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The (non) Dream Team

By Ryan Phillips · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:51 a.m.

First off, I just want to answer some "fan mail." To IUgymnast03: No, having your boyfriend beat up an Indiana Daily Student columnist is also not a sport. Moving on . . . In case you haven't been watching, the United States has absolutely cleaned up to the tune of 103 medals at the Athens Olympics. That's all well and good, but I'm more concerned with the events we didn't win.

Trio of IU running backs compete for starting nod

By David Paulen · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:48 a.m.

The IU football team opens its 2004 season in four days. But as of now, the starting running back job is still up for grabs. Juniors Chris Taylor and Yamar Washington, along with sophomore BenJarvus Green-Ellis are all competing for one job, unlike last year, when the Hoosiers relied on a committee approach to the running game.

IU, city provide after-hours health care services

By Tony Sams · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:46 a.m.

The IU Health Center and Bloomington Hospital provide lesser-known after-hours health care services for students. Hugh Jessop, director of the Health Center, said a trial telephone service has been in place since January and allows students to make after-hours calls to receive medical advice from trained professionals. "Our doctors and nurse practitioners are on call," Jessop said. Students can call the Health Center between 5 and 11 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

A facelift for science

By Kelly Phillips · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:44 a.m.

Toward the southern end of campus, it appears that an 80,000 foot crater has struck IU's property. The fenced-off area is filled with partially broken rocks, long furrows of reddish dirt and a swarm of heavy-duty construction trucks. This is the construction site and birthplace of Simon Hall, the newest addition to IU's collection of research buildings, and an area that many University scientists are watching with exhilaration. Though it resembles a deep scar on the earth right now, this building will form the beginnings of a badly needed scientific facelift at IU.

Who wears short shorts?

By Alyson Brodsy and Christina Galoozis · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:29 a.m.

Unlike most students, I didn't "return" to Bloomington last week. Living here during the summer reminded me how wonderfully tame this city can be if you spend it as a Bloomington resident rather than an IU student. It has been amusing to overhear returning students either express their excitement or apathy for their rekindled presence in B-town. More amusing, of course, is spotting a puzzled freshman hugging a campus map.

Influx of students returning to campus creates business boom

By Lori Snow · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:29 a.m.

They come every year to Bloomington during mid-August in a swarm. They're much more profitable than, and not nearly as annoying as this summer's cicadas, but they make a huge difference in how the city of Bloomington runs everyday. They're IU students. And they've come with credit cards, cash and checks, ready to buy out Bloomington.

Jordan River Forum

Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:27 a.m.

National championships make everything better As a former player for Dr. Richard Holdeman and a former friend of Josh Block, I was outraged by your article entitled, "Turmoil Abounds in IU Club Hockey Team". First and foremost I would like to thank Dr. Holdeman for helping me become a better hockey player, and more importantly, a better person. The years I spent with the Hoosier hockey family was an incredible experience I will never forget.

Where humans are caged

By Alyson Brodsy and Maura Halpern · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:20 a.m.

Forget the chic dance clubs. And South Beach? Eh, maybe next time. For my last weekend in Florida (I interned at the St. Petersburg Times this summer), my boyfriend and I decided to visit Miami. Ever since I found out I'd be in Florida for the summer, I had my heart set on visiting my heaven on earth -- Monkey Jungle. The 10-acre primate wildlife park, located in the steamy woods of Dade County, is a truly unique place. The monkeys roam free, not the visitors. We're caged.

Around The State

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:20 a.m.

Ball State reports record $41 million in donations MUNCIE -- Ball State University received a record $41.3 million in donations during the past year, the school said Monday.

GOP lawmaker says analysis casts doubt on Kernan tax plan

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Smith · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:19 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- An analysis by a nonpartisan agency casts doubt on the legality of Gov. Joe Kernan's plan to provide tax relief to some homeowners, mostly in Lake County, a Republican lawmaker said Monday. However, the Democratic Kernan administration and a Democratic legislator from Lake County defended the plan, which the governor announced July 26.

Talk the talk

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:18 a.m.

IU is one of the world's best foreign language universities. This fact could change your life. I've had funded research in Estonia, Romania and Italy; a friend studied French, Uzbek and Arabic in France, Senegal, Tunisia, Lebanon, Syria and Uzbekistan just since 2001. Why pursue one of the 81 languages taught here? Are Syria and Uzbekistan a little intimidating? Most of us couldn't place Hausa, Twi and Zulu on the map, never mind Uyghur, Quechua and Nahuatl. Speaking Hausa in Niger is hard to even imagine!

Around Business

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:15 a.m.

Number of poverty-stricken Americans rising WASHINGTON -- The number of Americans living in poverty and without health insurance rose for the third straight year in 2003, the Census Bureau reported Thursday in a pair of reports that delivered a double dose of bad economic news for the Bush administration.

Preparation is priceless

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:15 a.m.

We used to use a computer system here at the Indiana Daily Student called Quark. After switching to a new program we kept Quark around because, per Murphy's Law, problems are bound to come up. You don't throw out something that works until you're sure the new one does too. So why couldn't IU do the same with the PeopleSoft system? We understand new programs are going to have their glitches, but this isn't the virgin voyage for PeopleSoft.

Lilly freezes hiring, imposes 'strict measures'

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:14 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Eli Lilly and Company has imposed a company-wide hiring freeze and other "strict measures" as the drug maker continues working to overcome the loss of revenue from its former blockbuster-selling antidepressant, Prozac.

Beer in aluminum bottles on the way

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:13 a.m.

PITTSBURGH -- How much would you pay for a bottle of beer that stays cold nearly an hour longer? Pittsburgh Brewing Co., maker of Iron City Beer, is asking an additional $1 per case.

Activities at Latino Fest interrupted by rainstorm

By Maurina Paradise · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:08 a.m.

Despite the ominous dark clouds over Bloomington, Karst Farm Park was crowded during Latino Fest Saturday. More than 30 tables were staffed by various local organizations such as Ivy Tech State College, Mujeres en Conexion, Culture Week and League of Women Voters, among others.

MTV Music Awards tamer, but still explosive

By Alyson Brodsy and Adrian Sainz · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 1:07 a.m.

MIAMI -- There was no Madonna-Britney Spears kiss, no partially-clad Howard Stern coming down from the rafters, and certainly no wardrobe malfunctions. The MTV Awards show Sunday featured typical frenetic energy and sexy style -- and a few musical surprises -- but it was mostly a kinder, gentler version of past shows.

Union Board planning better Little 5 acts

By Sabina Bhasin · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 12:59 a.m.

The excitement that Little 500 evokes in each student at IU can only be surpassed by its concerts. Last year the shows were intended to be spectacular, but from the lack of turnout to the angry performers, the students paid in full expecting an incredible show, only to walk away disgruntled and disappointed. "I was really upset about the Bone Thugs Concert and would like my $15 back!" junior Lida Coalter said.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 12:58 a.m.

Hillel to hold first Casino Night The Helene G. Simon Hillel Center will host the first annual Welcome Week Casino Night for new students. Attendees can test their luck at hearts, blackjack and slots at 7 p.m. today in McNutt Quadrangle.

Knight files new lawsuit

By Mike Malik · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2004 12:55 a.m.

For six months, former men's head basketball coach Bob Knight did not have any litigation pending against IU, but that streak ended Thursday in Indianapolis when Knight's attorneys filed a lawsuit against IU. Knight is suing the University and Indiana Insurance Company on the basis of the indemnity policy he had when he was employed by the University. An indemnity policy, a type of liability insurance, covers employee attorney fees and other expenses if a lawsuit is brought against the employee while employed at the University.