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Student struck by automobile outside Kilroy's Sports Bar

By Michael Reschke · Sunday, Nov. 12,2006 10:13 p.m.

An IU student was injured after being struck by an automobile near Kilroy's Sports Bar early Saturday morning. As of Sunday afternoon, Jina Yang, 21, a resident of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority, had been released from Bloomington Hospital after being treated for injuries from the accident.

Plans made to meet casino vistor's health needs

By HsinLin Lu · Sunday, Nov. 12,2006 10:11 p.m.

People wanting to visit the new French Lick Springs Resort Casino weren't the only ones anticipating the casino's opening last Friday. The local health care community has been preparing for the new casino and its possible effects for about a year.

Arab League proposes Palestinian-Israeli peace talks

By Salah Nasrawi · Sunday, Nov. 12,2006 10:01 p.m.

CAIRO, Egypt -- The Arab League called Sunday for an international peace conference with Israel, and diplomats said the Hamas-led Palestinian government accepted.

UPDATE: IU falls 34-3 to No. 2 Michigan

Sunday, Nov. 12,2006 2:27 a.m.

With the seniors playing their last game at Memorial Stadium, the IU football team fell 34-3 to No. 2 Michigan Saturday.

Ben Folds: An 'Army' of One

By Zack Teibloom · Sunday, Nov. 12,2006 2:24 a.m.

Corn Mo's comedy-infused accordion rock got the crowd on their feet. Ben Folds kept them there with an energetic two-hour show. With a well received bassist and drummer behind him, Folds had the packed auditorium standing, singing and clapping along for the entire concert Thursday night.

ONLINE ONLY: Bluegrass blues

By Jessica Simendinger · Sunday, Nov. 12,2006 12 a.m.

There I was, at the races, trapped in a building where people were allowed to smoke indoors, and Starbucks was a foreign concept. In fact, there was no hot coffee at all. All I could get my hands on to feed my monstrous caffeine addiction was a cold cup of something that can only be described as dirty water with coffee grounds stirred in. Ahh, the joy of returning to your roots.

UPDATE: IU defeats Indianapolis 83-46

Friday, Nov. 10,2006 11:11 p.m.

The IU men's basketball team defeated the University of Indianapolis 83-46 Friday night at Assembly Hall in their second and final exhibition game of the season.

ONLINE ONLY: Annoyed lately

By Alyson Brodsy and Sarah Shipe · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 12:01 p.m.

"My grandmother died." "I was having car problems." "I slept through my alarm." "My roommate kept me up last night with his obnoxious rendition of Paris Hilton's 'Stars are Blind.'" As a graduate student and instructor for introductory courses, I have heard more creative excuses for skipping class than Mel Gibson offered for his drunken tirade. Just last week, a student informed me that his assignment would be turned in late because his computer was not compatible with the Oncourse software.

Elect to conform

By Jacob Stewart · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 11:11 a.m.

Vote. Vote and be recognized. Vote and be one of us. Vote or be segregated. Vote or be judged. Vote, vote, vote -- or die. Nov. 7, 2006, came and went. The Democrats completed their drive for Congress , and the young voters of America once again stood up and let their voices be heard. And what was the sound that came from the collective voice of American youth? A triumphant call that roared the Democrats to victory or an appalled grumble longing for GOP control? Both, actually. But consider what went unsaid by the young members of each political party.

Romanian pride

By Stefania Marghitu · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 11:10 a.m.

Upon telling people that I'm of Romanian descent, I often get reactions of bewilderment. I imagine a screen in the person's head projecting a scrambled map of the world or pictures of Nicolae Ceausescu (communist), Nadia Comaneci (gymnast) and Dracula (vampire). The truth is, there's so much more to my motherland. Romania, located in Eastern Europe, is a quite beautiful country. With four distinct seasons, one can go skiing in the Carpathian Mountains in the winter, visit the beautiful Oltenian countryside in the spring, swim in the Black Sea in the summer and go shopping in Bucharest in the fall.

