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Challenger criticizes Hostettler's Katrina vote

By Alyson Brodsy and Ryan Lenz · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 1:26 a.m.

EVANSVILLE -- A Democratic challenger criticized Rep. John Hostettler Monday for casting a "lonely" vote against the $51.8 billion Hurricane Katrina aid package that cleared Congress with bipartisan support.

IDS continues to misrepresent IU black community

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 1:25 a.m.

As a member of the IU black community, I would like to express my displeasure with the IDS's ongoing exploitation of the black members of the Indiana community. The latest testament to the IDS's poor journalistic practices is Monday's front-page story, "Police search for shooting suspects", about the gun-firing incident following the dismissal of the Alpha Phi Alpha party (Sept. 19).

Bracelet bonanza

By Alyson Brodsy and Colin Dugdale · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 1:14 a.m.

Lance Armstrong has cancer in his testicles. Looking around campus, this fact is made abundantly clear. It seems the notorious "Livestrong" wristband is now being purchased more often on campus than birth control. But why is it that these bright, banana-colored bands have become so popular? The answer can be summed up in one word: bahhhhhh.

"I dedicate this building to ... myself"

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 1:12 a.m.

You might have noticed that the dedication of new buildings on campus has generated a great deal of debate. Many have dissented from IU's policy of auctioning the names of buildings for massive donations. Historically, this has been done to great effect ("Name Game," Indiana Daily Student, Sept. 14).

U.S. military deaths top 1,900 in Iraq

By Alyson Brodsy and Steven R. Hurst · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 1 a.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The war in Iraq passed a sobering milepost Tuesday when U.S. officials reported nine more Americans were killed -- five of them members of the armed forces, raising the number of U.S. service members who have died in the country since the invasion to more than 1,900.

Karzai calls for end to military operations in Afghanistan

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:59 a.m.

KABUL, Afghanistan -- President Hamid Karzai on Tuesday challenged the need for major foreign military operations in Afghanistan, saying airstrikes are no longer effective and that U.S.-led coalition forces should focus on rooting out terror bases and support networks.

Mets take Marlins in 12-inning thriller

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:59 a.m.

NEW YORK - Mike Jacobs delivered a two-out single in the 12th inning Tuesday night, driving in David Wright with the winning run as the New York Mets defeated Florida 3-2, denting the Marlins' wild-card hopes.

Bush keeps close eye on Rita, tours Gulf Coast

By Alyson Brodsy and Nedra Pickler · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:58 a.m.

NEW ORLEANS -- President Bush kept a worried watch Tuesday on "what we pray is not a devastating storm" -- Hurricane Rita -- as he flew over miles of flattened homes and mud-caked neighborhoods hit by Hurricane Katrina. Bush received a briefing about Rita aboard the USS Iwo Jima, which is docked near downtown New Orleans, as the hurricane lashed the Florida Keys and caused new anxiety among Katrina victims in Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama.

Red Sox sting Rays to stay atop divison

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:57 a.m.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - David Ortiz hit his AL-leading 45th and 46th homers and drove in four runs Tuesday night to help Curt Schilling and the Boston Red Sox hang on to first place in the AL East with a 15-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Bronx Bombers hold on to hope with 12-9 victory

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Mahoney · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:56 a.m.

NEW YORK - Gary Sheffield hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, Jorge Posada added a three-run homer and the New York Yankees kept the pressure on in a pair of playoff races Tuesday night with a 12-9 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

Team offers more than experience

By Wes Scott · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:54 a.m.

Although many clubs allow casual players an outlet for their talent, the president of the IU club tennis team has bigger things in mind for his squad. Throughout the 20-plus years the club has been in existence, most have used it for recreational purposes. However, club president Neville Batiwalla said freshmen trying to walk on to the IU varsity tennis teams can use the organization as a way to fine-tune their skills.

Club squad enters season ranked No. 54

By Peter Stevenson · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:52 a.m.

As clouds gathered over Woodlawn field, the players trudged inside for some X's and O's. Up on the chalkboard, the captains sketched out the plays. Among them were "the German" and "Ho-Stack," both intricately choreographed to send players to precisely where they needed to be.

Mellencamp nominee for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Grandmaster Flash on ballot

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:52 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Indiana's John Mellencamp is among the nominees for a new class of inductees at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, joined by jazz legend Miles Davis, rap pioneers Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five and Blondie.

Riley Hospital announces $500M expansion

By Elizabeth Peacock · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:50 a.m.

Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, which IU raises money for with its annual Dance Marathon, recently announced a plan to spend $500 million to improve its facilities and expand its hospital. The move will make it the second largest children's hospital in the country.

Nabokov's famous novel 'Lolita' turns 50

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:50 a.m.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Lolita was 12 when Vladimir Nabokov brought her to life as the obsession of her stepfather, a middle-aged man who calls her "light of my life, fire of my loins. My sin. My soul. ... Lo. Lee. Ta."

Sugar Bowl forced out of New Orleans

By Alyson Brodsy and Ralph D. Russo · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:50 a.m.

The Sugar Bowl will be played in either Baton Rouge, La., or Atlanta after being forced out of the Superdome in New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina. Sugar Bowl officials said Tuesday they will know in about three weeks whether Louisiana has recovered sufficiently to keep the game in the state where it has been played every year since it was established in 1935.

IU community to debate intelligent design today

By Audrie Garrison · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:48 a.m.

The debate about the teaching of evolution and creationism in public schools has gained more public attention with the recent push to incorporate the "intelligent design" theory into some public schools. Opponents say the teaching of intelligent design in public schools violates the separation of church and state in the Constitution. Supporters say it is necessary to expose students to both sides in order to allow them to make their own decisions.

All signs point toward Wie turning pro

By Alyson Brodsy and Doug Ferguson · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:47 a.m.

All signs point toward Michelle Wie turning pro at the Samsung World Championship next month, which begins just a couple of days after her 16th birthday. The tournament will be her final LPGA Tour event of the year. Still, her father remained guarded about his daughter's future plans.

Circle of Life aims to help young cancer survivors

By Brian Baker · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:47 a.m.

Junior Kevin MacCauley wanted to get involved when he first came to IU. Shortly after arriving in Bloomington, however, his attention was diverted from typical college living. "I had a benign cyst removed and it occurred on a weekend when I had a couple of exams," MacCauley said. "It caused me to think of all the people who are younger and missed out on college because they had a more serious situation with cancer."

Being objective with controversy

By Adam Aasen and Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:46 a.m.

In the past two days, Indiana Daily Student editors have had their inboxes filled with complaints about our coverage. In Monday's IDS, we ran a story at the top of the page about shots being fired at 14th Street and Indiana Avenue, and a police search for weapons outside the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, which occurred about an hour before the shooting.