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New James Bond can't compare to old

By Ryan Hildebrandt · Wednesday, Jan. 30,2002 12 a.m.

James Bond has never looked better. The latest 007 video game adventure for the Playstation 2 is chock full of great graphics and fun weapons. But "Agent Under Fire," despite its awesome graphics, can't quite top the original Nintendo 64 hit because of a crappy multiplayer mode.

A 'great divide' between this and Nelson's best work

By Michael Tapscott and Mike Tapscott · Wednesday, Jan. 30,2002 12 a.m.

In the Willie Nelson tradition, The Great Divide is an album filled to the brim with duets with famous stars. The marketing move is probably more than a little bit influenced by Carlos Santana's placid and gigantic-selling Supernatural (see the two songs written by and performed with Matchbox 20's Rob Thomas), but this is well-worn territory for the 68-year-old singer-songwriter.

Three-guard system ignites high-scoring Hoosier offense

By Jason Recker · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 11:57 p.m.

Mike Davis' three-point philosophy has one point: If you're open, shoot it. Left corner, right wing, top of the key. Wherever. Heck, the second-year coach whose signature is sticky defense said he doesn't even mind when junior guard Tom Coverdale fires a three-pointer from 24 feet.

IUSA members lobby state reps

By Katherine Helmke and Kathryn Helmke · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 11:51 p.m.

Three members of the IU Student Association headed to Washington, D.C. Jan. 18 to lobby Indiana Senate and House of Representative delegates. Legislative Relations office director Ben Piper, assistant director Rebecca Homkes and IUSA office manager Lydia Roll visited the Capitol to lobby for issues concerning higher education.

RPS offers variety of meal plans

By Kristen Konneker and Kristin Konneker · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 11:45 p.m.

In a board of trustees town meeting earlier this week, senior Ken Minami, representing the Residence Halls Association, voiced concern about increasing costs of meal plans to offset technology expenses in IU residence halls.

Nigerians turn anger on military

By Glenn McKenzie · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 11:40 p.m.

LAGOS, Nigeria -- Sadness turned to rage against Nigeria's military Tuesday for putting a huge arms cache smack in the middle of a crowded Lagos neighborhood and setting the stage for the explosions and panic that left more than 600 dead. Distraught people searching for missing loved ones blamed the military for storing weapons, including rockets and heavy artillery shells, in the northern Ikeja neighborhood.

New book a great way to waste time

By Jamie Sanders · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 11:21 p.m.

Would you rather eat a sandwich bag full of lawn clippings or one live earthworm? Would you rather be caught doing something embarrassing in still photos or on audiotape? Would you rather always speak in rhyme or not hear every third word spoken to you?

Local bars affected by rules

By Bridget Graf · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 11:15 p.m.

This Thursday, as usual, I went out to Kirkwood to have some drinks with my friends. I went to several different bars, and it wasn\'t until I decided to leave that I noticed how crowded it was. Once I left, it took me a good 20 minutes just to get outside of the bar, and soon enough, I stumbled out to Kirkwood, only to be a part of the crowd that was still wanting to go out, but wasn't quite sure where to go.

The meaning of minority

By Vince Carr and Vincent Carr · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 11:11 p.m.

Today, one of the most frequently uttered but ambiguous terms is "minority." Who or what exactly does a minority include? Does the term refer exclusively to African Americans? Does it involve all people of color? A minority is basically an under-represented group which, whether by number or characteristic, is set apart from a majority.

State of the Union preview

By Duncan Teater · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 11:07 p.m.

The Zeitgeist is looking particularly ghostly this decade.

IU should release files

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 11 p.m.

IU has spent too much time and money holding Bob Knight's personnel documents. The University should not be able to hold them for confidentiality. The Indianapolis Star filed a lawsuit in October 2000 seeking access to Knight's personnel file, claiming IU, as a state government institution, violated Indiana's Access to Public Records Act.

Red Storm romp opponents

By Dan Patrick · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 1:34 a.m.

