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State decides not to build Ten Commandments monument

By Rex W. Huppke · Tuesday, Feb. 26,2002 12:31 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Unable to convince the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the state's appeal, Gov. Frank O'Bannon acknowledged Monday that his fight to erect a Ten Commandments monument on the Statehouse lawn was over.

Letter stereotypical, defies goals of IU Education

By Julie Sobel · Tuesday, Feb. 26,2002 12:01 a.m.

In his letter to the editor ("Out-of-staters should take up walking," Feb. 19), Brian Rosenzweig, apparently an urban transportation expert, discovered through his unique form of research that the reason for the entire traffic problem in Bloomington was due to "East Coast Students" (hereinafter in keeping with his depersonalization of stereotypes to now be referred to only as the "ECS"). Whether, under the guise of comedy, social comment, or critique, the fostering and proliferation of stereotyping is wrong.

Want to win an IUSA election? Here are a few tips

By Ryan Hildebrandt · Monday, Feb. 25,2002 11:57 p.m.

I guess only 16 percent of the student population is reading this column right now. That's the number of students who actually cared enough, or were harassed by friends enough, to vote in last year's IUSA election. Here's some advice I've accumulated in my many years at IU for this year's and next year's IUSA candidates.

IUSA works to represent

By Ben Piper · Monday, Feb. 25,2002 11:51 p.m.

The IU Student Association works hard to represent students at IU. Over the years, its members have been responsible for changing state laws, shaping University policies, raising money for charity, lobbying federal and state legislators, and a variety of other things intended to make life easier for students.

Keg registration won't work

By Sarah Payton · Monday, Feb. 25,2002 11:49 p.m.

As early as July 1, it might be time for all you legal drinkers to think twice about supplying kegs for frat or house parties.

Don't blame, just use caution

By Stephanie Sims · Monday, Feb. 25,2002 11:47 p.m.

Last week, I ran into a car. It wasn't really a car accident though, because I was on foot. Now, before anyone makes judgements about my eye sight, coordination skills, blood alcohol or intelligence levels, let me explain.

Fans for the love of basketball

By Bridget Graf · Monday, Feb. 25,2002 11:44 p.m.

In the years I've spent at IU, this year has been one of the best in terms of the IU basketball season. The games have been exciting, the team is at the top of the Big Ten, and I've only been in the balcony seats three times. With seven minutes left in the game, the William Tell Overture still gets my blood pumping, and even the wave seems to be making a huge comeback. I don't want this season to end.

Poor lover triumphs in 'The Bartered Bride'

By Alyson Brodsy and Gabriel Lewin · Monday, Feb. 25,2002 11:27 p.m.

What seems plainly obvious when viewing Bedrich Smetana\'s opera "The Bartered Bride" is that the composer was using Mozartian opera as his model.

'Death of a Salesman' stars impressive cast throughout

By Alyson Brodsy and John DeBoer · Monday, Feb. 25,2002 11:22 p.m.

Watching Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" in the new Ruth N. Halls Theatre was much like reading the play from the text -- it started out slow. There was some confusion because I was not certain yet how I should feel about the characters. In fact, the first time I read the play for a class, I didn't even make it through the first act because I got bored with the material. When I revisited the play later, I realized where the show's magic lies.

Team sits at No. 5 after Wildcat win

By Sarah Trotto · Monday, Feb. 25,2002 1:55 a.m.

Center Jill Chapman got a marriage proposal. Point guard Heather Cassady addressed half of Assembly Hall, thanking everyone from her sisters to people from her high school. Reserve center Jelena Lazic got to hear the Serbian national anthem for the first time in five years.

Lead over Spartans slips away

By Jason Recker · Monday, Feb. 25,2002 1:55 a.m.

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- For IU, this is the one that got away. And Tom Coverdale took the blame. All of it. The junior point guard committed a foul, missed a free throw and missed a potential game-tying three pointer as time expired Sunday. IU coughed up sole possession of first place in the Big Ten, falling to Michigan State 57-54 in front of a Breslin Center crowd of 14,759.

GoldRUSH

By Alyson Brodsy and Eddie Pells · Monday, Feb. 25,2002 1:55 a.m.

SALT LAKE CITY -- With a big sigh of relief and a star-studded celebration, Utah and America bid farewell to the Olympics Sunday during a rollicking night of song and dance, a celebration of past athletic glory, and a quick glimpse into the future.

Bloomington growth plan attempts to lure business, alleviate traffic problems

By Jesse Laffen · Monday, Feb. 25,2002 1:40 a.m.

Bloomington is in a major transition from a small community built around IU and industry to a place where small business can flourish, Bloomington Mayor John Fernandez said. Bloomington's 2002 Growth Policies Plan, an update to the original GPP, will be the guiding document through this period.

Seniors say goodbye with a win

By Michael Sherman · Monday, Feb. 25,2002 1:17 a.m.

The Frank Southern Center isn't known as one of the more luxurious facilities in the American Collegiate Hockey Association. Because of its smaller ice surface, low ceiling and, until recent renovations, inadequate lighting, "The Frank" was often jokingly referred to as "the cave" by opponents.

Penn State edges IU for championship

By Colin Nowling · Monday, Feb. 25,2002 1:15 a.m.

Ann Arbor, Mich. -- Going into Saturday evening's final session of the Big Ten Women's Swimming and Diving Championships, IU knew what it needed to do claim the Big Ten title.

Team can't control destiny in Big Ten

By Lucretia Fernandez · Monday, Feb. 25,2002 1:09 a.m.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. -- The IU women's track and field team would have been in good shape if it controlled its own destiny heading into the final event of the Big Ten Indoor Championships. The event was the 4x400-meter relay, and IU broke the meet record in a time of 3:40.44.

Tragedy strikes track championships

By Pat Crowell · Monday, Feb. 25,2002 1:07 a.m.

Tragedy struck the Big Ten Men's Indoor Track and Field Championships this Saturday as Penn State sophomore Kevin Dare landed on his head while pole vaulting. The 19-year-old Dare did not regain consciousness after the fall.

Letterman shows no sign of stopping after twenty years of laughter

By Alyson Brodsy and Gail Koch · Monday, Feb. 25,2002 12:17 a.m.

MUNCIE -- David Letterman has spent the past 20 years of his career prying into the personal affairs of guests who appear on his show. But there is one life Letterman has kept away from the eye of late-night scrutiny -- his own. As a fraternity brother who knew Letterman well, Ball State alumnus Jeff Lewis said he believes Letterman's insecurity stemmed from a deep-seated lack of self-confidence.

Sewage system problems during heavy rains to cost $4.5 billion

By Alyson Brodsy and Rick Callahan · Monday, Feb. 25,2002 12:13 a.m.

The rivers and streams that run through Indiana conceal a filthy legacy of the 20th century -- gaping drainage pipes that spew raw sewage when heavy rains fall and winter snows melt.

IUPD Blotter

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 25,2002 12:01 a.m.

The IU Police Department reported the following activity: