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Roby's streak of bad luck continues

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 24,2003 1:14 a.m.

In IU's 33-3 win against Indiana State, junior wideout Courtney Roby had a long touchdown pass called back by a penalty. After the game, he said he'd have more opportunities. That's just what he got Saturday against Kentucky, but with the same results.

Mild summer to cause lower natural gas prices this winter

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 24,2003 1:12 a.m.

After several years of rising prices, natural gas bills in Indiana are expected to stabilize this winter and should remain about the same as last season, according to one utility and an agency that tracks gas prices.

Court rules in favor of environmental protection

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Smith · Wednesday, Sept. 24,2003 1:10 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The state Supreme Court sided with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management Tuesday in a lawsuit challenging the agency's authority to regulate private ponds and other isolated wetlands.

Local attorney petitions to run for state governor

By Jessica Levco · Wednesday, Sept. 24,2003 12:41 a.m.

Roy Graham describes himself as optimistic and cheerful. And he hopes those traits will help his chances in the 2004 Indiana gubernatorial election -- a race which he's entered without any political experience or campaign funding to his credit. As an IU undergraduate in 1974, Graham studied music, later receiving a B.A. in criminal justice and a law degree.

Is new park all for show?

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 24,2003 12:40 a.m.

It resembles a Martian crater, but make no mistake about it. The muddy pit north of 17th street between Walnut Street and College Avenue is actually the future home of the Miller Showers Park. A project of the Bloomington parks and recreation department, the park will house 225 native trees and a significant amount of native and aquatic vegetation in order to improve storm water quality and drainage. A bike and pedestrian path will allow humans to enjoy the artificially natural ecosystem.

Clark to speak in Indiana

By Mitch Blacher · Tuesday, Sept. 23,2003 2:07 a.m.

After declaring his candidacy for U.S. president Wednesday, former NATO Supreme Commander Wesley Clark will speak in Indiana tonight in one of his first campaign appearances. DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind., will host Clark as he now becomes the 10th Democrat to attempt to unseat President Bush in 2004.

Kelley school to host recognition day for corporate partner

By Dan Lines and Daniel Lines · Tuesday, Sept. 23,2003 2:07 a.m.

As part of a corporate partnership with Eli Lilly and Co., the Kelley School of Business will host representatives from the pharmaceutical and health care company today. The visit represents the first of many corporate recognition days that are planned for companies who have given substantial amounts of support to IU and the business school.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 23,2003 2:03 a.m.

The women's Ultimate Frisbee club team will be holding a free clinic for students interested in learning more about the game at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Field. The clinic, sponsored by the Ultimate Players Association, will highlight the basic rules of Ultimate Frisbee, throwing strategies and general information about the team.

'Get Carded' targets sexual assault

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 23,2003 2:02 a.m.

Thousands of college students across the United States will attend "get carded" programs today, which aim to increase awareness of sexual assault. The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network -- which includes hundreds of local rape crisis centers and several thousand volunteers across the U.S. -- will host "Get Carded 2003," an effort on college campuses across America to fight sexual assault.

Alumni association to host etiquette classes

By Rachel Ward · Tuesday, Sept. 23,2003 2:01 a.m.

For any college student preparing for a career, table manners and etiquette at business lunches and dinners are an integral part of success. That's why on Oct. 13 and Oct. 21, the IU Alumni Club of Monroe County and the Student Alumni Association are teaming up to host seminars focusing on etiquette and manners needed in the demanding and competitive business world.

Students create Jewish newspaper

By Adam Aasen · Tuesday, Sept. 23,2003 2 a.m.

Two IU seniors have founded IU's first student-run publication that focuses completely on Jewish events. The newspaper, named the Bloomington Jewish Student, will be published every week and will feature articles and editorials about issues of concern to the local Jewish community. Drew Kaplan and Josh Hamerman founded the newspaper and serve as its co-editors.

