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Sharon adds right-leaning party

By Alyson Brodsy and Mark Lavie · Tuesday, Feb. 25,2003 12:30 a.m.

JERUSALEM -- Prime Minister Ariel Sharon signed up the secularist Shinui party Monday, forming a right-leaning coalition that will likely make it difficult to move toward the establishment of a Palestinian state and could redefine the role of religion in the state.

Turkey OKs US troops

By Alyson Brodsy and Louis Meixler · Tuesday, Feb. 25,2003 12:29 a.m.

ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkey's Cabinet agreed Monday to host tens of thousands of U.S. combat troops, a key step toward allowing Washington to forge ahead with plans for a northern front against Iraq. Government spokesman Abdullatif Sener said the measure was being sent to parliament Monday. A vote Tuesday is widely expected, but passage of the bill is not certain.

Grammys become a family tradition

By Neelesh Misra · Tuesday, Feb. 25,2003 12:13 a.m.

NEW DELHI, India -- While Norah Jones' music is little known in most of India, her sweep at the Grammys brought a wave of pride and cheer to a home in southern New Delhi, where her father sat watching the awards ceremony. Jones is the daughter of Ravi Shankar, the 82-year-old sitarist who's India's best known musician.

Jordan River Forum

Tuesday, Feb. 25,2003 12:07 a.m.

On Feb. 5, 2003, the Indiana Daily Student once again insulted the IU community with stereotypical representations of minority students. This "political cartoon" on affirmative action was a satirical piece gone wrong. Unfortunately, it perpetuated the stereotype that affirmative action gives admission to underqualified persons (namely minorities) into higher education and the workforce.

A generation's choice

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 24,2003 11:57 p.m.

I am still in awe when my mother recalls the day she heard the news of President Kennedy's assassination in 1961. As the announcement came over the classroom intercom, she and the others were transfixed and confused. She told me it was a moment in American history that signaled the end of an era. For most Americans, the Kennedy assassination not only spoke of an end of Camelot, but it broke something more profound -- America's innocence.

Tribute worthy of jazz great

By Dustin Clark · Monday, Feb. 24,2003 11:46 p.m.

Miles Davis was the "Picasso of Jazz," reinventing himself and his sound endlessly in his musical quest. He was an artist that defied (and despised) categorization, yet he was the forerunner and innovator of many distinct and important musical movements. In a Feb. 20 tribute to Miles Davis, Distinguished Professor of Music David Baker and members of IU jazz faculty showcased Davis' influence on modern jazz. The show was part of the Jazz Fables series at Bear's Place (1316 E. Third St.) every Thursday night.

Four's a charm for 'Cats'

By Meredith Hahn · Monday, Feb. 24,2003 11:45 p.m.

"Cats," the longest running musical in Broadway history and winner of seven Tony awards, plays the IU Auditorium at 8 p.m. tonight and Wednesday. Since its opening at the New London Theater nearly 23 years ago, "Cats" has been seen by over 8 million people in 26 countries. This week's performances will add more people to that already impressive number.

Business in Brief

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 24,2003 11:40 p.m.

Indiana club owner did not let Great White use pyrotechnics FCC phone ruling criticized by SBC Government lender bids for rights to service Conseco's mobile homes Shuttleworth CEO killed in plane crash after engine stalled

Local skate park taking shape

By Lori Geller · Monday, Feb. 24,2003 11:39 p.m.

Skateboarders in Bloomington edged closer to getting their own park, as the Parks and Recreation Department and the architectural firm of Lawrence Moss & Associates of Glendale, Calif., presented the city with the first conceptual design of the park Friday. The city announced last month it will begin the design phase of the 15,000 square foot skate park at Upper Cascades Park and Golf Course. The addition will feature courses for both street and transition skateboarding, complete with ramps and rails, and is expected to be completed this fall.

Indiana gambling interest grows

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Smith · Monday, Feb. 24,2003 11:38 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- If you're an unemployed gambling lobbyist from another state, you might look to Indiana to put new roots down. Recent history is on your side here, and if you want action, you can find it at the Indiana Statehouse these days. "If you step back, you almost have to smile at what has happened in conservative Indiana," said Senate President Pro Tem Robert Garton, R-Columbus. "Gambling is now the growth industry."

