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Ballet performance touches the soul

By Colleen Koch and Colleen Star Koch · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 12:25 a.m.

IU Ballet Theatre has once again outdone itself. In their "Tribute to the American Spirit," they have captured, more than words could, the striking spirit and diversity that characterize our nation. From the classically elegant ballet performed in the "Stars and Stripes Pas de Deux" to the stunningly raw and passionate energy described by the motions of "Voices of the Last Seal" and "Hymning Slews," the students and teachers of our ballet theatre have managed a remarkable display of what happens when imagination is articulated.

Al Qaeda to blame for Indonesia attack

By Alyson Brodsy and Irwan Firdaus · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 12:21 a.m.

BALI, Indonesia -- Indonesia's defense minister blamed al Qaeda and its extremist allies on Monday for the massive bomb attack that killed more than 180 people at a nightclub on the resort island of Bali.

Bush concerned for terror strike

By Alyson Brodsy and Ron Fournier · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 12:20 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush said Monday there is "a pattern of attack" by terrorists in Kuwait, Indonesia and Yemen, raising concerns that Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda network is on the move again and could strike the United States.

Hunt for minivan continues

By Alyson Brodsy and Matthew Barakat · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 12:18 a.m.

MANASSAS, Va. -- Police hunting the Washington-area sniper searched Thursday for a white minivan seen leaving the scene of a seventh fatal shooting in the past week.

Stephen King's "Buick" hardly provides a thrilling ride

By Jason Gaddis · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 12:56 p.m.

Stephen King is in a slump. His latest novel, From A Buick 8, is just another book in a long line of mediocre works by the former master of horror in suspense. Former because King seems to have lost his knack for both horror and suspense. From A Buick 8 lacks all the elements that once made King's books fun and exciting to read.

Hoosiers' late comeback leaves No. 23 Badgers stunned

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 12:36 p.m.

John Elway led one. Joe Montana had one too. Now senior Gibran Hamdan has a drive that produced late-game heroics and capped off a remarkable come-from-behind victory, his coming over No. 23 Wisconsin. Hamdan led the Hoosiers on a ten play, 76-yard drive that finished with a 20-yard pass to junior Glenn Johnson. Hamdan and Johnson hooked up again on a two-point conversion that gave the Hoosiers a 32-29 lead and erased a 19 point deficit with just 2:16 remaining in the game.

Bush merging church, state

By Jason Grinblat · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 12:19 p.m.

In the second week of his presidency, Bush disclosed plans for a "faith-based" initiative that would promote federal aid to religious groups that provide social services. Part of Bush's plan involves redirecting tax money from secular social service groups to religious ones. While Bush adamantly pursues the initiative, he's encountering opposition from critics, including religious leaders and members of Congress, who cite the problems concerning the separation of church and state and religious liberty.

Give a student a cookie...

By Katie Flege · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 11:58 a.m.

Strolling through the Willkie Center Store, I grabbed a cookie and a pint of whole milk. Why shouldn't I grab the Vitamin D milk? I exercised two weeks ago. Then I spotted the USA Today headline, "Obesity in America is worse than ever," and a statistic stating that 64.5 percent of American adults are overweight or obese.

Shut up and drive

By Joe Ptak · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 11:52 a.m.

The other day I was cruising down Tenth Street in the Subaru, experiencing driving excitement. As I approached an intersection, an oncoming car turned right in front of me, causing me to slam on my brakes to avoid "T-boning" him. As I watched him speed off, I noticed he never even saw me. He was too busy laughing it up on his cell phone and bobbling his head. I contemplated getting the whiffle ball bat out of my trunk, chasing him down and busting his kneecaps. But I maintained my composure. I calmly picked up my Dave Thomas dash ornament off the floor and continued on my merry way.

Searching for IU's next president

By Jackie Corgan · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 2:14 a.m.

Since IU President Myles Brand accepted the position as president of the NCAA Thursday, everyone at IU is left in the dark as to who is going to take over the University's top position. Questions as to who will fill Brand's shoes and the effects that this appointment will have on IU still remain.

Brand sets academic philosophy

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 2:08 a.m.

IU President Myles Brand acknowledged last week he plans to continue to pursue his idea of "purifying" college athletics once he takes the helm of the NCAA. But he said he doesn't want to deny sports fans or athletes the chance to enjoy the games. He would just like to see a bigger emphasis on providing good academics. "I've had a lot of experience running large complex organizations," Brand said Friday. "I believe I can carry that experience over to the NCAA. While I have not been active in the NCAA itself, I certainly have been active in presidential associations, and I've certainly been involved in sports on my campus and in the conference." Some say Brand's outsider status was one of the reasons he was hired. Brand fired Coach Bob Knight and fought for tighter regulation of college sports. Soon after firing Knight, Brand called for reforms in college athletics, pitching his "academics first" initiative in a speech to the National Press Club.

Broadcaster to speak about quality journalism

By Asma Khalid · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 2:08 a.m.

