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Violence continues in Gaza Strip

By Greg Myre · Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 11:40 p.m.

JERUSALEM -- Israeli soldiers shot dead two Palestinians in the West Bank on Thursday, while in the Gaza Strip troops divided the territory into three parts, restricting the movement of more than 1 million Palestinians.

Annual antique sale kicks off

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 11:40 p.m.

Local "Antiques Roadshow" fans and shopaholics alike will be in heaven this weekend as the 42nd annual Kappa Alpha Theta antique sale hits the Bloomington Convention Center, 302 S. College Ave.

City lauded for aiding disabled

By Sarah Schwimmer · Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 11:39 p.m.

The City of Bloomington was announced as a finalist last week in the second annual Accessible America Contest. The contest, run by the National Organization on Disability and sponsored by the United Parcel Service, was open to all U.S. cities.

Farewell to a campus pioneer

By Colin Kearns · Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 2:06 p.m.

Few individuals have made a more powerful impact on the academic environment of IU than Herman Hudson, founder of IU's Department of Afro-American Studies, who passed away Monday in his home in Southfield, Mich. Hudson had just turned 80 Sunday. The official cause and time of death have not yet been determined. William Wiggins, the active chair of the Department of Afro-American Studies, said the impact of Hudson's death is similar to the deaths of Herman B Wells and Bill Armstrong. "This is a major loss for IU and it's a time for us to reflect on the contributions and improvements he made to the University," Wiggins said.

Ban alcohol from backseat

Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 12:12 p.m.

Last week a bill that would bring Indiana's open-container law into compliance with federal guidelines was endorsed by the Indiana Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee.

Some winning ideas

By Alex Hickey · Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 1:46 a.m.

Over the course of this season, several readers have come up with suggestions and ideas that are just plain good -- or at least worth repeating in print. Earlier in the year, I wrote about the problem of students not being able to get close enough to the action at Assembly Hall. Since an enlarged student section or seating on basis of seniority is still a pipe dream, one reader gave me an idea that seems like it would work.

Sources: Blix to order missiles destroyed

By Alyson Brodsy and Edith M. Lederer · Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 1:44 a.m.

UNITED NATIONS -- Chief U.N. inspector Hans Blix is likely to order the destruction of Iraq's Al Samoud 2 missiles after experts determined their range exceeds U.N. resolutions, U.N. sources and diplomats said Wednesday.

Junior thrower overcoming injury

By Steve Hinson · Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 1:44 a.m.

This time last year, junior Mike Minton could not even throw a shot put without excruciating pain from a ball of cartilage that had formed in his elbow. Now, he is winning invitationals against competition from around the country. This past weekend the No. 17 men's track and field team traveled to Plainfield, Ind., for the Canon IV Classic meet where Minton easily won the shot put. This was his second victory in as many weeks.

Team gains confidence, looks for third win in a row

By Natalie A. Trout · Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 1:40 a.m.

First came a win against Iowa in Assembly Hall 89-68. Then it was the surprise ending at Wisconsin 49-48 that gave the women's basketball team a two game winning streak. They look to continue the streak when they play Northwestern (7-17, 2-11 Big Ten) tonight at the Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Ill. IU (11-11, 4-8) last met this Northwestern team at Assembly Hall and defeated the Wildcats 62-52. It was a game where three Hoosiers scored in double figures.

Coverdale breaks out of slump, reappears as team's floor leader

By Alyson Brodsy and Matt Pera · Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 1:39 a.m.

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- When the Hoosier's road losing streak began over a month ago at Ohio State, Coach Mike Davis lamented that his team lacked a true leader, a floor general who could pull the team together during tough times and infuse some confidence. After the Hoosiers' home win against Michigan Feb. 12, he said he had decided to take over the leadership role rather than look to any of his seniors.

Finally! IU grabs first Big Ten road win

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 1:29 a.m.

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The men's basketball team did something a little different Wednesday night. Against Iowa in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the Hoosiers picked up a halftime lead. And this time, they didn't squander it. For the first time in seven tries, and not since Dec. 31, 2002, IU picked up a road win against the Iowa Hawkeyes, 79-63.

Snow strands team

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 1:24 a.m.

Being stuck in middle of the "Storm of the Decade" felt a little sweeter for the women's water polo team after coming off its successful weekend. They finally made it back to Bloomington two and half days after they were supposed to return. After finishing their four win and no loss performance at the Princeton Invitational in Princeton, N.J., the No. 12 Hoosiers were part of the millions stranded throughout the Northeast because of the largest snowfall of this winter season.

College stress can lead to eating disorders

By Alyson Brodsy and Anne Reese · Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 1:24 a.m.

In the United States, eating disorders affect 5 percent of young women and 1 percent of men, with college-aged women having significantly higher rates of dangerous eating attitudes and behaviors.

Alcohol arrests double in 2002

By Colin Kearns · Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 1:24 a.m.

The IU Police Department arrested nearly twice as many students for alcohol violations last year than in 2001, according to the IUPD. In 2002, the year IU was heralded by Princeton Review as the No. 1 party school, criminal arrests for liquor law violations totaled 814. In 2001, 479 individuals were arrested.

Faculty criticize Brand's leave

By Obaid Khawaja · Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 1:24 a.m.

Several Bloomington Faculty Council members voiced concern at their meeting Tuesday over former IU president Myles Brand's six-year unpaid leave, which would allow him to eventually return and claim deferred compensation.

Professors, students remember trailblazer

By Colin Kearns · Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 1:24 a.m.

The countless contributions Herman Hudson made to IU do not end with advancements in African arts or strides in diversity. Some of Hudson's most valuable treasures are the distinguished African-American professors he recruited at a time when positions for black educators were few and far between.

IU backs Michigan admissions policy

By Ryan Lengerich · Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 1:24 a.m.

IU has taken an official stance supporting the University of Michigan in its affirmative action admissions policy case, in which a white student is challenging the university policy of recognizing race and ethnicity during admissions decisions.

Desire motivates track star

By Kristen Louderback and Kristin Louderback · Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 1:24 a.m.

Senior sprinter Danielle Carruthers has assembled an impressive resume in her four years of running for the IU track team. During last year's outdoor Big Ten Championships, Carruthers won the 100m hurdle title with a time of 12.68, making her the owner of the fastest time in the world. Carruthers was the runner-up at the NCAA Indoor Championships in the 60-meter hurdles. She won the 60-meter dash at the Big Ten Championship meet and in the process set an IU and meet record.

Academic freedom talk honors Kinsey

By Brandon Morley · Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 1:21 a.m.

The rights and privileges of academic freedom will be discussed today in the memory of controversial IU researcher and zoologist Alfred Kinsey. In 1953, after the publication of the controversial Kinsey Report, then IU President Herman B Wells defended Kinsey's right to research sex by citing academic freedom.

The last call

By Cory Schouten · Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 1:20 a.m.

Big Ten referees can ignore the screaming tirades of irate coaches and emotional players -- even the boos of thousands of upset fans. But when Dave Hurst thinks they got the call wrong, they listen. Hurst watches the watchers, rating the performances of all conference officials who pass through Assembly Hall.