Student heralded as rare talent

By Jenny Davis · Tuesday, Sept. 23,2003 2 a.m.

Ever since DaXun Zhang fell victim to the sirens of western music, he hasn't had much opportunity to look back to his native China. Between playing the double bass in international competitions, releasing a CD and preparing for a career in uncharted territory, Zhang missed his annual trip across the ocean to visit his parents. Bassists have, more often than not, a background in an orchestra or another group: a rich undertone appreciated only by the discerning ear.

Herbert to address University faculty

By -Kehla West · Tuesday, Sept. 23,2003 1:59 a.m.

The University Faculty Council meets today for the first time this year to update the board on the activities at IU. This will also be President Adam Herbert's first UFC meeting, although he has already met many of the board members.

Stories of destruction, survival from the East Coast

By Jackie Corgan · Tuesday, Sept. 23,2003 1:58 a.m.

Area residents made a mass exodus from their homes to local hardware stores to stock up on post-hurricane essentials: generators and chain saws. One particular Home Depot in Norfolk had a line of hundreds waiting for their chance to enter the store. With large rollers and shopping carts, people were allowed one-by-one through the doors with the disclaimer on a make-shift sign: "Only 1 Generator Per Customer, Please."

Optimism reigns in wake of damage

By Jackie Corgan · Tuesday, Sept. 23,2003 1:54 a.m.

Irony dealt its heaviest hand when, on our way to North Carolina, I called the newsroom trying to ask for locations of Red Cross centers and dispatched emergency crews on the northeastern coast. While on the phone with my editor, the signal cut out as I tried to maneuver my car in the dark with Zach, our photographer, passed out in the passenger seat.

IU alumni experience hurricane's rains 240 miles from coast

By Jackie Corgan · Tuesday, Sept. 23,2003 1:54 a.m.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- IU alumni are no strangers to hurricanes, even those who were born and raised in Kokomo, Ind. Graduates Chris Carmichael, Hunter Gray and Shawn Sowers, now residents of Raleigh, N.C., sat through the winds of Hurricane Isabel on their front porch Thursday, enjoying the warm breezes. "It really wasn't a bad storm," Sowers said, noting Raleigh's central location on North Carolina's mainland. "It was kind of like your spring in Indiana. Kind of warm."

Generic AIDS medications increase treatment success rates

By Alyson Brodsy and Chris Tomlinson · Tuesday, Sept. 23,2003 1:46 a.m.

NAIROBI, Kenya -- Poor nations that have suspended patents on AIDS drugs to allow the use of generic equivalents have shown greater success in treating those infected with the disease, a medical aid agency said Monday. But, a report by UNAIDS said most countries are still not meeting their goals in battling the pandemic. Medecins Sans Frontieres released a report contracted by the World Health Organization on how the group has used generic drugs to treat AIDS patients in 10 countries.

Two dead in Iraq car bombing

By Alyson Brodsy and Steven R. Hurst · Tuesday, Sept. 23,2003 1:45 a.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- A car bomber killed an Iraqi policeman and himself outside the U.N. headquarters in Baghdad Monday, a month after a deadly bombing there. The attack, which came as the United Nations considers expanding its role in Iraq, also injured 19 people, including two Iraqi U.N. workers.

Heads of state meet to discuss counterterrorism

By Alyson Brodsy and Dafna Linzer · Tuesday, Sept. 23,2003 1:45 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Secretary-General Kofi Annan, opening an international conference on counterterrorism hours after the U.N. headquarters in Baghdad was attacked for a second time, said world leaders must deal with the roots of terrorism if they are to fight it more effectively.

Give a rookie a chance

By Colin Nowling · Tuesday, Sept. 23,2003 1:43 a.m.

In recent years, the great influx of international talent into Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association has created some controversy when it comes to first-year players. The debate often surfaces toward the end of the season when analysts begin to make their predictions for end-of-the-season awards, specifically the Rookie of the Year award.