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Man robs Kroger at gunpoint, escapes with pain medicine

By Gavin Lesnick · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 7:58 p.m.

An armed man robbed the pharmacy at the Kroger on College Mall Road Monday night, escaping with a large quantity of pain medication drugs.

In honor of IU's newly acquired top 20 ranking, the IDS presents 17 storylines to watch for when No. 1 Duke squares off with No. 17 Indiana

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 7:58 p.m.

No. 1: The battle inside between IU's Marco Killingsworth and Duke's Shelden Williams Between IU's Marco Killingsworth and Duke's Shelden Williams, the paint of Branch McCracken court will be weighed down by more than 500 pounds tonight. Both perennial All-American candidates average more than 18 points and eight rebounds a game, and neither shoot below 60 percent. The 6-foot-9 Williams has an inch of height on Killingsworth, but the 268-pound Alabama native brings an additional 18 pounds to the post. A key factor in tonight's game will be which player forces the other into foul trouble first.

Indiana guardsman begins sentence for Iraqi's death

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 7:57 p.m.

FERDINAND, Ind. -- An Indiana National Guard soldier convicted in the shooting death of an Iraqi police officer has begun serving his 18-month sentence in a military prison at Fort Knox, Ky., an Army spokeswoman said.

High-definition radio has sound future

By Roy Maurer · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 7:57 p.m.

The future of radio is at the door. It's being touted as the most significant advance in radio broadcasting since the debut of FM stereo. There's talk of the new technology "saving the industry." What is it? Say hello to high-definition radio.

Gros Louis to honor 6 staff members

By Andrea Alumbaugh · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 7:56 p.m.

Interim IU-Bloomington Chancellor Ken Gros Louis will award six IUB staff members with his 2005 Staff Merit Awards in the next few weeks. Each winner will receive a $1,000 prize and a plaque.

RHA takes home residence hall awards

By Carrie Ritchie · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 7:56 p.m.

Thirteen residence hall residents and two Residence Hall Association advisers started the Thanksgiving holiday early so they could attend the annual Great Lakes Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls Conference Nov. 18 to 20 at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

Researchers at IU debunk 'Googlearchy'

By Allie Townsend · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 7:55 p.m.

A team of IU researchers from the School of Informatics came to an unexpected defense of major World Wide Web search engines with a recent study. The findings contradict a popular view of the presence of a hierarchy among the engines, which suggests they cater to more predominant sites, known as the "Googlearchy" hypothesis.

ATO member dismissed after assault allegation

By Michelle Manchir · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 7:55 p.m.

A student was banned from the Alpha Tau Omega property and terminated from the chapter of which he was a two-year member Nov. 23 after he was implicated in an assault.

Breaking from news

By Mallory Simon · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 7:54 p.m.

The first newspaper following a break from classes always creates a problem -- the news doesn't stop when we leave Bloomington. So as a staff, we always have a dilemma about where certain news needs to be placed on a page and how to write the stories differently.

Political pulpits

By Alyson Brodsy and Patrick Schoettmer · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 7:53 p.m.

Since the time of Richard Nixon and his abuse of the Internal Revenue Service it's a common joke that anyone who angers the president is highly likely to get an audit. It's unfortunate, though, that such a threat doesn't always remain in the land of jest and conjecture.

Time to give

By Alyson Brodsy and Megan Robb · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 7:53 p.m.

For some Americans the holiday season is an excuse to live up to our reputation of materialism and indulgence. The giving and receiving of presents seems to be the focal point of the winter holidays -- at least that's the apparent trend every Black Friday when enthusiastic shoppers kick off the holiday season by sizzling a hole in their wallets. But some families are turning Santa Claus away at the door and sending him where he belongs: to charities in desperate need of funds during any season. They might not think to pat themselves on the back. But we should.

Mascot madness

By Alyson Brodsy and Matt Peyton · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 7:52 p.m.

Call me crazy, but I think it's time IU got a mascot. Matt, this isn't a good time. I mean, the Athletics Department, along with the whole school, is having enough trouble as it is. I know, but my idea is so easy, and the school could use a little positive PR right now; kissing babies, planting trees, not having unrest among faculty, staff and the president, all that kind of stuff. Matt, while that's all fine and good, do you know how expensive it would be to reprint T-shirts, hats and all kinds of other paraphernalia?

Up with rape awareness; down with PeopleSoft

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 7:52 p.m.

The decision to purchase PeopleSoft has hurt IU students once again. This time, the organization hemorrhaging money is not one the University can simply ignore. The IU Student Association Rape Crisis Fund came up $9,000 short of meeting its average donation total, IUSA President Alex Shortle says, and now risks losing its status as a registration check box. This would be detrimental to our University community. The Rape Crisis Fund is the primary source of money for Middle Way House rape crisis services, which include a 24-hour crisis line and an on-scene advocacy program.

Archaeologist suspects Bosnian hill might contain hidden pyramid

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 4:08 p.m.

VISOKO, Bosnia-Herzegovina -- With eyes trained to recognize pyramids hidden in the hills of El Salvador, Mexico and Peru, Semir Osmanagic has been drawn to the mound overlooking this central Bosnian town.

Renowned 'Lord of the Dance' troupe comes to Auditorium troup

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 4:08 p.m.

For those who don't have tickets for the IU-Duke game tonight, there's another show in town that could be just as exciting.

Co-founder of Berenstain Bears books dies at 82

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 4:07 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA -- Stan Berenstain, who with his wife wrote and illustrated the Berenstain Bear books that helped millions of children cope with trips to the dentist, the first day of school and getting new siblings, has died. Berenstain, 82, died Saturday in suburban Philadelphia from complications with cancer, said Kate Jackson of HarperCollins Children's Books in New York.

STILL PERFECT

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 6:26 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Pittsburgh's gamble to start the second half failed, and the Indianapolis Colts made them pay for it as they took a 23-7 lead after the third quarter, earning the undefeated Colts their 11th win in a row, 26-7. The Steelers opened the second half by trying an onside kick, but rookie Matt Giordano recovered for the Colts at the Pittsburgh 37. Seven plays later, Peyton Manning hooked up with tight end Bryan Fletcher on a 12-yard touchdown pass, Manning's second of the game. That gave Indy a 23-7 lead and forced the Steelers to abandon their powerful ground game.

Former IU professor, famed Bob Knight critic hits lecture circuit

By Kathleen Quilligan and Kathleen Quilligen · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 6:26 p.m.

About 2,340 miles west of Bloomington, former IU English professor Murray Sperber has recreated his Herman B Wells Library 10th floor faculty study where he wrote four books, down to the pictures of San Francisco he tacked on the walls. "I often wonder why I have pictures of San Francisco," Sperber said, "when I can look out the window and it's right there."

Herbert criticisms few outside IUB faculty

By Peter Stevenson · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 6:26 p.m.

Professors at IU's satellite campuses believe concerns of IU President Adam Herbert raised by IU-Bloomington faculty are important and say the criticisms are far less prevalent on the other campuses. Faculty members at IU-Purdue University Indianapolis, IU-Northwest Gary and IU-South Bend said they have concerns about the dual-role position of Bloomington chancellor and senior vice president for academic affairs, as well as about Herbert's visibility.

Rape prevention funding in danger

By Stephanie Susman · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 6:26 p.m.

Every semester, when students register for classes, the well-known headaches of the PeopleSoft registration program are brought to the surface. But it's not just the students who suffer the pains of PeopleSoft -- at least one optional selection offered at the end of the registration program is hurting as well.