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Local couple receive human rights award

By Katherine Helmke and Kathryn Helmke · Monday, Jan. 14,2002 11:31 p.m.

On Jan. 7, The Bloomington Human Rights Commission awarded Clarence and Frances Gilliam with the fifth annual Human Rights Award. "We want to recognize people who have been involved for a long time," said Barbara McKinney, director of the BHRC. "The Gilliams have been active in human rights for a quarter of a century." Clarence is currently president of the Monroe County chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and Frances is membership chairperson.

Vocal ensembles unite for holiday

By Ryan Whirty · Monday, Jan. 14,2002 10:54 p.m.

For IU Professor of Music Edmund Cord, tonight's Martin Luther King Holiday Celebration concert will put King's message of global togetherness into song. "It's an opportunity for us as artists to make a positive statement about our shared values and humanity," said Cord, who is also director of the IU Brass Choir. "Music has been said to have the power to express the inexpressible. To be a part of this concert is a great opportunity."

Jordan lacks character

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Monday, Jan. 14,2002 1:52 a.m.

Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player that ever lived, but not the greatest person who ever lived. On that list, he ranks somewhere around number six or seven, somewhere ahead of Dr. Jonas Salk and somewhere behind Don Knotts. (It's a complex formula -- don't ask.)

Offensive outburst fuels win over rivals

By Michael Sherman · Monday, Jan. 14,2002 1:51 a.m.

Performing in front of their largest home crowd of the season, the men's club hockey team were faced with the difficult task of trying to outdo their previous night's 14-0 thrashing of Purdue. Luckily for the 700-plus in attendance at the Frank Southern Ice Arena Saturday night, the Hoosiers (12-3-1, 2-1-1) still had a few tricks left up their sleeve, thoroughly dominating the Boilermakers en route to a 17-1 victory.

More wrestlers head to injured list in Virginia

By Tyler Hoeppner · Monday, Jan. 14,2002 1:46 a.m.

The short-handed IU wrestling team didn't need any more injuries this weekend. Unfortunately, senior heavyweight D.J. Radnovich and junior Ty Matthews were lost for at least six weeks, possibly for the season.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 14,2002 1:29 a.m.

Poms pay for trip, take second Randle El appears in first of three senior games Ravens, Packers advance in Playoffs

Hoosiers making habit of allowing marquee players to dominate second halves

By Sarah Trotto · Monday, Jan. 14,2002 1:25 a.m.

The Big Ten studs keep coming. And the IU women's basketball team keeps on failing to contain them.

IUPD Blotter

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 14,2002 1:01 a.m.

The following activity was reported by the IU Police Department:

Professors decry, fight 'business' of note taking

By Adam Van Osdol · Monday, Jan. 14,2002 12:59 a.m.

Five years ago, selling class notes for profit was a big business. The Note Network, a local organization, paid and recruited students at the beginning of each semester to take notes, which were then made available to other students for a fee. Those who signed up were eager to make money simply by going to class and taking notes. Those willing to pay could literally afford to not attend class.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 14,2002 12:59 a.m.

Scholarship offered in memory of student slain at church Union Board seeks new members Student Athletic Board to hold spring callout meeting Panel to discuss implications of white privilege Swing Dance Club offers first meeting of the semester Series of meetings to provide chance for religious exploration

Bill requests replacement constitution

By Katherine Helmke and Kathryn Helmke · Monday, Jan. 14,2002 12:56 a.m.

A bill asking for the replacement of the current IU Student Association Constitution with an entirely new one will be presented to the IUSA Congress Thursday night at its first meeting of the semester. Congress will vote on whether or not to allow students to vote on a new constitution on the election ballot for 2002-2003. If affirmed, the new constitution would not be effective until the 2003-2004 election year. Paul Musgrave, associate director of IUSA Student Rights, wrote the new constitution. He said over the past semester, various members of IUSA have spoken about and discussed the weaknesses of the current constitution.

Big 10: undefeated

By Dan Cortez · Monday, Jan. 14,2002 12:54 a.m.

