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Power loss impacts wait time at polling sites

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2004 2:19 a.m.

Casting a vote in Monroe County was anything but simple Tuesday. About 11:30 a.m., voters in Bloomington, Ellettsville and the surrounding areas experienced a short power outage that might have stemmed from an accident on Highway 45/46, near the Monroe County line.

First-time voters brave obstacles

By David A. Nosko · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2004 2:18 a.m.

As the campus community closed the doors to the polling places at 6 p.m. Tuesday, America's democratic right to vote had cost some IU students time in lines lasting throughout the day. Within Monroe County's 96 precincts, many Bloomington residents experienced poll booth scenes similar to a day trip to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

Sodrel leading in pending race

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2004 2:17 a.m.

After a night of flip-flopping results, both Democrat Baron Hill and Republican Mike Sodrel will have to wait for 6,500 absentee ballots to be counted before either can be declared a winner.

Trend Tidbits

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:46 p.m.

Apple unveils new iPod SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Apple Computer Inc. introduced a new larger-capacity iPod last week with a color display as well as a first-of-its-kind digital compendium of the rock band U2's songs.

North Korea, Iran respond, defend nuclear programs

By Alyson Brodsy and Edith M. Lederer · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:44 p.m.

UNITED NATIONS -- Challenged by the U.N. nuclear chief to prove their atomic programs are peaceful, North Korea said it would scrap its "nuclear deterrence" if the United States ended its hostile policy and Iran said negotiations with three European countries may "bring fruit."

Comic strip contested

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:43 p.m.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- At least 20 newspapers are objecting to Saturday's "Doonesbury" comic strip because it features a profanity, uttered in the strip by Vice President Dick Cheney. Editors told Universal Press Syndicate, the comic strip's distributor, that if their reporters aren't allowed to use profanity in stories, they don't think "Doonesbury" should, either.

Rookie Sanders gets stops, passing marks after replacing Doss

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:38 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Bob Sanders never doubted his skills. All he wanted was a chance to show how he could play. In Sunday's 45-35 loss at Kansas City, Sanders earned his biggest opportunity of the season when he replaced the injured Mike Doss. He finished with nine tackles, one fumble recovery and emerged as one of the Colts' few bright spots on an otherwise bleak defensive day.

Does Sexual orientation Political affiliation?

By Lucretia Fernandez · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:37 p.m.

Can a lesbian be a Republican? This summer, Mary Cheney's sexuality made national headlines because of her continued support and involvement in President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney's campaign.

Artest leads hobbled Pacers into start of season

By Alyson Brodsy and Jon Krawczynski · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:37 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- When the Indiana Pacers lost their third starter to injury in the preseason, one player rose up to provide the voice of reason and a calming influence.

Ricky's retirement up in smoke?

By Ryan Phillips · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:33 p.m.

After a summer of touring around the world, listening to Pink Floyd, watching Sponge Bob and staring at lava lamps for hours on end, Ricky Williams wants back into the NFL.

Successful season ends in Regional loss

By Chris Engel · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:30 p.m.

IU soccer is synonymous with success. IU soccer teams have produced six national championships, 16 College Cup appearances, 27 All-American honorees and the most successful coach in NCAA history. Beating the Hoosiers can make a season a success for many teams.

Around The State

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:30 p.m.

Longtime poll worker to retire WINCHESTER, Ind. -- A 95-year-old man who has voted in every election for the last 76 years, is retiring this year as a poll worker. George Bascom normally judges ballots at the city building in Lynn, about 30 miles southeast of Muncie, The Star Press reported. He has voted in every election since 1928, when Herbert Hoover was elected president.

IU welcomes annual Health Fair

By Janice Neaveil and Janice Neaveill · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:30 p.m.

About 1,000 students are expected to attend the 33rd annual IU Campus Health Fair, which will unite several health-related resources into 36 interactive exhibits designed to educate and entertain students, said Health and Wellness Director Anne Reese. The fair will take place from 10 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Alumni Hall of the Indiana Memorial Union.

The new burden of proof

By Alyson Brodsy and Edward Delp · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:29 p.m.

Bill O'Reilly was sued for sexual harassment. Unless you've been living under a rock the last few weeks, you probably already knew that. The case has ultimately been settled, but the discussion of sexual misconduct that it created still remains. Regardless of what you think of O'Reilly or the politics of Fox News, everyone should be disturbed by the fact that someone was trying to extort $60 million largely for phone conversations they could have hung up on.

Choose your own adventure

By Alyson Brodsy and Elisha Sauers · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:27 p.m.

Since this column was written prior to the election results, indulge in one of your favorite childhood pastimes by following the "choose your own adventure" format, an enlightening prophecy on America's Decision 2004 awaits you! It's simple. Begin with Chapter One; then, proceed to the next chapter, depending on the outcome of last night's election, or ...

Deacons preach gospel with motorcycles

By Leslie Benson · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:26 p.m.

Women don't have to ride on the back of motorcycles anymore. That's what Bonnie Antolik of Bloomington says. One of the deacons at the House of Prayer in Ellettsville and a mother of three, she has transgressed religious and gender stereotypes. "We don't belong to our husbands," Antolik said. "We are God's gift to them."

Herbert discusses possible tuition increase for next year

By Kristin Huett · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:25 p.m.

In the past year, IU tuition has increased 4 percent. As the years go on and the overall increase of tuition and fees continues to rise, students are left wondering what more they are getting out of their costly education year to year as its price tag continues to grow.

Be good to your momma

By Alyson Brodsy and Colin Dugdale · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:25 p.m.

I sat alone, gazing longingly out of my dorm window onto the field below. Though I tried to concentrate on my work, the trees below began whispering seductively: "Come dangle on us Colin! You know you want to! You've always loved a good dangle. It feels so good." They were quickly followed by blades of talking grass: "Come on Colin. Smell my dew!"

Third-place finish welcome sight for IU

By Bill Meehan · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:24 p.m.

After an NCAA-mandated day off, the IU women's rowing team is a little more buoyant at its Lake Lemon boathouse. Sunday at the Head of the Elk, the IU Varsity Eight earned a bronze medal in a third-place finish tied with Big Ten and in-state rival Purdue.

Local sailors 'come sail away'

By Andrew Petersen and Andrew Peterson · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:23 p.m.

When thinking of Bloomington, there are several things that come to mind -- basketball, cornfields ... and sailing? That's right. Lake Lemon -- with not one, but two different sailing clubs -- is a hot spot for the sport. Not only does IU have its sailing facilities located on the lake at Beechwood Heights, but the Bloomington Yacht Club has also been located there since it was founded in 1958.