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Shattering the walls of silence

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 2:39 a.m.

It took Jimmanee Spears years to see that being sexually abused was not her fault. Spears, a senior from Indianapolis, has since drawn from her experiences to help others. She is an organizer on the Take Back the Night planning committee. Take Back the Night, which kicks off 7 p.m. today with a candlelight vigil at Showalter Fountain, is an annual rally and march to fight rape and sexual abuse. There is also a speak-out, during which anyone can get up in front of a crowd and talk.

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Environmental activists claim responsibility for arson

Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 2:11 a.m.

The Earth Liberation Front, an environmental activist group, claimed responsibility Sept. 9 for the fire set at the Monroe County Republican Headquarters. In a statement released Monday, the organization said it set the fire in protest of Interstate 69. "I-69 is just one example of the willingness of the rich to bleed the Earth and the working class to fulfill their money lust," according its statement. Monroe County Republican Chairman Pat Salzmann said she was somewhat surprised by ELF's statement.

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President emphasizes IU's future

By David Uchiyama · Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 2:06 a.m.

With the national spotlight fading on from, president Myles Brand wants to make sure everyone knows he is focusing on the future instead of the past and academics instead of athletics.

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Price of oil riles Europe

By Troy Barratt · Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 1:59 a.m.

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries stranglehold on the world's oil supply has sent waves of distress across the world, reminiscent of those from the oil crisis in 1979.

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Official says IU violated spirit of law

By David Uchiyama · Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 1:27 a.m.

The board of trustees used an intimate knowledge of state laws to narrowly avoid breaking Indiana's Open Door laws Sept. 9, one day before President Myles Brand announced basketball coach Bob Knight's release.

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Comedy Caravan brings laughs

By Leah Michelsen · Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 1:18 a.m.

A sold-out Comedy Caravan show on a Monday night at Bear's Place, 1316 E. 3rd St., is not an unusual phenomenon.Audience members usually have to reserve tickets for the occasion early in the day, and evening finds them crowded into the small back room of the pizza parlor, sipping "Hairy Bears" (a mixed drink involving much whiskey and some fruit juice) and draft beer.

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'Big Red Reg' registers new voters

By Michael Stanley · Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 12:46 a.m.

"Big Red Reg 2000," a comprehensive campus-wide voter registration program, is looking for new registrants and volunteers alike. The program, in its third year, was instituted by the Indiana Public Interest Research Group.

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Faculty Council makes statements on Knight firing, civility

Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 12:40 a.m.

At its first meeting of the semester Tuesday, Bloomington Faculty Council passed resolutions making a statement about the Sept. 11 firing of former head basketball coach Bob Knight and reasserting the importance of civility among members of the University community.

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IUPD Blotter

Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 12:38 a.m.

Crimes reported Sept. 15 - 18 by IUPD.

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GRE prep classes offered

Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 12:35 a.m.

To help IU seniors getting ready to take their Graduate Record Examination (GRE), IU's Division of Continuing Studies is offering GRE prep classes.

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Students can register to vote today in IMU

Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 12:32 a.m.

In an effort to encourage student participation in November's presidential election, a voter registration drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Union Commons Desk of the Indiana Memorial Union.

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Injuries plague women's soccer team

By Aaron Sharockman · Wednesday, Sept. 20,2000 12:31 a.m.

As the women's soccer season began, coach Joe Kelley was pleased with his team's depth. For Kelley, it was one of the team's three largest assets going into this season. Three weeks later, Kelley might be biting his tongue. The team, once filled with potential starters, is now frail and thin after a host of injuries has depleted the team's midfield and front. In all, four potential starters have been put on the bench for part or all of the season, and another is playing through an ailment.

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