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Giving thanks for Old IU

By Brian Longly · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2001 11:08 p.m.

I can tell by the increasing course work and thinning ranks among my classmates that Thanksgiving is upon us. A time to go home and see our parents for what might be the first time all semester, laundry in tow, for some good home cooking and a little bit of time away before the final push of exams at the end of the semester. There is something nice and reassuring about turkey dinner and football games at this time of year. Knowing that it is Thanksgiving also lends one to giving thanks for certain reasons, such as why we attend this University. I would like to take this time to point some of these reasons out to those of you that might not know, so that you can enjoy them the rest of your time here.

Kids, adults take flights of fancy

By Kristina Muren · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2001 11:08 p.m.

Light spills out into the darkening streets from the basement windows of the John Waldron Arts Center. One glance inside reveals a flurry of activity -- a stark contrast to the empty sidewalks. Inside, a woman holds an apple-green, newly glazed pot into the air. She discusses the pottery with a man who examines it and points to specific details. Several people dart around the room, gathering the remnants of their work. Class at the John Waldron Arts Center, 122 S. Walnut St., comes to a close as the day ends.

The art of studying social reform

By Alex Hickey · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2001 11:06 p.m.

A couple of weeks ago, I saw an article that caught my eye. It said that the state had released a report criticizing the IU administration for not taking a harsh stance on alcohol. At first I chuckled, realizing that I must have inadvertently picked up The Onion. But then I realized that this was a real report running in the IDS. Upon this realization, I reached two conclusions: 1) The people who conducted this study have obviously never visited this campus. 2) The people who conducted this study list watching paint dry and watching curling on an obscure Canadian cable channel as their favorite activities.

A vision in orange: garbage tags create controversy

By Jamie Sanders · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2001 11:05 p.m.

If you drive around Bloomington on trash day, you might see orange tags on every trash bag. But these tags come with a price -- $1 each. Trash pickup can be a real pain for some -- especially when you have to pay for it. But since 1993, every garbage bag Bloomington residents put on their curbs costs them $1. In March 1990, then Governor Evan Bayh signed a bill into law to reduce Indiana's solid waste landfill disposal, according to the City of Bloomington's Web site. As a result, each county is required to reduce its solid waste by 35 percent in 1996 and by 50 percent in 2001.

4:30 a.m.: BRAAAAAAAAANG

By Joe Grace · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2001 11:04 p.m.

It's 5 a.m. Saturday morning and I'm standing outside Foster-Harper in my socked feet watching a fireman through the basement window as he looks for fire under a seat cushion. This is too surreal. How did I end up here? Oh yeah. My roommate has his girlfriend over this weekend and for some odd reason, they don't want me and my little brother, who is visiting from home, in the room with them. I can't figure out why. Maybe they're playing a highly competitive game of Parcheesi and don't want to be bothered. Something like that.

Kabul changing overnight

By Steven Gutkin · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2001 10:55 p.m.

KABUL, Afghanistan -- Women read the evening news on the radio. Kabul's central prison has been emptied. The zoo is running out of money to feed the animals. And the mullah of the main mosque has fled, leaving no one to lead the prayers. A dizzying shift in power has turned the Afghan capital inside out. What was taboo a day ago is suddenly acceptable. The enemies of yesterday's regime are the rulers of today. Men wonder if they still have jobs. Women wonder if they'll be able to get them. The collapse of Taliban rule in Kabul is bringing anxiety and jubilation, uncertainty and opportunity.

Nike Elite ready for final game

By Jason Recker · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2001 12:45 a.m.

Mike Davis isn't asking much of his team tonight when IU meets Nike Elite in the Hoosiers' exhibition finale at 7 p.m. in Assembly Hall.

Flight log reveals rattling

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2001 12:32 a.m.

NEW YORK -- The cockpit voice recorder from American Flight 587 indicates the pilots struggled to control the plane after a rattling was heard less than two minutes into takeoff, investigators reported Tuesday.

IUPD Blotter

Wednesday, Nov. 14,2001 12:21 a.m.