New law limits release of patient information

By Alyson Brodsy and Corinne Reynolds · Monday, Feb. 24,2003 11:38 p.m.

Patients at Bloomington Hospital will soon have greater privacy, as stricter regulations regarding access to patient information are being implemented. The hospital is updating its policies because of the revision of a federal law called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. New policies regarding the transmission of patient information to the media as well as within the hospital system will be effective by April 14.

Dollar decline disconcerting

By Zaid A. Midani · Monday, Feb. 24,2003 11:37 p.m.

The wild swings in global exchange rates are worrying the financial and economic policymakers around the world. After two years of recession, falling equity markets and economic confusion, it is believed that the world exchange rates might be the next source of economic turmoil. Many economists recently have been primarily concerned with the euro-dollar parity.

Alpha Phi Alpha inspires with 'Ritual'

By Alyson Brodsy and Patrice Worthy · Monday, Feb. 24,2003 11:36 p.m.

The Alpha Phi Alpha week started on Sunday with a dose of enlightenment. The first event of the week was "The Ritual," put on in conjunction with Delta Sigma Theta members. The program is geared toward unifying the black community, specifically college students. One of the other important underlying themes is honoring those who struggled before. "This event is to everybody in college," Jason Lee, Alpha Phi Alpha member, said. "There are a lot of African-Americans here, and we need to pay homage to those who struggled to get us here."

Rally for US soldiers draws hundreds to state capital

By Christina Galoozis · Monday, Feb. 24,2003 11:35 p.m.

Members of the IU College Republicans marched alongside a thousand other Hoosiers on Monument Circle in Indianapolis Saturday to support U.S. armed forces and President Bush. The rally, though not in direct response to the numerous anti-war protests lately, was sparked by a decrease in soldiers' spirits. Robert Greene, president of the IUPUI College Republicans, organized the rally that began at noon and lasted about an hour in cold temperatures and freezing rain.

Iraq war coverage questioned

By Matt Conn · Monday, Feb. 24,2003 11:34 p.m.

If the possible war with Iraq becomes a reality, journalists will be among the reality of combat. But this coveted access will only exist on terms set by The Pentagon, raising questions about the relationship between the media and the government. In most circumstances, media coverage links viewers to the government's activities, providing information the viewer could not obtain alone, said Mike Wagner, whose political science class, "Media Bias and the War on Terror," critiques this media coverage.

Champaign and caviar

By Alex Hickey · Monday, Feb. 24,2003 11:33 p.m.

A friend remarked to me, "Figuring out the Big Ten this year is harder than figuring out what females want." While I consider myself an expert in both fields, I have to come clean: I can't figure out the Big Ten either. Every week, it seems that some team is streaking toward the top of the standings while another stumbles like some kid walking down Kirkwood.

Goalie wins national weekly accolade

By Alex Witteveld · Monday, Feb. 24,2003 11:30 p.m.

Over a four game span at last weekend's Princeton Invitational the women's water polo team scored a total of 35 goals en route to a tournament championship. With all the goals being scored it could be easy for the Hoosiers to simply credit their offense for their four game win streak. Yet the defense is stepping up at the right time and has become a dominant force for the Hoosiers.

Coach, players confident program can turn around

By Dan Patrick · Monday, Feb. 24,2003 11:29 p.m.

Inheriting a program with a dismal 13-31-1 record in 2002, including a winless 0-17 conference record, is no easy task, but new softball coach Sara Hayes said she is confident she can bring change to the ailing program. With IU recently pulling off a seven run extra inning tear, Hayes might be on the right track.

Turkish government approves U.S. troop stationing

By Nick Wadhams · Monday, Feb. 24,2003 11:19 a.m.

Iraq is drafting a response to a U.N. demand that it start destroying missiles that weapons inspectors said are illegal, while Iraq's foreign minister accused the United States of trying to strong-arm the U.N. Security Council into approving a war.

Local nightclubs react to recent tragedies in Rhode Island, Chicago

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Monday, Feb. 24,2003 11:19 a.m.

In the wake of the tragic events at night clubs in Chicago and Rhode Island in the last week, most local bars and clubs say they feel confident in the safety of their establishments.