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Crimson or Blue?

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 7,2004 12:15 a.m.

We at the Indiana Daily Student love being a part of IU. We love being Hoosiers, even if we don't know what they are. We love bleeding cream and crimson (or red and white, depending on the athletic director). We're all for you! But lately, we want to be blue. When Duke University officials recently announced they'd be handing out free (that's right, free) iPods to all first-year students, our school spirit began to wane.

Bush, Kerry hit Midwest with Labor Day job messages

By Alyson Brodsy and Mary Dalrymple · Tuesday, Sept. 7,2004 12:14 a.m.

Democrat John Kerry opened his packed Labor Day schedule in battleground states Monday with talk of jobs, criticizing the Bush administration for doing little to help workers in a tough economy.

Frustration prompts schools to ban cell phones

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 7,2004 12:14 a.m.

HOBART, Ind. -- In the ongoing battle for students' attention, some Indiana schools are fighting the rise of text messaging and endless cell phone chatting by banning the phones. The phones disrupt classes and valuable instruction time, said Tony Lux, superintendent of Merrillville Community School Corp., which has banned cell phones.

Kernan, Daniels campaigns filled with young staffers

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 7,2004 12:13 a.m.

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- Michelle Stevens was a fresh graduate of IU when she began running Gov. Joe Kernan's campaign office for Porter and LaPorte counties a few months ago. The 23-year-old is hardly unique in this year's highly competitive governor's race, as many of those working for Kernan and Republican challenger Mitch Daniels are younger than 30.

New York returning to normal after RNC leaves

By Josh Sanburn · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 2:35 a.m.

NEW YORK -- After more than a week of press, protests and politics, many New Yorkers will return to the city today since the Republican National Convention has left town. While some in New York weathered the Republican storm, many took a week or more off work to escape the more than 50,000 people who visited the city for the convention.

New route to campus begins today

By Kathleen Quilligan and Kathleen Quilligen · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 2:35 a.m.

By 11:30 a.m. Friday, the Park and Ride parking lot at Bryan Park is full, except for one lone spot in the middle of the back row. Across the street, another Park and Ride lot is nearly empty, with only a few cars sprinkled throughout.

IU routs Central Michigan 41-10

By Dan Patrick · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 2:35 a.m.

One of the most important concepts in any sport is the ability to start off on the right foot. If Saturday's 41-10 defeat of the Central Michigan Chippewas is any indication, the Hoosiers have just begun the 2004 campaign firmly planted on solid ground.

IU debuts new financial software

By Mike Wilson · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 2:35 a.m.

IU plans to save millions of dollars in licensing fees and implementation costs by participating in a program to develop a free, new financial software for universities. The project was the best option to replace IU's aging financial system, said Brad Wheeler, associate vice president for research and academic computing. Wheeler said the software will manage University business such as budgeting, tracking expenses, purchasing and more.

Around The State

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 2:21 a.m.

Monroe coroner accidently shoots himself in leg Monroe County Coroner David Toumey was hospitalized with a leg wound after accidentally shooting himself while trying to demonstrate gun safety. Toumey told The Herald-Times for a story published Saturday that he was demonstrating gun safety to some people at a Lake Monroe boat ramp about 11 p.m. Wednesday when he accidentally shot himself.

'Comeback Grants' aim to encourage job growth

By Jill Brooks · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 2:17 a.m.

Monroe County was recently named "eligible" for up to $25,000 in state funds under a new state economic program that would encourage job growth, Gov. Joe Kernan said in a press release. In the past few years, many Indiana communities have been hit hard by trade-related job loss. The state's economic growth is a hot issue on the gubernatorial campaign trail.

'Freak leaks' hit Smallwood Plaza

By Chelsea McDonnaugh and Chelsea McDonnough · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 2:17 a.m.

Junior Robin Robinson was drawn to Smallwood Plaza because of its location, underground parking and gym, but she never anticipated waking up to a flood in her apartment. Three hot water pipes burst open in Smallwood Plaza apartments late Thursday night and Friday morning, causing damage to several apartments.

IUPD busts AEPi party

By Mike Wilson · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 2:14 a.m.

An IU Police Department stop of two underage students at the corner of 17th and Grant streets began a chain of events that could lead to disciplinary action against Alpha Epsilon Pi. The routine stop early Friday morning also led to an illegal possession and consumption charge against the fraternity's president, junior Nathan Schiller.

Three for the price of fun

By Adam Sedia · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 2:02 a.m.

The type of opera most people are familiar with is grand, dramatic and seen at a place like the MAC. It utilizes a full orchestra, a large cast and three or four long acts. But opera is a broad genre and there are smaller, lighter works which do not draw the same amount of attention when performed because they lack the monumental stature of Wagner and Verdi.

2 for 2 for Robertson's Hoosiers

By Andrew Shaffer · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 2:01 a.m.

In its first home game of a two-game weekend between Ball State and Southwest Missouri State, the IU field hockey team dominated the Cardinals 3-0. All three IU goals were scored in the second half, one each by junior Nikki Orciuch, sophomore Lydia Schrott, and freshman Frederique Meeuwen respectively.

Russian school standoff ends in tragedy

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 2:01 a.m.

BESLAN, Russia -- Wails of mourning echoed through the streets of this southern Russian town Sunday, and the region's top police officer offered his resignation in the wake of the school hostage-taking that left at least 350 people dead.

Couch, Gildon, Levens among NFL players released

By Alyson Brodsy and Barry Wilner · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 2 a.m.

Tim Couch's stay in Green Bay was short and unproductive. The top overall draft choice in the 1999 draft by Cleveland, Couch was released by the Browns in June. He joined the Packers and was projected as Brett Favre's backup. But the quarterback never progressed, and the Packers cut him Sunday as teams got down to the 53-man roster limit for the regular season.

IU makes solid season debut against Texas

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 1:59 a.m.

The IU men's cross country team opened its season with a relaxed 5,000-meter race against Texas on a muggy Friday evening at the IU varsity cross country course. The two teams spent the race in a tight pack, with 14 runners finishing within three seconds of each other. The meet was unscored to allow unattached runners to compete.

Ball State knocks off IU for 1st loss

By John Fischer · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 1:58 a.m.

Two undefeated teams took Yeagley Field at Bill Armstrong Stadium Sunday, but only one left that way. In their first ever meeting, the Ball State Cardinals moved to 4-0 when they beat IU 1-0 in the women's soccer team's home opener.

Team uses meet to gain experience

By Andy Romey · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 1:57 a.m.

The IU women's cross country team kicked off its season with the Indiana Open Friday night. The home meet was not scored and the only women runners present for the meet were the Hoosiers. Still, the lack of competition gave the Hoosiers a good chance to gain experience. Redshirt sophomore Jessica Gall, who sat out last season due to a quadricep injury, was the first woman to cross the finish line.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 1:56 a.m.

Hamilton moves into No. 2 job after Sauter released INDIANAPOLIS -- Joe Hamilton's legs are healthy and apparently so is his right arm. After missing two NFL seasons because of a knee injury, Hamilton is returning to the NFL as Peyton Manning's top backup.