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University falls behind other Big Ten schools in graduate, professional students’ salaries, pay

By Ashlee Green · Monday, Oct. 27,2008 10:29 p.m.

The IU Graduate and Professional Student Organization (GPSO) has released a report comparing teaching assistant salaries at IU with those at other Big Ten universities, ranking IU last in the amount they are paid. The data, which was compiled in September, indicates average salaries of IU graduate students in the physical sciences compare favorably with the Big Ten average, but suggest IU’s student academic appointees in the social sciences and humanities are paid less on average than their Big Ten peers.

Why Batman should move

By Chad Quandt · Monday, Oct. 27,2008 10:07 p.m.

As much as I wish superheroes were real, I’m extremely thankful that the cities they call home aren’t. Gotham City, also known as “Evil Chicago,” is home to not only Batman, but a list of villains longer than the Bush Administration’s list of “suspected terrorists.” Denizens of the city have to deal with daily bank robbings, criminal psychopaths who seem to have all taken high school drama classes and a man who dresses like a bat who will punch you in the face if you litter. It isn’t easy living in Gotham.

Former Rep. Mike Sodrel, R-9th, visits a Rotary Club lunch meeting Thursday in New Albany, Ind. Sodrell is in a race against against Rep. Baron Hill, D-9th, for southern Indiana's 9th Congressional district.

State gets $57 million for storm relief

Monday, Oct. 27,2008 9:18 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana communities hit by severe storms and floods last summer will get another $57 million in federal aid to rebuild, Gov. Mitch Daniels said Monday.

Rotika: ACORN analysis found voter registration fraud

By Larry Buchanan · Monday, Oct. 27,2008 9:14 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Secretary of State Todd Rokita says his office has found evidence of “multiple criminal violations, including possible state and federal racketeering laws” in connection with fraudulent voter registration applications filed in Lake County.

Police say man assaulted wife at Wal-Mart with her purse

By Larry Buchanan · Monday, Oct. 27,2008 9:12 p.m.

A Bloomington man was arrested Sunday afternoon after assaulting his wife at Wal-Mart with her purse.

Man arrested after firing 2 shots while driving, police say

By Larry Buchanan · Monday, Oct. 27,2008 9:11 p.m.

A man was arrested Sunday morning after he fired two shots from a handgun after he was cut off while driving.

Fred Glass, right, the Marion County Capital Improvements Board president, looks on as Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson speaks during a press conference on Dec. 20, 2004 in Indianapolis. Glass is now a partner at Baker and Daniels in Indianapolis.

Fred Glass selected as next athletics director

Monday, Oct. 27,2008 8:12 p.m.

IU has selected Indianapolis attorney Fred Glass as its next athletics director, a source told the Indiana Daily Student.The University announced Monday that IU President Michael McRobbie will make a major announcement regarding the IU Department of Athletics at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at the DeVault Alumni Center.Check back at idsnews.com throughout the day for more, including audio and video of the press conference.

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists cancel Election Day show

Monday, Oct. 27,2008 4:16 p.m.

The indie political band Ted Leo and the Pharmacists has canceled its Election Day show at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater because of a "personal emergency."For more details, keep checking the Live Buzz.

IU field hockey finds confidence amidst defeat

By Nathan Hart · Monday, Oct. 27,2008 12:12 a.m.

Despite an overtime loss against No. 9 Penn State on Friday, the IU field hockey players felt they proved themselves proud by staying close. Junior Lucy Ireland’s broken nose is the evidence. Penn State’s Amy Bonenberger scored the game’s lone goal on a breakaway in the first minute of overtime to give the Nittany Lions their eighth consecutive win. The defensive game often led to scrappy play by both teams. In the second half, a Penn State forward smashed her head into Ireland’s face, breaking her nose.

IU volleyball sweeps northern road trip

Monday, Oct. 27,2008 12:10 a.m.

All the IU volleyball team needed to win was a little time away from home. IU headed into this weekend’s road trip sporting a 2-6 Big Ten record. Even tougher for the Hoosiers was the fact they had played six of their first eight matches at home and faced the prospect of many road games remaining as a result. IU responded to the challenge this weekend, knocking off Northwestern 3-2 on Friday and upsetting No. 21 Wisconsin 3-1 on Sunday. The victory against Wisconsin was the Hoosiers’ first in their last 12 tries against the Badgers and the first in Madison since 1995.

IU women's golf team excited for Vegas trip

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Monday, Oct. 27,2008 12:09 a.m.

