Postgraduate studies set a path for students' future Undergraduate studies are that coveted time when many students embark on personal journeys of discovery.

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ConscienceBy Teguh Winarsho AS I still cannot change my fate although I have lived a married life for three years now and have a child. Just like when I was a university student, I now live on a monthly "subsidy" from my parents.

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Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: King Cobra 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Mod Squad 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Cruel Intentions 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Afterglow 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Matrix ...

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Composers, musicians prepare for Asian Music Week 2000By Slamet A.Sjukur In anticipation of Asian Music Week 2000, The Japan Federation of Composers will organize two important concerts at Yokohama Minatomirai Hall next Aug. 4 and Aug.

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Yogyakarta photography show surveys the body, the city YOGYAKARTA (JP): A cross generation of styles are strongly reflected through the works of four Yogyakartan photographers in an exhibition titled, Simpang Empat, or Crossroads.The works of Agus Leonardus, Layung Buworo, Rama Surya and S.

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Indonesia labors to defeat Cambodian 1-0 in SEAG opener JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's soccer team kicked off to a good start after defeating Cambodia 1-0 in the preliminary Group B match at the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam on Saturday.

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Senior and junior tenpin bowlers paired for goldBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will mate senior and junior tenpin bowlers to win at least two golds from the 12 events in the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam next month, after years of not winning a gold medal.

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Nine-ball game due to start today JAKARTA (JP): About 100 local billiard players will compete in a 16-day tournament held by the De Leila restaurant, from Aug. 1 to Aug. 17.

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Fast food: An issue of class, knowledgeBy Jules Bell Fast food, multinationals, mass production and marketing: What is this cocktail's impact on our health and environment? Should people be wary of the associated dangers of a fast and convenient lifestyle imported from the West? The Jakarta Post ...

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Fast food: Yummy in the tummy, woe for the walletBy Irene Sugiharto JAKARTA (JP): We all know the potential health hazards of most fast foods. Still, it's hard to resist the temptation of the high-fat, cholesterol-laden but oh-so convenient treats, especially for the young.

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Teten Masduki, a modest whistle blowerBy Yudha Kartohadiprodjo JAKARTA (JP): It is no secret that corruption is in rampant practice here and everybody would agree that it is one of the country's biggest enemies.

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TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Health and Fresh 8:00 Children's Program 9:30 Variety Show 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Drama 12:15 p.m.

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Military 'does not want' authoritarian government JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's new government, to be established in November, must be strong but not authoritarian, Minister of Defense and Security/Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Wiranto said on Saturday.

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The favorite designers who make the stars sparkleBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): Elizabeth Hurley is pretty. But a few years ago she was known only as a fashionable girl about town from Britain and the girlfriend of actor Hugh Grant.

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Debutante Putty hopes to be top bowler JAKARTA (JP): She is 17, yet she has enough guts to fight for the number one spot in the national ten-pin bowling community, which is now dominated by over-50-year-old women.

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Acclaimed 'angklung' school reopensBy Kafil Yamin BANDUNG (JP): Children handed out angklung to the audience, which mainly consisted of bemused Westerners. A music director appeared on stage and told the audience that each of the traditional bamboo instruments bore a number.

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A man Suddenly,unbeknown to anyonethis country seems to have turned outto be a moody manlooking at himself restlessly in the mirrorrepeatedly saying, "who are you?"Only a head shake is the answer For those who happen to see himwonders whyhis face is bleedinghis voice sounds deceitful echohis ...

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SpotlightPhoto A: FoodJP/alxFOOD FOR ALL: The U.S. Christian Broadcast Network's executive Mark McClandon (third left) distributes free lunches to poor people living in a slum area in Bongkaran, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta.

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Indonesian food still unknown in U.S.By Lily Tumbelaka NEW YORK (JP): It is called the culinary embassy of the world.And it is true.

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Jewels in the sea of Maumere Bay marine parksBy Yacob Herin MAUMERE, Flores (JP): The many marine parks of Flores are being promoted for tourism.

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Wara's paintings portray people's lives as mysteriesBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): In the midst of the empty dark plain and silent and tenacious atmosphere -- a dark-red sky like blood and a rolling clod of cloud -- are three human figures.

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Romance is in the air at Padi-Padi CafeBy Irene Sugiharto JAKARTA (JP): Kemang in South Jakarta was once the elite, quiet residential neighborhood where a lot of expatriates chose to live. But that was a long time ago. Foreigners are still there, but not the quiet.

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Love affairs, lies and stereotypes JAKARTA (JP): The truck stopped abruptly in front of a motel- like building on the main road to Surabaya, and the driver jumped out, instructing his conductor to park the truck and get it ready for the continuation of the trip.

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Batam deserted after 13 killed in clashes BATAM (Agencies): Batam Island remained calm despite prevailing tensions on Saturday following ethnic clashes that killed at least 14 people.The cities were deserted while a number of armed military men stayed on guard.

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Happiness and sorrow Happiness and sorrow are the two sides of a human being's life. It seems that there is no happiness if there is no sorrow. What is clear is that usually a human being can really appreciate happiness and laughter when both are beyond his grasp.

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Wimar's dangerous ordinariness Menuju Partai Orang Biasa (Toward the Ordinary People Party); By Wimar Witoelar; PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama, Jakarta, Second edition, March 1999; 323 pages.

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Styrofoam: Not as harmless as it looksBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Next time you have lunch at a fast food restaurant, pay more attention to how your meal is served. You might notice something that you overlooked before: the use of styrofoam packaging in the cup, plate or take-out box.

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