The following activity was reported by the IU Police Department: Nov. 9 • An employee who works for Campus Division reported a stolen United Way sign from the Health Physical Education and Recreation building. Estimated loss is $500.

Danish swimmer excels

By Colin Nowling · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2001 12:03 a.m.

When junior Tina Gretlund came to IU, she had already established herself as a premier swimmer. Gretlund, a native of Kastrup, Denmark, was a member of the Danish National Team, was ranked in the top 100 swimmers in the world for the individual medley and had been named the 1998 New Young Swimmer.

Team confident for midweek match

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2001 12:01 a.m.

The end is approaching for the women's volleyball team as they look toward their final two home matches of the season this week. The Hoosiers' first game of the week is scheduled for tonight as they face off against No. 21 Illinois (17-7, 10-6 Big Ten). The Hoosiers' second match of the week begins Friday against rival Purdue.

Duo sets multiple records

By Nick Bowton · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2001 11:57 p.m.

Antwaan Randle El and Levron Williams don't have much use for records. Ask senior Randle El about being the only NCAA Division I player to throw for 40 touchdowns and score 40 more, and he'll tell you there will be plenty of time to reflect on it in January.

Lucas intern finds creative energy

By Erin White · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2001 11:43 p.m.

It was the moment of truth. Her task was to design a Web page from scratch. Her time was limited. This situation was unlike her experiences in IU classrooms. This time, it was the real world. She was working for one of the most well-known game developers in the nation: Lucas Arts. And she had fewer than 24 hours to test her knowledge and ability to handle a high-pressure situation. It was her first assignment.

'Precarious Moments' turns 'junk' into artwork

By Kristen Van Hoesen · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2001 11:21 p.m.

Associate Professor Tim Mather bestows aesthetic beauty upon abstract "stuff," as he calls it -- objects common in our daily lives, sometimes referred to as "junk." In the School of Fine Arts Gallery, Mather\'s exhibition \"Precarious Moments\" will let visitors look at that "junk" in a new light.

Afghans celebrate Taliban fleeing capital

By Alyson Brodsy and Kathy Gannon · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2001 11:21 p.m.

KABUL, Afghanistan -- It was a day when the grisly and the joyous came together in the Afghan capital. Men exultantly shaved off their beards for the first time in years. They played music in public. A man impishly but unsuccessfully encouraged women on a bus to uncover their faces.

U.N. outlines guidelines for new Afghan government

By Alyson Brodsy and Edith M. Lederer · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2001 11:16 p.m.

UNITED NATIONS -- The United Nations called Tuesday for a two-year transitional government for Afghanistan backed by a multinational security force, while world leaders said the world body should have a leading role in the war-ravaged nation's peace process.

'Riding out the tough times'

By Allison Ezell · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2001 11:11 p.m.

Effective marketing, sales strategies and beer were on the agenda for first-year MBA students Tuesday at the annual Kelley School of Business MBA Summit. The seminar is designed to expose students to the challenges of the corporate world. Bob Mikulay, vice president of marketing for Miller Brewing Co., kicked off the event with a keynote speech addressing this year's theme, "Riding Out the Tough Times."

Bush sees peace differently

Tuesday, Nov. 13,2001 11:04 p.m.

President George W. Bush has confounded his critics with several masterful strokes since he became the head of the world's largest democracy. Indeed, the most artful and far-reaching diplomatic stroke as the American president was contained in his speech to the United Nations ("Bush recognizes Palestine," Nov. 12). The magical words from Mr. Bush's speech were enshrined in the sentiments that he expressed: "...working toward the day when two states -- Israel and Palestine -- live peacefully together within secure and recognized borders as called for the Security Council resolutions."

Children victims of civil war

By Travis R. Thickstun · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2001 10:56 p.m.

Young children return home in Sierra Leone after a 10-year civil war, many scarred physically and mentally. They witnessed war first-hand. They were soldiers.

Judge wrong in 'Star' ruling

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2001 10:45 p.m.

Last week, special judge Jane Spencer Craney struck down a lawsuit filed against the University by The Indianapolis Star. The Star had asked that the University release the files it had created during an investigation of Bob Knight, who was the men's basketball coach at the time.