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Receivers dedicated to improve from last season

By Guy Cipriano · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 10:42 a.m.

Randle El has connected with just three wide receivers in the early stages of the season: Gaddis, Graham and Dorsey. But every day in practice a battle wages between IU's three established receivers and less established players such as junior college transfer Henry Frazier, redshirt freshman L.J. Parker and sophomore Glenn Johnson.

'Bait' suprisingly hooks an audience

By -Alec Toombs · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 3:31 a.m.

What would happen if some random editor decided to splice pieces of "Beverly Hills Cop," "Blue Streak," "Bad Boys" and "48 Hours" together in hopes of having a substantial, worthwhile film on their hands? Viewers would either wind up with a nonsensical clip reel or something similar to the newly released and surprisingly entertaining flick "Bait."

BPD steps up bike patrols

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 2:37 a.m.

The Bloomington Police Department is sending out officers to control the use of bicycles on streets and sidewalks. Special enforcement units have been patrolling on mountain bikes from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight, for the first two months of classes to uphold bicycle operation laws and encourage safe, responsible riding.

Staff shortage causes early closings of food courts

By Alaina ers · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 2:24 a.m.

Students living in the residence halls have noticed changes in the two food courts on campus: The Wright Place and Foster Gresham food court. Many of these students have complained that these food courts have not had enough food to satisfy their needs by the end of the evening.

Events empower women, call for healing

By Autumn Witt · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 2:24 a.m.

Late on any given night, a woman walks alone across a dark campus. But she doesn't fear for her safety. She feels empowered. She knows the facts about violence against women. She knows the chances of a stranger attacking her are slim. She knows the real danger lies in her comfort zones with people she already knows.

Taking back the night

By Amy Oringer and Amy Orringer · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 2:24 a.m.

Showalter Fountain was the scene of another protest Wednesday night. But this time the cause was much larger than any celebrity. Students and members of the community stood around the barren fountain and huddled under umbrellas to honor victims of domestic and sexual violence.

Boyz II Men back with new LP

By Martin Tsai · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 2:17 a.m.

After a three year hiatus, multi-platinum group Boyz II Men returns to the music scene with very little fanfare. Certainly, a lot has changed in the last three years. The male vocal groups, now also known as boy bands, are no longer being judged based on their musical abilities as in the heyday of Boyz II Men. Instead, poser groups like the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC are achieving record-breaking album sales.

Union Underground provides good 'slasher flick' music

By Jason Gaddis · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 2:16 a.m.

What the rock scene has been lacking lately is another band like White Zombie - music that sounds like the soundtrack for a cheesy horror flick. Here comes the Union Underground. Prepare to be educated.

WIUS Pick of the Week

By David Rosenstein · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 2:14 a.m.

Damien Jurado fits snugly into the category of the ultra-personal singer/songwriter. His songs are filled with the minute details of serious depression that make listeners want to turn off the lights and hide under the covers until the sadness goes away. And all this makes Jurado's Ghost of David a wonderfully haunting listen for those who can brave its murky waters.

LL Cool J 'back with a vengeance'

By Martin Tsai · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 2:11 a.m.

Watch out, Jamie Foxx and Canibus -- L.L. Cool J is back with a vengeance. On his latest album, G.O.A.T. Featuring James T. Smith -- The Greatest of All Time, the multi-talented L.L. returns with his most fierce and clever album in recent memory. Although the album does not necessarily prove he is indeed the greatest of all time, it does prove that L.L. is certainly not to be messed with.

Political Organizations work together to register voters

By Christy LaFave · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 1:45 a.m.

Although junior Emily Sonenshine doesn't belong to a campus political party and doesn't work for any candidate's campaign, she took a few hours Tuesday and Wednesday to register a few hundred fellow students to vote.

Lecturer to discuss assault

Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 1:30 a.m.

The terms "sexual assault" and "rape" have dominated bulletin boards across campus advertising several events scheduled for this week that deal with those topics.

Rally to put a face on rape

By Amy Oringer and Amy Orringer · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 1:20 a.m.

Today victims of sexual violence from all across the Bloomington area will gather to reclaim what was once theirs. Supported by the community, these victims and their supporters will march and rally together to "Take Back the Night."

Volleyball team improves with new swing offense

By Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 1:15 a.m.

Sophomore outside hitter Hillary Toivonen tried to explain the volleyball team's new "swing" offense, but she kept laughing and shaking her head. "It's so confusing," she said. It might be hard to put into words, but the Hoosiers have broken a school record with the new offense, and three players now lead the Big Ten in offensive categories.

Men's soccer takes on Louisville

By Sarah Trotto · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 1:14 a.m.

Coach Jerry Yeagley doesn't plan on letting his men's soccer team make the same mistake twice. IU defenders lost the ball to opposing strikers and forwards couldn't get the ball past the faster, stronger opposing defenders in a 4-1 loss to Creighton last Friday.

BNL exposed

By Liz Beltramini · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 12:49 a.m.

They've come a long way since the days of "If I had $1,000,000." Following the success of Stunt two years ago, the original boy band Barenaked Ladies are millionaires.

Faculty members honor Coltrane at Jazz Fables

By Joseph S. Pete · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 12:48 a.m.

Tenor sax John Coltane started using heroin when he was playing with Miles Davis. Rumor has it, he wanted to be able to continue to practice all through the night.

Shelter begins renovations

By Kara Salge · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 12:39 a.m.

Ask most people to take care of dogs for two weeks without pay, and few will be as enthusiastic about it as Chuck Pate. Pate, owner of Wayport Kennel, 7657 N. Ind. 37, and Wayport Pet Supply, 2630 E. 10th St., agreed to provide room and board to adult dogs while the Bloomington Animal Shelter is being renovated.

Finding a common purpose

By Adam Lederer · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 12:35 a.m.

If bad things happen in threes, IU is due for another catastrophe. The University has already lost two prominent men in the year 2000, and neither experience has been pleasant or pretty.

The rules of Sink the Bismark

By Bryan Harris · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 12:30 a.m.

Sink the Bismark, the game of drunken finesse, requires a container of at least 55 ounces, a small glass, a large amount of readily available beer and, ideally, at least three participants, each with a beer of their own. Note: Each contestant should be drinking the same kind of beer that's in the bucket.