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US now ready for war in Iraq

By Alyson Brodsy and Robert Burns · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 5:26 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- U.S. military forces in the Persian Gulf region are prepared now for a war against Iraq but could wait for months at a high state of readiness if necessary, the military's top officer said Wednesday.

Women's team hopes large crowd will help fight breast cancer

By Natatlie Trout · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 5:25 p.m.

On Jan. 12 the women's basketball team (9-6 overall, 2-3 Big Ten) upset Ohio State in front of 2,845 screaming fans. It was the sixth-highest single-game attendance total ever at IU. But 2,845 fans aren't enough for coach Kathi Bennett. She said she wants to see over 5,000 at the game against Wisconsin 7 p.m. Friday to break the attendance record.

The dreamer and the writer

By Pedro Pontual · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 1:04 a.m.

1984 was perhaps just another year. But in my own weird logic, it makes me think about a paradox we are all living now, in 2003.

Steel tariffs at what cost?

By Matthew Murray · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 1:03 a.m.

In March the Bush administration imposed an audacious 30 percent tariff on imported steel products. The trade barrier was erected in response to the estimated 30 percent of steel-producing firms having filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. since 1998 and because of the lowest domestic prices in 20 years.

Soccer mom terrorists

By Rory Starks · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 1:03 a.m.

Expedition, Escalade, Excursion, Explorer. Expensive. I've never been a fan of SUVs. I think they're great for their intended use, hauling stuff around, but it's another thing trying to navigate around the damn things. I admit I've had some negative feelings toward the SUV crowd. If only roads and parking spots were just a bit wider, maybe we could all live in happiness.

BSU promotes minority presence

By Amanda Hendy · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 1:01 a.m.

Basketball frenzy, the Kelley School of Business and a "Campus Invasion" are all reasons why IU is well known throughout the country. Being a racially diverse institution however, has not been a common bragging right of IU. In fact, only about 10.7 percent of students enrolled at IU in 2001-2002 were African American, American Indian, Hispanic or Asian.

March recalls Civil Rights Era

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 12:58 a.m.

In May 1961, the Congress of Racial Equality sent thousands of people throughout the South to protest the segregation laws that applied to interstate transportation. They became known as the Freedom Riders. That trip, a milestone in the Civil Rights Movement, will be commemorated at IU today.

Meningitis fears prompt rule change

By Alison Grant · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 12:58 a.m.

After reading a magazine article that told the sad story of a college student dying of meningitis, freshman Allison Cooke made sure to get her vaccination before moving in to Collins Living-Learning Center this fall.

Remembering the fight

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 12:58 a.m.

This week the nation celebrated a day to honor the work of Martin Luther King, Jr. His work with civil rights occurred during one of the most socially unrestful times in the United States. IU Physics Professor Bennet B. Brabson advocates a continuing commitment to King's dreams of racial equality by reflecting on his life before the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and the way things were then and now on IU's Bloomington campus.

Student group scrubs away at poverty

By Danielle Gingerich · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 12:57 a.m.

Students Organized Against Poverty dedicates itself to aid the Bloomington community by providing furniture to people in poverty or in need. Senior Chong Choe, SOAP's former president for two years and current advisor, described the organization as an eye-opening experience.

Local businesses benefit from student projects

By Laura Lacci · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 12:55 a.m.

Recently a number of local businesses received an in-depth analysis of their operations and what could be done to improve both their customer base and profits. These recommendations were not made by professional consultants but instead by students from the Kelley School of Business.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 12:54 a.m.

Professor Richard Turner will give a lecture today called "I'll Change the World - Maybe: Ambivalence about Philanthropy in Literature."

Out of cite, out of mind

By Cory Schouten · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 12:54 a.m.

Your professor wants an e-mail copy of that paper you turned in during class. Maybe the professor wants to sneak a peek while an assistant grades the paper, or make sure you're covered if the other copy gets lost. Or maybe they feel lonely without a full inbox. Think again.

Profanity not a pastime for 'true' fans

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 12:49 a.m.

The Ohio State basketball game Tuesday evening was a heated battle between bitter season rivals, and it was for good reason. IU lost to OSU just 10 days before. The team was ready for revenge and so were the fans.

American wins fifth-set, 21-19

Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 12:29 a.m.

MELBOURNE, Australia -- A sweat-soaked Andy Roddick handed his racket to a ball boy to play the next point, then staggered to the corner of the court and plopped himself down, gasping air. More than 80 games and 4 1/2 hours into his quarterfinal against Younes El Aynaoui, Roddick figured the lighthearted gesture might ease the tension in what already was the longest Australian Open match in more than 30 years.

Raiders, Bucs limit pool reporter's access to practices

By Barry Wilner · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 12:26 a.m.

SAN DIEGO -- The NFL stopped pool reporters from watching drills Wednesday, even though that portion of practice has been open in the past. Practices are closed to the public and the media, except for one pool reporter for each conference. Peter King of Sports Illustrated is covering the Oakland Raiders this year, while Dan Pompei of The Sporting News is covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Baseball, mayors to meet on future of Expos

By Associated Press · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 12:24 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Baseball's committee on the future of the Montreal Expos will meet Tuesday with the mayors of the District of Columbia and Portland, Ore., and a day later with officials from Northern Virginia to discuss a new site selection for the team.

Porter County sheriff strips officers of badges

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 12:19 a.m.

VALPARAISO -- The Porter County sheriff has stripped his department's 62 reserve officers of their badges in what he says is a reorganization of the unit.

Tough final meet for seniors

By Jeff Fuldauer · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 12:18 a.m.

After a 198-102 beating of No. 17 rival Purdue, coach Dorsey Tierney's top ranked women's swimming team heads into the final few weeks before the 2003 Big Ten Conference Championship. Leading the Hoosiers down the stretch is a solid group of seniors that includes Megan Geers, Jenny Bechem and Tina Gretlund.

Team must be ready for ugly part of season

By Alex Hickey · Thursday, Jan. 23,2003 12:16 a.m.

Q:What is uglier than an OSU-IU game? A: Everything in West Lafayette. OK, so maybe that was a cheap shot (even if it is true). But in the middle of the Big Ten season, there will be plenty of cheap shots to go around on the court as well, as we have entered the "beat the tar out of each other" phase of the season.