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Student injured in science lab

By Mike Wilson · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 1:11 a.m.

A "flash" in the chemistry building Monday resulted in the hospitalization of Michael Ingleson, a post-doctoral student, for second degree burns. The flash caused heavy blistering on the skin of the part of Ingleson's arms that was not covered by his gloves and short sleeve shirt, according to IU Police Department reports.

IU student veteran fears for comrades in major offensive

By Michael Zennie · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 1:11 a.m.

With thousands of U.S. and Iraqi troops assaulting the Iraqi insurgent hotspot of Fallujah, few people at IU have the same perspective as junior Brian Nordhoff. Nordhoff served in south-central Iraq as a corporal in the Detachment Communications Company of the Headquarters Battalion of the Fourth Marine Division. He said Fallujah had a reputation of being a dangerous city.

U.S. strikes Fallujah

By Alyson Brodsy and Jim Krane · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 1:10 a.m.

NEAR FALLUJAH, Iraq -- Thousands of U.S. troops, backed by armor and a stunning air barrage, attacked Sunni insurgents' toughest strongholds in Fallujah on Monday, launching a long-awaited offensive aimed at putting an end to guerrilla control of the Sunni Muslim city.

Sex-ploration: The beginning of sex research at IU

By Nicole Hindes · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:52 a.m.

His lectures filled auditoriums and stadiums; his face graced the cover of Time magazine; and now, 48 years after his death, the story of his life and controversial research will be projected upon big screens across the country for audiences who might not realize the continuing influence of his volumes.

Particles

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:50 a.m.

IU named in list of top places to work Monday's issue of The Scientist magazine names IU as one of the nation's "Best Places to Work in Academia," according to its survey of 1,456 researchers. IU made No. 10 on the list, while the California Institute of Technology and Purdue University came in at first and second places, respectively.

88-year old professor leaves mark on IU

By Lindsay Lyon · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:47 a.m.

Every day he teaches, 88-year-old Henry Remak leaves his house on Maxwell Lane and walks nearly a mile to campus, cranking his weight from side to side with a large shoulder bag and a look of contentment on his face. He takes it slow, using this time to appreciate his surroundings and to chat with the people he meets.

A traditional Irish breakfast in Dublin

By Stephanie Fedor · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:40 a.m.

I've been told I talk too much about alcohol in my articles. So during the past two weeks, I tried to figure out why. In Ireland, there are two ways a beverage is served: from a cup or a pint glass. A strong cup of tea seems to melt problems away if you have a cold or if you've lost your job. But the tea shops and coffee shops are not as prevalent as the pubs. I can't help it; so much revolves around the pint.

Bloomington celebrates a legend

By Rose Mary Forte · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:39 a.m.

It was four nights of a time-honored tradition celebrating a legend who grew up in Bloomington. Hoagy Carmichael, a composer and musician, connected with a variety of artists around the world and crossed many musical realms of his and our times. He hosted his own television show, "The Saturday Night Review," worked with lyricists Johnny Mercer, Frank Loesser and Mitchell Parish, and wrote "Georgia On My Mind," "Rockin' Chair" and "Lazy River. Carmichael died in 1981, but he lives on as a legend in music and film.

Key players attract managers

By Alyson Brodsy and Ben Walker · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:38 a.m.

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. -- Pedro Martinez, Sammy Sosa and Randy Johnson figured to attract plenty of attention once all 30 general managers got together Monday and set up shop for their annual meetings. Many of the general managers had already arrived at the ritzy oceanfront hotel by the time some other prominent guests -- members of the heavy metal band Metallica -- checked out. Quickly, the baseball folks got down to business.

Anyone else ready for a wardrobe malfunction?

By Ryan Phillips · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:36 a.m.

After week nine of the NFL season, one thing is clear: all those preseason predictions can go right out the window. I thought I'd recap some of the major stories of the first half of the NFL season this week because some of them are as shocking as Janet Jackson's halftime performance at the Super Bowl. The top story has to be the 7-1 Pittsburgh Steelers and the success of their rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Roethl ... err, Ben has been outstanding this year and is 6-0 as a starter -- boy that whole Eli Manning fiasco on draft day seems pretty stupid now huh?

Alumnus launches weekly radio show

By Teri Rosenbaum · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:36 a.m.

A reincarnation of jazz has recently hit the IU campus, pervading local radio stations and hoping for a more modern group of enthusiasts. David Johnson, a former IU student, hosts a weekly radio show for WFIU titled "Night Lights." WFIU is an IU affiliated radio station run by full-time employees as well as students. The station's Web site describes the program as a comprehensive jazz show for all ages.

Court rejects murder appeal

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:35 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to hear an appeal from an Indiana death row inmate convicted of the torture murder of an 18-year-old woman.

State panel backs giving school boards more fiscal control

By Alyson Brodsy and Deanna Wrenn · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:34 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A state government efficiency group has recommended moving student testing to the spring, simplifying the school funding formula and giving local school boards more flexibility and control over spending.

Hoosiers get by AIS 75-67

By Dan Click · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:34 a.m.

Before the season opener Nov. 19 at No. 8 Baylor University, the IU women's basketball team got a preseason test against the Australian Institute of Sport -- and it was tested. IU passed the test, behind some timely shooting and defensive stops to win 75-67. Throughout much of the second half, AIS held on to the lead, building it to as high as 61-54 with seven minutes remaining.

Around The State

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:33 a.m.

State parole board faces pressure from growing case load INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Parole Board has seen its case load more than double during the past decade, while it has gained no new staff to help review whether inmates should be kept in prison.

LoVecchio injured in defeat

By Dan Click · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:33 a.m.

During IU's 26-22 loss to Illinois Saturday afternoon, senior quarterback Matt LoVecchio ran out of the pocket for 10 yards and picked up a first down while getting injured and possibly suffering a concussion. Redshirt freshman Blake Powers relieved LoVecchio for the remainder of the game. LoVecchio was unavailable for comment after throwing for 207 yards on 15 of 17 passes.

New amendments will give general assembly new powers

By Jill Brooks · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:32 a.m.

When voters cast their ballots last week, it wasn't just for president and governor. They also had to decide on three constitutional amendments that affect property tax; the transfer of power when governor and lieutenant governor are vacant; and the terms of county officials. All three constitutional amendments passed.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 8,2004 11:57 p.m.

Bush's religious convictions are real In the letter to the editor titled "Fooling enough of the people, enough of the time" (IDS, Oct. 26), Dan Selvaggi shows a poor understanding of both religion and politics. He starts by questioning Bush's qualifications for being "anointed" as president, calling it a stretch. Not only is it a little arrogant to second-guess the decision making skills of the All Knowing, but even if we assume Selvaggi's list of disqualifiers are legitimate, it is still not a stretch when considering the thousands of years of biblical history where God used "flawed" people to accomplish great things.

Bush, Kerry supporters heavily polarized

By Alyson Brodsy and Nancy Benac · Monday, Nov. 8,2004 11:54 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- The nation is emerging from the 2004 presidential election with two very different portraits of itself sketched by two very different halves of its population. President George W. Bush's voters go to church more often than John Kerry's and are more likely to oppose gay marriage and abortion. They are more likely to own guns and to feel better-off financially than they did four years ago.

Second term provides Bush more policy freedom

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 8,2004 11:53 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- Odd things can happen when presidents no longer have to worry about re-election. George W. Bush embarks on another four years in the White House unleashed from election concerns for the first time in his presidency, raising questions about what he will do with the freedom of a second term.