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Children need booster seats

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, March 11,2003 11:37 p.m.

Most of us probably remember that public service announcement from the late 1980s, with one child securely strapped in his car seat looking at a second child in the car next to him defiantly standing up in the back seat, the second child's irresponsible parent ignoring the fact that his or her child could torpedo through the front windshield with a sudden stop.

Musicians back on stage

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Kuchwara · Tuesday, March 11,2003 11:24 p.m.

NEW YORK -- After a four-day walkout that cost the city $10 million, Broadway musicians settled the first strike on the Great White Way in nearly 30 years Tuesday by agreeing to cut the number of orchestra players a show must hire.

Protesters complete 60-mile walk for Tibetan freedom

By Sarah Schwimmer · Tuesday, March 11,2003 1:08 a.m.

A group of about 35 Tibetans and 30 Westerners finished a 60-mile walk Monday from Bloomington to Indianapolis. The walkers began their trek in Bloomington last Thursday and finished their journey Monday at Monument Circle in Indianapolis with a rally in the afternoon. Carrying signs that read, "Release the Panchen Lama" and "Honk for Tibet," participants marched slowly, spreading their message of independence.

Proposed Iraq deadline might be extended

By Alyson Brodsy and Dafna Linzer · Tuesday, March 11,2003 1:08 a.m.

UNITED NATIONS -- President Bush's urgent phone campaign to world leaders, seeking their support for a tough deadline on Iraq, came up short Monday --forcing a delay of the Security Council's vote and opening the doors to a possible compromise to give Saddam Hussein more time.

Brehm to give diversity update

By Adam Aasen · Tuesday, March 11,2003 1:08 a.m.

Bloomington Chancellor Sharon Brehm will give the campus' first "State of Diversity" address today in what will be an annual report on race relations in Bloomington.

Students kept from homework by outage

By Alyson Brodsy and Jane Charney · Tuesday, March 11,2003 1:07 a.m.

Freshman John Holmes has a chemistry midterm today. But he doesn't think he'll do well. He doesn't have his books with him or any of his class notes.

Dalai Lama scheduled to visit Bloomington next fall

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, March 11,2003 1:06 a.m.

The Dalai Lama is scheduled to make a visit to Bloomington next fall on Sept. 7 and 8. The Dalai Lama will come to dedicate the opening of the Chamtse Ling Temple at the Tibetan Cultural Center in southern Bloomington.

Appeal delays election results

By Matt Conn · Tuesday, March 11,2003 1:05 a.m.

The Action ticket has appealed the election commission's weekend decision that rejected their complaints for being improperly filed. The complaint will now have a final hearing in front of the IUSA Supreme Court.

Lights out

By Adam Aasen · Tuesday, March 11,2003 1:05 a.m.

Red and blue lights from fire trucks lit up the otherwise dark background as power suddenly cut off from several of the residences halls Monday night. Students rushed from buildings to huddle around each other for warmth and pulled out their cell phones to vent panic and inquire about the circumstances.

Palestinian parliament approves new position

By Ibrahim Hazboun · Tuesday, March 11,2003 1:04 a.m.

RAMALLAH, West Bank -- The Palestinian parliament approved the new position of prime minister on Monday as part of reforms sought by the United States, Europe and Israel to curb Yasser Arafat's near absolute powers. It appears Arafat will retain control of two key issues -- security and peace talks with Israel -- while the new prime minister will deal largely with internal affairs, including naming and supervising Cabinet ministers.

Family pledges $1 million to Kelley School

By Christina Galoozis · Tuesday, March 11,2003 1:02 a.m.

The Kelley School of Business announced Monday that one of Indiana's most prominent business families pledged $1 million to its Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. According to a press release, the Johnson family of Columbus, Ind., will give $100,000 each year for a minimum of 10 years and will "further the programs" of the Johnson Center.

No talks scheduled for Broadway musicians strike

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Kuchwara · Tuesday, March 11,2003 12:57 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Neither striking musicians nor theater producers were optimistic Monday about when talks would resume to end a walkout that has shut down nearly every Broadway musical.

Team's home opener canceled

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Tuesday, March 11,2003 12:55 a.m.

After opening the season with 14 straight road games, the Hoosiers' softball team (6-8) was scheduled to return to Bloomington today for a doubleheader and the home opener against the Illinois State Redbirds (7-10). But because of unplayable field conditions, the home opener will take place Saturday against Eastern Michigan. The two games are scheduled to begin Saturday at 1 and 3 p.m.

Jordan River Forum

Tuesday, March 11,2003 12:35 a.m.

Michelle Perry: The vivid description of late-term abortion you lifted from the right-to-life handbook does not make me nearly as queasy as the potential for returning to the days when women's control over their reproductive lives was limited and abortion was either unavailable or perilous. The term partial birth is not medical or scientific. It exists solely to play on the emotions of those who are rightly concerned about the issues surrounding terminating a pregnancy.

Code Yellow

By Drew Buser · Tuesday, March 11,2003 12:31 a.m.

On March 3, Julius Strauss of the British Broadcasting Corporation reported that 37-year-old Nazif Mamik Tofik, an Iraqi Kurd, attempted to cross into the Kurdish section of Iraq with canisters of fuel. Her goal was to sell the gasoline to buy food for her eight children.

Tips for new execs

By Tony Sams · Tuesday, March 11,2003 12:30 a.m.

Every once in a while this column likes to tackle a serious issue (which has nothing to do with the need to establish myself as a serious journalist eligible for serious awards, hint hint). Today's serious issue: Your student government, the IU Student Association.

Big Brother Sam wants you!

By Elisha Sauers · Tuesday, March 11,2003 12:29 a.m.

Guarding our city streets, police are trusted to prevent crime and pursue offenders of the law. But the fear that deprives me of sleep at night remains: While law enforcers are preoccupied with defending peace and safety in our communities, which department is maintaining order in our department stores? Until recently, I thought I was alone in my distress, but Crossgates Mall of Albany, N.Y. shares my concern.

Hoosiers have a right to know

Tuesday, March 11,2003 12:28 a.m.

Convicted sex offenders' photos may be posted on the Internet, the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday by a 6-3 vote. The High Court's message is clear: Public safety far outweighs the embarassment a sex offender may feel from having his or her picture posted on the Internet.

New limestone quarries planned

Tuesday, March 11,2003 12:23 a.m.

STINESVILLE, Ind. -- Monroe County's rich limestone deposits have enticed two investor groups that plan to open new quarries this year, and another company also is considering a new stone-mining operation.

Anti-terrorism money on hold