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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.

Losing a legend

By Alyson Brodsy and John Gerome · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 1 a.m.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Johnny Cash's rugged voice championed the downtrodden and reached across generations. His legacy will survive as long as there's music, says his friend and fellow country music singer Glen Campbell.

Fair of the Arts provides forum for local talent

By Joelle Petrus · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 12:59 a.m.

Beside the Farmers' Market's ripe produce and in the shadow of the towering construction across the street, Saturday's Fair of the Arts claimed about 20 vendor tables. At 401 N. Morton St. in front of City Hall, old veterans and newbies alike came to show off their creative skills in an effort to delight the local spectator into a sale. Held every second Saturday of the month May through October during the Farmers' Market, the arts and crafts show is in its fifth year.

Fans, players remember Sept. 11 attacks

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 12,2003 2:55 a.m.

Sports marked the second anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with moments of silence and poignant reminders, from American flags on the greens at the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic to the names of victims displayed on the scoreboard at Tampa's Tropicana Field.

Cubs drop second in a row to Expos

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 12,2003 2:54 a.m.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The Montreal Expos left Puerto Rico on a winning note, thanks to pitcher Tomo Ohka and Orlando Cabrera's aggressive play. The Chicago Cubs departed the island knowing they just fell short. Ohka took a two-hit shutout into the ninth inning and Cabrera hit two doubles and a triple as the Expos held off the Cubs 3-2 Thursday. The Cubs rallied for two runs in

In-state rival poses tough task for IU

By Cory Steger · Friday, Sept. 12,2003 2:53 a.m.

The Hoosiers continue their long season-opening road trip this Friday when they head to Indianapolis to take on the Butler Bulldogs. In-state bragging rights are up for grabs as both teams are competing for a win. Coach Mick Lyon said he expects the Bulldogs to come to the game with a lot of intensity.