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Debuts highlight opening weekend

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 13,2004 1:21 a.m.

Lions 20, Bears 16 CHICAGO -- Finally, a road win for the Detroit Lions. Detroit ended its NFL-record 24-game streak of futility away from home Sunday, rallying to beat the mistake-prone Chicago Bears 20-16 in Lovie Smith's debut as head coach. Bracy Walker, who earlier returned a blocked field goal 92 yards for a third-quarter touchdown, intercepted a third-down pass in the end zone by Rex Grossman with 18 seconds to go, preserving the win.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 13,2004 1:19 a.m.

Marlins split series with 11-1 win over Cubs CHICAGO -- Juan Pierre had three of Florida's 15 hits, A.J. Burnett pitched eight strong innings and the Marlins beat the Chicago Cubs 11-1 Sunday to earn a split of their four-game series. Alex Gonzalez hit a two-run double and Paul Lo Duca added a two-run single for the Marlins, who entered the day 2 1/2 games behind the Cubs in the NL wild-card race.

IU grad transforms Plato

By Rick Newkirk · Monday, Sept. 13,2004 1:19 a.m.

The Symposium," written, directed, produced and edited by IU alumnus Michael Wurth, is a smart dialogue film that takes an intriguing view of this masterpiece by Plato. And at a $30,000 budget, it's a solid production.

How 'bout them Hoosiers

By Cory Steger · Monday, Sept. 13,2004 1:18 a.m.

The IU football team made one giant leap Saturday, and while it wasn't on the moon, it was still in unmarked territory. In case you haven't noticed yet, the Hoosiers beat No. 24 Oregon in Autzen Stadium, one of the toughest places for a visiting team to play. The victory over the Ducks represents the first time the Hoosiers have beaten a ranked opponent since Oct. 12, 2002. It also marks the first time since 1996 that IU has started the season 2-0. But more than that, it represents the beginning of a new era of Hoosier football.

Bloomington Area Arts Council offers classes to the public

By Stacey Laskin · Monday, Sept. 13,2004 1:17 a.m.

Students looking for a way to release their creative talents in college are not limited to the classes offered to them through the University. Several area venues offer classes to the general public in a wide array of arts genres. The Bloomington Area Arts Council is among these institutions and provides classes in the fine arts, jewelry making, photography, art appreciation, woodworking, music, dance, acting, creative writing and magic, among others.

Hoosiers extend winning streak to 22 games in Memorial Tournament

By Steve Slivka · Monday, Sept. 13,2004 1:16 a.m.

South Bend -- Two storied college sports programs participated in their respective sports in South Bend this weekend as the IU men's soccer team took its No. 1 ranking and 2-0 record into the Mike Berticelli Memorial Tournament against the Cal-State Fullerton Titans (0-2) Friday and Evansville Sunday. The defending national champions knocked off the Titans with a 2-1 win before shutting out Evansville 4-0.

Entertainers perform for church's Third and High Street Festival

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Monday, Sept. 13,2004 1:15 a.m.

The clacking of tap shoes blended with the 'ahs' of the gathered crowd watching trapeze artists. Shoppers browsed the offerings of local artists and craftsmen while chatting with each other. Children squealed as they were towed by a tractor loaded with hay in front of St. Charles School and Church.

Around The State

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 13,2004 1:04 a.m.

Fire at Habitat for Humanity may be hate crime GARY -- A fire that damaged a Habitat for Humanity home a week before a family was scheduled to move in was arson and may have been racially motivated, authorities said. Gary Fire Department investigators said the fire early Saturday in the city's Black Oak section may be considered a hate crime.

New Global Village brings diversity to Foster Quad

By Jorie Slodki · Monday, Sept. 13,2004 1:03 a.m.

On Move-In Day, the residence halls open their doors and give a hearty "Welcome" to their residents. One community not only wished their residents "Welcome," but "Willkommen," "Bienvenue" and a host of other international greetings. The Global Village Living-Learning Center, a thematic community dedicated to international interests, kicked off its inaugural year in August. Village director Herb Terry said that there are currently 53 students living in the Village, which is located on the first two floors of Foster-Martin.

A week of elegance

By Mallory Zalkin · Monday, Sept. 13,2004 12:51 a.m.

NEW YORK -- The pressure must be on for the youngest hot new designer in the biz. But Zac Posen looks as cool and calm as ever. After his recent merging with P. Diddy's Sean John Clothingline, the two seem to radiate only confidence and class. Posen's long-awaited show had the highest of expectations; and without a doubt, he lived up to his potential.

