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Religious groups hope auction of Center for University Ministry will breathe new life into site

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Wednesday, Oct. 4,2006 10:32 p.m.

A building that has served several Christian denominations during the past few decades will be auctioned off to the highest bidder this November. The Center for University Ministry, located at 1415 E. Third St., will be sold after ceasing its operations late last year because of a decline in student interest.

ONLINE ONLY: Author tells students: Bragging doesn't have to be a bad thing

By Ari Shifron · Wednesday, Oct. 4,2006 12:31 p.m.

Bragging does not have always have to be a bad thing. That was the topic of a talk given Tuesday Night by author and communications specialist Peggy Klaus at Whittenberger Auditorium.

All-white jury will judge accused killer in Jill Behrman case

By Sarah Core · Wednesday, Oct. 4,2006 12:42 a.m.

The three jury alternates selected Monday morning for the murder trial of John R. Myers II will not be named until the jury begins deliberations, the Morgan County Superior Court said Tuesday.

IUPD 'expects the unexpected'

By Kristi Oloffson · Wednesday, Oct. 4,2006 12:42 a.m.

Freshman tosses pet guinea pig out window. Student gets into police squad car thinking he hailed a cab. Juveniles make fake 911 call to try and catch police eating doughnuts on the job.

Magazine prints names of women who had abortions

By Alyson Brodsy and David Crary · Wednesday, Oct. 4,2006 12:41 a.m.

NEW YORK -- At a pivotal time in the abortion debate, Ms. magazine is releasing its fall issue next week with a cover story titled "We Had Abortions," accompanied by the names of thousands of women nationwide who signed a petition making that declaration.

Bloomington officials break ground on training center for fighting cancer

By Kasey Hawrysz · Wednesday, Oct. 4,2006 12:40 a.m.

In an event Tuesday that was both literally and figuratively groundbreaking, officials ceremoniously dug shovels into the future site of the nation's first proton therapy training center.

Poynter fellows to look at ethics

By Whitney Mitchell · Wednesday, Oct. 4,2006 12:20 a.m.

Eight IU professors from a diverse range of academic departments were recently named Poynter Center fellows and will be meeting throughout the year to discuss "Memory, Ethics, Politics and Aesthetics" at the Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics and American Institutions in Bloomington.

Around the Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 4,2006 12:19 a.m.

See what's going on around the IU campus.

Study: Abortion clinic violence still prevalent

By Zachary Osterman · Wednesday, Oct. 4,2006 12:18 a.m.

A new study co-authored by an IU professor reports crime directed toward abortion clinics in the United States has not dwindled.

Relay for Life looking for volunteers, teams

By Ryan McLaughlin · Wednesday, Oct. 4,2006 12:17 a.m.

IU's Relay For Life is looking for volunteers and team members to participate in its annual walk against cancer this spring.

Professor uses records to chronicle late IU president

By Nick O'Neill · Wednesday, Oct. 4,2006 12:16 a.m.

To kick off the first event of Archives and Special Collections Month, students and faculty gathered to hear how an IU professor used the University's records to chronicle the life of former IU president Herman B Wells in a book he is writing.

Bloomington mayor, IU celebrate archives month

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Wednesday, Oct. 4,2006 12:13 a.m.

Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan proclaimed October Archives and Special Collections Month at an event held at the Herman B Wells Library Tuesday evening.

Union Board wants you!

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2006 11:42 p.m.

As the Indiana Memorial Union prepares to open newly renovated facilities -- the Whittenberger Auditorium and a Starbucks on the first floor near the Student Activities Tower -- the Union Board continues its storied history as the governing body of the IMU and one of the strongest student organizations on campus. Sixteen student directors, three nonstudent directors and some 300 student committee members and assistant directors make up the board.

Doin' it for the kids

By Alyson Brodsy and Abram Hess · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2006 11:41 p.m.

I'm in a bit of a pickle, and I think I share my conundrum with many of you readers. The dilemma is this: In a few short months, I will graduate. Then what? Graduate school? A career? The Peace Corps? Teach for America?

Mean but green

By Abby Schwimmer and Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2006 11:40 p.m.

Like every good child from a liberal family, I was raised with the belief that Wal-Mart's existence was nothing less than the work of the devil. I learned that it represented capitalism gone awry: It squelched small businesses, had some very questionable labor practices and stole your soul. Besides, that happy face just got annoying after a while.

The naked truth

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2006 11:39 p.m.

Sydney McGee, an award-winning art teacher of 28 years, was recently fired from her job at a Frisco, Texas, elementary school. Did she abuse a student? Sell drugs on the playground? Accept a bribe?

IU set to battle No. 9 Purdue tonight

By Mike Abrams · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2006 11:24 p.m.

The first half-point of the AT&T Crimson & Gold Cup -- an annual duel for bragging rights between several Purdue and IU varsity sports -- will be decided Wednesday.

Doubles Tennis results

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2006 11:23 p.m.

The intramural men's, women's and mixed doubles tournament contenders finished up competition Sunday. Here are the results:

Hoosiers looking to extend win streak against U. of Evansville

By John Wustrow · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2006 11:17 p.m.

When the team bus for the IU women's soccer team rolls into Evansville on Wednesday afternoon, the driver probably won't need a map to figure out where to go. At least four people on the bus will know the area fairly well.

I hate the steroid era

By Alyson Brodsy and Evan Harris · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2006 11:16 p.m.

After a grueling 162-game season, the Major League Baseball playoffs are set to commence. They're less exciting than sports enthusiasts would like to admit, but the race to enter October was a long and exhilarating one for the likes of St. Louis, San Diego and Los Angeles. And for the teams that didn't quite get in this year -- like Philadelphia, Florida and the Chicago White Sox -- next year is only a stone's throw away.

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