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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

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

SOUTH BEND -- Indiana's public-safety agencies stand ready to do their part in the fight against terrorism, but many continue to wait for federal anti-terrorism money they were promised more than a year ago.

Workers retiring early

Tuesday, March 11,2003 12:22 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- An early retirement plan for state workers devised to help ease Indiana's budget crunch is paying off, with nearly 1,400 workers opting so far to end their careers in state government.

Dissatisfied Knight declines $250,000 salary

By Alyson Brodsy and Betsy Blaney · Tuesday, March 11,2003 12:17 a.m.

LUBBOCK, Texas -- Bob Knight told Texas Tech he wouldn't accept his $250,000 coaching salary this year because his team failed to live up to his expectations -- and so did he. "He has standards," Texas Tech men's basketball spokesman Randy Farley said Monday. "He just didn't meet his standards, and so he said, 'I don't think I should be paid for that.'" Tech (16-10, 6-10 Big 12) is the No. 7 seed in the Big 12 conference tournament in Dallas and plays Baylor on Thursday night.

Georgia's Harrick suspended with pay

By Alyson Brodsy and Paul Newberry · Tuesday, March 11,2003 12:16 a.m.

Athens, Ga. -- Georgia suspended coach Jim Harrick with pay and withdrew from the SEC and NCAA tournaments Monday after an internal investigation showed three players took a phony class taught by his son. Harrick's future is unclear while the school and NCAA look into allegations brought two weeks ago by a former player.

Hoosiers dominate tournament despite one loss

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, March 11,2003 12:14 a.m.

Going into this weekend's tournament the IU women's water polo team knew that out of the five team field Michigan would be their only competition. Coach Barry King said that the focus of the weekend would be the Wolverines and that the Hoosiers had a great chance to beat them this time. King was right. They had a chance to beat Michigan and no other teams gave them any competition. The Hoosiers had a great chance to beat the Wolverines as they started the game off strong. The score was tied after the first period, but in the second period the Hoosiers scored four unanswered goals to lead at halftime 5-1.

Welcome to the bubble

By Alex Hickey · Tuesday, March 11,2003 12:13 a.m.

Welcome to the bubble We've got to win some games Cuz if we lose it's the NIT And that's just really lame If Guns N' Roses were to write a song about IU's NCAA tournament chances, it would probably go something like that. But until that happens, I will have to settle with talking about their chances in a more boring, newspaper-oriented manner.

Recession, deflation could lead to Fed cuts

By Martin Crutsinger · Tuesday, March 11,2003 12:12 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve might soon be forced to cut interest rates again, driving them to the lowest level since Dwight Eisenhower was president, amid fears that the shaky economy is about to fall back into recession.

Brothers coach each other on mats

By Charlie Cunningham and Charlie Gillingham · Tuesday, March 11,2003 12:11 a.m.

The Cooper brothers, junior Coyte and freshman Matt, represent the present and the future of IU wrestling at the same time. Coyte has been a leader for the Hoosiers all season and has written his name in the IU record books. Matt is part of a group of Hoosier underclassmen that coach Duane Goldman has been praising all season and is one of only two true freshmen to regularly start for the Hoosiers.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, March 11,2003 12:01 a.m.

Former mayor of Fort Wayne Paul Helmke will speak to the College Republicans about the politics of Indiana at 7 p.m. tonight. The Committee on Mobilizing for a Just America and the Community Leadership and Development Center are sponsoring a discussion on affirmative action today at 7:30 p.m. in the Read Residence Center. Arbutus and Indiana Daily Student Editor-in-Chief applications are now available in the business office of the IDS. Applications are due at 5 p.m. Tuesday March 25.