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The skinny on South Beach

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:19 a.m.

Dr. Arthur Agatston, a cardiologist in South Beach, Fla., developed the South Beach Diet in response to his patients' disappointing results with the standard, low-fat American Heart Association diet. Agatston formed the diet to help people lose weight while improving their blood chemistry, including lowering "bad" LDL cholesterol and high blood sugar.

Beaches, local traditions in laid-back Mexican town

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:18 a.m.

ZIHUATANEJO, Mexico -- It has been many decades since this medium-sized resort town was best known for its coconut groves and fishermen. These days, visitors can't walk along Zihuatanejo's principal waterfront without being stopped by basket vendors or hailed by waiters.

NCAA approves academic reform package

By Alyson Brodsy and Stephen Hawkins · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:18 a.m.

GRAPEVINE, Texas -- The NCAA approved the first phase of a landmark academic reform package Monday under which about 30 percent of Division I football teams would have lost scholarships had it been implemented immediately.

Manning selected as league's MVP

By Gavin Lesnick · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:12 a.m.

Colts quarterback Peyton Manning was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player for the second straight year Monday. The award came a day after Manning directed the Colts to a 49-24 first-round win over the Broncos and a week after a season in which he set the record for touchdown passes with 49.

Geology department examines science behind tsunami

By Rami Chami · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:05 a.m.

Natural phenomena like the devastating tsunami that swept across the Indian Ocean Dec. 26 are among the incidents the IU Department of Geological Sciences studies. The geology department offers both undergraduate and graduate courses that examine seismic activity. Department Chairman Professor Abhijit Basu said on the opening day of classes that several professors in the department discussed the recent tragedy with their students.

Patchwork system guides Indiana emergencies

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 11:45 p.m.

FORT WAYNE -- A blizzard might not recognize county boundaries, but Indiana's system for declaring snow emergencies does.

Indianapolis man pleads guilty to setting deadly fire

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 11:45 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A man pleaded guilty to reckless homicide Monday for starting a fire in a box truck that trapped himself and a dozen other housepainters in a moving inferno and fatally burned two of the men.

Becoming a political nerd in D.C.

By Jaime Cohen and Jaimie Cohen · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 11:35 p.m.

It's time to become a real, bona fide adult. Or maybe this is just practice. This semester I will abandon my life at IU to work and study in Washington, D.C. There are two reasons I chose SPEA's Washington Leadership Program: one, because I know it is a true test of my maturity, and two, because it is a true test of my professionalism. These are not the only reasons, however.

International Auto Show reveals innovative designs

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 11:33 p.m.

DETROIT -- The Chrysler 300, America's "in" sedan, and Ford's new Escape hybrid SUV were named North America's top vehicles at the North American International Auto Show. The 300, which becomes the 300C when it's equipped with Chrysler's powerful Hemi V-8 engine, won 2004 North American Car of the Year. Ford Motor Co.'s Escape won for 2004 North American Truck of the Year.

Trial witness accuses officer of punching Abu Ghraib prisoner

By Alyson Brodsy and T. A. Badger · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 11:32 p.m.

FORT HOOD, Texas -- A military guard testified Monday that he saw Spc. Charles Graner Jr. punch an Iraqi detainee in the face a moment after a notorious photo was taken at Abu Ghraib prison. Another witness said Graner was "laughing and having a good time" while making naked prisoners pose.

My man has the plan

By Andrew Lauck · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 11:28 p.m.

For anyone who fears they may have to leave Indiana in search of a better future after graduation, there may still be hope. Hoosiers welcomed our new governor, Republican Mitch Daniels, into office Monday, and things are about to start changing.

Holes in social etiquette

By Aubrey Donaldson · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 11:26 p.m.

On a campus laden with tattooed, eyebrow- and nostril-ringed hippies and their typical opposites, sorority sisters, I'm having a hard time figuring out exactly what everyone's problem is with my septum ring.

The moral minority

By Evan Ross · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 11:24 p.m.

If I have to hear one more time how perfectly moral this country has become, I'm going to scream. That's quite a shock to common wisdom because most scholars, pundits, sociologists and other masters of public opinion clamor for a more moral America.

Endowment's gifts appreciated

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 11:22 p.m.

The Lilly Endowment has been extremely generous to IU in the past years, and for this we are grateful. The Endowment's Dec. 16 $53 million Metabolomics and Cytomics (METACyt) grant to the University to study how cells work is just the latest in a stretch of generosity dating back to 1958.

Swimmers upset No. 11 Tennessee, fall to unranked OSU

By Evan Harris · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 1:29 a.m.

This was an emotionally driven weekend for the No. 13-ranked IU men's swimming and diving team. In Friday's meet, the Hoosiers took on No. 11-ranked Tennessee at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center, knowing that the day after they would have to travel to Columbus, Ohio for a Big Ten match up with Ohio State. They entered the meet against the Volunteers with much needed confidence, but failed to keep their momentum going, as they were upset by OSU the next day.

Doing things the WRIGHT way

By John Rodgers · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 1:25 a.m.

A role reversal happened Saturday at Assembly Hall. Bracey Wright the shooter went into his phone booth and came back as Bracey Wright the aggressor. The junior, notorious for his three-point persistency, instead attacked the basket more often. The result: 30 points on 11 of 22 shooting while putting the Hoosiers on his back in his own Superman performance in IU's 74-61 victory against Wisconsin.

Solid fan base needed for football program success

By John Rodgers · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 1:24 a.m.

New IU football coach Terry Hoeppner spoke at halftime of Saturday's basketball game at Assembly Hall. His message was short and simple as the former Miami of Ohio coach looked straight into the student section and made a simple request. "I've got to have you," Hoeppner said. He was greeted by applause.

IU reaches out to tsunami victims

By Michael Zennie · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 1:08 a.m.

Flags across the IU campus and the nation flew at half-staff last week as the United States honored the victims of the Dec. 26 tsunami in the Indian Ocean. The disaster, which has claimed the lives of more than 150,000 people in Asia and Africa, has motivated Americans to help the devastated region.

Daniels to begin term today

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 1:08 a.m.

As of 11 a.m. today, Mitch Daniels officially will be Indiana's new governor. To celebrate, Daniels brought together everyone that helped him claim victory -- from his grassroots supporters to the VIPs.

Record day for Manning powers Colts win

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 1:08 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- When Peyton Manning plays, records fall. If Sunday was any indication, opposing teams do, too.