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Bayh's disappointing stance on John Roberts

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 26,2005 12:18 a.m.

Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh announced Friday he would vote against the nomination of John Roberts to be the next chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. We're disappointed. The Democratic senator, jockeying for a presidential bid in 2008, said in a statement he would vote against Roberts not because he opposed the nominee, but because "we simply do not know enough about his views on critical issues to make a considered judgment. And that is the standard that must be met for a lifetime appointment to our nation's highest court."

Cheney in good condition after aneurysm surgery

By Alyson Brodsy and Nedra Pickler · Monday, Sept. 26,2005 12:10 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Vice President Dick Cheney walked slowly out of the hospital Sunday, one day after surgery to repair aneurysms on the back of both his knees. Cheney emerged from George Washington University Hospital in the late morning with his wife, Lynne, at his side. He shook hands with doctors and then walked to his motorcade without any assistance, although he moved slower than his normally brisk pace.

Rita damage falls short of fear

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 26,2005 12:08 a.m.

PERRY, La. -- For the storm-shattered Gulf Coast, the images were all too familiar: Tiny fishing villages in splinters. Refrigerators and coffins bobbing in floodwaters. Helicopters and rescue boats making house-to-house searches of residents stranded on rooftops.

Opera season starts with a winner

By Alyson Brodsy and Adam Sedia · Monday, Sept. 26,2005 12:04 a.m.

If the opening performance of Mozart's "Così Fan Tutte" is an indicator of the rest of this opera season, the IU community certainly has many good things to expect. The opera was about three hours and 15 minutes long, but the time flew by because the production was in constant motion. The music was characteristically light, witty Mozart (with perhaps a little more fire than anticipated), but it was handled with such mastery that its presence seemed natural to the stage action and familiar to the listener.

Jazz concert benefits victims

By Jamie Ward · Monday, Sept. 26,2005 12:02 a.m.

Musical worlds are about to collide. The world of bebop and boogie and the classical world meet for "A Benefit for New Orleans: The Cradle of Jazz" at 8 p.m. tonight in the Musical Arts Center. IU jazz legend David Baker will direct the IU Jazz Ensemble and welcome special guest soloists Sylvia McNair and distinguished professor of music Timothy Noble. "Two worlds will meet in an effort to help another part of the world," Baker said.

Arrest made in fraternity fight

Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:42 p.m.

A student was arrested for assault three weeks after an altercation ended an 80s-themed party according to IU Police Department reports. Officers arrested Eric Morris Thursday in connection with a fight that occurred at Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity Sept. 3.

Schools still face gap for race, poverty

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 2:08 a.m.

IU and other Indiana public schools are not doing enough to bridge the educational achievement gap, according to a report filed Monday by a University program.

Forum focuses on gays in churches

By Alyson Brodsy and Kacie Foster · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 2:08 a.m.

Pastor Robert Ferguson tried to "pray and fast his gay away." He was engaged to be married, and wanted to change. But, it didn't work. He began to question his religion, but never questioned his faith. Ultimately, Ferguson said he decided to leave his church and attend one that reached out to gay African Americans.

IUPD: No complaints filed about incident

Friday, Sept. 23,2005 2:08 a.m.

Despite preliminary reports, IU Police Department officials say they have received no formal complaints concerning racial profiling or mistreatment from students present at an altercation which took place in the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation building parking lot Sunday morning.

Reduce, reuse, revamp

By Carrie Ritchie · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 2:08 a.m.

This year students will notice an increased number of large blue recycling bins throughout residence centers and dining areas. After two years of hard work, the Residential Halls Association and Residential Programs and Services have finally reformatted the 10-year-old program, said junior Andrea Webster, RHA director of environmental affairs.

IU, Purdue to have seamless wireless connectivity

By Allie Townsend · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:41 a.m.

As use of computer technology increases into a daily necessity, trips between campuses for IU and Purdue University students and faculty will be much brighter due to a laptop's new home away from home.

