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FASA brings artist to IU

By Laura White · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 11:50 p.m.

The Fine Arts Student Association welcomes visiting artist John Jacobsmeyer to campus this weekend. Jacobsmeyer is the second artist in a three part series in which professional artists come to IU to educate and encourage aspiring artists. FASA is an organization open to studio-art students that works to create opportunities beyond the classroom.

Kappa Alpha Theta to showcase antiques works this weekend

By Lori Snow · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 11:26 p.m.

Kappa Alpha Theta sorority will hold its 43rd annual antique show tomorrow and Sunday at the Bloomington Convention Center. Over 35 vendors will have a variety of items to explore this weekend, including jewelry, fine and folk art, silver, formal and country furniture.

IU study urges increased school safety measures

By Jeanine Murray · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 11:24 p.m.

Over a span of three years, the Safe and Responsive Schools Project is implementing a program to provide a positive change within school safety and discipline. Indiana is considering this program's effectiveness for school children statewide.

No early ending in sight for stalemate over gay marriage

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Smith · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 11:19 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Dispute over a proposed state constitutional ban on gay marriage spilled into a third day in the Indiana House, with Democrats and Republicans showing no early signs of ending the stalemate.

Pan out or go home

Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 11:18 p.m.

Nine thousand and sixty-seven have spoken. And, apparently, students are thirsty for what Big Red has to offer. The polls have closed, and Katie Diggins, Angel Rivera, Meagan Merrill and Jason Sondhi will be serving students from the IU Student Association office this fall. We congratulate the Big Red ticket for its successful campaign, and we hope it will approach the upcoming year with the goals it has shared with students in mind.

'Seusspicious' behavior to unfold at County Library

By Jorie Slodki · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 11:18 p.m.

The Monroe County Public Library is hosting a wonderous event! A crantabulous event! A zip-zoop-zabulous event! Tomorrow, the MCPL and the Bloomington Parks and Recreation department are co-sponsoring "Seusspicious Behavior," a day of activities and presentations to commemorate the 100th birthday of celebrated children's author, Theodore Seuss Geisel -- better known as Dr. Seuss.

Virgin minds cause bloating

By Cameron Thibos · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 11:17 p.m.

Good morning! It is going to be a beautiful, sunny Friday today with temperatures reaching the upper 40s. But it won't be around for long, so take this newspaper outside! The park beckons.

N. Korea says U.S. stalling nuclear talks

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 11:13 p.m.

BEIJING -- North Korea put an offer of nuclear disarmament on the bargaining table Thursday then struck a characteristically tough stance by accusing the United States of blocking progress in six-nation talks on its weapons program.

Macedonian president presumed dead after plane crashes in Bosnia

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 11:12 p.m.

BITONJA, Bosnia-Herzegovina -- Macedonia state radio switched to classical music as the government declared a day of mourning after President Boris Trajkovski was missing and presumed dead in a plane crash Thursday in southern Bosnia.

Rebels converge on capital

By Alyson Brodsy and Paisley Dodds · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 11:11 p.m.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Rebel fighters moved closer to the capital Thursday and awaited an order to attack, their leader said, as pressure mounted for President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to resign and for the deployment of international peacekeepers. Haitians and foreigners fled the capital, which was expected to fall easily to the insurgents since hordes of Haiti's small, ill-equipped police force have been deserting their posts without a rebel in sight.

Little columns that could

By Scott Gorsky and Scott J. Gorsky · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 11:06 p.m.

I don't receive fan mail, but if I did, I imagine at least one letter would read something like, "Scott, where do your ideas for your columns come from?" I'm glad you asked, Fictional Concerned Reader. First of all, you really shouldn't end sentences with prepositions.

A little bit of wisdom

By Jonathan Blanks · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 11:01 p.m.

I vaguely remember the assassination attempt on President Reagan. I vividly remember the elation of Keith Smart's game-winning shot in 1987. I remember feeling rage as the Los Angeles police officers who beat Rodney King were acquitted and the horror of the riots that ensued. How could I remember all of these things? I remember because not only was Wednesday the 14th anniversary of Milli Vanilli winning the Best New Artist Grammy, but it was also my 27th birthday.