The Hoosiers won’t have a lot of time to visit casinos or gamble this week, but IU coach Clint Wallman is betting his team is ready to play well. “I think they are in a good frame of mind right now to go out and play,” he said. The IU women’s golf team concludes its fall season this week in the Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown in Las Vegas. The Boulder Creek golf course, which will host the tournament, is a favorite of senior Amber Lindgren.

Zubkova, IU women's swimming and diving teammates blow visiting Wildcats out of the water Friday

By Shane Hobson · Monday, Oct. 27,2008 12:07 a.m.

The women’s swimming and diving team improved to 2-0 on Friday with what IU coach Ray Looze termed a “grind-it-out win” against conference foe Northwestern on Friday. Coming off the most challenging week to date in both the pool and in the weight room, the Hoosiers responded with a 172.5 to 127.5 victory against a strong Wildcat team.

IU men's swimming and diving tops ranked Northwestern for 2nd straight win

By Brian Buckey · Monday, Oct. 27,2008 12:06 a.m.

The IU men’s swimming and diving team won its second straight dual meet to open its season on Friday, defeating Northwestern 158-129 at the Councilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center. “I thought our guys stepped up and swam hard again,” IU swimming coach Ray Looze said. “I thought the men reacted well. Hopefully we have some momentum ready.”

Junior forward Kristin Arnold winds up for a kick during the Hoosiers 1-0 win over Michigan Sunday afternoon at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Arnold scored the lone goal of the game in the 47th minute.

Despite wins, IU women's soccer just misses tournament

By Brandon Smith · Monday, Oct. 27,2008 12:04 a.m.

The IU women’s soccer team’s final weekend is probably best described as bittersweet. IU came into the weekend needing two wins and some help to make the Big Ten Tournament in two weeks in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hoosiers (8-10-1, 3-6-1) did their part, winning both games over Michigan State and Michigan, each 1-0. But because Illinois defeated Ohio State on Sunday, the Hoosiers will not play in the conference tournament.

Triumphant IU men's soccer bests Ohio State in OT

By Zina Kumok · Monday, Oct. 27,2008 12:02 a.m.

The hero returned. Only four days after a successful penalty kick and a 1-0 Hoosier victory against Louisville, sophomore midfielder Andy Adlard saved IU again on Sunday. Adlard sent a free kick into the bottom left corner in the 92nd minute for a 3-2 road victory against unranked Ohio State.

Hoosiers poised for upsets this season

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, Oct. 27,2008 12:01 a.m.

Call it the first honest look at IU basketball – the first time Tom Crean was forced to turn over his cards and prove what kind of poker player he’s been the last seven months. He underbet his hand.

Chappell has the tonic to cure ailing offense

By Dave Leno · Sunday, Oct. 26,2008 11:59 p.m.

Now, IU quarterback Ben Chappell is the kind of change you can believe in. So he’s not the most persuasive guy at his craft, big deal. But by all means, he’s no phony.

Wildermuth decision will be discussed today

By Nick Cusack · Sunday, Oct. 26,2008 11:57 p.m.

A decision could come today about recommending a name change for the Ora L. Wildermuth Intramural Center, said Terry Clapacs, head of the All University Committee on Names.

IU freshman wide receiver Tandon Doss makes a catch during the Homecoming game Saturday against Northwestern. Doss had 107 yards receiving in the 21-19 win.

Chappell, Belcher, Doss break out for IU

By Ryan Gregg · Sunday, Oct. 26,2008 11:56 p.m.

From the stands at Memorial Stadium earlier this season, sophomore quarterback Ben Chappell might not have appeared to be the leader the IU football team needed. But in the huddle, in the locker room and on the turf at the Rock on Saturday, Chappell blossomed before fans’ eyes. Forced into the starting role after Kellen Lewis suffered an ankle injury against Iowa two weeks ago, Chappell struggled in his first start at Illinois.

Hoosiers show progress in scrimmage

By Matt Dollinger · Sunday, Oct. 26,2008 11:56 p.m.

It wasn’t always clear if the football team would prevail Saturday, but there was never any doubt the basketball team would come out atop its intrasquad scrimmage. In a game quicker and more competitive than last week’s Hoosier Hysteria exhibition, the Hoosiers showed what they had learned in their first full week of practice in a 40-minute scrimmage in front of about 5,000 fans in Assembly Hall. Led by freshman guard Verdell Jones, the Cream team edged out the Crimson squad in the closing minutes, 91-86. Jones finished with a game-high 30 points, while freshman guard Nick Williams led the Crimson team with 28.