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Administration dismisses tax criticism

By Alyson Brodsy and Martin Crutsinger · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 11:41 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration insisted Monday that the effort to win congressional passage of a new round of tax cuts remained on track despite criticism from former Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill.

In a digital age, local man sees in black and white

By Carrie Capone · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 11:40 p.m.

Head down Union Street and turn East onto Seventh Street. Take an immediate left into the parking lot and follow the driveway straight back. A small sign indicates customer parking. It points to the garage. Another sign points to a back porch entrance. In the window is a sign "Distinctive Portraiture since 1959."

IUPD Blotter

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 11:36 p.m.

The following crimes were reported by IU Police Department:

Bracelets raise money for terrorist victims

By Stacey Palevsky · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 8:01 p.m.

When sophomore Whitney Bond casually adjusts herself on the Hillel Center couch, her silver bracelet jingles, drawing attention to her wrist. But this bracelet is not a fashion statement; rather, it's a political statement. As the co-president of Jews in Greek Life, Bond is wearing a bracelet inscribed with the name of an Israeli child killed during the violence between the Israelis and Palestinians. JIGL have sold these bracelets since Thanksgiving, as a philanthropy project. Bond says her wrist has been adorned with the bracelet every day since she bought it for three dollars.

Master plan 'focal point' on hold

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 7:58 p.m.

Part of the epicenter of former athletic director Michael McNeely's demise has been put on the back burner by current interim athletic director Terry Clapacs. The building that was proclaimed to become the "heart" of IU Athletics was withdrawn temporarily from the IU's "Master Plan" on Monday by Clapacs, due to the $40 million price tag that came with it.

Two Palestinians killed in attack on Israeli bus in Gaza Strip, army says

By Adrian Sainz and Mark Lavie · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 7:34 p.m.

JERUSALEM - Two Palestinians threw grenades Monday at an Israeli bus in the Gaza Strip and were shot dead by Israeli troops, and an Islamic Jihad activist was killed in an explosion in the West Bank - the latest incidents in escalating violence two weeks before Israel's election.

Missionaries sense danger

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 6:42 p.m.

Some of the dozens of overseas missionaries from Indiana say they recognize the danger they face by being a target for those who want to harm Americans. They also, however, say they feel a greater calling to do God's work. Bob Carter, a 47-year-old doctor who grew up in Carmel as the son of a Quaker minister, is working as a surgeon at a hospital in the African nation of Zambia. Since the Dec. 30 killing of three American Christian missionaries in Yemen, Carter and his wife, Hope, try to focus on the reasons why they and their four children -- now ages 11 to 18 -- went to Africa for their missionary work.

Wayne State provost picked as IUPUI chancellor

By Aaron Sharockman · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 2:25 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS - IU Interim president Gerald Bepko announced today that he will recommend that Charles R. Bantz be named as the new chancellor of IUPUI, effective June 1. Bepko's recommendation will be considered by the IU Board of Trustees at its regular monthly business meeting Jan. 31 in Bloomington.

Military ships head out from East Coast

By Alyson Brodsy and Sonja Barisic · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 6:40 a.m.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has ordered more than 60,000 U.S. troops to head for the Persian Gulf region, a move that will double the size of the force already in the area. The Pentagon's goal is to have at least 100,000 there by Jan. 31. Four of the seven Virginia-based Navy ships that have received deployment orders in the past week headed out to sea Sunday as a military buildup continued ahead of a possible war with Iraq.

Lieberman will make 2004 presidential run

By Diane Scarponi · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 6:38 a.m.

Sen. Joseph Lieberman, freed of his self-imposed pledge to defer to Al Gore, announced Monday he is running for president in 2004, saying the nation needs leaders "ready to lead." "Two years ago, we were promised a better America, but that promise has not been kept," the senator, the Democrats' vice presidential nominee in 2000, told students at his old high school.

Community protests announcement of route through Bloomington

By Ben Cunnighman and Ben Cunningham · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 6:26 a.m.

A day after Gov. Frank O'Bannon's announcement of an I-69 route through Bloomington, the signs of displeasure were everywhere. Many of the cars parked along Morton Street outside City Hall had bumper stickers spreading the word: "Fix the roads we have -- No new-terrain I-69." Residents who oppose the plan were holding posters with the words: "YOU can help stop new-terrain I-69," and "69 stops here!"

McNeely's athletics plan put on hold

Monday, Jan. 13,2003 6:26 a.m.

Athletics officials at Indiana University say they will re-evaluate plans for a $40 million student-athlete center that was a top priority for the school's former athletics director. Terry Clapacs, interim athletics director said the idea behind the plan is valid: IU needs more space for athletics services. But Clapacs said he wants to take another look at whether some services should have a higher priority than others and whether the space should be added at once or in phases.

Bloomington reacts to I-69 decision

By Ben Cunnighman and Ben Cunningham · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 4:43 a.m.

The reaction to I-69 has been mixed in Bloomington since Gov. Frank O'Bannon's announcement Thursday, and on campus the students and faculty have been the same. Some people are for the plan; some are vehemently against it.

Finding what's right for them

By Ben Cunnighman and Ben Cunningham · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 4:43 a.m.

Sophomore Sophia McCormick walked the steps to the sorority Friday. The beautiful sound of music echoed from the house as she waited outside in the cold. Her recruitment counselor led the group in, and McCormick was welcomed to the house with the same singing she heard outside. The sorority members circled the entranceway, serenading their house song.

Brand gives State of NCAA address

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 4:43 a.m.

Sunday night current NCAA President and former IU President, Myles Brand was formally introduced to the 1,200 members he will preside over as he gave the State of the Association address at the opening business session of the 97th annual NCAA Convention in Anaheim, Calif.

Raiders go on to AFC title game

By Alyson Brodsy and Barry Wilner · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 12:26 a.m.

OAKLAND -- The Oakland Raiders found the surest road to the AFC championship game: Stay at home and avoid controversy. No tuck rule. No snowy night games in New England. Instead, another victory against the New York Jets at the Black Hole.

Wrestlers 2-1 at Wendy's Duals

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 12:25 a.m.

After upsetting ninth ranked Missouri and finishing 4-0 at the Buckeye Duals, the IU wrestling team looked to continue its momentum Sunday at the Wendy's Duals in Ashland, Ohio. The Hoosiers faced three different schools defeating University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and Ashland by respective scores of 30-14 and 37-3. But, the Cleveland State Vikings spoiled the Hoosiers bid for a 3-0 trip by winning 21-15.

Men's and women's swim teams overcome Buckeyes

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 12:25 a.m.

Going into Saturday's meet om with IU, the Ohio State men's swimming and diving team hadn't lost all year and the women's squad had won three straight. But, both of those streaks came to an end as the Hoosier men's and women's teams each posted victories over the Buckeyes in their co-ed, dual meet.

Are you a player hater?

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 12:24 a.m.

Sports must have an evil to go with the good. Therefore, we need full disclosure about our preferences but a more objective ability to understand why things happen. For example, I am a big Browns fan, and I hate the Steelers, and I have even learned to hate Antwaan Randle El, but I can tell you the Browns lost their AFC Wild Card game to the Steelers last Sunday because of poor pass defense and an inability to run the ball. I think anybody who saw the game with no rooting interest could agree with me.

Hoosiers' defensive intensity leads to win

By Natalie A. Trout · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 12:21 a.m.

Playing defense might have been a struggle for the women's basketball team going into this season, but Sunday's 54-50 victory over a ranked Ohio State team showed the Hoosier defense has already come a long way. "They played with great intensity and their belief in the game plan," coach Kathi Bennett said. "They never stopped playing defense the way we want them to play defense."