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IU employees might face investigations

By Kristin Huett · Friday, Nov. 19,2004 12:51 a.m.

New faculty members might have to expose their personal lives to obtain a job in the near future. The purpose of the background investigations is one attempt by the University to do what it takes to keep students and the campus out of harm's way.

Trustees expected to approve student fee bonds

By Kristin Huett · Friday, Nov. 19,2004 12:51 a.m.

IU's board of trustees will meet this week to try and make sense of a number of issues dealing with University dollars and cents. The Finance and Audit Committee will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today in room 206 of the University Palace Conference Center on the IU-Purdue University Indianapolis campus. The meeting will center on IU money issues.

University to revamp mission statement

By Amber Nicholas · Friday, Nov. 19,2004 12:51 a.m.

Members of the IU-Bloomington community will have a chance to voice their opinions on the direction in which IU is heading today. The University is revamping its mission and seeking community input in planing for its future.

Honoring Clinton's legacy

By Rick Newkirk · Friday, Nov. 19,2004 12:51 a.m.

As former President Bill Clinton dedicated his presidential library Thursday in Little Rock, Ark., IU students reflected on the leader's legacy.

Manning lighting up league with TDs

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Friday, Nov. 19,2004 12:21 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- If Peyton Manning has proved anything this season, it is that nothing is out of reach. He's already thrown five touchdowns in an NFL-record three games this season. He's thrown at least three TD passes six times and is on pace to shatter Dan Marino's seemingly untouchable single-season record of 48 TD passes.

Bucket half-empty or half-full?

By Cory Steger · Friday, Nov. 19,2004 12:19 a.m.

When IU and Purdue University face off for the Old Oaken Bucket this weekend, you can forget about any kind of records, stats, numbers or any other sort of collection of data, for that matter. It really doesn't matter that Purdue is averaging almost 300 passing yards a game, or that IU's defense gives up close to 30 points a contest.

Owners delay Expos vote

By Alyson Brodsy and Nancy Armour · Friday, Nov. 19,2004 12:17 a.m.

CHICAGO -- Major League Baseball owners surprisingly did not vote Thursday on the proposed move of the Montreal Expos to Washington D.C. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig said he still expected the move to take place, and said owners will vote on the deal by Dec. 6.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Nov. 19,2004 12:17 a.m.

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Lou Holtz will retire as coach at South Carolina after the season, The Associated Press learned Thursday night, apparently paving the way for Steve Spurrier to replace him. Holtz told his team before Thursday's practice that he was retiring, according to a source close to the program who spoke on condition of anonymity. All season, the 67-year-old Holtz said he was worn out and tired, and even said Spurrier would be a good choice to succeed him.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Nov. 19,2004 12:16 a.m.

Hoosiers welcome Kentucky, Utah for Invitational After dropping one spot in the national polls, the No. 14-ranked IU men's swimming and diving team will attempt to bounce back from a disappointing loss by participating in the ninth annual Indiana Invitational. The Invitational, which will take place at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center from today through Sunday, is a 10-team competition.

2 teams, 1 great rivalry

By Dan Click · Friday, Nov. 19,2004 12:16 a.m.

Walking into the football locker room, it becomes evident after a few moments which game is the most important to IU: the game against arch-rival Purdue. On the wall hangs a clock that resembles something out of a "Mission Impossible" movie, counting down the seconds until the clash with the Boilermakers.

Fakin', frontin' and stuntin'

By Melanie Sims · Friday, Nov. 19,2004 12:16 a.m.

I'm writing a book tentatively titled "No, I Don't Wash My Hair Everyday -- and Answers to Other Questions You'll Never Ask Me." Look for it next to author Phillip J. Milano's 2002 book "Why Do White People Smell Like Wet Dogs When They Come in Out the Rain."

Pop-off, Peter

By Rick Newkirk · Friday, Nov. 19,2004 12:10 a.m.

Peter Popoff is not a porn star. He is a faux-televangelist peddling matchbox-sized packets of "miracle spring water" on late-night infomercials. One "believer" ordered a packet of the special sauce and claims it saved her life.

Dissent

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Nov. 19,2004 12:05 a.m.

So Sharon Reed went on TV naked, it's a sign of the times. What is also a sign of the times is the ratings at WOIO TV soared. Some say it was unprofessional and risked credibility; I say she was doing her job.

Specter wins Judiciary support

By Alyson Brodsy and Jesse J. Holland · Friday, Nov. 19,2004 12:03 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Arlen Specter won the support of the Senate Judiciary Committee's Republicans to be their chairman next year, surviving complaints from abortion opponents who lobbied to skip over him in favor of a conservative, Thursday.

Possible new case of mad cow disease found

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Nov. 19,2004 12:02 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- A second case of mad cow disease might have turned up in the United States, but meat from the suspect animal has not entered the food chain, U.S. Department of Agriculture officials said Thursday.

Students flee IU early for Thanksgiving break

By Madison Natt · Thursday, Nov. 18,2004 11:43 p.m.

The issue of whether students should have a longer Thanksgiving break, start the school year earlier and add a fall break to the semester, or keep things the way they are has been discussed for years.

Symposium discusses nuclear threat

By Obaid Khawaja · Thursday, Nov. 18,2004 11:42 p.m.

A symposium addressing the proliferation of nuclear capability in Asian countries pushed for more debate on the issue Thursday. The forum, sponsored by the Committee on Asian Security in the Persimmon Room of the Indiana Memorial Union, focused on the nuclear aspirations of North Korea, South Korea, China, India and Pakistan, as well as reasons for the continuation of the conflict.

The geek system

By Jeff Alsott and Jeff Alstott · Thursday, Nov. 18,2004 11:31 p.m.

Last Tuesday saw the release of the highly anticipated video game "Halo 2" selling more than 2.4 million copies in the first 24 hours. That's $125 million in a day. For some comparison, "The Incredibles" grossed $70.5 million its entire opening weekend.

The bare naked truth

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Nov. 18,2004 11:24 p.m.

Nudity's back in the headlines. But it's not "NYPD Blue" or a clothing malfunction, it's WOIO. The Cleveland CBS affiliate aired a first-person account of one model's experience in artist Spencer Tunick's nude photo shoot. The catch is that the model was WOIO anchor Sharon Reed, one of hundreds of nude participants. The broadcast included far away shots of Reed in the buff and as a result drew record ratings for the station.

Students frustrated with excessive parking fines

By Lauren Bristow · Thursday, Nov. 18,2004 11:19 p.m.

It's the most unpleasant surprise for any driver. Seeing that familiar, yellow envelope, neatly tucked under one windshield wiper could ruin any student's day. But before running to pay the ticket or allowing it to be posted to the bursar bill, students should know that there is another option.