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Official: New Orleans' health care system faces unmatched crisis

By Alyson Brodsy and David Crary · Sunday, Sept. 18,2005 11:40 p.m.

NEW ORLEANS -- Health care facilities in New Orleans have been shattered to an extent unmatched in U.S. history, and its hospital system faces grave challenges as residents begin returning, the vice president of the national hospital accreditation organization said Sunday.

Conservative party wins most votes in German election

By Alyson Brodsy and David McHugh · Sunday, Sept. 18,2005 11:39 p.m.

BERLIN -- Conservative challenger Angela Merkel's party won the most votes in German elections Sunday but fell short of a clear mandate to govern, according to official results. Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder staged a dramatic comeback and proclaimed he should head the next government.

Assimilating Asian Pacific Americans choose between fitting in, retaining culture

By Kacie Foster · Sunday, Sept. 18,2005 11:37 p.m.

When Cheng-yi Liu's father, Keng-she, was in elementary school, his teachers struggled with the pronunciation of his name so they decided to call him "Fred." Name changes are one of many issues surrounding the assimilation of immigrants and their families. Nearly 20 students of various ethnicities met in a crowded room Friday afternoon at the Asian Culture Center to discuss "What's in a name?"

Anti-gay remarks found written on sidewalk

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Sept. 18,2005 11:36 p.m.

The IU Police Department was called to investigate anti-gay remarks written in chalk on sidewalks Thursday at Seventh Street and Woodlawn Avenue. A University employee contacted IUPD to complain of the "insensitive remarks," which made anti-gay statements against the Sigma Chi fraternity, said IUPD Lt. Jerry Minger.

Graduate group readies constitution

By Ashley Rhodebeck · Sunday, Sept. 18,2005 11:34 p.m.

A new document awaiting approval could give graduate students more money, better working conditions and a union to fight for them one day. The Graduate Employees Organization began casting ballots to ratify its constitution at its first mass meeting Thursday night.

Katrina relief efforts in Dunn Meadow fall short of expected $15,000 goal

By Sarah Core and Lisa Leff · Sunday, Sept. 18,2005 11:33 p.m.

Cool temperatures and overcast skies hindered the fund-raising efforts of the IU Hurricane Katrina Relief Program, which raised less than a quarter of its targeted goal at Friday's Hurricane Katrina Relief Festival. Coordinators of the festival named bad weather as the primary reason for not meeting their $15,000 goal. Festival co-coordinator and junior Natalie Borg said while nearly 1,000 students came through Dunn Meadow during the six-hour festival, the inclimate weather kept them from staying for any length of time or spending much money.

Trustees review enrollment figures

By Trevor brown · Sunday, Sept. 18,2005 11:28 p.m.

Despite the considerable amount of discussion devoted to the athletics department's new financial plan, trustees also debated new enrollment figures, delayed a vote on the proposed site of the new Honors College and heard presentations by the new student trustee and IU Student Association president Friday.

One 'Transporter' is enough

By Sean Abbott · Sunday, Sept. 18,2005 6:23 p.m.

Way back in 2002, "The Transporter" was a pretty good movie. It had the perfect blend of car chases through scenic France, not-too-crazy martial arts fisticuffs and appropriately interesting characters.It was shot with the finesse of a good martial arts movie and came with the right kind of charm to make it appealing. Now picture all of that, and toss it completely out the window. That's "The Transporter 2."

Student ambassadors reach out to prospective minority students

By Kacie Foster · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:37 a.m.

In 2004, about 4 percent of the student body was black, 3 percent was Asian and 2 percent was Hispanic. For more than a decade, IU has been tapping a few dozen of these minority students to recruit other racial minorities to IU in order to maintain and increase diversity.

Trustees review student benefits

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:37 a.m.

IU is working with the state to bring bigger companies to Indiana, but nobody is sure how IU's advancements will increase jobs for students.

AFTER LOSING 9 OF LAST 10 TO KENTUCKY, CAN IU CRUSH THE CATS?

By Eamonn Brennan · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:37 a.m.

It's not "the Rock," and it's not "the Walk." It's a rivalry game. With all of the new traditions IU head coach Terry Hoeppner has brought to the IU football program, the old ones still remain, especially the match-ups against age-old rivals.

Local guardsmen say goodbyes

By Jessica Levco · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:37 a.m.

Clutching camouflage-covered teddy bears and tissue boxes, more than 100 family members and friends said their goodbyes yesterday to a National Guard unit based in Bloomington.

'Smear campaign' will keep Armstrong retired

By Alyson Brodsy and Jim Litke · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:29 a.m.

The nasty tug of war between the bosses of the international cycling union and the World Anti-Doping Agency over who leaked documents to a French newspaper accusing Lance Armstrong of doping claimed its first casualty Thursday: any chance of a comeback by the seven-time Tour de France champion.

Hoosiers host T.I.S. Invitational

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:26 a.m.

The IU women's volleyball team will host the T.I.S. Bookstore Invitational starting today coming off a 2-1 finish at the Winthrop Invitational last weekend. The Hoosiers will face Western Michigan University at 7 p.m. Friday before moving on to play Arkansas State University and the University of Dayton Saturday.

No. 12 Hoosiers set for weekend home matches

By Jordan Majewski · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:25 a.m.

As the wins continue to build up for the 4-1 IU field hockey team, so do the accolades. With the release of the first National Field Hockey Coaches Association poll of the 2005 season, the Hoosiers find themselves ranked No. 12, the highest any IU team has been ranked in the history of the program.

Experience building top priority in season opener

By Evan Harris · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:23 a.m.

For the Hoosiers, this weekend's tournament will bring some much needed experience as they return to Kalamazoo, Mich., for the Western Michigan Invitational. The IU women's tennis team is sending four freshmen amd four returnees into competition to recapture last year's top performance. Head coach Lin Loring sees the next few days as a way to give his newcomers some match-play experience.

Hoosiers hope for 5th consecutive Intercollegiate win

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:22 a.m.

The men's cross country team will officially open its competitive season with the Indiana Intercollegiates held at 3:30 p.m. today at the IU Cross Country course. The meet has traditionally served as IU's first meet of the season, and typically provides low-key preparation for the team's supporting runners.

IU looks to defend title at Intercollegiate meet

By Ryan Goode · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:21 a.m.

The Indiana women's cross country team is loose, but focused. Even one of the Hoosiers' top runners, Kelly Siefker, can take a moment to joke as she describes this year's team. "We are fun, fast girls who look awesome sporting adidas apparel," the senior said.

Coach looks for 'flawless' performance

By Steve Brennan · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:19 a.m.

IU coach Mick Lyon demands perfection. He also wants his team to have a winning record before the Big Ten season starts. Lyon hopes both will happen this weekend as the IU women's soccer team (2-3-1) welcomes Butler and Bowling Green State to Armstrong Stadium. Winning both games will give the Hoosiers a winning record before Big Ten play begins next weekend.

Pitching staff key to Hoosier success

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:16 a.m.

The women's softball team ended last season with a 3-2 loss to rival Purdue. This last game was one of eight Big Ten games the Hoosiers lost by two runs or less. Head coach Stacey Phillips said she believes an improved pitching staff will turn those close losses into wins.