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- With not even two minutes gone by in the second half Sunday, the Hoosiers found themselves in a situation similar to the one they were in the last time they visited Iowa. A double-digit halftime lead had been cut to five, 42-37. And former Hoosier and Iowa senior guard Luke Recker was warming up after a cold first half. For a minute, IU coach Mike Davis thought he was about to relive last year's nightmare. "I thought, 'Here we go. (We'll) end up losing by three or four points late in the game,'" Davis said. "I know Luke Recker. But our guys kept their composure."

Business school awarded $8.2 million

By Elizabeth Crosbie · Monday, Jan. 14,2002 12:38 a.m.

The Kelley School of Business was chosen out of more than 20 universities last month to receive a scholarship donation of $8.2 million from the Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation of Austin, Texas.

Play uses simplicity to show emotion

By By Ryan Heath and Ryan Heath · Sunday, Jan. 13,2002 11:19 p.m.

The most successful dramas will capture the audience and put it into the minds of the characters. "Last Train to Nibroc," a touching romantic comedy by Arlene Hutton, does a nice job of doing just this. Using little more than two actors and a bench, this play is more appealing to the emotions than to the eyes.

Look beyond the name

By Judi Nitsch · Sunday, Jan. 13,2002 11:15 p.m.

The "anti-globalization" movement, constrained by the limits of language, is somewhat mislabeled.

Enron investigation in question

By Ben Piper · Sunday, Jan. 13,2002 11:08 p.m.

Enron was back in the news last week when new information regarding the firm's recent financial collapse was made public. As the investigation of the company's potentially illegal business dealings have gained momentum, congressional leaders and political pundits have increasingly turned their focus to the Bush administration and its ties to the now-defunct former Fortune 500 energy trader. But investigators should be careful not to allow what seems, at least preliminarily, to be a strictly financial matter from degenerating into a full fledged political circus.

Bush unaware of Enron's calls for help

By Alyson Brodsy and H. Josef Hebert · Sunday, Jan. 13,2002 11:07 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- Two Bush cabinet members said Sunday they never considered intervening in Enron's spiral toward bankruptcy, nor informed President Bush of requests for help from the fallen energy giant. "Companies come and go. It's…part of the genius of capitalism," said Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill when asked if he was surprised at the sudden collapse of Enron.

Israel also combatting terrorism

By Daniel Farahan · Sunday, Jan. 13,2002 11:02 p.m.

We live in a country where terrorism has stuck out its ugly head. Every day people are wondering what we should do to combat terrorism. Over winter break I found out. I traveled to Israel and stayed in a hotel next to the old city of Jerusalem. One thing that was on my mind before I left was how the Israelis were coping with Palestinian terrorism.

Team heads to Virginia shorthanded

By Tyler Hoeppner · Friday, Jan. 11,2002 1:10 a.m.

The IU wrestlers will have a tough weekend ahead of them. Not only will the Hoosiers be traveling to Norfolk, Va., for the Virginia Duals this Friday and Saturday, they will be missing three starters and compete short-handed. Injuries and academics will make the Hoosiers' chance of improving last year's third place finish more difficult. Coyte Cooper sprained knee ligaments and will not be in action at 141 pounds. He looks to return next week to start the Big Ten season. Alex LaPointe (165-pounds) dislocated his shoulder at the Midlands Classic. His return date is not known yet. Jereme Maye (165) is forced to sit out the rest of the season after not making grades.

IU-Purdue rivalry takes to the ice

By Michael Sherman · Friday, Jan. 11,2002 1:09 a.m.

Superficially, there isn't much significance behind the IU-Purdue hockey matchup this weekend. Since the Hoosiers (10-3-1, 2-1-1 Great Midwest Hockey League) moved from the Midwest Collegiate Hockey League to the more competitive GMHL, the two aren't even in the same league anymore, making the results of this weekend's home game without much consequence in terms of postseason positioning. But this is no ordinary non-conference match-up, and this is no ordinary rivalry.