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Exploring the 'Accidental Rapture'

By Patrick Doolin · Tuesday, Dec. 7,2004 11:44 p.m.

Does God exist? Why do people believe in God without any concrete evidence that he or she exists? On the other hand, why are those who do not believe in God so quick to discount phenomena that science cannot explain? And how do such beliefs -- or lack thereof -- manifest themselves socially?

Grammy nominations span all genres

By Anthony Breznican · Tuesday, Dec. 7,2004 11:43 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Producer-turned-rapper Kanye West collected a leading 10 Grammy nominations Tuesday, including album of the year, for his innovative debut, "The College Dropout."

Noun seeking plurality

By Brandon S Morley · Tuesday, Dec. 7,2004 11:37 p.m.

Meeting people isn't a problem for me. I know plenty of them because I'm an extrovert who thrives off the energy I get from other people. If I walk the 20 yards from my office in Ernie Pyle Hall over to the Union to get a cup of coffee, I have to plan on taking at least 30 minutes roundtrip because of all the people on my "Say Hello To" list.

Who smokes Fruity Pebbles?

By Matt Glenesk · Tuesday, Dec. 7,2004 11:36 p.m.

One semester. One semester of my college career remains. One semester left with life as I know it. And over my three and a half years in Bloomington, I have come to this conclusion, maybe even, dare I say it, a thesis: College might just be the greatest oxymoron of all time.

Pawing our way through school

By Elisha Sauers · Tuesday, Dec. 7,2004 11:35 p.m.

Somebody's pet cat has a higher grade point average than I have. That's not to say my grade point average is shockingly low; it's just that this cat's GPA is so very high. According to an Associated Press article published Tuesday, a Pennsylvania deputy attorney general's pet cat, Colby Nolan, received his Master of Business Administration degree from Trinity Southern University in Texas, although he never stepped paw in a classroom.

Dear IU soccer fans,

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Dec. 7,2004 11:34 p.m.

On behalf of IU soccer, I want to thank you for the tremendous support you have given my team, my staff and me during this first year at the helm of our beloved Indiana Hoosiers. I take pride in being a coach at this great institution and being part of this prestigious soccer program that coach Jerry Yeagley has developed over the past 41 years.

Hiding behind HIPAA

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Dec. 7,2004 11:33 p.m.

First Health Care recently filed a lawsuit against IU alleging the University is withholding worker's compensation claims they are required to disclose by law.

Junior guard leads charge against Indiana State but Hoosiers fall, 66-59

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Dec. 7,2004 8:11 p.m.

Coming off an impressive win Friday against a scrappy Louisville Cardinals team, the IU women's basketball team looked to carry its momentum into Monday night's contest against the Sycamores of Indiana State.

IU sued by Bloomington health care center

By Rick Newkirk · Tuesday, Dec. 7,2004 6:36 p.m.

A local health care center has sued IU for denial of disclosure of information after a six-month battle for worker's compensation claims. The lawsuit also alleges an IU Vice President with conflicting interests engaged in negotiations.

U.S. Consulate attacked

By Alyson Brodsy and Faiza Saleh Ambah · Tuesday, Dec. 7,2004 1:03 a.m.

JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia -- Lobbing grenades, militants invaded Jiddah's heavily guarded U.S. Consulate on Monday, attacking staffers and others in the compound until Saudi security forces stormed in. Nine people, none American, were killed in the attack, which was claimed by al-Qaida and showed how vulnerable Saudi Arabia remains to Islamic extremist violence.

Students suffer from holiday depression

By David A. Nosko · Tuesday, Dec. 7,2004 1:03 a.m.

While some students bask in the holiday cheers and family bliss piercing the frigid winter air, some students cope with their holiday blues by drowning themselves in a pool of depression without an aftertaste of eggnog. To take the debate between "HO-HO-HO" and "Bah-Humbug" beyond mere semantics, students suffering from clinical depression often discover the trials and tribulations of the holiday season results through increased stress conditions, anxious feelings, nervous thinking, disordered eating habits and suicidal tendencies.

IU alumna finds joy as B97 DJ

By Laura Crylen · Tuesday, Dec. 7,2004 1:03 a.m.

A little girl with pigtails sat in her room interviewing her stuffed animals, neighborhood children and anyone who wandered into her path. Many of these broadcasts took place right in her home. This little girl had no idea at the time that these reports would later serve as a foundation for her future career.

Hanukkah celebration begins at sundown tonight

By Haley Beck · Tuesday, Dec. 7,2004 12:36 a.m.

Latkes will fry and dreidels will spin with the start of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah at sundown tonight. The holiday will last for eight nights. Rabbi Sue Shifron, director of the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center, said the holiday celebrates the Macabee Jews triumphing over their oppressors, the Syrians.

Pac-10 commissioner wants coaches' votes public

By Alyson Brodsy and Janie McCauley · Tuesday, Dec. 7,2004 12:15 a.m.

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- California coach Jeff Tedford and the commissioner of the Pac-10 Conference called for coaches to make their votes public after California was dropped below No. 6 by six voters in the final poll. "It's something we need to know," said Tedford, who signed a five-year contract extension Monday. "One of the worst things that could happen is the votes being kept secret. If we had it to do all over again, I would hope that we'd make them public."

The BCS strikes again

By Ryan Phillips · Tuesday, Dec. 7,2004 12:15 a.m.

Last year at this time I was screaming about how unfair life was. I was shocked, dismayed and appalled at what had transpired. I felt robbed, cheated and I wanted an explanation. I thought to myself, "How could this have happened?" But once I got over the fact that the "Matrix" sequels sucked, I realized that something else horrible had happened: the USC Trojans had been left out of the BCS title game.

Perry returns to IU backcourt

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Tuesday, Dec. 7,2004 12:12 a.m.

IU coach Mike Davis reinstated senior Donald Perry Monday from his indefinite suspension for violating team rules, Davis announced in a press release. Benched since Oct. 15, Perry joins the Hoosiers after a 2-2 start heading into Wednesday's game against Notre Dame. During Monday's practice, Perry rode the stationary bike and watched practice from the sidelines.

AD enlists help in search for new coach

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Dec. 7,2004 12:11 a.m.

Less than one week after the firing of IU football Coach Gerry DiNardo, IU Athletics Director Rick Greenspan announced that a search and screen committee has been formed to find the next coach for the Hoosiers. Attempts to reach Greenspan were unsuccessful.

Particles

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Dec. 7,2004 12:10 a.m.

Spring technology fair to showcase student work Any class project that utilizes or advances technology can be showcased at the "Making IT Happen," a Spring 2005 technology resources fair. This fair is held annually for students, faculty and staff, and bolsters learning about IT resources available.

Morley's Mammogram

By Brandon S Morley · Tuesday, Dec. 7,2004 12:07 a.m.

"It's funny to think that the machine known as a godsend to women for the early detection of breast cancer was designed by a man. But despite my physical masculinity, it wasn't any more comfortable for me either.

Medical condition can devastate males

By Brandon S Morley · Tuesday, Dec. 7,2004 12:06 a.m.

Justin's* idea of fun never involved going swimming with anyone else. Summer days were never spent shirtless in the sun. Instead, he wore double layers of clothing as camouflage for the medical condition haunting him. He's lived with the condition since puberty: gynecomastia, or the abnormal development of breasts in men.