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Clinton promises funds to fight AIDS

Last week, President Bill Clinton travelled around Africa talking with leaders and stressing the need for AIDS awareness. He also brought more than $20 million in funds to help relieve the AIDS crisis. Despite his efforts, Africa is going to need more than money if AIDS is to be a manageable disease.

Men's rush offers students glimpse of greek life

Rush -- the fraternity recruitment process -- will begin this weekend starting with a kickoff event from 5-7 p.m. Friday in Dunn Meadow.

Firestone recall hurts dealers little

About three weeks ago, without warning, employees at Bloomington Ford could not find a free phone line to call customers.

New entrepreneurship minor offered as business alternative

This fall, the Kelley School of Business will offer a new entrepreneurship and small business management minor program for undergraduate students. The Kelley School expects approximately 50 to 100 students will take part in the new course offering.

Mellencamp to play free concert today

After recent surprise appearances in Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland and several other cities, John Mellencamp is bringing what has been called his "Good Samaritan Tour" closer to home. It was announced Tuesday the Seymour, Ind., native will play a free concert at 1 p.m. today in Woodlawn Field, located at the intersection of 10th Street and Woodlawn Avenue.

Community college debate cools

In higher education, the dollar still reigns supreme. There is no place where this is more prevalent than here in Indiana, as a month-long clash between two education titans over just that - money - seems to be losing some steam.

City introduces noise ordinance

Last year the Bloomington Police Department fielded 3,107 complaint calls concerning loud parties and disturbances. Earlier this year, city officials began taking steps to keep would-be noise ordinance violators muffled. Mayor John Fernandez, in conjunction with BPD Chief Mike Hostettler and Safe and Civil City Program Coordinator Marsha Bradford, unveiled the "Quiet Nights Initiative" July 7. The two-part plan is aimed at helping curtail nighttime noise infractions in Bloomington neighborhoods.

Goalie departs team for Clemson

Spartans revamped for 2000

Transfer complements soccer team with strong defense

Reiling prepares for Olympics

It's been a summer of highs and lows for Olympic hopeful Sara Reiling. The sophomore diver has spent the summer in the air, flying around the country and world for training camps and competitions. Along with the rest of the U.S. Olympic diving team, Reiling toured six cities, including Bloomington, giving exhibitions for the public. She also competed in the U.S. national competition in Mission Viejo, Calif., and traveled to a meet in Spain.

Football team plays waiting game

'Tenchu' prequel offers great features, too many glitches

Finally, the long awaited follow-up to 1998's highly acclaimed release Tenchu is here. But in this prequel, lead characters Rikimaru and Ayame are a little younger.

Local bands a jammin' success on Walnut

The Jammin' On Walnut musical extravaganza Tuesday night was exactly what it was expected to be: jammin' all night and a lot more. The event consisted of local and regional bands performing at three different locations: Axis, 419 S. Walnut, Bluebird, 216 N. Walnut, and Kilroy's Sports, 319 N. Walnut. The net proceeds of this event were donated to Shelter Inc.

ACC director appointed to Bloomington Human Rights Commission

Monsoons drench south India

Free speech ends at Sample Gates

Professor remembers Chancellor as scholar

University fees should be expected