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SpaceShipOne leaves atmosphere again

MOJAVE, Calif. -- Ignoring a warning to abort the flight, a test pilot took a stubby-looking rocket plane on a corkscrewing, white-knuckle ride past the edge of the atmosphere Wednesday, completing the first stage of a quest to win a $10 million prize.

Around The Campus

ACC celebrates moon festival An Asian moon festival is a holiday for members of a family and friends to get together and give thanks. The event, sponsored by the Asian Culture Center, celebrates the harvest moon, when the crops have been gathered and heavy work in the fields is over. The free event, will feature the cultures and cuisine of Korea, China, Japan and Vietnam and will be held at 7 p.m. tonight at Collins Living Learning Center Courtyard. For more information, visit www.indiana.edu/~acc .

UITS workers see nightlife behind the tech desk

It's 2 a.m. A student is deep into his 10-page paper that has been put off until the last minute. It's due at 8 a.m. Monday. After the fourth cup of coffee, he approaches page eight. Suddenly, no matter what he types, the screen stays the same. Panic starts to set in. What will he do now?

Business Briefs

Consumer confidence falls NEW YORK -- Continued job worries resulted in an unexpected decline in consumer confidence in September, the second consecutive monthly dip, a New York-based private research group said Tuesday. The Consumer Confidence Index fell to 96.8 from a revised reading of 98.7 in August, according to The Conference Board. Analysts had expected a reading of 99.5.

I'm not 'crazy for you'

Famed farce writer Ken Ludwig pulled off a wonderful adaptation of 1930s theater with his play "Crazy for You," which played Tuesday and Wednesday at the IU Auditorium. Much like the 1930s theater era he recreated, the heavy spectacle weighed down the air-light plot.

Women in Business fosters professional skills, camaraderie

Making business connections may not be a top priority in the minds of a majority of college students, but for members of IU's Women in Business club, networking and gaining practical experience for the corporate world are major objectives. "We have two purposes -- to develop women both professionally and personally," said senior and WIB President Stephanie Krause. The club also provides an opportunity for women to take on leadership roles in a field traditionally dominated by males.

Design veteran Geoffrey Beene dies of pneumonia at 77

NEW YORK -- Geoffrey Beene, the award-winning designer whose simple, classic styles for men and women put him at the forefront of American fashion, died Tuesday at 77. Beene died at his home of complications of pneumonia, according to Russell Nardozza, vice president of Geoffrey Beene Inc.

If it's in the game, it's in the game

As the clock wound down toward history, the entire crowd at Reliant Stadium in Houston held their breaths in anticipation. Then, a Gatorade bath for the coach, a kneel-down to seal the victory and the final gun marked the dawn of a new era.

Football fashion

IU eyes revenge with Oakland in town

The IU women's soccer team wants revenge and they want it bad. Last year, Oakland University thumped IU 3-0. This time the Hoosiers are hoping to return the favor when they play host to Oakland tonight at 7 p.m. in what will be the first of a four-game home stand.

Cities in controversy about political signs

At least two Indiana cities have suspended local time limits on political yard signs in the face of lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the ordinances, and a third may choose not to enforce a similar law of its own. Valparaiso agreed to suspend its ordinance that prohibits residents from posting political signs until 30 days before an election for the remainder of the election year, said City Attorney Dave Hollenback.

Around The Arts

Early musicians to perform at Festival The annual Bloomington Early Music Festival will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Episcopal Church. The event will feature Ensemble Lipzodes, a five-member ensemble that specializes in the music of the 16th-century Guatemalan church. The ensemble consists of members from IU's Early Music Institute.

Local organization provides support, clothes for interviews

When it comes to interviewing for a job, first impressions can make or break an interview. But for people who don't have the resources to make the best impression, getting a job can be especially hard. That's where the volunteers at My Sister's Closet come in.

Downtown Gallery Walk comes to Bloomington

Friday night, before the weather gets too cold to enjoy the outdoors, the streets of Bloomington will come alive with the Downtown Gallery Walk from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to see some of the best visual arts of 10 participating galleries within walking distance of each other.

My one shot at coolness

I'm a big fan of voting. I'm also psyched that it's so hot right now. With the celebrity endorsement, the voter registration drives and the whole world of political fashion opening up, this is the perfect situation. Between MTV, BET, P. Diddy and Drew Barrymore's political stylings, I think this voting season is going to finally be my chance to get popular. And last week, I saw Cameron Diaz at Kenneth Cole, and I talked her out of buying this truly heinous "Voting is Life" T-shirt. As Elle Woods said, whoever said orange was the new pink was seriously disturbed.

Still a GIANT

FAIRMOUNT, Ind. -- James Dean has been dead for 49 years, but his image, his legacy and his energy are all alive and well in the rural Indiana town where he spent much of his adolescent life.

IU runner distances himself from pack

Two years ago, at the Penn Relays, senior track and cross country runner Tom Burns impatiently awaited his race in the 3,000-meter steeple chase. With the starting gunshot he quickly set his pace in the middle of the pack. Lap by lap, he slowly began kicking his feet up quicker and pumping his fists harder, contending with the big names in the NCAA.

I am away from my column

I'm addicted to AOL away messages. There, I've said it. And to tell you the truth, I feel a lot better. You see, I read away messages a lot. I don't know why. It doesn't make any sense, but then, neither do most addictions. Oh, I'm not saying it's as bad as alcoholism or anything. Yet. As soon as I log on to AOL, I check who's online. When I determine that there's no one I really want to chat with, I immediately scan the away messages.

Paying rent for greatness

Have you ever heard of a university department called space management? Until yesterday, I hadn't either. Apparently, IU has a whole office responsible for the usage and allocation of space. Building space, that is, not outer space. But you knew that, right?

Laws worth waiting for

Now is the time in our country when we need action. We can't wait around for another attack like Sept. 11. We need to work tirelessly to improve our national security and intelligence capabilities. We need to act -- but not in haste. This summer, after months of discussions, the bi-partisan 9-11 Commission released its findings in a best-selling report. Many of the recommendations included reorganizing intelligence gathering with an intelligence czar, tightening restrictions on immigrants and improved communication for first responders.