while teaching students in the classroom

By Jess Huffman · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:55 a.m.

Sandeep Junnarkar leaps up the stone stairs as he frantically rushes from Ernie Pyle Hall to the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. He runs down the hallway looking inside each classroom for the right room.

Lost.

By Devon Thomas · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:49 a.m.

Freshmen at IU are easy to spot. Shuffling through the Arboretum, a pack of lost students crowds around a crumpled campus map, scanning the paper for two specific letters. As they continue walking, arms weighed down by their plastic IU Bookstore bags filled with books they may never open, they embark on a scavenger hunt across campus to find where their classes are.

'Blue lights' not so special?

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:49 a.m.

They dot the campus. But do they help? More than 25 emergency telephones -- commonly called "blue lights" -- were installed in the early '90s around campus in an effort to increase personal safety. Since then, they've never been used to stop an attack.

Local business ready for arrival

By Michell Perry and Michelle Perry · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:49 a.m.

Mirrors line the walls, the lights remain dim and soft music resonates as diners enjoy authentic Tibetan cuisine. The Snow Lion restaurant, 113 S. Grant St., may be serene on a Tuesday night, but come Friday, it may be a bit livelier.

City budget has final hearing before vote

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:49 a.m.

Bloomington City Council members were optimistic at their meeting Wednesday night for a unanimous approval of next year's proposed budget. "I can't find much wrong with the budget," said District II representative Jason Banach. "It's never going to be perfect, but for the most part we are doing a pretty good job."

Rangers goalie Richter to retire retire; team agrees to terms with Mironov

By Alyson Brodsy and Richard Rosenblatt · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:20 a.m.

NEW YORK -- New York Rangers goalie Mike Richter will officially retire today nearly 10 months after he was sidelined with a second concussion. Richter spent his entire 14-year NHL career with the Rangers. The popular goalie led the team to the Stanley Cup in 1994 -- the Rangers' first NHL title since 1940 -- and leaves with more than a dozen club records.

Junior trying to 'kill' injury bug

By Matt Glenesk · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:20 a.m.

A season ago IU junior Christina Archibald struggled with various injuries, whether it was her back or her feet. Despite the injuries that dogged her all year, Archibald played in all 33 matches and 130 games for the Hoosiers women's volleyball team last season. "It feels great to be healthy now," Archibald said.

Sowells steps up

By John Rodgers · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:19 a.m.

His high school coach called him the 'Sowell-taker.' And in his first season starting, sophomore offensive lineman Isaac Sowells, pronounced "souls," will be the sole protector of junior quarterback Matt LoVecchio's blind side. Sowells' side is the left one as he is the starting left tackle for the Hoosier offense.

Carlisle to coach Pacers this year

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:18 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A week ago, Rick Carlisle was content to spend this NBA season in a television studio. On Wednesday, he jumped back into coaching. Carlisle ended a week of speculation by signing a four-year contract with the Indiana Pacers, the same team that bypassed him in favor of Isiah Thomas three years ago.

Confidence key for Nolly

By Zack Eldridge · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:17 a.m.

In soccer, the goalkeeper is the last line of defense for his team. In the case of junior goalie Jay Nolly, IU's last line of defense, goals come at a rare pace. He was strong in goal for the Hoosiers last weekend, as he posted two shutouts and has a 200-minute scoreless streak.

911 service down Tuesday

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:09 a.m.

The 911 emergency service shut down Tuesday afternoon in Monroe and surrounding counties for about an hour, according to IU Police Department spokesman Lt. Jerry Minger.

Students invited to join cultural centers

By Jay Paslay · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:09 a.m.

Students will be introduced to African-American, American-Indian, Asian-American and Latino leaders on campus at the second-annual Orientation Reception for Students of Color from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the lobby of the IU Auditorium.

Greek week events showcase diversity

By Alli Stolper and Writer Alli Stolper · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:08 a.m.

The IU National Pan-Hellenic Council is presenting Welcome Week, which consists of daily educational, community service and social activities to introduce all students to the African-American sororities and fraternities on campus. Brandon Williams, president of the council, said the week allows students to get to know one another and have a good time while serving the community. Welcome Week includes educational and service events such as Tuesday's Adopt-a-Road Cleanup program, where students cleaned up Third Street.

Experience in fighting crime

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:07 a.m.

The IU Police Academy is unique to IU because it allows students with an interest in law enforcement the opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience. Unlike other campus police forces, the IUPD also lets students police other students.

Free trade agreements signed

By Alyson Brodsy and Terence Hunt · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:03 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush signed legislation Wednesday to begin free trade with Singapore and Chile, saying that opening world markets is essential for U.S. prosperity and the spread of freedom.

Allies consulted on U.N. role in Iraq

By Alyson Brodsy and Scott Lindlaw · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:03 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State Colin Powell sought support Wednesday from Britain, France, Germany and Russia on a proposed U.N. resolution that would give the United Nations a larger role in Iraq's economic and political future. The postwar operation is costing the United States about $3.9 billion a month, and has strained the American military, which has some 140,000 troops stationed there.

Kim Jong Il re-elected

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:02 a.m.

SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea's parliament re-elected Kim Jong Il as the isolated country's top leader Wednesday, and approved his government's decision to "keep and increase its nuclear deterrent force" to counter what it calls a hostile U.S. policy.

Fumbling Barney

By Joe Troyer · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:02 a.m.

I've been a dog lover all my life, but I couldn't help but laugh when I read an Associated Press wire report that President Bush fumbled his Scottish terrier, Barney, at the airport Saturday. Evidently, when Laura Bush was handing the First Fuzzball to the president, poor Barney took a tumble onto the pavement, much to the consternation of the Little League softball team Mr. Bush was meeting at the time.

Nothing to smile about

By Alyson Brodsy and Lize Kolar · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 12:59 a.m.

In an effort to facilitate identification, Canadian authorities have recently banned smiling in passports. In order to get a valid passport in Canada, two photographs bearing "neutral expressions" must be submitted. The new law took effect on Aug. 15, but there is a two-month "smiling amnesty" for those who had mailed in happy photographs before they heard of the new law. Canadian authorities are somewhat flexible on the issue.