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Georgia's flag should be changed

Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001 10:51 p.m.

Change is good. In an online poll of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, more than 30 percent of 5,000 people believe the design of Georgia's state flag is an important issue. But should it be changed or left the same? Earlier this year, Mississippi and Georgia were the only two states still including the Confederate flag as an emblem on their state flags. Mississippi approved a referendum in April to change its flag. The current Georgia flag was approved in 1956 by an all-white legislature, and two-thirds of the flag features a Confederate battle symbol. The new design has been hotly debated among Georgians.

Why you should have an HIV test

By Mark A. Price · Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001 10:49 p.m.

Reason One: You've been human. I've witnessed a wide variety of personalities as a test counselor during the last few weeks: A young girl whose predatory sexual nature is expressed as if she's the narrator of a 13th-century morality play; another woman, this one with a boyfriend who tells her she is responsible for contraception and disease control; a celibate whose partner dangles just over the western horizon in St. Louis; the man separated, the woman divorced.

King memoir inspires

By Jason Gaddis · Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001 10:47 p.m.

One of the most prolific writers of our time, Stephen King has penned 28 novels and countless short stories during his career. "Carrie," "The Stand" and "The Green Mile" are a few examples of the excitement and suspense King has brought to readers. With "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft," King allows readers a brief glimpse into the mind that has generated some of the most memorable horror classics of our time.

Recital features student talent

By Kailash V. Murthi · Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001 10:45 p.m.

The IU Chamber Orchestra will make its first public appearance at 8 p.m. today at Auer Hall. The recital is free and open to the public. The orchestra will be conducted by violin professor Paul Biss. A chamber orchestra is different from a normal-sized orchestra. Biss said the difference lies in both the size of the orchestra and the tone of the music. "A chamber orchestra is a smaller one. Here, the music becomes more intimate," Biss said.

Winston thrills audience with variety

By Josean Rivera · Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001 10:43 p.m.

Looking at the stage, I couldn't believe my eyes. George Winston was the only one playing, but it sounded like two, maybe three pianists were at it simultaneously. Grammy-winning pianist George Winston performed a solo concert Monday night at the IU Auditorium. The concert was a fundraiser for Hoosier Hills Food Bank. Concertgoers were asked to bring nonperishable food items to the show. Winston was casual in the way he dressed and the way the concert took place. A sweater and jeans made up his wardrobe, making him seem like a laid-back guy.

Colin Powell: a good man in the wrong role

By Lisa Yu · Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001 2:41 p.m.

The recent controversy surrounding President George W. Bush's cabinet nominations has focused mainly on John Ashcroft for attorney general, Gale Norton for secretary of the interior and, until a few weeks ago, Linda Chavez for labor secretary.

Questions about creation?

By Chris Edwards · Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001 2:39 p.m.

Throughout the history of mankind, we have been asking one question. It's the same question I ask every time I wake up in the alleyway outside of the Irish Lion: How did I get here? There are those who believe we are products of reincarnation, those who are creationists, evolutionary believers and those that believe Chris Edwards is God and made all of you to be his slaves. OK, so there's really only one person who believes that, but I predict big things for this movement in the future.

Around The Campus

Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001 9:50 a.m.

Athletics director Clarence Doninger is the first recipient of the William S. Armstrong Ambassador Award. The award was established to honor Armstrong, president of the IU Foundation for 31 years. The Foundation is a nonprofit organization that raises money for the University, totaling $109.1 million in gifts during the 1999-2000 fiscal year.

Ivy Tech deserves state funding, too

Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001 12:16 a.m.

In his recent budget proposal, Gov. Frank O'Bannon announced that while he was holding funding steady for public universities such as IU and Purdue, he was going to give money to Ivy Tech state colleges to fund four new campuses. Enrollment continues to climb at Ivy Tech, and the college needs to expand to meet students' needs. This community college serves a different type of student than those who enroll in the state's four-year colleges, and this group must be served. While IU's enrollment continues to grow, Ivy Tech has increased its student enrollment by more than 6,000 students in the past five years. Today, Ivy Tech's enrollment stands at 68,524, which will probably increase next year. The money proposed by O'Bannon might help ease some of the burden of finding space to accommodate the ever-growing number of students enrolled.

