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Bush nominated at party gala

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:25 a.m.

NEW YORK -- To a standing ovation, President George W. Bush entered Madison Square Garden Thursday night to accept the his party's nomination for the presidency of the United States. Standing on the newly reconstructed stage bearing the presidential seal, Bush gazed into the crowd as they peppered the president with cheers and applause.

GOPs gather to watch president

By Rick Newkirk · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:25 a.m.

Lieutenant governor candidate and State Senator Becky Skillman headed a bevy of republican candidates and supporters at a rally in support of the Republican National Convention. Thursday night, 150 Grand Old gatherers met at the AmVets Post 2000 to dine and watch President Bush speak at the convention on television.

Texans defeat Tampa Bay in preseason

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:22 a.m.

HOUSTON -- Michael Pittman, who got extensive playing time because the Bucs rested starter Charlie Garner, ran for 71 yards on 12 carries and Tampa Bay held Houston to three field goals. Several starters on both sides were on the sidelines by the end of the scoreless first quarter, leaving reserves jockeying for jobs to play the rest of the night.

Team remains perfect in season openers

By Kevin Dwire · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:21 a.m.

IU women's volleyball coach Katie Weismiller has guided her Hoosier team into 12 season opening matches and has 12 season opening victories to show for it. The latest team to fall victim to Weismiller's streak was IU-Purdue University Indianapolis, who the Hoosiers defeated Wednesday evening. The Hoosiers knocked off the Jaguars 30-23, 28-30, 30-25, 30-20 in an IU athletic team's first-ever appearance on the IUPUI campus.

Undefeated, looking to stay that way, Hoosiers take on Ball State Sunday

By John Fischer · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:20 a.m.

The 2-0 IU women's soccer team hopes to keep its winning streak alive when the team takes on the Ball State University Cardinals at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Bill Armstrong Stadium. As much as the Hoosiers want to be 3-0 when the weekend is over, getting another win is not the only mission. IU coach Mick Lyon said the team has two priorities. "This Sunday is basically two things: build on what we have and win the game," Lyon said.

Hoosiers prepare for Ball State, SW Mizzou

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:19 a.m.

An in-state foe and an out-of-state opponent await the Hoosiers this weekend when the IU women's field hockey team faces off with Ball State Friday and Southwest Missouri State Sunday. IU goes into the game with a 1-1 record after dropping a 3-1 game to Berkeley and earning a close 2-1 victory against Stanford, with both games in California. On the other hand, the Cardinals come into the game with a 0-2 record, losing to both Northeastern 2-1, and William & Mary, 2-1. IU and BSU tied 3-3 in a preseason scrimmage Aug. 22.

Indiana Open provides home advantages

By Andy Romey · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:18 a.m.

The IU women's cross country team kicks off its 2004 season tonight at the Indiana Open. The meet will be held at IU's home course at 6:45 p.m. Even though Hoosier coach Judy Wilson is treating this meet as a low-key tune-up, she said she still recognizes the importance the meet holds for her entire squad.

Knight's next episode: his own

By Chris Hopper · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:17 a.m.

His antics on and off the court draw people in from all over to see what he will do next. So CBS and Paramount television have decided to base a sitcom on the life of Bobby Knight. Now fans and critics alike will have the opportunity to see another side of Knight they may have never seen before. CBS and Paramount Television have struck a deal with Knight to create a television sitcom based on his life.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:16 a.m.

Lawsuit against Kobe Bryant contains risks EAGLE, Colo. -- In pressing on with her civil suit against NBA star Kobe Bryant, the woman accusing him of rape will not have to meet the higher standard of proof required in a criminal case.

Hoosiers host tournament to open up regular season

By Steve Slivka · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:14 a.m.

The road to the Home Depot Center and a return trip to the NCAA College Cup begins tonight for the No. 1-ranked IU men's soccer team. Last season, the Hoosiers were victorious in the College Cup championship game, as they defeated St. John's University 2-1. The game against St. John's marked the last time former coach Jerry Yeagley paced the sidelines for the Hoosiers as he retired following the final whistle of the game.

