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Former trustee elected by alumni

Thursday, July 7,2005 1:05 a.m.

Patrick Shoulders will be serving a second term on the IU board of trustees. He was appointed by the governor three years ago, but this year won the single seat elected by the alumni. Shoulders said he was relieved to find out he'd won.

Motorcyclist dies in vehicle accident

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, July 7,2005 1:05 a.m.

An accident at the intersection of Ind. 45 and Curry Pike left one person dead and another in critical condition Sunday. Jean Ricciardi, 52, of Quinlan, Texas, was riding his motorcycle west on Ind. 45 when 76-year-old Thelma Prince of Bloomington struck him as she was turning left from eastbound traffic, according to Bloomington Police Department reports.

Research a priority in new IU mission

By Mike Malik · Thursday, July 7,2005 1:05 a.m.

The culmination of an 18-month-long process came to end Tuesday with the release of the Mission Differentiation Report, something that IU President Adam Herbert proposed when he was inaugurated in Spring of 2003. The report, titled, "Eight Campus Identities, One Shared Destiny," is just less than 50 pages in length and details how each of IU's eight campuses should define their missions to best serve students and the state.

The Red Phone in gas stations?

By Russell Puntenney · Thursday, July 7,2005 12:55 a.m.

It shouldn't take a holiday to inspire admiration for one's country, especially when you live in the best country in the world. For far too many Americans, however, now that the Fourth of July has come and gone, it's time once again to return to business as usual: complaining about everything and offering no solutions. It's certainly the American way to voice one's opinion but stating the obvious just doesn't seem to get much accomplished.

Piggybacking the poor while rich get richer

By David A. Nosko · Thursday, July 7,2005 12:49 a.m.

Somewhere in America lives a minimum-wage worker who isn't making enough money working full-time to support her or his family. In the meantime, Indiana's Congressional delegation voted six-to-three to support a $3,100 "cost-of-living" pay increase for all Congressional salaries in 2006.

2012 Olympic Games go to Great Britain

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, July 7,2005 12:25 a.m.

London was named the host of the 2012 Olympics Wednesday, beating out Paris, Madrid, Moscow and New York. The final vote for the winner of the Games of the 30th Olympiad was a contest between Paris and London, after three preliminary rounds "voted out" the other three cities. London barely won the vote by a count of 54 to 50.

Athletes vs. the media, the saga continues

By Alyson Brodsy and Jordan Majewski · Thursday, July 7,2005 12:24 a.m.

Kenny Rogers of the Texas Rangers, with his recent rampage against unsuspecting cameramen, prompted me to think about other athlete vs. media battle royales. These clashes are often hilarious, and provide memories for a lifetime. So here goes with my Top 5 moments of athletes embarrassing themselves in front of the media:

Young IU wide receivers look to step up in 2005

By Sam Story · Thursday, July 7,2005 12:23 a.m.

If there is a position that sticks out like a sore thumb for lack of experience on the IU football team, it well could be wide receiver. But don't tell them that. "We got talent. We got dominant players," said junior return man/wideout Lance Bennett. "But we got to be dominant." Dominance is not

Think globally

By Alyson Brodsy and Mark Taracuk · Thursday, July 7,2005 12:22 a.m.

The power of a community, a nation, is so strong. Its influence can overflow into other places and do incredible things to make powerful changes. However, we use our power to enforce our culture, laws, rules and beliefs onto other people without even thinking about it.

O'Connor? O'My!

By Tony Sams · Thursday, July 7,2005 12:22 a.m.

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's retirement announcement Friday triggers the first high court vacancy in 11 years. She was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, and proved to be the linchpin in a string of major 5-4 decisions involving federalism, abortion and a host of controversial social issues. Replacing her will be daunting. The White House might struggle to pick another historic choice to fill her shoes while satisfying the country. I have a suggestion: Nominate me.

Ethics not a crime

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, July 7,2005 12:20 a.m.

New York Times reporter Judith Miller is locked in federal prison today, where she will likely remain until October. Her crime: refusing to testify about an anonymous source she interviewed for a story that was never even published.

Sell out Assembly Hall

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, July 7,2005 12:20 a.m.

