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The great nuclear barbecue

By George Lyle IV · Sunday, Jan. 12,2003 11:47 p.m.

The wars on many different types of terror are making me feel like I am living in a real-life version of the game "Risk." Al Qaeda is growing yet another ugly head, the U.S. is playing international hall monitor with Iraq, and North Korea just decided they didn't want to play anymore, packed up their pieces, and left.

Reality TV bites

By Paige Gray · Sunday, Jan. 12,2003 11:42 p.m.

Well, the major television networks have tapped into something big: Americans love watching people be exploited, especially in the most intimate and personal of moments. And what is better television than reality dating? The parade of reality programs has been a part of pop culture since "Survivor" first hit it big three years ago. Quick to cash in on its high ratings, television producers have been turning out show after show, each with its own distinct gimmick. Apparently, we love watching "people like us" as opposed to those from Hollywood factory, but aren't we going too far?

What have you sacrificed?

By Scott Dillon · Sunday, Jan. 12,2003 11:40 p.m.

The U.S. military may soon infiltrate Iraq and possibly incite a new round of terror attacks on the homeland. On the eve of such potential horrors, editors nationwide have derided Pentagon efforts to develop a system designed to prevent terrorism by analyzing patterns of individual behavior and then scrutinizing those people the Pentagon software identifies as having acted in a manner consistent with terrorist behavior. The same editors have also criticized attempts to scrutinize groups based on their origin, arguing such tactics unfair and racist. The essence of their argument is that government should scrutinize people based on their individual acts, not solely their race or origin.

State schools should help state students

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Jan. 12,2003 11:38 p.m.

The United States Supreme Court will soon hear two cases involving the University of Michigan's admissions to its undergraduate and law schools, respectively. There have been complaints filed that the University's admissions policy in regard to affirmative action is really operating as a form of reverse racism, denying qualified white people places in the admissions pools while giving these spots to normally underqualified minorities.

US reinforcements in Gulf keep out of sight

By Abdullah AlShihri and Patrick McDowell · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:20 p.m.

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait -- American troop reinforcements come to Kuwait daily in the biggest military buildup in the region since the Gulf War -- but it's hard to tell. After heavy media coverage of their departure from bases in the United States this week, complete with teary embraces with relatives and their views of possible war with Iraq, the soldiers are landing in Kuwait in near secrecy.

Bowl season getting boring

By Aaron Beard and Colin Nowling · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:17 p.m.

Remember the wonderful days when college football bowl games actually meant a little something. The times when a team had to have an 8-3 or 9-2 record just to go to a bowl game, let alone a high profile New Year's Day game. Now a 6-6 record even with a losing conference record can get you a bid to the Mazda Tangerine Bowl, or my personal favorite, the new Diamond Walnut San Francisco Bowl.

Big wins for wrestlers during winter break

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:16 p.m.

The IU wrestling team was very busy over the last three weeks, piling up individual and team honors. IU had plenty of individual honors in the form of individual rankings.

Top divers qualify for American Cup

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:15 p.m.

After qualifications during the week, the Speedo American Cup begins today at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center. The Cup, a prestigious diving tournament in which the top athletes in the sport are invited to compete, will showcase a host of Hoosiers.

Unhappy holidays for Davis, Hoosiers

By Aaron Beard and Sarah Meinecke · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:15 p.m.

Once again, IU men's basketball coach Mike Davis had his holidays ruined by the Kentucky Wildcats. But it wasn't just the loss that gave him the heartache, it was the threat of a six-game suspension, and ultimate one-game suspension that loomed over his head in the days following the game. Davis missed the IU game against Ball State on New Year's Eve.

Senior heats up in second half

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:14 p.m.

Most fans would not have noticed the play of senior Kristen Bodine last night in IU's 62-52 conference victory over Northwestern. But, she was instrumental in changing the tempo of the game and changing the Hoosier's fortunes in the second half.

Full-court press, timely baskets lead to victory

By Aaron Beard and Zack Eldridge · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:14 p.m.

Going into winter break, the IU women's basketball team wanted to go undefeated in their four games. Although a loss in their penultimate game against Illinois spoiled those hopes, the team bounced back Thursday night with a win over Northwestern.

Team wins conference opener

By Aaron Beard and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:13 p.m.

The students weren't back yet and Assembly Hall was well short of capacity, but the 13,677 fans in attendance still had plenty to cheer about as the No. 15 Hoosiers defeated Penn State 78-65 Wednesday night. IU trailed by as many as eight in the first half but shook off the slow start to win their Big Ten opener. IU (11-2, 1-0 Big Ten) used two small runs in the second half to pull away from the Nittany Lions.

Hoosiers face first Big Ten road test

By Aaron Beard and Matt Pera · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:12 p.m.

The No. 15 Hoosiers (11-2, 1-0 Big Ten) will face their first Big Ten road test Saturday night when they travel to Columbus, Ohio, to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes (7-5, 0-1 Big Ten). IU's only two losses have been on the road this season. The first came against Kentucky at Freedom Hall in Louisville, which was followed by a 71-64 loss at Temple in the next game.

on the SIDELINES

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:12 p.m.

IU women's soccer coach Mick Lyon is the newest addition to the University of Evansville's Athletic Hall of Fame. Lyon played for the Purple Aces and later became an assistant coach for the men's team and the first coach for the women's squad in the school's history. "I feel honored to receive such a distinction from Evansville," said Lyon. "I am proud of my accomplishments as both a player and coach and I am grateful to be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame."

Bill could reduce number of alcohol retailers in Indiana

By Alexandra R. Moses and Lindsay Baron · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:08 p.m.

The number of Indiana retailers who sell alcohol could be reduced if a liquor bill is enacted. Indiana Senator Thomas J. Wyss and Representative Robert K. Alderman, both Republicans, and Representative Bob Kuzman and Senator Billie Breaux, both Democrats, are attempting to pass a bill that would more clearly define what constitutes a grocery store under Indiana's alcohol laws.

Police arrest hate group leader

By Alexandra R. Moses and Mike Robinson · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:06 p.m.

CHICAGO -- The leader of a white supremacist group linked to a deadly 1999 shooting rampage in Illinois and Indiana was arrested on charges he tried to arrange for the murder of a federal judge.

We don't mince words

By Alyson Brodsy and George Lyle IV · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2 p.m.

It has been said that the pen is mightier than the sword. History has many examples of times where words became the weapons of choice of many famous leaders. Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. both used inspirational speeches to rally people to their causes. The beginnings of the U.S. government we know today were debated about in the Federalist papers.

The IDS needs you

By Alyson Brodsy and Kathryn Helmke · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 1:59 p.m.

In middle school, I always found it easier to hide behind writing. I was so shy that I dreaded ever saying anything in class, but when writing a story or a paper I learned I could convey to the teacher who I was without having to say anything.

I-69 leaves state divided

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 1:58 p.m.

On Thursday, Governor Frank O'Bannon held a press conference to announce his choice for an Interstate 69 route through southern Indiana. His preferred route is a $1.7 billion project that will turn State Road 37 into part of the new interstate, bringing I-69 through Bloomington. A majority of the money for the project will come from federal funding, provided the federal government approves the plan. I-69, when completed, will be the "superhighway" connecting the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Neeson plays IU teacher

By Adam Aasen and Ab D. Phillip · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 1:41 p.m.

IU is the center of another film about sex. But this time administrators won't be up in arms about the film's release. Actor Liam Neeson will portray sexual pioneer and biologist Dr. Alfred Kinsey in a feature film about the IU sex researcher's life.