Big Red wins IUSA election

By IDS staff · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 5:27 p.m.

The Big Red ticket won the IUSA election today. The four member executives-elect consists of President Katie Diggins, Vice President Angel Rivera while Meagan Merrill and Jason Sondhi will serve as treasurer and secretary respectively. Students voted for the candidates online from 10 a.m. Tuesday until 10 p.m. Wednesday. For full election coverage, see tomorrow's Indiana Daily Student.

Kerry wants notice before shipping jobs abroad

By Alyson Brodsy and Nedra Pickler · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 5:17 p.m.

TOLEDO, Ohio -- Presidential hopeful John Kerry said Wednesday he would require companies to give their employees a three-month warning before sending their jobs abroad, blaming President Bush for job losses in an appeal to displaced workers in the Democratic battleground state of Ohio. "I won't come here and tell you that if I'm president all of Ohio's factories will spring back to life, that all the rivers of steel will flow again," Kerry said in a speech at the University of Toledo. "You wouldn't believe me if I did, and you'd be right."

Line of Fire

By Mallory Simon · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 2:33 p.m.

A suspect lunges toward you. You have a split second to decide -- shoot or don't shoot. It's a decision many law enforcement officers face daily, and it became a simulated event for the IU police officers who attended the "Shoot or Don't Shoot" firearm simulator at Ivy Tech State College Wednesday. The event, co-sponsored by Ivy Tech and the IU Police Department, will hold sessions through Friday morning at Ivy Tech. The program is comprised of 15-minute individual sessions with a field training officer where students, faculty and the public are confronted with real life police situations. Participants hold the weapons used in the field by officers, the 9mm Glock model-17 and a 12-gauge shotgun. Participants are required to choose whether the situation requires them to fire or not.

Hoosiers drop fourth game in a row, 7 of last 8

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 1:34 a.m.

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern used clutch free-throw shooting down the stretch to defeat IU 63-59 Wednesday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Northwestern (13-12, 7-6 Big Ten) made 13 of 15 freethrows in the final 4:38 to seal the victory. The Wildcats only made one field goal in that span, and the Hoosiers were able to cut it to two points with 3.1 seconds remaining. But it was not enough, and IU (12-13, 6-8) is now in the midst of a four-game losing streak. "It's tough when you keep coming up two or three points short every time," sophomore guard Bracey Wright said. "The biggest thing we can't do right now is give up. I'm glad that we didn't, and for however many games left we're going to have, we've got to fight to the end." IU trailed 32-22 at the half, but went on a 17-7 run to open the second half. The Hoosiers tied up the game at 39 a piece with 11:35 left when sophomore guard Marshall Strickland hit a three-pointer. The Wildcats would stretch their lead to as many as eight, but the Hoosiers wouldn't go away.

6 nation nuclear talks begin in Beijing

By Alyson Brodsy and Audra Ang · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 1:33 a.m.

BEIJING -- U.S. and North Korean top envoys held rare, face-to-face talks Wednesday on the sidelines of six-nation negotiations on the North's nuclear program, in which South Korea offered the North compensation to abandon its atomic weapons ambitions.

Students compete in black history knowledge contest

By Daniel Wells · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 1:32 a.m.

Sophomore Shirley Payne beat out five other undergraduate contestants Wednesday night at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center to become the 2004 Black Knowledge Bowl Champion.

Campaigns aggravate campus residents

By Mike McElroy · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 1:31 a.m.

It's no secret IU has voter apathy affliction. Hours before the polls closed for this year's IU Student Association elections, campaigners for competing tickets doubled their efforts to reach as many potential voters as possible. Unfortunately, some would rather not be reached.

Replay coming to Big Ten

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 1:14 a.m.

Big Ten football officials will have life a little easier next season. The use of experimental replay during Big Ten football games has been approved by the NCAA Division 1 Championships/ Competition Cabinet, following recommendations made by the NCAA Football Rules Committee. IU coach Gerry DiNardo has supported the idea of replay since he first came into the league in 2002. "I was in favor of it," DiNardo said. "I'm glad (the Big Ten) did it. I've been in favor of it right from the beginning."