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Taking hate crime laws in the right direction

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 11:57 p.m.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a monumental resolution Wednesday to include sexual orientation, gender and gender identity in the Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act, which was formerly and is still colloquially known as the Hate Crimes Prevention Act. Hate crime legislation can be a touchy subject. Some argue it violates free speech rights, while others claim it is needed to differentiate between everyday crimes and those enacted to intimidate certain groups. Although this law only provides federal funding to local law enforcement officials investigating hate crimes -- and not explicit penalties or prevention measures -- we still believe it is a positive step in securing equality for all Americans.

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By Michael Savitt · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 11:51 p.m.

One day after class last semester, friends of Ryan Alovis, now an IU graduate, sat on a couch in his living room playing a fast-paced game of Madden Football on Sony PlayStation. However, Alovis was nowhere near the excitement. Instead, he chose to juggle the responsibilities of attending daily classes and running his own business. For many business-minded IU students like Alovis, creating a business venture and watching it grow is a top priority. Because they were not part of a final classroom project, these businesses forced the creators to work simultaneously on their schoolwork and their companies in order to achieve success.

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4 ways to set your new business apart

By Alyson Brodsy and David Weisburd · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 11:48 p.m.

Editor's Note: Welcome to the first of a six-column series offering advice for beginning entrepreneurs. IU sophomore David Weisburd is the co-founder of Indy Tickets Express LLC, a ticket broker network that connects ticket brokers throughout the United States and Canada. Since the company's reconstruction in May 2005, Indy Tickets Express LLC has grossed more than $190,000 in revenue. He has started multiple companies in the last seven years, including companies in the travel, jewelry and gaming industries. Visit www.davidweisburd.com for more information about Weisburd and his company.

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New Orleans mayor postpones the opening of the city due to risk of flood

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 11:45 p.m.

NEW ORLEANS -- Under pressure from President Bush and other top federal officials, the mayor of New Orleans suspended the reopening of large portions of the city Monday and instead ordered nearly everyone out because of the risk of a new round of flooding from a tropical storm on the way. "If we are off, I'd rather err on the side of conservatism to make sure we have everyone out," Mayor Ray Nagin said.

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Orthopedic plant to open in Fort Wayne

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 11:43 p.m.

FORT WAYNE -- A company that makes surgical instruments and orthopedic products plans to open a plant in Fort Wayne that could create up to 160 jobs in five years. Officials for Nemcomed said the city's work force and transportation infrastructure helped convince them it was the best place to build its $10 million, 34,000-square-foot plant. The plant will open in fall 2006 and employ 20 to 40 people by the end of next year. Its seven-acre location in a business park next to Interstate 69 will provide space for expansion, and Nemcomed plans to add 20,000 square feet in 2009.

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Sugar-free gum market blowing up

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 11:42 p.m.

CHICAGO -- The growing popularity of sugar-free gum brands that promise to whiten teeth or fight tooth decay have made the gum market a sought-after category for candy companies. U.S. gum sales rose 6 percent to $1.04 billion during the last 12 months, according to Information Resources Inc. Sugar-free brands grew 8.2 percent and accounted for more than 70 percent of U.S. gum sales.

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Police search for shooting suspects

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 4:23 p.m.

IU Police Department officers are searching for suspects in an early Sunday morning shooting that occurred at 14th Street and Indiana Avenue. The shooting followed several incidents at a dance sponsored by the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity at the Indiana Memorial Union early Sunday morning.

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IU sweeps weekend, improves to 6-1

By Jordan Majewski · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:49 a.m.

The IU women's field hockey team took two more steps toward its goal of an NCAA Tournament birth and a Big Ten championship with two home wins during the weekend. The victories over Ohio University and Southwest Missouri State University improved the Hoosiers' record to 6-1 overall.

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Women falter but improve

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:43 a.m.