Broadcaster Gwen Ifill remembers watching people "like her" on TV as a little girl. Now, as the first African-American woman to host a major network political talk show, Ifill hopes to have the same inspirational effect on other little girls. And although Ifill has reported for The New York Times, covered Bill Clinton's impeachment and worked as a national broadcaster investigating ground-breaking political stories, she continues to find the most fulfilling aspect of her career outside the journalism realm. As the current moderator and managing editor of the PBS political talk show Washington Week, Ifill loves being in the "front-row of history," but she said, "It's not necessarily the story. It's knowing that the work I do is making my parents proud, inspiring young people and receiving the support and recognition of my peers. That's the real pay-off of any job you do."

With months left, Brand not a 'lame duck'

By Adam Van Osdol and Adam VanOsdol · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 2:08 a.m.

With two and a half months left before IU President Myles Brand leaves, University officials aren't worried about the "lame duck" effect. Trustee Peter Obremskey said it's still business as usual for IU. He doesn't expect Brand to slow down. "Knowing the person he is, I would expect Myles to keep the pedal to the metal," Obremskey said. The phrase "lame duck" is used to describe presidents who are serving the remainder of a final term in office. Before they leave, "lame ducks" often become weak and ineffective. Brand said that won't happen to him. "I will be at IU until Dec. 31, working hard on the job until the last minute," he said. Trustee Stephen Backer said Brand's announcement won't disrupt IU's agenda. In addition to finding Brand's replacement, the University is committed to the search for a chancellor for IUPUI and to push forward with the life sciences initiative, he said.

Tourists quick to leave Indonesia as bombings increase

By Aida Sultanova and Irwan Firdaus · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 2:07 a.m.

BALI, Indonesia -- Terrified tourists tried Sunday to flee this island paradise that turned into an inferno, with the death toll from a pair of bombings climbing to 187 and fears growing that al Qaeda has taken its terror campaign to the world's largest Muslim country. Many of those killed by the two bombs that tore through a nightclub district on Bali island Saturday were Australians as well as other foreigners from Canada, Britain, Germany and Sweden. Three Americans were among the more than 300 people injured. No one claimed responsibility for the bombings - the worst terrorist attack in Indonesia's history - but suspicion turned to al Qaeda and an affiliated group, Jemaah Islamiyah, which wants to establish a pan-Islamic state across Malaysia, Indonesia and the southern Philippines. It is accused of plotting to blow up the U.S. and other embassies in Singapore.

The dating game comes to IU

By George Lyle IV · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:53 a.m.

Take four, single, college men, give them a girl to impress and a bunch of free dating ideas to keep them all busy. A local company is hoping this skewed math will be the next big thing in Bloomington. Local events Web site, www.HoosierParty.com, came up with the idea to have an Elimidate style dating show here in Bloomington. The Boot is a collaboration between www.HoosierParty.com and area businesses. The businesses sponsor portions of the date, and www.HoosierParty.com features these sponsors in the events and on the Web site. The catch is that on "The Boot," the contestant doesn't choose the winner, the Internet audience does. The Web site posts pictures and commentary at intervals from the date, and the Internet voters eliminate participants one by one until the winner is left with the prize. For their first try at dating infamy, www.HoosierParty.com selected senior Cynthia Toosley as the lucky woman to tackle the daunting task of dealing with four eager samples of college testosterone: Ryan Garcia, Patrick Brewer, Greg Williams and Keith Gaught. Day One of the two-day date consisted of dinner at Macri's Deli north, one-on-one interviews at Showalter Fountain and bowling at Suburban Lanes.

Brand departure shocks campus

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:52 a.m.

The five and a half month search for the new president of the NCAA may have been one of the best kept secrets in recent memory. When IU President Myles Brand was named president of the NCAA Oct. 10, the news shocked many around the Bloomington campus. IU Chancellor Sharon Brehm said she was so stunned at the news of Brand's resigning that she didn't know what to think. Brehm said she believes that shock is the general consensus around the campus. "I was surprised. Everybody was really surprised," Brehm said. "It took a while for it to sink in. We didn't know it was coming."

Lessons in leadership: Brehm to teach seminar

By Ryota Kashiwa · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:44 a.m.

As the head of the IU Bloomington campus, Chancellor Sharon Brehm has the right credentials to teach lessons in leadership. Chancellor Sharon Brehm and her student advisor will host students for a series of "Leadership Dinners" to discuss leadership skills and discover what makes a good leader.

Celebrated photojournalist to meet students

By Jamie Lusk · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:38 a.m.

From Nazi skinheads to the most famous rabbis of our time, Marc Asnin, an internationally celebrated photojournalist, has witnessed and reported it all. He was even present in New York during the horrific events of Sept. 11, trying to spare his life underneath a firetruck while the second tower collapsed before his eyes.

Cell phone drive rings good news

By Jamie Lusk · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:36 a.m.

Last week, Sprint PCS teamed up with the IU greek system to collect used cell phones and cell phone parts. Students on campus donated about 300 cell phones to raise money for charity. "It was a huge success," said senior Abby Massey, vice president of communication relations for the Panhellenic Association. Massey said the greek system collected around 300 cell phones and parts, and as of right now, there may be even more. Some chapters have not turned in a total count.

IUSA gives out 400 NY Times

By Corinne Reynolds and Corrinne Reynolds · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:35 a.m.

Copies of The New York Times, widely held as one of the nation's best newspapers, will be available free of charge to IU Bloomington students starting today for the next nine weeks. IU Student Association is sponsoring the nine-week trial period as part of their "Work Hard" initiative to improve academic life on campus.