The athletics department has finally found a way to get out of debt that won't cost alumni, tax payers or students anything. It's a solution some have been screaming from the rooftops since we first learned of our crimson budget numbers. We're selling out Assembly Hall. A new scoreboard, purchased by a "business partner" of the IU athletics department, features a state-of-the-art replay screen, a lot of extra tonnage and -- most importantly -- advertisements.

Around the World

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, July 7,2005 12:10 a.m.

A group is threatening to build a hotel on Supreme Court Justice David Souter's property after the judge helped pass a ruling that personal property can be taken through eminent domain if it will generate greater economic benefits for the government. Logan Darrow Clements of Freestar Media, LLC, sent a letter to the code enforcement officer in the Town of Weare, N.H., where Souter lives, detailing a plan to replace his home with a hotel.

Sandra Day O'Connor had impact on Indiana, IU

By Michael Zennie · Thursday, July 7,2005 12:09 a.m.

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court has caught the attention of the entire nation and her decisions on key rulings affect all communities across the country, but she has had a special impact on IU and Indiana as a whole. IU Law Professor Joseph Hoffmann, who served Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist as a law clerk in the mid-1980s, had a unique experience with O'Connor.

Police reports: trapped deer, fallen biker

By Megan Hubartt · Thursday, July 7,2005 12:07 a.m.

A biker was taken to Bloomington Hospital after falling from her bike in front of Urban Outfitters on Kirkwood Friday. According to Lt. Jerry Minger of the IU Police Department, Karen Jensen was riding her bike west on Kirkwood following her friend Richard Bate. Bate told police he felt Jensen's bike make contact with his and when he turned around she had fallen from her bike and appeared to be seizing.

Mistake on Web site could cause confusion

By Carrie Ritchie · Thursday, July 7,2005 12:06 a.m.

Education is priceless. Practically every university, grade school and government official on the planet has made this statement. Theoretically this might be true, but a college degree comes with a hefty price tag. In October 2004, CNN Money reported the average cost of tuition, boarding and fees for the 2004-05 school year was $11,354 for public universities and $27,516 for private universities. For many, this amount is too much for their bank accounts to bear. That's why thousands turn to the Free Application for Student Aid Web site. But, some of these people have been misled by inaccurate information.

Author of IU's history passes away at 101

By Hannah Lodge · Thursday, July 7,2005 12:06 a.m.

Thomas D. Clark, a notable professor, author and historian, passed away June 28, just weeks short of his 102nd birthday. Clark, who came to IU in 1966 after serving as the chair of the history department at University of Kentucky, was responsible for compiling a 4-volume series chronicling the foundation and history of IU. In addition to bringing IU's history to life, Clark was known for writing over 20 books, many of which recorded the history of Kentucky. Clark not only wrote part of Kentucky's history; he also he saved it.

New J-school dean set to take reins

By Mike Malik · Thursday, July 7,2005 12:05 a.m.

With the exit of Journalism Dean Trevor Brown the stage is set for his predecessor, Brad Hamm, to leave his mark on a school that Brown helped establish. Hamm, who left a position as associate dean for the School of Communication at Elon University in North Carolina to come to IU, was chosen by the search committee after a first attempt failed to yield a worthy replacement.

Opera features 'Revolutionary' story

By David A. Nosko · Thursday, July 7,2005 12:04 a.m.

"A Twist of Treason," an opera written by Bloomington resident Julian Livingston, is described by the Bloomington Area Arts Council as a two-act historical dramatic musical about the tragic life and love triangle of the notorious American traitor Benedict Arnold, his wife Peggy Shippen and the British spy John Andre.

IU Art Museum showing work by Henri Matisse

By Jordan Majewski · Thursday, July 7,2005 12:02 a.m.

If you've never seen a work of art by a decidedly significant artist of the 20th century, here is your chance. The IU Art Museum is currently displaying Henri Matisse's "Still Life (Histoire Juive)." Matisse's "Still Life" was painted in 1924, and represents the style that he cultivated following his Fauvist period earlier in the century. The painting is an actual recreation of objects in his studio in Paris.