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Congress wrong to override FDA

The abortion foes in Congress introduced legislation Wednesday to tighten standards for doctors administering RU-486, the abortion pill approved by the Food and Drug Administration for U.S. sale late last month. Drug opponents, including Rep. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma and Sen. Tim Hutchinson of Arkansas, claim Congress now must take on the task of "correcting the FDA's mistake" because the agency "caved in" to pro-choice pressures, according to The Associated Press. Critics of the drug, including state legislatures across the nation and presidential candidate George W. Bush, say the drug will make it too easy for women to get abortions.

'Equus' still has horsepower

Most people have no trouble fitting in with the crowd, wearing all the right clothes, using the accepted lingo and marching forward in lockstep to the golden hills of suburbia. And most people just march on, without passion, without any sense of the divine. Peter Schaffer's 1973 landmark drama "Equus" takes a critical look at this trade-off.

Bush will enforce existing laws

Ever heard of the Second Amendment? One of the basic rights given to American citizens by our Constitution is "the right of the people to keep and bear arms." Gun control is infringing on the right of responsible, law-abiding American citizens to own and use their own guns. It's that simple. Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore doesn't support the principles of the Second Amendment; he plays political games with them for personal advantage.

Judge delays ruling, urges settlement

After an all-day hearing Tuesday, representatives from IU and the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform have agreed to meet next week to try to settle the lawsuit filed by the Genocide Awareness Project.

Geyer quits basketball team

Senior forward Tom Geyer has left the IU men's basketball team. After making the decision Thursday night, he informed interim head coach Mike Davis of his decision Friday morning.

Cross country travels to Notre Dame Invite

Microsoft partnership extended

Tuesday, IU announced plans to extend a licensing agreement with software conglomerate Microsoft, which provides students and staff with the company's most popular software, operating systems and other applications. The extension is valid through June 30, 2003.

Riot damage estimate growing

Several weeks after the Sept. 10 riots following the firing of former men's basketball coach Bob Knight, University and local law enforcement agencies are still reflecting on the financial and social scars inflicted by the chaos.

University continues ban on Napster

IU banned Napster for a second time April 20 after the University was threatened with a lawsuit from the heavy metal group Metallica. Now Georgia Tech has decided not to ban Napster, because university officials feel a ban would be impractical.

County council candidates debate diversity issues

Diverse questions ranging from property taxes to Lake Monroe's water supply challenged county council at large candidates Thursday during the second of five scheduled debates at the Monroe County Public Library, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave.

Yugoslav protesters seize capital

BELGRADE, Yugoslavia -- The 13-year rule of the Yugoslav president appeared to have collapsed. Earlier in the day, hundreds of thousands of people swarmed through the capital to demand that Milosevic accept his apparent electoral defeat by Vojislav Kostunica in the Sept. 24 election. The uprising developed with stunning speed, swelling as security forces showed little willingness to battle the largest anti-Milosevic protest ever. The government's Tanjug news agency, which defected to the opposition, said two people were killed and 65 injured in the rioting. All but 12 of the injured were treated and released from hospitals, Tanjug said.

Dell Computer recovers after stock declines to 52-week low

Dell Computer Corporation, the world's leading direct computer systems company and No. 2 personal computer maker, experienced a tremor in its solidified veneer as its stock declined to a 52-week low in the Nasdaq Stock Market Sept. 28. Dell recovered somewhat during the day, finishing at $32.44, a $1.19 drop.

Football team prepares for 1st conference road game against No. 22 Northwestern

Each week, there's a new buzz in the world of Big Ten football. Last week, it was the conference office admitting the referees missed some crucial calls in Michigan's victory against Illinois. Two weeks ago, the buzz was Penn State's unlikely1-4 start.

Linebacker looks for improvement after Iowa win

That IU football player who burst through Iowa's offensive line with ease last Saturday wasn't a safety. He might have displayed the explosive running ability of a safety, and he certainly had the size of one.

Unlikely Northwestern team in Big Ten lead

What's up with Northwestern? Don't the Wildcats know almost everyone except their mommas picked them to close the Big Ten barn door after all the thoroughbreds trounced over them?

Hoosiers travel to Butler, play Michigan

Jerry Yeagley knows nobody is invincible in collegiate soccer this season. The men's soccer coach has seen his Hoosiers struggle to beat less talented teams. He's also seen top notch teams lose games they shouldn't.

Hoosiers to face old enemy and new foe

This weekend the men's soccer team faces two opponents with two distinctly different backgrounds.

Coaches travel the road from club to varsity

At his first recruiting tournament as a varsity coach, Steve Burns was asked if he'd want to fill coach Jerry Yeagley's shoes at IU -- where he could maintain a men's soccer program that's won five national championships in 27 years.

IU running out of chances

The agenda is starting to thin for the women's soccer team. And sitting in ninth place, the Hoosiers are running out of opportunities to climb the Big Ten ladder. With five games left in conference play, IU would not make the Big Ten tournament field the first weekend of November.

Upbeat Hoosiers need road wins

Coach Katie Weismiller remains optimistic. Judging by her team's high morale, Weismiller's daily volleyball lessons must include steadfast adherence to upbeat attitudes. While it seems the volleyball team would be scattering and fretful after a 1-3 start in the Big Ten, it's not.