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Smoking bill vetoed

By Katherine Helmke and Kathryn Helmke · Sunday, Dec. 2,2001 11:40 p.m.

IUSA executives vetoed a smoking bill minutes after it narrowly passed the IUSA congress in a vote Thursday. After controversy and confusion, the "Courtesy Bill" passed by two votes. But before the meeting's end, IUSA execs vetoed the bill.

Alumnus gains fame by trimming fat

By Justin Allen · Sunday, Dec. 2,2001 11:33 p.m.

In March of 1998, as IU students celebrated the first day of Spring Break by leaving campus for traditional destinations, Jared Fogle was poised to use the week off from classes to work at a local video store in Bloomington. Much to his dismay, Fogle, a junior at the time, was only scheduled for eight or 10 hours of work for the week. He was crushed.

Bombings hinder Palestinian/Israeli peace efforts

By Alyson Brodsy and Associated Press · Sunday, Dec. 2,2001 11:16 p.m.

JERUSALEM -- After a series of suicide bombings against Israel that killed 25 people and wounded nearly 200, Yasser Arafat ordered dozens of Islamic militants arrested and promised harsh action. But Israel was deeply skeptical, with hard-liners calling for the removal of the Palestinian leader.

Cowboys and bad guys

By Duncan Teater · Sunday, Dec. 2,2001 11:07 p.m.

More terrorism. This time in Israel. Let's get 'em. Let's smoke 'em out. Saddle up, cowboys. Of course, this one is trickier ... it's a bit more difficult not to look for a reason for the suicide bombings in Haifa. You don't have to go much further than the Christmas capital of the world, Bethlehem.

'Fair Lady' ensemble shines

By Meredith Hahn · Sunday, Dec. 2,2001 10:55 p.m.

Saturday night's performance of "My Fair Lady" went off without a hitch, as do so many IU Auditorium productions. The backdrops fell noiselessly, props and sets changed smoothly, the costumes were everything one would expect from a professional group and Tom Henry played the role of Henry Higgins as if it were written for him.

A need for God in times of terror

By Gabriel Lewin and Gabe Lewin · Sunday, Dec. 2,2001 10:53 p.m.

A recent poll on the Netscape home page asked if Osama bin Laden were to be captured by the United States, should he be assassinated or brought to trial. The vote was more than 70 percent for assassination and 30 percent for bringing the man to trial.

'The quiet Beatle' loses battle with cancer at 58

By Michael Tapscott · Sunday, Dec. 2,2001 10:50 p.m.

Former Beatles guitarist George Harrison died in Los Angeles Thursday at the age of 58. He died with his wife, Olivia, and his son, Dhani, at his side. He suffered from lung and throat cancer. He was also nearly murdered in 1999 by a fan, contributing to the decline of his health.

Budget cuts start at top

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Dec. 2,2001 10:48 p.m.

Thursday, IU President Myles Brand announced the University's plan to absorb the budget cuts proposed by Gov. Frank O'Bannon. Brand announced that the majority of the cuts would come from administrative areas including travel expenses, supply costs and hirings. He also said cuts will come from information technology and repair renovation. Students could face paying an additional technology fee.

Solutions for alcohol abuse differ throughout Big Ten schools

By Justin Allen · Friday, Nov. 30,2001 12:03 a.m.

The penalty for violators of campus alcohol policy could become more serious by Fall 2002. But IU is not alone in their efforts to curb high-risk drinking on Midwestern college campuses. Big Ten schools like the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Michigan State University are locked in the fight against high-risk drinking -- they're just using different means.

Troops move on Taliban

By Alyson Brodsy and Kathy Gannon · Friday, Nov. 30,2001 12:02 a.m.

KABUL, Afghanistan -- Anti-Taliban fighters battled the Islamic militia Thursday on the outskirts of Kandahar, the ousted regime's last bastion, a key northern alliance commander said. The Taliban's supreme leader declared the decisive battle "has now begun."

Poms face harsh cuts

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Friday, Nov. 30,2001 12 a.m.

Standing in the pouring rain last Saturday, the IU pom squad was prepared to cheer the football team to its first victory against Purdue since 1996. But before they took the field, the team listened to an unexpected announcement. The women were told that their athletic department funding had been canceled. Without the funding, the pom and crimson squads would not be able to travel to the national competition that they had been working for since August.

Hard-hitting captain taking on new roles

By Michael Sherman · Friday, Nov. 30,2001 12 a.m.

