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Student groups react to same-sex marriage ban bill

By Monica Dix · Tuesday, March 8,2005 12:32 a.m.

Student organizations across campus often face serious political issues, but few issues are as controversial as the proposed amendment to the state constitution that would effectively ban same-sex marriage in Indiana.

IU students might lose $10 million in aid

By Sam Nissen · Tuesday, March 8,2005 12:32 a.m.

IU students could face a heavier financial burden next year as the U.S. Congress begins debating President Bush's proposed budget today.

University of Colorado president resigns after scandal

By Alyson Brodsy and Jon Sarche · Tuesday, March 8,2005 12:17 a.m.

DENVER -- University of Colorado President Elizabeth Hoffman announced Monday that she is resigning amid a football recruiting scandal and a national controversy about an activist professor who compared victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to a notorious Nazi. Hoffman, who has been president for five years, told the Board of Regents in a letter that her resignation is effective June 30 or whenever the board names a successor.

Particles

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, March 8,2005 12:05 a.m.

The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to overturn the Bush administration's decision to allow Canadian cattle into the country again nearly two years after they were banned because of mad cow disease.

Is there a remedy for the hangover blues?

By Katie O'Keefe and Gal Shifron · Tuesday, March 8,2005 12:03 a.m.

After a long night of drinking, many students wake up the next day and are forced to pop pills such as Tylenol in hopes of shaking a headache from the infamous hangover. Besides a headache, other hangover symptoms can include fatigue, sensitivity to light and sound, red eyes, muscle aches and thirst.

Drinking ahead hazard warning

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, March 8,2005 12:02 a.m.

When Rick Palmer was 15 years old, he just wanted to look at the stars. After drinking heavily at a party in a barn, he and his friend wandered up to the roof. But their star-gazing plans came to a halt when the roof collapsed, and the two crashed into the barn.

IU claims life sciences will help revive state economy

By Michael Zennie · Tuesday, March 8,2005 12 a.m.

At his Jan. 15 State of the State address, Gov. Mitch Daniels described Indiana's economy as being in dire straits.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 7,2005 11:55 p.m.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Kenoy Kennedy made it as far as the gate at Detroit Metropolitan Airport Monday to board a flight to Miami to continue his free-agent tour, but then had second thoughts.

Men's golf in 4th place for final round

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 7,2005 11:54 p.m.

Heading into the first tournament of the spring season, the men's golf team wanted to avoid any rustiness from a three-month break in tournament play.

Hope springs eternal

By Ryan Phillips · Monday, March 7,2005 11:53 p.m.

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Right now, the spring is the ultimate season of possibility. Enjoy it while you can.

Rain, rain go away: IU to play second home game

By Matt Mattucci · Monday, March 7,2005 11:52 p.m.

In the eight games played so far this year, the Hoosier baseball team has only touched Sembower Field once for a home game. The team members have already made lengthy road trips to Millington, Tenn., as well as Shreveport, La., and found success in both places. After more than 12 hours of driving Sunday into early Monday morning, the team is finally home.

6,000 evacuated after Utah chemical spill

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 7,2005 11:49 p.m.

SALT LAKE CITY -- A railcar leaking toxic chemicals sent plumes of gas into the air Sunday and forced the evacuation of more than 6,000 people for five hours.

133 killed in Dominican prison riot

By Alyson Brodsy and Peter Prengaman · Monday, March 7,2005 11:49 p.m.

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- Rival gangs fighting for control of a provincial Dominican Republic prison set pillows and sheets ablaze Monday, starting a fire that killed at least 133 people after rescuers were thwarted by a jammed entrance, officials said. Only 26 inmates were rescued from the public jail in Higuey, 75 miles northeast of the capital on the island's eastern tip, said National Police Chief Manuel de Jesus Perez Sanchez.

President names Bolton new ambassador to U.N.

By Alyson Brodsy and Barry Schweid · Monday, March 7,2005 11:48 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- Undersecretary of State John R. Bolton, an outspoken arms control expert who rarely muffles his views in diplomatic nuance, is President Bush's choice to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice made the announcement Monday with Bolton at her side.

Funeral held for slain Italian officer

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 7,2005 11:48 p.m.

ROME -- Hundreds of mourners at a state funeral Monday paid their last respects to an Italian intelligence officer killed by American troops in Iraq while escorting an ex-hostage to freedom.

Peace Corps offers alternate path

Monday, March 7,2005 11:47 p.m.

With commencement two months away, many graduating seniors find themselves facing life after college. While some might pursue careers right away, others will spend the next two years trying to save the world.

$6 million donated to Kelley for scholarships

By Kathryn Macdonald · Monday, March 7,2005 11:26 p.m.

John C. Shoemaker, retired executive vice president for computer systems at Sun Microsystems, and his wife, Donna, donated $6 million to the Kelley School of Business.

Junior intern tests political waters in D.C.

By Trevor brown · Monday, March 7,2005 11:25 p.m.

Washington, D.C., is usually synonymous with power, greed and corruption. But to junior Chase Downham, Washington represents something much different. To him, it is place where a person has the ability to help others and make a real difference.

Education professor honored with 2004 lifetime achievement award

By Ryne Shadday · Monday, March 7,2005 11:24 p.m.

Educator, researcher and leader can all be posted in Martha McCarthy's résumé. In 2004, however, McCarthy, a chancellor's professor in the School of Education, was able to post a more significant item to her résumé when she received the the University Continuing Education Association's Lifetime Achievement award.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 7,2005 11:23 p.m.

Editorial harshly portrayed fans A recent staff editorial titled "Courtside is for fans in red" printed a misleading portrayal of four dedicated IU students. The article portrayed four young women as "bouncing stereotypes" willing to trade their image to Varsity Properties in return for courtside seats to the IU-Purdue men's basketball game Feb. 22.