There is a legend involving a young boy within a small school in Rugby, England playing a game of soccer in 1823. Instead of kicking the ball towards the goal, he simply picked it up and carried it, therefor creating a wildly popular sport with the same name as its place of origin.

Ultimate frisbee requires strenuous preparation

By Aaron Hunckler · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 1:33 a.m.

The IU men's Ultimate Frisbee team, the Hoosiermamas, is going to be a solid contender this spring for a shot at nationals. Virtually the entire roster is returning from last year in which the Hoosiermamas won two tournaments, finished second in sectionals, third in regionals and made it to the semifinals. They were just two points shy of making nationals -- where the top two teams from each region receives a bid -- suffering a defeat from Ohio State 15-13.

Lacrosse team earns recognition

By Aaron Hunckler · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 1:31 a.m.

Unfamiliarity with the game of lacrosse would most likely stem from the lack of varsity teams in high schools and colleges in the state. Lacrosse is known as a game of speed and agility rather than size. The fast- paced game relies primarily on quickness, speed and teamwork.

Little 500

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 1:30 a.m.

The Little 500 spring season began Wednesday, as the IU Student Foundation held the first riders meeting of the season. The meeting prepped riders on what to expect this year, introduced rookie riders to the traditions of the race and discussed rules and regulations every rider must understand.

Jeffries shares honor of Big Ten Player of the Week

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 1:08 a.m.

For the third time this season, Jared Jeffries has been named Big Ten Player of the Week. Jeffries split the award with senior Travarus Bennett of Minnesota. In leading the Hoosiers to blowout wins against Penn State and No. 9 Illinois, Jeffries averaged 16.5 points and 12 rebounds. Against the Nittany Lions last Wednesday, Jeffries scored 15 first half points as the Hoosiers coasted to an 85-51 win. Against the Illini, Jeffries did more than score 13 points. He also had 11 rebounds, five assists, three steals and two dunks in the second half that helped put Illinois away early in the second half.

Leach hopes to be leader

By Gavin Lesnick · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 1:07 a.m.

Last season at the Big Ten championship, sophomore Matt Leach wrote himself into the IU record books as he recorded a fifth-best all time school record in the 100-yard backstroke. Now, in the midst of another season and with Big Tens approaching in February, Leach is hoping he'll be able to take over first place. "It'll be really hard but I think I can do it," Leach said. "I'm a lot faster this year and I think I can take even more time off from my previous Big Ten swim from last year. I just keep taking baby steps, that is what it's all about. I think I can be a big impact swimmer at Big Tens." At the Big Tens last year, Leach finished behind then senior backstroker Will Bernhardt in both the 100- and 200- yard events. This year, head coach Kris Kirchner expects Leach to lead the way in the events.

U.S. to loan Afghanistan $50 million

By George Gedda · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 1 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The United States will play a leading role in the reconstruction of Afghanistan, including helping the nation build its own military, President Bush said Monday as he stood with Afghan leader Hamid Karzai. Bush also announced $50 million in U.S. loan aid to help rebuild the war-battered nation. "The United States will continue to be a friend to the Afghan people," Bush said.

College students valued resource

By Lucretia Fernandez · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 12:57 a.m.

With his jacket off and cowboy boots on, Republican National Committee Deputy Chairman Jack Oliver, shared his experiences and stories with IU students and the Bloomington community in a lecture sponsored by IU College Republicans Monday night in Woodburn Hall. Oliver, the former National Finance Director for Governor George Bush's presidential campaign, said he enjoys talking with college students and was very glad to come to speak at IU.

Local use of drugs rising

By Ana M Contreras · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 12:55 a.m.

Drug use is a multifaceted problem for the Bloomington Police Department, said Capt. Joe Qualters. Although the University's problems are about the same as any large university, Qualters attributes some drug problems in Bloomington to it being a university town. The BPD categorizes some drugs as being a part of "college drug culture," Detective Wendy Pritchard-Kelly of BPD Narcotics said. "Alcohol and marijuana are by far the most common drugs used in college environments in so far as use and abuse," said Tom Cox, executive director of Amethyst House.