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Away from turmoil, into peace

Not being completely immersed in the news everyday, I often find it difficult to find a topic to address in my columns. For this particular week, since I have been going from show to show at the theater, I've spent more time creating than critiquing. For the first time in a long time, however, I took a very long moment outside. This past weekend, I found a new meaning to a very American holiday that, more than any other American holiday, I\'ve actually celebrated in a manner that was not blinded by merchandising or my own cynicism -- for instance, Labor Day (wait a minute...?). Thanksgiving, for me anyway, has some very distinct traditions that always make it an anticipated holiday, but also one where I can allow my patriotism to show.

Business back to usual

At the tail end of my drive back to school Sunday night, I saw something really disturbing. It wasn't a picture of Ground Zero, or Osama with an assault rifle, or Laura Bush saying how she did not realize that America was vulnerable. Driving south on College Avenue I saw these words printed on a sign at the Budget Rent-a-Car: FLY YOUR FLAGS. DRIVE OUR CARS." This is not the first time I've seen someone trying to cash in on Sept. 11. About two weeks ago, I saw a commercial for a commemorative coin. The coin was adorned with the Twin Towers and an American flag, and it was immediately called a "collectable." Also, the nice people distributing the coin lowered their original price so that every American could own one and "do their part." I felt sick.

IU seniors key in Oaken Bucket return

Antwaan Randle El deserved better. He deserved bowl games, Heisman consideration and a trip to Pasadena, Calif. Instead, he'll leave Bloomington as the school's most prolific quarterback never to have a winning season. But he'll still be leaving Bloomington happy. He and the team's other seniors beat Purdue. That one win doesn't erase another season of "What could have been?", but it sure does help.

The flu: A major winter misery

Getting the flu shot doesn't necessarily rule you out from an attack of the dreaded bug. But it's highly unlikely that the shot was a dud. The unfortunate souls who still get a dreaded case of the flu after a flu shot were most likely exposed to a strain of the virus that the vaccine doesn't protect against, according to Vernell Miller, supervisor at Community Health Services.

Germany plays host to Afghan peace talks

KOENIGSWINTER, Germany -- When Afghan delegates and U.N. mediators begin talks Tuesday at a secluded hotel overlooking the Rhine River, it will not be the first time the course of history is negotiated at the former government guest house.

Unemployment increases, confidence falls as recession becomes official

The National Bureau of Economic Research announced in a statement Monday that the U.S. economy has been in a recession since March. In NBER's statement, the Sept. 11 attacks were cited as a significant cause of the recession.

IUPD Blotter

The following activity was reported by the IU Police Department:

IUPD enforces safety laws

With Indiana's seat belt compliance rate at 63 percent, police officers from all over are teaming up to increase seat belt use. The IU Police Department is no exception.

Senior looks to unify

Senior Shannon Hogan knew he had to do something. The numbers "nine" and "11" had been floating through his mind for weeks. Finally, in wake of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, he decided to start a project that could unite a campus of thousands of students as one -- a project that he is calling "ProjectCARE."

Penalty kick payoff

The men's soccer team advanced to the third round of the NCAA tournament Sunday afternoon, defeating their conference foe, the Michigan State Spartans, 1-0 at Bill Armstrong Stadium. It was the No.4 Hoosiers third meeting, as well as third shutout, against the Spartans this year. The teams last met in the Big Ten Championship game at the University of Wisconsin Nov. 11. In 27 meetings against Michigan State IU is undefeated, outscoring the Spartans 101-6.

Hoosiers finish 3rd in Alaska

An up and down week for the men's basketball team ended on an upswing late Saturday night as the Hoosiers knocked off Texas 77-71 to finish third in the Great Alaska Shootout in Anchorage, Alaska. Marquette, which upset IU 50-49 Friday, won the four-day tournament with a 72-63 victory against Gonzaga.

on the Sidelines

Junior Chad Andrews placed 89th out of 244 in his second national cross country championships. The event was held at Furman University on the Paladins' golf course. Andrews said his goal was to finish in the top 45, but fell about 30 seconds short.

How to fix baseball in a few easy steps

Much of the talk since the greatest World Series in recent memory concerning baseball has been about contraction. Is it a viable solution? Does it actually solve any of baseball's problems? Can the league actually do something like this? Well, while these are all good questions that should be answered, I think Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig is on the right track towards solving baseball's problems with his suggestion. Yet, he's not going far enough.

Oaken Bucket back after 5 years

The Old Oaken Bucket is back in town. With the 13-7 win against rival Purdue, IU returns the trophy to Memorial Stadium for the first time in five years. And the win was so good for the Hoosiers. For senior defensive end Kemp Rasmussen, a first-time victory against the Boilermakers was sweeter than beating his younger brother, Kyle Rasmussen, at Michigan State earlier this season.

The next great novel

Is it a Dickens novel we're living in? The Washington Post reports that every year, 1.6 million mentally ill Americans are housed in jails because there aren't enough hospital beds, group homes or shelters to accommodated them.

Political strategies reemerge

The beast did not die. You may have been wondering where it went after Sept. 11, but slowly it's making a come back. Like a bear awakening from hibernation, it's still soft and quiet, but if you listen closely enough, you\'ll hear it. It's the sound of politics.

Letters to the Editor

Bush signs air security into law

WASHINGTON -- The government began taking charge of airport security Monday at the start of the holiday travel season. President George W. Bush signed legislation that will have more screeners peering in passengers' bags and more sky marshals flying on planes.

Bush meets with world Muslims

WASHINGTON -- Reaching out to the world's Muslims, President Bush hosted a Ramadan break-the-fast dinner Monday at the White House.