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Texans hire Capers as coach

By Michael A. Lutz · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 12:26 a.m.

HOUSTON -- It's not easy to get the kind of experience that Dom Capers has on his resume: successfully building an NFL franchise from the ground up. That was a big reason the expansion Houston Texans made him their first head coach. Capers, who took the Carolina Panthers from nothing to the playoffs in two years, officially signed a six-year contract with the Texans on Sunday. "We've visited with a number of qualified coaches that we think the world of and any one of those coaches could have coached this team and done a wonderful job," owner Bob McNair said.

Inauguration leaves viewers awed

By Christina Jewett · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 12:24 a.m.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As the power of the presidency transferred between William Jefferson Clinton and George Walker Bush, cameras zoomed in to show tears welling in Bush's eyes. They didn't show the IU students present, standing in rose bushes, sinking in mud, taking in the moment. They didn't show Al Gore, who won the popular vote and 85 percent of the votes in the District of Columbia. And they couldn't show the unity that junior Drew Miller sensed at the ceremony.

Training shows in track team's win against Ohio State

By Sarah Trotto · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 12:23 a.m.

The sprinters on the women's track and field team focused on Ohio State All-American Donica Merriman prior to the Hoosiers' dual meet against the Buckeyes Saturday at Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse. Merriman showed up for the meet in street clothes and didn't run. But the Hoosiers didn't need to feel pressure from the sprinter and hurdler to meet five NCAA provisional qualifying marks in four events and win eight of 15 events to capture the meet 89-70.

Bennett's return draws crowd

By Aaron Sharockman · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 12:22 a.m.

MADISON, Wisc. -- Women's basketball packed the front pages of Wisconsin newspapers. The coverage shocked Wisconsin coach Jane Albright. Nine thousand fans flurried to the Kohl Center, a large crowd even for basketball-friendly Wisconsin. But the papers weren't covering the Wisconsin-IU women's basketball game. And a lot of the fans weren't there to see junior center Jill Chapman duel with UW sophomore center Nina Smith.

Roe vs. Wade anniversary observed, remembered in Bloomington

By Elizabeth Saloom · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 12:22 a.m.

"Abortion Kills Children," "Adoption: The Loving Option" and "Stop Abortion Now" signs floated around Bloomington Square Sunday in the hands of nearly 100 marchers. Pro-life supporters have gathered there every year since 1987 on the Sunday closest to Jan. 22 to protest the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to legalize abortion.

Big Badgers bury Hoosiers

By Aaron Sharockman · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 12:20 a.m.

MADISON, Wisc. -- Kathi Bennett walked to both of the edges of her bench, looking for an answer. She didn't find it. With the IU post game shredded by fouls, Wisconsin exploited the weakness consistently and purposely in a 69-62 Badger win Sunday in front of 9,100 fans at the Kohl Center. "Wisconsin really out-foxed us and played very well," Bennett said. "Their post players were dynamite and really hurt us."

2 groups unveil candidacies

Monday, Jan. 22,2001 12:20 a.m.

Two groups introduced their candidacies for IU Student Association offices Sunday and set out the issues on which they want to focus. The official campaign kickoff was Thursday and elections will be Feb. 20-21.

Gophers dig up victory

By David Uchiyama · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 12:17 a.m.

MINNEAPOLIS -- The game appeared to be well in hand. IU held a 13-point lead with less than three minutes to go, and Minnesota wasn't threatening. But looks can be deceiving. Minnesota implemented a full-court press, and within those three minutes, the Golden Gophers tied the game and sent it to overtime, where they prevailed 78-74 Saturday in Williams Arena.

Indianapolis protest draws little attention

By Joseph S. Pete · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 12:13 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- President George W. Bush's inauguration Saturday sparked protests across the country, including one in downtown Indianapolis. Thousands thronged the streets of Washington, D.C., in the largest inaugural demonstration since 1973, when Richard Nixon was sworn in at the height of the Vietnam War. Political activists planned on organizing protests in every major metropolitan area.

Dorm won't join RHA

By Cory Schouten · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 12:07 a.m.

The Eigenmann Hall judicial board ruled Friday that the Eigenmann Residents Association and the Residence Halls Association will not merge. The board decided the Nov. 28 referendum was not valid because the minimum 20 percent of Eigenmann residents did not vote. The referendum would have combined Eigenmann Residents Association with RHA, which comprises the other 10 dorms. RHA's residents passed the referendum 414-21, while students living in Eigenmann voted 25-15 against it.

