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Taliban troops believed to be hiding in residential areas

By Alyson Brodsy and Robert Burns · Wednesday, Oct. 24,2001 12:16 a.m.

Taliban forces in Afghanistan might be hiding in residential areas, aware of the U.S. military's hesitancy to bomb where civilians might be hit, a senior military officer said Tuesday. Rear Adm. John Stufflebeem, deputy director of operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said he has seen anecdotal evidence of such a Taliban tactic, which he attributed to their realization that troops in the field or at military installations are vulnerable to punishing attacks by American warplanes.

Flight cover-up: Part 1

By Vince Carr and Vincent Carr · Wednesday, Oct. 24,2001 12 a.m.

Thanks to Reed Irvine, chairman of the Accuracy in Media Organization, the conspiracy surrounding the loss of TWA Flight 800 has been reinforced. Oct. 4, a Russian jet fell from the sky in pieces just off the coast of the Black Sea. Within hours of the event, U.S. officials -- through satellite imagery analysis -- claimed that a missile from the Ukraine military had shot down the jet.

Rider passed away during Hilly Hundred

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 1:54 a.m.

A 50 year old man died Saturday during the Hilly Hundred bicycle tour from unknown reasons.

College mall hosting trick or treat alternative

By Brian Hawkins · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 1:52 a.m.

The College Mall is hosting a few safe Halloween events for local children during the next few weeks. Up until Oct. 31, the College Mall will have a haunted house set up in the center court. The house will be made of Pepsi cases and will have a non-scary side for the younger children, as well as a scary side. They will be charging a one dollar admission to the house; but the proceeds will benefit scholarships for college students.

Around The Region

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 1:51 a.m.

Weather adds to higher yields for area farmers For-profit companies propose running 9 city charter schools

Labor, environmental groups oppose fast track trade authority

By Travis R. Thickstun · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 1:48 a.m.

Labor and environmental groups held a press conference Monday morning across from the General Electric plant to urge Rep. Baron Hill (D-9th) to vote against proposed fast track legislation, which would give more authority to presidents to negotiate trade agreements. A coalition of mostly labor and environmental organizations twice defeated fast track legislation during the Clinton administration. This week, they are launching television advertisements and a letter writing campaign to convince Hill and other undecided members of Congress to vote against H.R. 3005, the "Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act."

CNN moderator predicts larger government ahead

By Justin Allen · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 1:40 a.m.

With his political wit and humor, Mark Shields captivated a crowd of more than 100 people at Whittenberger Auditorium Monday night. Shields, moderator of CNN's "The Capital Gang," was this year's Roy W. Howard lecturer at the National Reporting Convention at IU. Entitling his lecture "The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Shields," Shields addressed the state of American politics before and after the Sept. 11 attacks.

State resources suffering from anthrax scares

By Liz Cole · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 1:37 a.m.

Unnecessary calls to hazardous materials crews are taxing the state's resources. Bloomington Township Fire Chief Faron Livingston said each response to an anthrax scare costs the town between $700 and $1,000. This includes the costs of calling in off-duty workers, paying workers for overtime and the cost of necessary equipment that can be used only once and thrown away. The Bloomington Township Fire Department has responded to 10 calls since Oct. 15, Livingston said.

Anthrax claims lives of 2 postal workers

By Alyson Brodsy and David Espo · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 1:34 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Two postal workers at a site that handles mail for the Capitol died Monday, likely from anthrax, officials said, and two more remained hospitalized with the life-threatening disease as the nation\'s bioterror casualty count mounted. "The mail and our employees have become the target of terrorists," said Postmaster General John Potter.

Religious rally interrupts life on Kirkwood

By George Lyle IV · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 1:33 a.m.

A group of demonstrators gathered Monday at the corner of Kirkwood and Indiana Avenues to express their views on homosexuality in America. The anti-homosexual protesters, made up of mostly men and a few women and children, were from Old Paths Baptist Church in Campbellsburg, Ind. Some of the protesters were also from Pennsylvania, using vacation time to join the local group.

Men's club holds strong after losing All-American player

By Dan Patrick · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 1:11 a.m.

The men's volleyball club looks to make quite a splash this year within both Midwestern and national club sports. The optimism amongst the team is not unfounded. Last year's team took fifth in the nation, while losing only two senior players in the process. While Mike Pingeron, an All-American starter on the team last season is gone, the rest of the team is quite confident with this year's roster.

Masters to teach seminars

By Scott Gierman · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 1:09 a.m.

Athletes and students at any level can benefit immensely when they are taught by the best, and the IU Jujitsu Club tries to give its members that opportunity. "Twice a year the kids get a chance to learn from a 10th-degree black belt and a ninth-degree black belt," IU Jujitsu Club instructor and second-degree black belt Marc Guyer said. "In December our grand master comes from New York, and we do the same thing in April with our sister club in Notre Dame." Between 40 and 50 students usually attend each seminar to learn from the masters.

Guards battle for right to lead Hoosiers

By Jason Recker · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 12:50 a.m.

Tom Coverdale entered last season as IU's point guard as an unknown sophomore. Men's basketball coach Mike Davis revealed Monday that the 2000-2001 season could begin with another inexperienced leader. Freshman Donald Perry, who sat out for much of Monday's workout with a pulled groin, is leading a two-man race to lead IU's offense.

Forward verbally commits to IU

By Dan Cortez · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 12:48 a.m.

For Daryl Pegram, the combination was just too much to say no to. The lure of both the basketball tradition and the strong academics of IU will make Pegram a Hoosier next season after verbally committing to men's basketball coach Mike Davis late Sunday night. "(IU) offers a great combination of academics and athletics," Pegram said. "It was hard to pass up. I just wanted the best challenge I could find."

DiFranco shows never disappoint

By Jill Chickedantz · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 12:16 a.m.

For anyone looking for an explosive and dynamic performer completely in tune with the audience, look no further than Ani DiFranco. The singer-songwriter brought her show to the IU Auditorium Saturday night in a Union Board-sponsored concert, and put on a typically satisfying performance.

Looking into 'Pink Eye' causes

Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 12:08 a.m.

Pink Eye" is a term used commonly by the general public to describe a red, irritated and painful eye. I have cared for many people who describe having been exposed to someone with "pink eye" and fear getting infected themselves.

SRSC offers private workout

By Sarah Schwimmer · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2001 12:02 a.m.

Every day, thousands of IU students flock to cycle, play basketball or lift weights to tone their bodies. They sweat it out at the Student Recreational Sports Center and Health, Physical Education and Recreation building.

Elizabeth Dole to tell American tale in IU Auditorium

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 22,2001 11:59 p.m.

Former presidential candidate and once president of the American Red Cross Elizabeth Dole will speak 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 at the IU Auditorium. The lecture, sponsored by Union Board and the IU Foundation is entitled, "An America We Can Be."

Sleeping outside to support homeless

By Elizabeth Crosbie · Monday, Oct. 22,2001 11:58 p.m.

A man layered with several sets of clothing and a slight limp walks toward you as you're window shopping on Kirkwood. You lock eyes with him for a split second. His eyes pierce through the tangled hair hiding his face. For one brief moment you might feel his helplessness. Then he passes by you and out of your life. You have a warm bed to sleep in tonight and he does not.

No Sweat! informs on labor practices of hat manufacturer

By Lindsey Helms · Monday, Oct. 22,2001 11:52 p.m.

Protestors stood outside the IU Bookstore Thursday, supporting IU apparel workers they say work in unsafe conditions at the New Era factory in Derby, N.Y. The national day of action was organized by United Students Against Sweatshops, No Sweat! and Local 4730 of the Communications Workers of America.