THE FULL GERRY

By David Paulen · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:13 a.m.

Saturday will be a first for many things. It will be the first step for an IU football team looking to make a bowl game and improve on last season's 2-10 record. It will be the first chance for the offense and defense to show off their hard work in practice. A first victory, however, will not be a walk in the park. The Hoosiers will take their first step of the 2004 season at 6 p.m. Saturday when they face Central Michigan at Memorial Stadium.

WelcomeFest introduces campus groups to new students

By Ashley Lough · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 1:46 a.m.

Good weather was on order from the Union Board for the annual WelcomeFest, and its request was granted. Under sunny skies and warm temperatures, the 2004 WelcomeFest featured 100 booths from 92 different IU organizations in the Indiana Memorial Union circle drive.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 12:53 a.m.

ITT to hold OneStart Workshop Information Technology Training will be holding a workshop for the new OneStart system in the Library Information Commons today at 10 a.m. The workshop is designed for students, faculty and staff from around the state who want to learn the basics of OneStart and how to tailor it to their academic needs and workstyle.

What has Bush done for me?

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 12:51 a.m.

George W. Bush has been in office almost four years with the majority in both houses to back him up. Ask yourself: What has he done for me? Drug companies count their billions while seniors count the number of pills they can afford. Halliburton counts its billions while our troops count the number of soldiers in their unit without body armor and food packets. The Saudis count their billions while we count the rising cost of gasoline. The friends of Bush and Dick Cheney count their tax refunds while the average American counts the days until the next paycheck.

Freshman charged in Hancock County murder

By Mike Wilson · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 12:51 a.m.

IU freshman Jennifer Brundage, 18, is being charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder for the shooting death of 44-year-old Brett Dobbins Aug. 10. Dobbins' wife, Nancy, found her husband in the driveway outside of their home in Eden, Ind., located in Northern Hancock County.

Lugar aide chosen as new media director

By Kathleen Quilligan and Kathleen Quilligen · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 12:50 a.m.

After a two-month search, Larry MacIntyre has been named as the new director of public communications at IU. He will begin the new position Sept. 7. "The breadth of his experience in journalism is amazing," said Bill Stephan, vice president for university relations and corporate partnerships. "He had significant experiences as a reporter. His skills, experiences and background all relate directly to the kinds of things we are looking for."

Strong acting drives 'The Complaint'

By Jennifer Griffin · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 12:40 a.m.

Being the daughter of a police officer, the idea of reviewing "The Complaint," a play based on the concepts of racial profiling and police brutality, wasn't exactly tantalizing. I was sure it was going to be full of police-bashing, name-calling dialogue and peppered with doughnut jokes.

HipHopera adds rap, pop to familiar art

By Alyson Brodsy and Jill Lawless · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 12:39 a.m.

LONDON -- Puccini's "Madame Butterfly" tackled interracial love and U.S. imperialism in Asia; Verdi's "La Traviata" put a tubercular prostitute center stage. Odd to think that opera has a stuffy reputation. Now a new batch of contemporary operas rangingfrom rappers rhyming about Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to an experimental musical about Microsoft boss Bill Gates sets out to change that image.

Graffiti event hits Indy

By Tony Sams · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 12:38 a.m.

Aerosol cans will click-clack and the fizzing spray of paint might induce light-headedness or contact highs this weekend as Broad Ripple, one of Indianapolis' most vibrant and unique neighborhoods, holds its second Midwest graffiti expo. Subsurface, sponsored by the Indianapolis Arts Center in conjunction with the Broad Ripple Village Association, will publicly showcase 40 Midwest artists creating a graffiti mural 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. both Sept. 4 and 5.

From The Floor

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 12:30 a.m.

Journalists get to party, too NEW YORK -- While there is a party somewhere in New York City each night for the delegates, the politicians or both, the media has its own space to relax next to Madison Square Garden. Barneys New York Loft, which opened this week in the Farley Media Center exclusively for members of the media, offers journalists a lounge with complimentary beer, billiards, manicures, chair-massages, makeovers, mini-facials and waxing, all at no charge.