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UITS brings information technology to the forefront

By Alyson Brodsy and Tim Street · Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 1:26 a.m.

All week, the University Information Technology Services is "Making IT Happen!"

Comedy Caravan brings laughs

By Leah Michelsen · Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 1:18 a.m.

A sold-out Comedy Caravan show on a Monday night at Bear's Place, 1316 E. 3rd St., is not an unusual phenomenon.Audience members usually have to reserve tickets for the occasion early in the day, and evening finds them crowded into the small back room of the pizza parlor, sipping "Hairy Bears" (a mixed drink involving much whiskey and some fruit juice) and draft beer.

Festivals help gear up for Oscar season

By Martin Tsai · Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 1:02 a.m.

From Sundance, Cannes, Berlin and Venice to Montreal, Toronto and New York, various films are vying for the attention of distributors and critics.

'Big Red Reg' registers new voters

By Michael Stanley · Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 12:46 a.m.

"Big Red Reg 2000," a comprehensive campus-wide voter registration program, is looking for new registrants and volunteers alike. The program, in its third year, was instituted by the Indiana Public Interest Research Group.

Faculty Council makes statements on Knight firing, civility

Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 12:40 a.m.

At its first meeting of the semester Tuesday, Bloomington Faculty Council passed resolutions making a statement about the Sept. 11 firing of former head basketball coach Bob Knight and reasserting the importance of civility among members of the University community.

IUPD Blotter

Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 12:38 a.m.

Crimes reported Sept. 15 - 18 by IUPD.

GRE prep classes offered

Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 12:35 a.m.

To help IU seniors getting ready to take their Graduate Record Examination (GRE), IU's Division of Continuing Studies is offering GRE prep classes.

Students can register to vote today in IMU

Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 12:32 a.m.

In an effort to encourage student participation in November's presidential election, a voter registration drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Union Commons Desk of the Indiana Memorial Union.

Injuries plague women's soccer team

By Aaron Sharockman · Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 12:31 a.m.

As the women's soccer season began, coach Joe Kelley was pleased with his team's depth. For Kelley, it was one of the team's three largest assets going into this season. Three weeks later, Kelley might be biting his tongue. The team, once filled with potential starters, is now frail and thin after a host of injuries has depleted the team's midfield and front. In all, four potential starters have been put on the bench for part or all of the season, and another is playing through an ailment.

Center provides resources to disabled students, faculty

By Ashley Keen · Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 12:30 a.m.

For a student who is blind, reading a textbook is impossible without help, and studying a graphic or map can be even more difficult.

Outside hitter finds niche at new position

By Jason Recker · Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 12:14 a.m.

Nicole Hill was a three-time all-state middle blocker at Muncie Central High School.

Defense is Hoosier's bright spot

By Ryan Gunterman · Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 12:09 a.m.

Despite starting the Big Ten season 0-2 and scoreless, the women's soccer team does have one bright spot: the defense.

Stone Cold ready to return

By Eric Talbot · Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 12:06 a.m.

In this week's episode of Monday Night Raw, there was more badmouthing than actual matches.

High enrollment puts strain on resources

Tuesday, Sept. 19,2000 11:20 p.m.

Per the request of President Myles Brand, it is time this University returns to the core values of education.

Bigger is better

By Brian Zell · Tuesday, Sept. 19,2000 11:18 p.m.

Some might believe the only reason for the record number of freshmen at IU is money.

Let's agree to disagree

By Alyson Brodsy and Mark A. Price · Tuesday, Sept. 19,2000 11:17 p.m.

One hears constantly that San Francisco is the capital of the gay world ' it must be; I was only called "faggot" once the entire eight days of my recent visit.

Candidates in the classroom

By Joseph S. Pete · Tuesday, Sept. 19,2000 11:09 p.m.

Ah, November ' the month of wool-knit cardigans, family get-togethers and participation in the meaningless fiction of democracy.

Our trash looks the same

By Chris Edwards · Tuesday, Sept. 19,2000 11:07 p.m.

The farm I used to work on went under last year, so I was forced to find new employment for the summer. For some reason ' I'm guessing it was the pictures I sent ' the modeling career didn't work out as I'd hoped, so I ended up as a janitor in an Indianapolis factory.

Professor's plant research published in 'Science'

By Kyle Kimble · Tuesday, Sept. 19,2000 9:50 p.m.

On the fourth floor of Jordan Hall, professor Carl Bauer and his team of scientists have spent days and nights working on what they consider the most important reaction on Earth.

Students learn life lessons from studying abroad

By Rebekah Carpenter · Tuesday, Sept. 19,2000 9:44 p.m.

Taking a summer, semester or year to study abroad can be an incredible, life-changing experience. But many students never bother to check out the various exchange programs IU offers. Excuses include fear of not graduating on time, not knowing another language and not having money to pay for it.

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