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Headaches continue with IU away from home

By Dan Click · Friday, Jan. 28,2005 2 a.m.

All season long IU has been mired in road difficulties, and that didn't change Thursday night as the Hoosiers fell to Illinois 53-43 in Champaign, Ill. The same problems that have been plaguing IU (8-10, Big Ten 1-7) throughout Big Ten play -- scoring droughts and turnovers -- ended any chance the Hoosiers had of picking up their first conference road win. Despite sluggish play, IU had many chances to even the score toward the game's end.

After Notre Dame loss, IU comes home

By Eamonn Brennan · Friday, Jan. 28,2005 1:40 a.m.

For the IU men's tennis team, it's time for a role reversal. After being the underdog just a week ago in their season opener at nationally ranked Notre Dame, the Hoosiers come home Saturday for a pair of winnable matches against mid-majors Butler and Murray State.

Finite, beef jerky and vermin

By Matt Glenesk · Friday, Jan. 28,2005 1:33 a.m.

My, how quickly things can change. One day, you're romantically linked with the likes of Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman, then you wake up and Kirstie Alley and the Snapple Lady (Wendy Kaufman) head the list of possible suitors.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Jan. 28,2005 1:30 a.m.

Duke loses for 1st time this season as its top trio falters DURHAM, N.C. -- When Duke needed a basket, J.J. Redick tried to deliver. The streaky scorer took 3-pointers, stepped inside the arc for midrange jumpers and even drove to the basket. Very few of his shots went in as Maryland's stifling defense sent the Blue Devils to their first loss.

PAST AND PRESENT HOOSIERS

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Friday, Jan. 28,2005 1:27 a.m.

IU men's basketball coach Mike Davis' plan to steal a Big Ten game on the road didn't go too well Wednesday night, but the Hoosiers have another chance Saturday in the second half of their first two-game road trip of the season.

Die DOS, die

By Jeff Alsott and Jeff Alstott · Friday, Jan. 28,2005 1 a.m.

I hate Microsoft. Using clever business strategies, Bill Gates has managed to take the idea of open-sourcing intellectual property and has constructed a computer empire spanning the globe, with no one to oppose him. I was under the impression that monopolies were a Bad ThingTM, and Microsoft definitely qualifies.

Disconnected from reality

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Jan. 28,2005 1 a.m.

Inexperienced teenage drivers are allowed to change the radio, talk to passengers and style their hair, but once a cell phone is added to the mix, their capacity for multi-tasking ends, say Virginia legislators.

Sacrilege on the sidewalk

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Jan. 28,2005 12:20 a.m.

In recent days, there have been reports of Arabic painting in various locations on the grounds throughout campus. These reports made their way to the Religious Bias Incidents Team

Illiteracy doesn't rock

By Colin Dugdale · Friday, Jan. 28,2005 12:04 a.m.

TheFacebook is a fantastic resource for journalists. It is a virtual anthropological peep-hole, allowing us to observe and document college students in their natural, online habitats.

Bill would move ISTEP testing to spring

By Alyson Brodsy and Deanna Wrenn · Thursday, Jan. 27,2005 11:48 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A House committee advanced a bill Thursday that would move Indiana's statewide testing to the spring, a move that could cost the state millions of dollars but one that supporters say could help students.

Money for Ball State inauguration goes to creating new scholarships

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Jan. 27,2005 11:37 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Ball State University's president has decided she does not need a glitzy inauguration ceremony, instead putting the $150,000 that it would cost toward student scholarships.

Varying amounts of insider

By George Lyle IV · Thursday, Jan. 27,2005 11:36 p.m.

It probably all started in mid-December. Our current Opinion Editor, Elisha Sauers, sent out a preliminary call for columnists and specifically invited officers of both the College Democrats and College Republicans.

New stamp honors Marian Anderson

By Alyson Brodsy and Randolph E. Schmid · Thursday, Jan. 27,2005 11:19 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- Marian Anderson returned to the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall for one more triumph Thursday.

Branford Marsalis embraces jazz tradition

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Jan. 27,2005 11:18 p.m.

NEW YORK -- Branford Marsalis has no regrets about casting aside what many would consider the trappings of a successful musical career. He's had gigs as bandleader-sidekick on "The Tonight Show" and musical director of Sting's post-Police band, and even a contract with a major record label.

Murder charges pending for man causing train accident killing 11

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Jan. 27,2005 11:11 p.m.

GLENDALE, Calif. -- The suicidal man who authorities say caused the chain-reaction train derailment that killed 11 people has been charged with multiple counts of murder and could face the death penalty, the district attorney said Thursday.

Kinsey Confidential

By Ab D. Phillip · Thursday, Jan. 27,2005 10:10 a.m.

Question: I've been aware since my pre-teen years that I have rather large labia minora and have often felt very self-conscious to the point that I'd want to cut the "excess" off when I was young.

Administrators look for ways to help students graduate on time

By Ashley Lough · Thursday, Jan. 27,2005 12:56 a.m.

Students graduating from IU might sometimes feel like just a number, but administrators are looking past the graduation rates to determine how the University can graduate more students on time -- within six years.

Iraqis in America battle with the decision to lend a voice

By Rami Chami · Thursday, Jan. 27,2005 12:56 a.m.

It has been more than two decades since Zaineb Istrabadi left Iraq and came to the United States. Now serving as a faculty member of the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, Istrabadi has chosen not to vote in Sunday's Iraqi parliamentary elections, although she is eligible.

Star running back leaving IU football

By Dan Click · Thursday, Jan. 27,2005 12:56 a.m.

After leading IU in the backfield the past two seasons, sophomore running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis has decided to transfer.

IU reaches 3rd credit agreement

By Rick Newkirk · Thursday, Jan. 27,2005 12:56 a.m.

It began with general studies. It continued with biotechnology. Now kinesiology students can freely transfer Ivy Tech State College-Bloomington credits to IU-Bloomington.