Voting in vain

By Natalie A. Avon · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 11:04 a.m.

I didn't vote Tuesday. Now, before the politically competent furrow their brows and shake their heads, let me explain my reasoning. It wasn't because I forgot, and it wasn't because I'm a hardcore anarchist. It's definitely not because I don't care. Although I thoroughly believe it is every citizen's civic duty to vote, I did not feel I was informed enough about the issues to partake in the elections this year.

Governor announces I-69 will not become a toll road

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 2:11 a.m.

I-69 will not be made into a toll road, but a new road proposed by Gov. Mitch Daniels could be. The governor's office announced plans for the Indiana Commerce Connector Thursday, an outerbelt tollway linking six interstates through Morgan, Johnson, Shelby, Hancock and Madison counties.

IU chemist signs agreement with biotech company

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 12:19 a.m.

The IU Research and Technology Corporation recently agreed to a licensing arrangement with a Carmel, Ind. biotechnology company to develop pharmaceuticals. Marcadia Biotech agreed to develop medical drugs created by the IU-Bloomington Chemistry Department Chair Richard DiMarchi. DiMarchi, a founding member of the biotechnology company, employs biochemical and proteomics techniques to more rapidly discover protein drugs that can treat metabolic diseases, according to the IU news release.

Annual Soul Food Dinner to be held

By Whitney Mitchell · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 12:17 a.m.

For students missing comforts and food from home, an evening at the Black Student Union's annual Soul Food dinner might just do the trick. "Every ethnic group has what it calls 'soul food,' which is food that brings back warm memories of family dinners," said Reggie Ingram, the publicity chair for the group. "The BSU will talk about where the concept of soul food came from and its tradition."

LSAT change is biggest in past 15 years

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 12:17 a.m.

The biggest change to the Law School Admissions Test in more than a decade could significantly impact the way students prepare for the exam. The change will take effect in June. The adjustment, which will add a comparative reading section to the test, could have a notable effect on a student's score, said Ben Baron, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions' vice president of graduate programs. "This is actually the largest change the LSAT has undergone in the last 15 years, which means this is a test that does not change very often," Baron said. "It is enough questions that could influence a student's score by three to six points, which for the LSAT could be significant."

IU study finds erection loss due to condom use might lead to increased 'risky behavior'

By Mandy Eid · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 12:15 a.m.

Erection loss due to condom use might contribute to risky sex behaviors, according to a recent study conducted by the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction at IU. Applied Health Science Department professor William Yarber, who co-authored the report, said men who experience this kind of erection loss are more likely to engage in unprotected sex, which could ultimately lead to the contraction of a sexually transmitted disease or unplanned pregnancy.

Broadcaster, alumnus returns to IU

By Joel Sanders and Joel Sansers · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 12:14 a.m.

Legendary sports broadcaster and IU alumnus Dick Enberg spoke on the IU campus Thursday to reminisce and offer advice from his illustrious career. During the event, Enberg fielded questions from a panel of professors and journalists, and afterward the floor was opened up for questions to the captivated audience with questions ranging from the controversy surrounding potentially renaming Assembly Hall in honor of former IU basketball coach Bob Knight to who he believes are the most significant athletes of this century.

Candidates for next IU president reviewed by committees

By Brian Spegele · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 12:13 a.m.

Two IU presidential search committees continued reviewing candidates to select IU President Adam Herbert's successor.

Black leaders seek changes to culture center library

By Whitney Mitchell · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 12:13 a.m.

After speculation of possible closure of the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Library last May, IU officials and student leaders have now ruled out that option and are researching ways to improve the facility.

The center of his world

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 12:13 a.m.

Around Justin Frye's neck on any given day -- except that three-hour stretch Saturdays when he plays as IU's starting center -- hangs a necklace with a ring commemorating IU's victory in the 1979 Holiday Bowl, in which the Hoosiers beat Brigham Young University 38-37.