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Merck lawsuit disputes patents

By Nellie Summerfield · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 1:10 a.m.

A lawsuit filed by IU against pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. alleges the company patented vaccines based on reports by Dr. Darron Brown of the IU School of Medicine. The lawsuit charges Merck with four counts -- declaration of inventorship, unjust enrichment, breach of contract and civil conversion -- surrounding the ownership of patents with a projected market value of $2 billion.

Little Fifty date set

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 1:10 a.m.

Get the running shoes ready, and start training. The 2004 Little Fifty will take place Sunday, April 18, the IU Student Foundation has announced. Because of the success the inaugural race garnered last year, IUSF has placed the race as the kickoff for Little 500 week festivities, moving it a week closer to Little 500, compared to last year.

Voting begins today for IUSA

By Mike McElroy · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 1:10 a.m.

Eight hundred and 14 red cups line the Arboretum on an uncharacteristically sunny February afternoon, and junior Tyson Chastain is in full form. "This is supposed to symbolize every person who's gotten arrested last year," the Crimson presidential candidate says, pausing several times to wave to a familiar face amid the torrent of passing class-goers. "Vote Crimson!" he insists.

Atwater vandalism, theft on the rise

By Mallory Simon · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 1:10 a.m.

Students and visitors parking in the Atwater Garage beware. Recently, the Atwater Garage, located on Faculty Drive between 3rd Street and Atwater Avenue, has been the target of vandalism and theft, with six incidents reported on Feb. 17-18. Many of the targeted cars were located on the upper levels of the garage.

DiNardo's field staff full after departures

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 1:08 a.m.

The reshuffling of the IU football staff has begun to settle. IU coach Gerry DiNardo completed his field staff Monday, promoting Steve Addazio to offensive coordinator, on top of his offensive line coaching duties. Last week, DiNardo promoted defensive line coach Joe Cullen to the defensive coordinator position. The only position still open is director of football operations, formerly occupied by Dino Mangiero, named linebackers coach last week. Also Monday, DiNardo named Bob McConnell wide receiver's coach.

Students catch glimpse of Red Planet in 3-D

By Michael Zennie · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 1:04 a.m.

The Informatics Building was full of students wearing 3-D glasses Monday afternoon. But those in attendance weren't watching a cheap horror movie. Instead, they were viewing the latest three-dimensional images of Mars as part of i-Mars, an educational event held by the School of Informatics, the Office of the Vice President for Research, the Department of Geological Science, the Department of Astronomy

Vote student government

By Mike McElroy · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 12:51 a.m.

Q: What is your ticket's position on the University-imposed ban on smoking within 30 feet of University buildings? A: We can understand why the administration might want to put a smoking ban around buildings, but it seems to have been an ineffective policy in implementation.

Hoosier Party runs on campaign of free, alcohol-funded concerts available to all students

By Mike McElroy · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 12:44 a.m.

Q: What is your ticket's position on the University-imposed ban on smoking within 30 feet of University buildings? A: Smoking is one of the leading causes of statistics.

Incumbent party vows to reform on-campus drinking policies, institute dollar cabs for responsible students

By Mike McElroy · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 12:43 a.m.

Q: What is your ticket's position on the University-imposed ban on smoking within 30 feet of University buildings? A: We support the smoking ordinance, but the University needs to provide ash trays and shelters in places where people can smoke. This ordinance should protect non-smokers, not shame smokers to the curb.

Fusion party says it promises realistic goals through collaboration with student groups on campus

By Mike McElroy · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 12:42 a.m.

Q: What is your ticket's position on the University-imposed ban on smoking within 30 feet of University buildings? A: Students shouldn't be forcefully subjected to secondhand smoke, but smokers have rights and pay tuition, as well. In residence halls, the ban only encourages the hazards that come with smoking in rooms. In classroom buildings, certain entrances should be designated non-smoking.

Jumper looks to break own school records

By Steve Slivka · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 12:12 a.m.

IU senior Lauren Chesnut began her collegiate jumping career at George Mason University in Virginia and transferred to IU after her sophomore season. Chesnut made her mark in the Big Ten immediately as she set the IU school record in the triple jump with a leap of 13.02 meters.

Kline has surgery on right knee

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 12:09 a.m.

IU sophomore forward Sean Kline underwent knee surgery Monday to repair the damage he suffered Feb. 14 at Purdue. The Huntington, Ind., native averaged 7.1 points per game and four rebounds in 22 games of action. It was announced Feb. 16 Kline would miss the rest of the season due to the knee injury and the required surgery.

Hoosiers look to rebound

By Alex Witteveld · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 12:07 a.m.

Coming off a tough three-game road trip where the Hoosiers dropped three games to Southeastern Louisiana, the IU baseball team will make its home debut Tuesday against the DePauw Tigers. With the weather not cooperating lately, the team has had to practice inside during the entire preseason.

No seniors, no problem for IU

By Dan Click · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 12:05 a.m.

Traditionally most teams' source of leadership comes from those who have been through adversity and carry the most experience -- the seniors. But for the No. 53 Hoosiers, that is not an option, as the team is without any seniors for the 2003-2004 campaign. Last season the Hoosiers were able to rely upon then-seniors Zach Held and Peter Novotny who helped guide IU to a 12-11 record and a final ranking of No. 44 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association standings.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:57 p.m.

In your "Expressions and Infections" article (Feb. 11), there is a photograph that is mislabeled and misleading. The photograph shows forceps and ring-closing pliers in a stainless steel sink. The photo is labeled, "Clamps fresh from the sterilizer pile up in the sink to dry."

GOP may force gay marriage vote

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Smith · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:35 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- House Republicans said Monday they would try a little-used procedure in hopes of forcing the full House to hear and perhaps vote on a proposal amending the Indiana Constitution to ban gay marriage.

Lost tape could clarify death

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:31 p.m.

PORTLAND -- The father of a man killed during a chase last summer says he has evidence a police officer removed from his squad car a videotape that may contain footage of the fatal crash. Larry Hilbert said a company he hired to analyze a videotape taken from the second squad car to arrive at the scene of the crash that killed 20-year-old Brandon Hilbert concluded it shows an officer removing another videotape from his squad car.

McNutt family donates $2.12 million for COAS scholarships

By Ashley Rhodebeck · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:29 p.m.

A $2.12 million gift from the estate of Louise McNutt will fund between 10 and 15 annual full-tuition graduate fellowships for students studying the humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences. McNutt passed away in June 2000 and was the only child of the late Indiana Gov. Paul V. McNutt and his wife, Kathleen McNutt Watson.

Competitors welcome Tumbleweed restaurant

By Melanie Knapp · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:29 p.m.

The first Tumbleweed Southwest Grill in Bloomington will celebrate its grand opening today. With its new location on the west side at 106 S. Franklin St., the restaurant specializes in mesquite steaks and ribs and other dishes with a distinct Southwest flavor. The restaurant and its employees have high expectations for its grand opening.

First annual hate-mail challenge

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian McFillen · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 11:28 p.m.

Columnists live for controversy. It's our raison d'être. Contrary to general human nature, we want to be despised. Perhaps not to the extent of having to duck thrown knives or finding severed sheep's heads on our doorsteps, but at least to the degree that people find themselves fuming over our columns every week.