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Powell implores UN to disarm Hussein

UNITED NATIONS -- Secretary of State Colin Powell implored other nations Monday to face up to Saddam Hussein, saying the world body "must not shrink" from its responsibility to disarm Iraq. "We cannot be shocked into impotence because we're afraid of the difficult choices ahead of us," Powell told members of the United Nations Security Council. Powell, who faced a new burst of skepticism in talks with other leaders earlier Monday, was urging reluctant nations to focus on Baghdad's failure to disarm and to prepare to weigh the consequences by the end of the month. The secretary said the U.N. must come to grips with a regime that he said has acquired, developed and stocked weapons of mass destruction and trampled human rights at home.

'All My Sons' good without spark

Before 1947, Arthur Miller had more turkeys than the Pilgrims. And then came "All My Sons." Director Richard Perez's show opened Friday at the John Waldron Arts Center at 122 S. Walnut St. The show runs two more weekends -- Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. It plays in the JWAC Auditorium. Harvey G. Cocks, Jr. spent 30 years in New York City and is my favorite source on all things theater. Cocks said he saw the show for free when it opened at the Coronet Theatre boasting the names of Karl Malden, Arthur Kennedy and Ed Begley. The show was directed by a man whose history wasn't much to brag about before "All My Sons," either. But almost 60 years later, Elia Kazan can do all the bragging he wants.

Author turns I-69 into piece of fiction

Governor Frank O'Bannon's decision to connect Indianapolis and Evansville with a new $1.7 billion project sparked controversy in Bloomington and spurred many citizens to vow to fight such a route.

Student dies over weekend

A day after his death, friends of sophomore Jonathan Luebbehusen remember the leadership and enthusiasm he brought to those closest to him. According to the Bloomington Police Department, Luebbehusen died early Sunday morning inside his apartment at the Varsity Villas.

Remembrance wraps up MLK Day

The Buskirk-Chumley Theatre played host to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday celebration at 7 p.m. Monday evening. Featuring a variety of speakers and music, the event attempted to put into action the plans of Dr. Martin Luther King, while exemplifying those in the community that have fought to uphold his word.

Former Sig Eps to fight for 'lost' funds

The former members and parents of the Indiana Beta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon are fighting for money they say is owed to them after the fraternity was kicked off campus last month. The fraternity was closed Dec. 21 by their national organization citing financial problems within the local chapter.

Reflecting 'the dream'

Football referees are human too

If you have watched "SportsCenter" or any other sporting highlights show, read the sports section or listened to sports talk radio in the last few days, you might have the impression the National Football League officials are some of the worst people in the world. After game-deciding calls at the end of two playoff games over the last two weekends, referees Ron Blum and Ron Winter, along with their crews, were berated by coaches, fans and sportscasters.

Injury forfeit doesn't slow perfect 4-0 weekend for IU

With freshman Joe Dubuque out with a knee injury, IU was forced to forfeit each of its four 125-pound bouts this weekend. But even that was not enough to stop IU from going 4-0 on a weekend that included back-to-back weigh-ins to help the Hoosiers prepare for the upcoming Big Ten season.

Indoor season opens with win

The No. 16 men's track and field team opened the indoor season with a win Saturday at Michigan with a four-way track meet with No. 25 Michigan, Kent State and Michigan State. The Hoosiers scored 172 points leaving runner-up Michigan behind by 15 points.

Dominant performance downs rival

The IU women's swimming and diving teams won both bragging rights and an important conference dual meet with a 198-102 win over Purdue. No. 14 IU took first in 13 of 16 events to bolster the victory over the No. 17 Boilermakers. "Overall, we are very pleased with our afternoon," coach Dorsey Tierney said. "Our depth was a major factor. We swam well and Purdue didn't swim as well as they are capable. They certainly bring out the best in us and today that showed. We have a tough group."

Team wins every match, sweeps at Murray State over weekend

The men's tennis team swept Murray State this past weekend, winning every match they played. "This is a great, positive start for our season," interim coach Matthew Pledger said. "I am proud of the guys, especially with all of the changes that have been going on. The whole week in practice, they were excited and positive about the season."

Freshman nearly repeats career high

ANN ARBOR, Michigan -- Freshmen guards don't usually bring intangibles like this, but this is no ordinary freshman. Freshman guard Cyndi Valentin has been as solid as a rock this year, and it was no different on Sunday in IU's gut-wrenching loss to Michigan 71-68.

Second half rally falls short

ANN ARBOR, Michigan -- In the women's basketball team's second trip to a Michigan school this week, this game was entirely different than the one played against Michigan State Thursday night when the Hoosiers (9-6, 2-3 Big Ten) lost 70-44.

IU hands No. 8 Illinois 74-66 defeat

Senior forward Jeff Newton was sleeping in Saturday morning, storing up his energy for the Hoosiers' game with No. 8 Illinois later that afternoon, when the phone rang. He answered it and heard the voice of his former Hoosier frontcourt mate, Jared Jeffries, on the other end.

University unveils mission statement

On Friday, the Strategic Planning Committee released its preliminary draft of the new mission and values statement for the Bloomington campus, outlining the campus's goals and values, which IUB Chancellor Sharon Brehm said will help guide the campus's decisions in the upcoming years.

Mural program, video evaluated

Senior Quiana Stone, undergraduate student advisor for the Black Student Union, has sat in Woodburn Hall 100 for six different classes. She has often questioned why the Thomas Hart Benton Mural, which depicts Ku Klux Klan members burning a cross, adorns the wall of a classroom environment. But until the beginning of last year, she never saw the educational video addressing the controversial panel, "Parks, the Circus, the Klan, the Press."

on the SIDELINES

It looks like the perfect Super Bowl matchup: Oakland's high-powered offense against Tampa Bay's stingy defense. John Lucas couldn't make winners out of the Cleveland Cavaliers, so Keith Smart is getting a shot. He's made a big one before. The women's track and field team defeated Kent State and Michigan State but lost to host Michigan in their indoor season opener on Saturday.

Hoosiers ready for Buckeye rematch at home

What a time for a rematch. The IU men's basketball team is in the midst of enjoying a two-game win streak, including an upset last Saturday against then-No. 8 Illinois. Now, 10 days after the Hoosiers dropped their first real road test at Ohio State, they face the Buckeyes again. And this time, it's on their court, in front of their fans, and the No. 14 Hoosiers are ready for the challenge.

Jordan River Forum

IDS women's basketball coverage is severely lacking Support the women's team IU's struggles with sexual dichotomy Alternatives to expensive textbooks Andy Frain Services may be fraudulent Test of a true IU basketball fan Pontual ignores prominent problems Bracelets don't include all victims Roe v. Wade a landmark event for freedom of women Notorious J.O.E. needs re-education Iraq situation deserves much more concern Sig Eps left behind by national group