Sophomore runner wins 2 events, earns career best time at invite

Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001 12:15 a.m.

Sophomore Rachelle Boone won the 60- and 200-meter dashes at the exhibition Smith Barney Invitational Saturday at IU-Purdue University at Indianapolis' National Institute for Fitness and Sport facility.

Career bests good sign for Indiana invitational

Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001 12:15 a.m.

Two teams failed to make the trip Friday to Bloomington for the open men's indoor track meet, but that did not stop the Hoosiers from setting six career bests. The University of Louisville and Eastern Kentucky University did not make it because of bad weather. IU and University of Indianapolis proceeded without them.

Women swimmers suffer loss to Lions

By Matt Pera · Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001 12:14 a.m.

In swimming, first place finishes do not ensure victory. Depth is a very important element of a team's success. The swimmers who finish second through sixth score valuable points that usually dictate the victor at the end of the meet.

Hoosiers hang on to win despite difficulties

By Aaron Sharockman · Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001 12:13 a.m.

For the first time in 17 days, coach Kathi Bennett has a reason to smile. After three consecutive losses had plunged IU from second to seventh in the Big Ten standings, the Hoosiers righted the ship Sunday with a 83-76 win over Ohio State.

Weekend competition ends in tennis victory

Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001 12:10 a.m.

The women's tennis team made quick work of its competition this weekend, routing Bowling Green and Ball State 7-0. IU (4-0) didn't lose a singles match, keeping its season perfect.

Hoosiers win close match at Notre Dame

Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001 12:09 a.m.

The men's tennis team started the season well with a road victory Thursday against Notre Dame. The match came down to two close doubles teams, as senior Ricardo Jordan and junior Rahman Smiley upset the nation's 38th ranked team of Javier Taborga and Aaron Talarico 9-8 (12-10). Junior Zach Held and senior Paul Jacobson also won, beating Brian Farrell and Andrew Laflin 9-8 (7-5). The six singles matches were split, as Hoosiers Jacobson, Held and senior Ian Arons were victorious.

Hoosiers split weekend set, fall behind in Big Ten standings

Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001 12:08 a.m.

The wrestling squad took three out of four matches this weekend, but the sole loss turned out to be a crucial one. Sunday afternoon's 22-11 loss against 9th-ranked Ohio State drops the Hoosiers to 1-2 in Big Ten competition, as the Buckeyes squashed the Hoosers' hopes of moving up in the national rankings.

Michigan State outplays 2nd-ranked Hoosiers

Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001 12:07 a.m.

The hockey team was swept this weekend at Michigan State University. A last-minute empty-net goal resulted in a 7-5 loss Friday, while two goals in the final five minutes of the third period equaled a 4-2 Hoosier loss Saturday. "I think we got outplayed from top to bottom," junior forward and assistant captain Bryan Grant said. "We didn't come out to play Friday night. Once we got the lead, we went back to not playing very well. And Saturday we were terrible."

Swimmer's debut successful, but IU falls to Michigan

By Colin Ross · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 11:58 p.m.

In a meet that started with a ceremony to honor the seniors of the IU men's swimming and diving team and ended in a loss, it was a freshman who stole the show. On Senior Day Saturday, freshman Claes Andersson won both of his single events and proved to be an important part of the 400-yard freestyle relay.

Goldsmith called to service

By Joseph S. Pete · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 11:56 p.m.

During his eight years as Indianapolis mayor, Stephen Goldsmith sought ways to get private charities more involved in providing social services. President George W. Bush is now calling on Goldsmith to take his crusade to the national level.

McDoel Gardens divided on issue

By Joseph S. Pete · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 11:54 p.m.

James R. Davis has lived in the McDoel Gardens neighborhood for much of his life. His parents built a house there decades ago, and he now owns a his own home there. He's paid his taxes and filed all the paperwork with the city whenever he's wanted to make exterior renovations, and he's worried that the property will soon be subject to another level of bureaucracy.