When defenseman Brad Lutsch ended his college hockey career last season, many thought IU's lethal power play would soon follow. As the Hoosiers' all time leader in goals, assists and points, Lutsch was a four-year stalwart on the power play and effectively fulfilled the role of the team's strongest defenseman. But after a rocky start, the Hoosiers are up to their old tricks with the man advantage, most recently displayed last week when they went 3-for-5 against top competition in the Big Ten Classic.

Brand: Cuts are painful for everyone

By Bennet Haeberle and Bennett Haeberle · Thursday, Nov. 29,2001 11:59 p.m.

If Gov. Frank O'Bannon's proposed state budget cuts are approved, IU students will face an increased technology services fee, while some employees in the IU Physical Plant and at University Information Technology Services could lose their jobs. But the majority of the cuts will affect administrative areas like travel expenses, supply costs and hirings, IU President Myles Brand said.

Basketball starters spark stellar play

By Ryan Lengerich · Thursday, Nov. 29,2001 11:59 p.m.

As an elementary student, college basketball coach was my response when asked what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wanted to cut the net down after a championship victory, to teach future superstars, or to celebrate like Jim Valvano. Thank you Mike Davis for proving why coaching college basketball is a dream I will never realize.

Lady Hoosiers prepare for home tournament

By Nate Rau · Thursday, Nov. 29,2001 11:57 p.m.

The women's basketball team learned something in its 97-72 win against Butler Wednesday. Winning isn't everything. Although the outcome of the game was never really in question, the Hoosiers dominating the whole way, IU left the locker room in Hinkle Fieldhouse with almost a look of defeat on their faces. Almost. Getting a win under their belts was important for a Hoosier team that has played with No. 7 Stanford and No. 9 North Carolina State. At 2-2, the Hoosiers are now ready to continue to improve and add to their two game win streak.

Researchers: law makes students irresponsible

By Rachel Thexton · Thursday, Nov. 29,2001 11:56 p.m.

Nineteen-year-old Andy Herche can kill people for his country and buy a handgun from the local gun shop if he wishes, but he can't legally drink a glass of wine or a can of beer in his own home.

Hoosiers to face Wildcats in season finale

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, Nov. 29,2001 11:53 p.m.

Freshman linebacker Herana-Daze Jones is not asking for much out of the IU offense. He just wants them to find the end zone 15 times this Saturday at Memorial Stadium against rival Kentucky. "I want to score 100 points against Kentucky," Jones, a Kentucky native, said. "I don't think (the seniors) have beaten them since they have been here, and it would be great to send them out with a win. I hope we run up the score against them. I hope we blow them out." Ahh, yet another rival game, and more talking. But the Hoosiers (4-6, 4-4 Big Ten) aren't bad-mouthing the Kentucky (2-8, 1-7 SEC) team, they just have one objective: blow Kentucky away.

Waldron art sale brings holiday cheer

By Kristina Muren · Thursday, Nov. 29,2001 11:02 p.m.

The John Waldron Arts Center, 122 S. Walnut St., celebrated the beginning of the holiday season last week with the opening of its Winterfest Holiday Art Sale, currently presented in the center's galleries. The event, featuring work from local artists, is a fundraiser for the Bloomington Area Arts Council, which runs the center.

Dogs help make life a walk in the park

By Ryan Whirty · Thursday, Nov. 29,2001 11:02 p.m.

At first I was very self-conscious about walking Dorothy and Toto. I mean, I'm a big guy, an ex-football player and a big Stones fan. I'm not supposed to be seen in public with two pugs. They're so tiny and ... well, cute. And they have curly tails. Here I am, going for the Grizzly Adams look, but instead of a huge, scary-looking bear, I'm walking two little rug rats. For the first week I was in town, my housemates were on vacation and entrusted me with caring for the mutts. So for eight days, I it was my job to walk the little buggers. In public. For everyone to see. Me and the pugs. I was mortified.

The life of a woman under the Taliban

By Sarah Payton · Thursday, Nov. 29,2001 11:01 p.m.

I had a dream last night. The setting of the dream: Kabul, Afghanistan. The scary creature lurking underneath my bed: the Taliban. In this dream, I could no longer work at the job I love to hate. Under the Taliban, women can't have a job outside of the home except for in the health industry. Because I am a disaster around blood and needles, my only choice is to remain at home. Even if I was to take a job in a hospital, I couldn't speak to any men and I would be permanently separated from them on the job. Eight hours on a Saturday night at a job I ignorantly take for granted now is a walk in the park compared to my job at home during this dream.