Program brings artists, community together

By Kailash V. Murthi · Sunday, Jan. 21,2001 11:21 p.m.

The School of Fine Arts is snacking on something new this semester. The SoFA Gallery has initiated a new program called "ArtBites," which looks to introduce the Bloomington community to IU art students at Friday luncheons.

Jazz legend to play in Bloomington

By Becky Lockwood · Sunday, Jan. 21,2001 11:18 p.m.

Jazz legend Bob Dorough, who has been playing since the 1950s and is well-known for his work in the early 1970s with ABC's "Schoolhouse Rock," will bring his talents to Bloomington in a performance with artist Janet Lawes at 7:30 p.m. today at the Bloomington High School North auditorium, 3901 N. Kinser Pike.

GLBT panel discusses double discrimination

By Chris Carpenter · Sunday, Jan. 21,2001 11:18 p.m.

As part of a Residence Hall Association series following Martin Luther King Jr. Day, minority members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community played host to a forum Thursday at Eigenmann Hall. Seven panelists answered questions from a group of about 40 students.

Modern take on play doesn't live up to script

By Jose Rivera · Sunday, Jan. 21,2001 11:17 p.m.

Although classic theatrical productions typically appeal to an older audience, Monroe County Civic Theater's production of "La Celestina" defies the standard, modifying an ancient story and attracting a younger crowd Friday. "It's fun seeing young people doing a classic show," audience member David Goodrum said. "It would be interesting to know why they chose this play for their production."

CUE programs to 'challenge student apathy'

By Kristen Martin · Sunday, Jan. 21,2001 11:15 p.m.

On a campus that takes pride in the diversity of its students, the CommUNITY Education program strives to unite residential communities and create a welcoming environment. Assistant Director for Diversity Education Barry Magee said CUE works to foster education in the residence halls about diversity issues facing students.

SRSC program raises funds for violence prevention

By Brook Northcutt · Sunday, Jan. 21,2001 11:13 p.m.

The Student Recreational Sports Center played host Friday to the first annual Fitness Against Violence program, raising more than $6,000 for Middle Way House. The event educated about domestic violence and sexual assault and emphasized the importance of physical well-being by offering exercising activities.

Methamphetamine use rising, authorities say

By Yahya Chami · Sunday, Jan. 21,2001 11:05 p.m.

Many associate drugs with big cities, not with the small towns and farms of the Midwest. But methamphetamine abuse is a growing problem in many suburban and rural areas, law enforcement officials say. According to the 2000 annual report of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, an unprecedented 9.4 million Americans experimented with the drug in 1999.

Bush supporters react to protesters in Washington

By Colin Ross · Sunday, Jan. 21,2001 11:04 p.m.

WASHINGTON D.C. -- The cold rain that fell on the nation's capital Saturday could soak through your gloves and make your hands numb in less than 10 minutes. It was enough to make protesters think twice before leaving their hotel rooms. The protesters gathered in front of the Supreme Court, shouting, "What do we want? Justice. When do we want it? Now." They carried signs; some were serious --"Hail to the Thief" -- some not so serious -- "Four years of hee-haw."

Ameritech proposes plan to fix problems

By Kate Todryk · Sunday, Jan. 21,2001 11:02 p.m.

Under pressure from the Indiana General Assembly, Ameritech has proposed a plan to resolve complaints about poor service, including disconnected phone lines. According to Federal Communications Commission statistics, Ameritech Indiana's average repair time was 28.9 hours for residential customers -- longer than any other major phone company in the United States.

Gables auctions off memorabilia

By Joseph S. Pete · Sunday, Jan. 21,2001 11 p.m.

Walking past the Gables, 114 S. Indiana Ave., there is no glimpse of the rich history of a restaurant that's been around for 60 years in one form or another. Or of the legendary Hoagy Carmichael composing "Stardust" on the piano of the Book Nook, the Gables' predecessor; or how the restaurant -- offering sandwichs and cold sodas -- was so wildly popular among students during the "roaring '20s" and when students and Bloomington residents celebrated three NCAA championships over the frothy beer and the made-from-scratch cuisine.