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UPDATE: (5:00 p.m.) Plane crashed with New York Yankee ball player aboard, team manager says

By Colleen Long · Wednesday, Oct. 11,2006 5:07 p.m.

A law enforcement official has told The Associated Press that a member of the New York Yankees organization was aboard the plane that crashed into a New York City high-rise. And FAA records show the plane was registered to pitcher Cory Lidle.

Online Only Swords into plowshares

By Alyson Brodsy and Abram Hess · Wednesday, Oct. 11,2006 1:09 a.m.

As I write this column, the early news reports are indicating that the exclusive nuclear club has, amidst global protest, gained its newest member: North Korea.

Totally Coked Out

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 11,2006 1:03 a.m.

The protesting of No Sweat! against IU's contract with Coca-Cola is heating up. Are the views of the group misguided or is Coke an evil empire?

Once a world leader, now an IU scholar

By Kristi Oloffson · Wednesday, Oct. 11,2006 12:26 a.m.

He has led an entire nation during one of its most trying times. He has helped bring peace to a country struck by civil war. He has been thrown in jail for his efforts. But what's even more remarkable about this former president of Liberia is that he also works at IU.

Muslim Student Union to sponsor 'Fast-a-thon'

By Zachary Osterman · Wednesday, Oct. 11,2006 12:26 a.m.

It's not often a person is given the opportunity to put themselves in someone else's shoes and learn a little bit about another culture through their own eyes. The IU Muslim Student Union is offering students and community members just such a chance, with the added incentive of raising money for a good cause.

Modern marvel

By Alyson Brodsy and Kristi Oloffson · Wednesday, Oct. 11,2006 12:26 a.m.

The Martha Graham Dance Company didn't have to sell out the IU Auditorium to make its audience applause ring like it had done that very thing. The New York-based dance company captivated about 1,500 attendees Tuesday night, showcasing a modern dance history that company dancer Blakeley White-McGuire said represents a part of American legacy. Martha Graham's choreography is well-known for its storytelling ability, along with the emotional expression of the dancers who play characters throughout their performances, said Anne Posluszny, company manager.

Designer takes place at crossroads of fashion, film

By Alyson Brodsy and Samantha Critchell · Wednesday, Oct. 11,2006 12:25 a.m.

Ninety years and thousands of pairs shoes ago, a 16-year-old Italian cobbler named Salvatore Ferragamo came to Los Angeles hoping to find a little glamour. He found a little and then created a lot more. So it seems fitting that the twin worlds of fame and fortune are honoring him this month on the Rodeo Walk of Style, one of the ritziest and most high-profile shopping streets in the world.

Attorneys say sniper Malvo is seeking a deal

By Alyson Brodsy and Stephen Manning · Wednesday, Oct. 11,2006 12:22 a.m.

ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Convicted Washington-area sniper Lee Boyd Malvo is seeking a broad plea agreement in which he would plead guilty to other 2002 shootings that authorities have linked him to, defense attorneys and Maryland prosecutors said Tuesday.

'Hoosiers' screenwriter offers advice to IU students

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Wednesday, Oct. 11,2006 12:21 a.m.

Like most university lectures, Angelo Pizzo's began with a lengthy introduction with an academic lauding of the speaker's accomplishments Tuesday night. But Pizzo, the screenwriter of the beloved 1986 movie "Hoosiers," about a small-town high school basketball team's journey to the state-title game, delivered a speech that wandered far off the path of the usual academic lecture.

Big names arrive for HIV/AIDS benefit

By Annysa LaMantia and Anyssa LaMantia · Wednesday, Oct. 11,2006 12:12 a.m.

There was nothing distinctive about the Catholic school uniform that Garlia Jones wore in the mid-90s. A speaker came to her school one day to present information on HIV/AIDS. During the next four years, Jones said she distinguished herself by wearing a red ribbon -- a pin she received that day.

Johnson not in forgiving mood after wreck at Talladega Superspeedway

By Jenna Fryer and Mike Glover · Wednesday, Oct. 11,2006 12:06 a.m.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Here's one thing race fans won't see any time soon: Jimmie Johnson and Brian Vickers buddying up at the track, or anywhere else.

Hoosiers prep for season with intersquad match

By Mike Abrams · Wednesday, Oct. 11,2006 12:04 a.m.

The Frank Southern Ice Arena saw its first action of the season this weekend when the IU club hockey team hosted its annual Red-White intersquad matchup Saturday.

IU defeats DePaul, Purdue during home tournament

By Brian Buckey · Wednesday, Oct. 11,2006 12 a.m.

The IU men's club volleyball team hosted the seventh annual Hoosier Fall Classic Oct. 7 in the HPER Wildermuth Gym. Twenty teams made the trip to Bloomington to participate in the day-long preseason event. IU welcomed teams from all over the Midwest and around the country, including Big Ten rivals Illinois and Purdue. The Illinois A squad team won the tournament.

Thigpen's big day leads to Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week honors

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11:58 p.m.

Two days after tying a conference record and extending an IU record with three kickoff-return touchdowns in a single season, sophomore running back Marcus Thigpen took home some hardware.

IU wins in overtime

By Michael Sanserino · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11:55 p.m.

Kevin Noschang wasn't sure. With his team tied 2-2 two minutes into overtime against instate rival IU-Purdue University Indianapolis, the sophomore forward said he knew his team would win the game, but he was uncertain whether his left-footed shot would end the battle.

Freitag's substitution decisions gave IUPUI shot at some late-game heroics

By Chris Engel · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11:53 p.m.

The IU men's soccer team dominated the pace of play for the first 83 minutes of Wednesday night's game against IU-Purdue University Indianapolis, taking a 2-0 lead over the Jaguars. However, with eight of the original 11 starters for the Hoosiers sitting on the sideline, IUPUI scored two goals in five minutes to send the game into overtime.

Columbia University professor awarded economics Nobel Prize

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11:35 p.m.

NEW YORK -- Columbia University professor of political economy Edmund Phelps was awarded the 2006 Nobel Prize in Economics, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced Monday.

Police investigating $500 in cash reported missing from Ashton-Vos dorm room

By Kristi Oloffson · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11:34 p.m.

A resident of Ashton-Vos reported nearly $500 cash missing from his dorm room Monday night, according to the IU Police Department.

Library holds film series on democracy, national elections

By Joanna Barnett · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11:33 p.m.

When Kate Cruikshank, Lilly Library's political papers specialist, first saw Matt Kohn's documentary, "Call It Democracy," she was captivated and wanted to share it. She is now facilitating a four-part film series titled "How Democratic are Elections in the U.S.?," featuring documentary-style films intended to educate IU students about the upcoming November elections, as well as inform students of election policies and American government in general.

Putin vs. the press

By Alyson Brodsy and Waddell Hamer · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11:32 p.m.

I know many will say it's not such a good idea to give the Bush administration suggestions on where to spread democracy next, but I'm not too worried. If the man doesn't read national newspapers, chances are he's not going to read the Indiana Daily Student. Nevertheless, I would like to suggest that Bush encourage Russia to swallow a heavy dose of liberty. I recognize that democracy there only dates back to 1991, so they're fairly new at this, but in light of recent events, I find it very hard to believe that Russia's system is healthy.