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Joint venture with TV giant merges 200 jobs

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 12:24 a.m.

CARMEL, Ind. -- About 200 of the dwindling number of Thomson Consumer Electronics employees in suburban Indianapolis would work for the company's new joint venture with a Chinese television giant.

IU juniors offer themed care packages

By Lindsay Kaplan · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 12:23 a.m.

With package names like "Exam cram," "Get well, be swell," "Early bird special" and "Munchy madness," young entrepreneurs Scott Lesht and Michael Eizenga are finding quick success with their online care package business, www.sendmesnacks.com.

Around the Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 12:21 a.m.

Professor Dagmar Schipanski will give a lecture entitled, "German Reunification? Achievements and Challenges Ahead," at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Leo R. Dowling International Center.

Faculty consider fall break

By Rachel Ward · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 12:21 a.m.

As students struggle through the halfway point of what seems to be a never-ending semester, a break is something wanted by all.

Project restores state prairies

By John Keucher · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 12:18 a.m.

Students and faculty members in the Department of Biological Sciences at IU-South Bend are participating in the Efroymson Restoration at Kankakee Sands, a project sponsored by The Nature Conservancy to restore prairie habitats in Newton County, Ind.

Greek philanthropies help local charities

By Kate Simony · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 12:18 a.m.

Intense cheers came out of the mouths of the competing teams as players continuously tried to spike the volleyball into the faces of the opposing team. But it's not all about winning the game -- it's about winning the money for the charity of each greek chapter's choice.

IU juniors enjoy work as Colts cheerleaders

By Paige Harden · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 12:17 a.m.

Two IU students have been pumping up the Indianapolis Colts and their fans from the sidelines at the RCA Dome this year. Juniors Lindy Spore and Erin Romine fought for their spots on the Indianapolis Colts cheerleading squad in April with nearly 300 other women.

Sweet treats and hearty feasts for the fall season

By Suzanna Lindemann and Suzanne Lindemann · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 12:15 a.m.

The colorful, falling leaves and the chill in the air are all signs of the autumn season. Autumn in Indiana makes Bloomington residents think about Brown County: the wonderful fall festivals and, of course, trips to the pumpkin patch and apple orchard.

'The work is done'

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 12:12 a.m.

Months of hard campaign work have come down to today's election, when roles reverse and Bloomington's city council candidates finally find out where the voters stand on the issues. Going into the election, Democrats hold seven of the nine city council seats and have had control of the council for the last 32 years.

Grabbing a 'Cookie' at the BPP

By Liv Cole · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 12:11 a.m.

Since Halloween has just ended, many people are still plagued with thoughts of candy and other sweets. For those still craving one of those sweets, the Bloomington Playwrights Project is producing one right now -- "Cookie Bites the Ninja," by local playwright Doug Bedwell.

Little dome of horrors

By Alex Hickey · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 2:03 a.m.

As a football fan, I have witnessed many a disastrous performance at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. When the Bears schedule comes out every season, I usually can be pretty confident in marking an "L" next to the date they will be in Minneapolis. My most infamous memory occurred in 1992 when Jim Harbaugh called an audible that resulted in a Vikings interception return for a touchdown, which caused "Da Coach," Mike Ditka, to verbally undress an embarrassed Harbaugh on the sideline.

Kenyans finish first in marathons

Monday, Nov. 3,2003 1:56 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Kenyans again dominated the New York City Marathon Sunday, with Margaret Okayo smashing the course record and Martin Lel winning his first marathon ever. Okayo won the New York race for the second time, dropping to her knees and kissing the ground after crossing the line in two hours, 22 minutes, 31 seconds. She shattered her 2001 course record by nearly two minutes.

Around The Game

Monday, Nov. 3,2003 1:55 a.m.

The IU Hoosiers women's field hockey team earned its first Big Ten win of the season Friday in its Big Ten finale with a double overtime, upset win over No. 9 Iowa. Although the Hoosiers were able to upset one of the nation's best teams in Iowa, they weren't able to knock off the best team in the nation as they fell Saturday 6-0 to No. 1 Wake Forest.

Hoosiers produce top 5 showings at Big Ten meet

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 1:49 a.m.

Being on his feet all day and coming to practice to run for miles used to concern senior Chad Andrews about his performance for the IU men's cross country team. "I'm just glad to be done with student teaching and back in the mix, racing up front," he said. Andrews, an education major, just completed his student teaching, which caused his schedule to be a little awkward.

Colts hold off Dolphins 23-17 for 7th win

Monday, Nov. 3,2003 1:48 a.m.

Colts 23, Dolphins 17 MIAMI -- Peyton Manning threw for 266 yards and survived a potentially disastrous interception in the closing moments as the Indianapolis Colts beat Miami 23-17 Sunday. Indianapolis and Manning had lost four in a row to the Dolphins, and Manning was 2-8 against Miami entering the game. But the Indianapolis defense turned away a scoring threat with two minutes left when Brian Griese was sacked by Dwight Freeney and fumbled.

LoVecchio sidelined as Minnesota routs IU 55-7

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 1:46 a.m.

MINNEAPOLIS -- IU coach Gerry DiNardo said earlier in the week that quarterback Graeme McFarland wouldn't get an early opportunity Saturday against the Gophers. Instead, the freshman backup played the whole game. McFarland subbed for an injured Matt LoVecchio at the last minute, but ultimately netted similar results.

Eight and counting ...

By Zack Eldridge · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 1:44 a.m.

A multitude of streaks continued for the men's soccer team Sunday. IU upended the Kentucky Wildcats 1-0 at Armstrong Stadium. The No. 14 Hoosiers (10-3-4, 4-0-1 Big Ten) have not lost a match since Sept. 18 at Notre Dame, when they fell in double overtime. IU has won eight consecutive games, including registering a shutout in six of their last seven matches.

Foreign student enrollment slows at U.S. universities

By Alyson Brodsy and Steve Giegerich · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 1:37 a.m.

A new study says the number of foreign students attending U.S. colleges increased by less than 1 percent in 2002-03 -- the lowest growth rate in seven years. It's just the latest piece of evidence that international students are shying away from the United States because of tough immigration rules.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 1:17 a.m.

A lecture by former Ambassador to Afghanistan Dr. Robert P. Finn has been postponed due to a family emergency. The lecture was scheduled to be at 7:30 p.m. today in the Frangipani Room of the Indiana Memorial Union.

Board of trustees discusses issues in prep education around state

Monday, Nov. 3,2003 1:12 a.m.

RICHMOND, Ind. -- Getting more high school students enrolled at IU was the topic of discussion at Friday's board of trustees meeting on the IU-East campus.