No psych-out needed in Roark's no-hitter

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:39 a.m.

Stepping onto the mound in the bottom of the seventh inning Saturday, senior Megan Roark had no idea she was pitching for a no-hitter. But she preferred it that way.

First serve: IU begins in Cincy

By Evan Harris · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:38 a.m.

The IU men's tennis team is eager to get its season started with the Cincinnati Collegiate Invitational this weekend. But for Cincinnati-native Michael McCarthy, the out-of-state tournament will feel a little more like home. "I guess there's a little added pressure," said McCarthy, whose hometown tennis coach is coordinating the tournament. "I'd like to do well anyway. I want to get good match experience and get going for the season."

Hoosier growth to continue in Michigan tournament

By Joe Syzmusiak and Joe Szymusiak · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:37 a.m.

The maturation process for the IU men's golf team continues as the Hoosiers' five-man lineup for this weekend's Wolverine Intercollegiate Tournament includes three freshmen for the second time in three tournaments this season. Hoosiers making the trip to Ann Arbor include senior Scott Seibert, sophomore Santiago Quirarte and freshmen Jorge Campillo, Drew Allenspach, and Brandon Pike. Freshman Seth Brandon is also making the trip, but is competing as an individual.

Hoosiers at home for only time in decade

By Sam Story · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:36 a.m.

IU women's golf coach Clint Wallman hopes to keep things rolling into this upcoming weekend's star-studded field in Bloomington for the Lady Northern Invitational. The Hoosiers have shown marked improvement in their first two tournaments, the Notre Dame Invitational and the Mary Fossum Invitational, last weekend at Michigan State, and look to continue their progress at their home course, the IU golf course. The best part for Wallman is that the excitement surrounding the program can come to fruition this weekend.

Hoosiers end home stand with Big Ten debut

By Jordan Majewski · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:35 a.m.

The IU women's field hockey team wraps up its five-game home stand with a pair of matches against Michigan State University and Lindenwood University this weekend. The No. 11 Hoosiers are 6-1 overall and hope to remain undefeated at Mellencamp Pavilion, where they are 3-0 this year. Although this weekend marks the end of the longest home stand for the Hoosiers, it also marks the beginning of the Big Ten season, as IU welcomes the No. 6 ranked Spartans.

No. 23 Hoosiers traveling to Roy Griak Invitational

By Ryan Goode · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:33 a.m.

In the 20-year history of the Roy Griak Invitational, Roy Griak has only missed one year. The legendary coach, for whom the race is named, worked 41 years in the Minnesota Athletics Department, 33 of which he was a track and cross country coach.

Forget the figures; IU ready to stun No. 3 Penn State

By Steve Brennan · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:31 a.m.

There have only been three wins in 12 Big Ten road openers in IU women's soccer history; and so far this season, only one win in four road games. To the casual observer, those numbers might not bode well for the Hoosiers, especially as they travel to State College, Pa., to take on the No. 3 team in the nation, Penn State (8-0). To IU head coach Mick Lyon, those numbers mean nothing.

Big Ten heats up; leadership steps up

By Jackie Faine and Jacqueline Faine · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:29 a.m.

Coming off a second place finish in last weekend's T.I.S. Bookstore Invitational, a young IU women's volleyball team will open conference play at home Friday against two rivals to the north. With more than half the team composed of freshmen, senior captains Mandy Eberle and Rachel Gerling will look to lead the team -- many of whom will be seeing Big Ten play for the first time -- against Michigan State and Michigan this weekend.

Hoosiers look to avenge tournament loss to Spartans

By Steve Slivka · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:17 a.m.

The last time the IU men's soccer team dropped a match was Nov. 12, 2004 versus Michigan State when the Hoosiers lost 2-1 in the Big Ten Tournament. After playing three top 25 teams in the first six matches this season, at 1 p.m. Sunday, IU returns to Yeagley Field to open Big Ten play against the Spartans.