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Sharon will continue activity

By Alyson Brodsy and Susan Sevareid · Friday, April 12,2002 1:11 a.m.

JERUSALEM -- Israel pulled out of two dozen small West Bank towns and villages Thursday but swept into others and rounded up more Palestinian men despite U.S. calls and international pressure to end the 2-week-old campaign to root out militants.

Former state trooper sentenced to 195 years

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, April 12,2002 1:10 a.m.

NEW ALBANY, Ind. -- A former state trooper is expected to be taken to an Indiana prison next week after being sentenced to nearly 200 years for the murders of his wife and two young children.

Council debates fiber-optic plan

By Alyson Brodsy and Jesse Laffen · Friday, April 12,2002 1:09 a.m.

The Bloomington City Council entertained a proposal Wednesday night that would complete a fiber-optic cable loop that runs south from downtown Bloomington throughout the city. The project is known as the Bloomington Digital Underground Project.

City program starts 2 classes

By Alyson Brodsy and Yahya Chami · Friday, April 12,2002 1:08 a.m.

The city of Bloomington is offering two new classes through the Division of Parks and Recreations' "People's University." The People's University is an adult learning program offered by the city to promote continued education in the community in a casual environment. Its goals are to promote the interactions of local business, educators and the community at large.

Hyponosis won't work for me

By Joe Grace · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:50 p.m.

This is kind of fun. It's Friday night and I'm pretending to be asleep while sitting in a hard wood chair on a stage in the IMUG surrounded by about thirty people. Definitely a new experience.

The fight for Israel

By Alyson Brodsy and Greg Myre · Thursday, April 11,2002 2:29 a.m.

ENIN, West Bank -- From a West Bank army base overlooking the scene of the deadliest fighting in Israel's 13-day-old offensive, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Wednesday delivered a blunt message: Israel will not pull back until Palestinian militias are crushed. Despite his pledge to continue the offensive in the face of intense U.S. and international pressure to call it off, Sharon's defense ministry announced late Wednesday troops were pulling out of West Bank villages of Yatta, Qabatya and Samua.

Students protest RA firings

By -Meghan Dwyer and Megan Dwyer · Thursday, April 11,2002 2:29 a.m.

Students at Collins Living-Learning Center are protesting the recent termination of three of the center's resident assistants, following alleged violations of a verbal request to stay in the dorm during the Final Four Tournament. Adorned with buttons saying "I want my RAs back," the students are circulating a petition in favor of reinstating the terminated RAs.

Seniors: some employed, some searching, some aren't

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Thursday, April 11,2002 2:18 a.m.

Crunch time is rapidly approaching for graduates; in less than a month they will leave behind the familiarity of campus for the daily grind of the real world. Though being forced to leave, this year's graduating class faces many different challenges when they leave IU.

Caswell sisters to perform in Jazz Fables tonight

By Alyson Brodsy and Eddie Anderson · Thursday, April 11,2002 1:44 a.m.

Thursday evening Bloomington residents will have the opportunity to witness two up-and-coming jazz artists. As part of Jazz Fables, Bear's Place will host a performance by the Caswell sisters. Sara and Rachel Caswell, both graduates of the IU School of Music, are names that jazz enthusiasts everywhere are beginning to recognize.

John Scofield band returns to the Bluebird

By Alyson Brodsy and Seth Forster · Thursday, April 11,2002 1:44 a.m.

The John Scofield Band returned to the Bluebird for the first time in 25 years to pack the house with jazz aficionados, jam band junkies and guitarheads -- sometimes a little of all three. The crowd ranged from the Scofield worshippers shouting out requests and "John, you're a genius," to the curious people who just wanted to know what the unpredictable Scofield was up to this time.

Senior's directoral debut to premiere this weekend

By Gabriel Lewin · Thursday, April 11,2002 1:43 a.m.

One of the most unique times of the school year for IU Theatre and Drama students is the end of the department's producing season. It is the time when theater students produce, direct and act in independent projects. Students flock to work together every semester whether or not these productions are sponsored by the Department of Theatre and Drama.

Searching for the right answer

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 11,2002 1:37 a.m.

Men and women are sometimes hesitant to ask a health care provider about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) because of the fear of finding out that they might have an infection. In my practice, I\'ve heard various comments which reflect the uncertainty surrounding this topic. Some say, "Why worry, it could never happen to me! I don\'t have any symptoms, doesn\'t that mean I\'m OK? I've never really had sex before but I\'ve done other things. Do I need to be tested?" The answer is yes, if you and your partner have ever had any close contact of the genitals or oral-genital contact without the use of a condom or barrier protection. There does not need to be penile penetration or ejaculation for infection to occur; some STI transmission can occur with genital to genital skin contact and oral-genital contact.

Electrical fire disrupts class

By Bennet Haeberle and Bennett Haeberle · Thursday, April 11,2002 1:36 a.m.

An electrical fire on the third floor of Jordan Hall yesterday forced students and faculty out of the building, delaying classes for nearly half an hour. Bloomington police and fire units responded to the scene shortly after 1 p.m. Students in the Strome/Saxton lab on the third floor entered the cold room across the hall and detected smoke coming from the room, according to Stephen Todd, director of facilities and laboratory services for the biology department.

Alcohol policy still under scrutiny

By Alex Hickey · Thursday, April 11,2002 1:35 a.m.

Alcohol use on college campuses is under national scrutiny again since the Tuesday release of a study that reports 1,400 alcohol-related deaths on college campuses each year. The report issued by the Harvard School of Public Health recommends campuses and communities collaborate to curb underage drinking -- something IU is already working to achieve.

Annual convention brings bands together

By Emily Veach · Thursday, April 11,2002 1:35 a.m.

Last weekend members of the National Honor Band Service sorority and fraternity, Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi, held their annual district convention in the Indiana Memorial Union.

Gonzalez ends gum controversy

By Alyson Brodsy and Bob Baum · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:24 a.m.

PHOENIX -- Luis Gonzalez won't have to give DNA samples after all. No more gumshoe detective work is necessary. The Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star has decided to end any controversy over the authenticity of a piece of already-been-chewed-by-Gonzo gum being sold at auction on the Internet.

Indians win seventh straight

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:23 a.m.

CLEVELAND -- Jim Thome busted out of another April slump with a grand slam and five RBIs Wednesday night as the Cleveland Indians won their seventh straight, 9-3 over the Minnesota Twins. Thome's bat had been about the only thing missing so far this season for the Indians, 8-1 after winning the first three games of their four-game set with Minnesota.

Pacers edge out Toronto 98-82

By Alyson Brodsy and Dan Gelston · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:22 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana's slim playoff hopes are still alive. Jermaine O'Neal scored 29 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and Brad Miller added 23 points and 11 rebounds as the Pacers beat Toronto 98-82 Wednesday night, snapping the Raptors nine-game winning streak.

Runner excels despite setbacks

By Pat Crowell · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:22 a.m.

The IU men's track and field team has one of the deepest distance teams in the Big Ten. A large part of the success in the distance events is in the 3000-meter steeplechase.

Recruitment not always easy for teams

By Tyler Hoeppner · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:21 a.m.

Five members on the water polo team are from California. None are from Indiana, a state where high schools do not have water polo as a varsity or club sport. This can make for some challenges when fielding a team here at IU.