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IBM gives IU $1 million grant

Hoosier hoopster speaks on politics

After celebrating President George W. Bush's election victory, more than 50 College Republicans gathered to hear former IU basketball star Kent Benson speak.

Commission opens investigation into Ameritech service quality

Last week the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission opened a formal investigation into the service quality of Ameritech over the past year. The investigation includes alleged violations of state code. In the first three quarters of 2000, the state charges that Ameritech met the standard of restoring service within 24 hours only 66 percent of the time. According to regulatory commission findings, the mean time of response increased from just more than 24 hours in late November of last year, to more than 33 hours a month later.

Students seek to start first Latino fraternity

It is with hopeful hearts that four IU students seek to become the founding fathers of IU's first Latino fraternity, Omega Delta Phi. Now at club status, the potential fraternity finished its first semester with seven members. Three alumni, who formed the interest group last year, are included.

Residents ask council to protect historic area

Sparks flew in the city council chambers Wednesday, as twenty-some residents of the McDoel Gardens neighborhood gave public comment in a meeting that stretched on until midnight. The issue so hotly contested: zoning.

Jesse Jackson's actions deplorable

During the last few years, it has been easy for conservatives to tune Jesse Jackson out. It's obvious to many Jackson is the P. T. Barnum of racial politics, thriving because of Barnum's tenet that there is a sucker born every minute. We just accept that.

India, Pakistan must end violence

Imagine living in a nation that has been in conflict with a neighboring country for nearly 30 years. Envision your family members dressed in army garb. They are potentially moments from dying.

Concert marks anniversary

Local radio station WFHB marks its eighth anniversary this weekend with a concert at Second Story, 201 S. College Ave.

Concert highlights masterful talents

Wednesday's concert at the Musical Arts Center was nothing short of brilliant. It was the first concert performed by the Concert Orchestra this year, and under the guidance of conductor David Effron, the group captivated its audience throughout the two-hour performance.

Arts contest accepting student entries

One local artist could win $10,000 this May. Applications are due Jan. 31 for the 2001 Showcase of the Arts Annual Competition from the National Society of Arts and Letters. The Bloomington chapter of NSAL, a nonprofit organization designed to create opportunities for young artists, was formed in 1966. It has been active locally and encourages young artists to enter this competition in one of five divisions: Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music and Literature.

Couple to play recital

Music professor Ik-Hwan Bae is well-known throughout the Bloomington music community and nationwide. But most people are unaware that his wife, Sung-Mi Im, is also an accomplished musician who has performed throughout the world.

Bush policy hurts international clinics

In his first executive order, President George W. Bush denied family planning federal funding to overseas groups that provide abortion counseling or other methods of assistance to women seeking abortions. The order reversed the Clinton policy, introduced during former President Bill Clinton's first days in the White House, on aid to international family planning groups.

O.A.R. to play Bluebird

When asked to classify their music, Chris Culos and Jerry DePizzo of O.A.R. describe their music as "island vibe roots rock," a sound that will fill the Bluebird Saturday night. Members of O.A.R. (Of A Revolution) began playing together in high school in Maryland. Culos, the drummer, said their only intention was to have a good time playing music for their friends.

University limits construction

There will be no more 7 a.m. wake-up calls for students living in residence halls near campus construction, thanks to efforts of the IU Student Association. IUSA members met Dec. 1 with the University architect, the director of the bureau of facilities and the director of administration to discuss a proposal to limit construction hours. The plan focused on construction near residence halls, said sophomore Justin Barnes, IUSA University Division representative and sponsor of the bill.

ISTEP scores remain low across the state, slightly higher locally

ISTEP scores released last week brought sobering results to educators statewide. Scores remain low again this year, with third and sixth grade students performing the poorest.

Bill proposes tax exemption for textbooks

The Indiana General Assembly is again considering a sales tax exemption for college textbooks. The bill is a response to a campaign led by the IU Student Association.

True North by Fisher

Fans of the "Great Expectations" soundtrack might have caught Fisher's brief but amazing performance of the song "Breakable." With her major label debut, Fisher proves she is more than a one-note samba. The album starts off with "Hello It's Me," a strong opener that is a mixture of Fiona Apple and Tori Amos. In the title track, Fisher sends her love a message in a bottle, begging for forgiveness. The result is a dark and truly lovely song about longing and love. Fisher asks her listener to feel with each of her songs, and the listener is mysteriously compelled to do so.

Studies examine problem of underage alcohol use

At the ages of 11 and 12, kids are being exposed to alcohol, said Lisa Hutcheson, director of the Indiana Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking. According to a new study by the IPRC, binge drinking in Indiana is higher than the national average. Almost 35 percent of seniors in Indiana high schools reported binge drinking in 2000, compared to 30.8 percent nationally.

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Hoosiers hope for revenge

The odds are stacked against the women's basketball team when it takes on No. 15 Penn State 7:30 p.m. today in Assembly Hall. Not only are the Hoosiers 0-3 against ranked teams this season, that list includes Penn State. The Lady Lions handed IU its worst defeat of the season, 89-68, 11 days ago. "Penn State is the best team I've coached against," coach Kathi Bennett said after the loss. "We played hard, but their size really hurt us."