IU women's golf coach Clint Wallman knew this weekend's Mary Fossum Invitational would be tough, but he couldn't have predicted his team would improve as much as it did and still finish in the back of the pack. "We shot a lot better and scored much better," said Wallman. "The weather threw us off quite a bit. We'll work this week and get ready for next." Senior Shannon Johnson, who tied for the win last week at the Notre Dame Invitational, tied for 13th with a 225 (74-74-77). The rest of the Hoosiers weren't far behind, including a 240 by sophomore Elaine Harris (83-79-78). Behind Harris was freshman Amber Lindgren, playing in only her second collegiate match, who fired a 84-81-77 for a 242 - good enough for a tie for 70th place. The scoring for Indiana was rounded out by a 83-84-84 by senior Katie Carlson and a 82-89-81 by sophomore Kendal Hake.

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Students simulate drunken driving at McNutt Quad

Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:25 a.m.

Sophomore Megan Moore's vision was obscured by black goggles as she drove a golf cart over several orange cones. Students standing at the McNutt Quad circle drive watched as Moore swerved to miss two IU Police Department squad cars that arrived on the scene. John Summerlot, a residence coordinator for the building, yelled for her to stop. "I can't," she said, laughing.

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Athletics plan to eliminate deficits by '08

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:25 a.m.

A proposed repeal of the athletics fee could peel fans away from Assembly Hall's courtside seats. IU Athletics Director Rick Greenspan presented a business plan to the IU board of trustees Friday outlining changes to the athletics department's budget. The plan proposes to eliminate the athletics fee, re-allocate some student seats to private donors and increase men's basketball ticket prices. These changes are expected to be approved by the trustees in May and will be discussed further in November.

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Athletics department's budget woes have long history

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:25 a.m.

A new athletics department plan seeks to end an eight-year streak of red ink. The department has recorded yearly deficits since 1998, according to the reports of former IU Athletics Director Michael McNeely and three independent accountants' reports conducted by advisory firm BKD, LLP, obtained by the Indiana Daily Student.

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Stabbing reported at People's Park Saturday

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:25 a.m.

Bloomington police are investigating a stabbing that occurred in People's Park late Saturday night, said Sgt. Myrick Williams. Although the crime was listed on the police log as murder, Williams said he was unaware if there were any fatalities. Williams said the case was still being processed and no further information was available at press time. For more details, see Tuesday's Indiana Daily Student.

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UNRIVALED

By Matt Mattucci · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:25 a.m.

For the first time since 1993, Kentucky entered Bloomington with an undefeated IU team awaiting their arrival. And for the first time in four years, the Hoosiers won, 38-14. "It wasn't a perfect game by any stretch, but it was beautiful," IU head coach Terry Hoeppner said. "We just whipped the Wildcats."

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Hoosiers ready for Big Ten play to begin

By Chris Sauer · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:19 a.m.

Fifty-two minutes and 11 seconds into Sunday's match, the IU women's soccer team and the Bowling Green State University Falcons were tied at zero. Eighteen seconds later, the Hoosiers had scored two goals and taken a 2-0 lead.

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IU freshmen impress coach at Invitational

By Evan Harris · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:18 a.m.

Head coach Lin Loring entered the Western Michigan Invitational with the mindset that the weekend would be like an audition for his Hoosiers. The four returnees would give up the high singles positions for work on their doubles game, while four freshmen would acquire those positions for a "tryout." But the IU women's tennis team far exceeded its coach's expectations.

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Women win Intercollegiate title

By Ryan Goode · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:17 a.m.

On Friday afternoon, the IU women's cross country team proved just how strong it is. Even without their top runner, junior Jessica Gall, the Hoosiers won the Indiana Intercollegiate meet in convincing fashion. The team placed four runners in the top 20 en route to the victory. The Hoosier women began the race by remaining in a pack and staying just off of the pace.

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IU men finish 2nd

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:13 a.m.

IU missed winning its fourth straight Indiana Intercollegiates title Friday evening at the IU cross country course as in-state rival Indiana State University took home the title with 41 points. The Hoosiers finished second with 63 points.

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