Around the Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 13,2004 12:50 a.m.

JewBrew to bring fun Sponsored and paid for by the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center, students are invited to come to Starbucks on Indiana at 4 p.m. every Monday to relax, meet new friends and get involved in some Hillel events. Information Technology to hold workshop on Excel Excel is the most-used spreadsheet and analysis application today.

WTIU's 'The Friday Zone' kicks off new season of kids' programming

By Lori Snow · Monday, Sept. 13,2004 12:47 a.m.

Every Friday in Studio six of the Radio-TV Center, children learn, create, play, compete and explore -- and it's all on tape for Indiana's viewing pleasure. "The Friday Zone," run by WTIU's Children's Programming, is a show that airs every Friday afternoon and encourages children to explore and experience the world around them. Reaching about two-thirds of the state, the show offers weekly challenges for kids to attempt.

Business and pleasure mix at CareerFest

By Annie Tasker · Monday, Sept. 13,2004 12:45 a.m.

It was all fun and games Friday afternoon as students crowded the Career Development Center lawn for the ninth annual CareerFest. CDC staff members in sunglasses and polo shirts filled paper cups with soda and signed up students for mailing lists to notify them of events and opportunities the center will offer in the future. Local restaurants set up under tents at the intersection of 10th Street and Jordan Avenue, and handed out free plates of food.

Farmer's Market offers fresh food, spirit

By Leslie Benson · Monday, Sept. 13,2004 12:41 a.m.

On any given Tuesday afternoon or Saturday morning in the summer and fall months, people passing by the orange barrels of construction lining downtown Bloomington will stumble across a scene from the early years of America's heritage: a traditional farmer's market featuring up to 20 or more vendors selling produce grown with their own hands.

Law school hosts death penalty conference, experts add opinions

By Tony Sams · Monday, Sept. 13,2004 12:40 a.m.

In the fall of 2003, Gov. Mitt Romney, R-Mass., commissioned an 11-member panel with legal and forensic science experts to craft a narrow death penalty statute with a strong emphasis on evidentiary standard. The Governor's Council on Capital Punishment, co-chaired by IU Professor of Law Joseph Hoffmann, released its 29-page report of recommendations in May 2004. Friday and Saturday, the IU School of Law held "Toward a Model Death Penalty Code," a forum which examined the council's findings.

Bloomington skate park attracts Hoosiers

By Nellie Summerfield · Monday, Sept. 13,2004 12:39 a.m.

On a typical warm Sunday afternoon, you can likely find between 20 and 30 young boys at the Bloomington Skate Park watching other skaters, socializing with friends and challenging each other to try new stunts. Boys as young as five, to men as old as 45 meet every day to hang out and skate.

IU student shares experience of military service overseas

By Hina Alam · Monday, Sept. 13,2004 12:36 a.m.

School has reopened, and students are back to learning math, English, science or journalism. But Katherine Lowry is having lessons of a different kind: lessons of life, lessons for life. Pvt. Lowry, a senior majoring in anthropology, is in the medical unit of the National Guard, which is presently deployed in Afghanistan. She wrote to the Indiana Daily Student about her life at Camp Phoenix in Kabul via e-mail.

Going vintage

By Dena Downham · Monday, Sept. 13,2004 12:19 a.m.

If you've had the chance to flip through a fashion magazine lately, you might have noticed the common denominator of all of the beautiful creations -- they are inspired by vintage clothing. Today's fashion offers everything from the decadent, flapper inspired dresses to the clean and tailored looks of the 1940s to the nostalgic 1950s, which inspired a new generation of form-fitting pencil skirts and the ever-flattering full skirts.

Nevada key state for environmental issues

By Alyson Brodsy and John Heilprin · Monday, Sept. 13,2004 12:17 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- For environmentalists hoping to turn anger at President George W. Bush into electoral votes for Sen. John Kerry, the biggest and perhaps only field of dreams is a nuclear waste dump site in Nevada.

Can we focus, please?

By Alyson Brodsy and Waddell Hamer · Monday, Sept. 13,2004 12:16 a.m.

During this year's campaign for the big chair in the Oval Office, there are many issues that are sure to have a strong impact on who we elect. I am sure most people have an opinion as to which topic they feel should and will be the deciding factor in who becomes president. But guess what -- it really doesn't matter which topic we, as the American people, want to address, because the media and the two campaign leaders have already made that decision. This election will be about a war.