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The moral minority

By Evan Ross · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 11:24 p.m.

If I have to hear one more time how perfectly moral this country has become, I'm going to scream. That's quite a shock to common wisdom because most scholars, pundits, sociologists and other masters of public opinion clamor for a more moral America.

Endowment's gifts appreciated

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 11:22 p.m.

The Lilly Endowment has been extremely generous to IU in the past years, and for this we are grateful. The Endowment's Dec. 16 $53 million Metabolomics and Cytomics (METACyt) grant to the University to study how cells work is just the latest in a stretch of generosity dating back to 1958.

Swimmers upset No. 11 Tennessee, fall to unranked OSU

By Evan Harris · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 1:29 a.m.

This was an emotionally driven weekend for the No. 13-ranked IU men's swimming and diving team. In Friday's meet, the Hoosiers took on No. 11-ranked Tennessee at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center, knowing that the day after they would have to travel to Columbus, Ohio for a Big Ten match up with Ohio State. They entered the meet against the Volunteers with much needed confidence, but failed to keep their momentum going, as they were upset by OSU the next day.

Doing things the WRIGHT way

By John Rodgers · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 1:25 a.m.

A role reversal happened Saturday at Assembly Hall. Bracey Wright the shooter went into his phone booth and came back as Bracey Wright the aggressor. The junior, notorious for his three-point persistency, instead attacked the basket more often. The result: 30 points on 11 of 22 shooting while putting the Hoosiers on his back in his own Superman performance in IU's 74-61 victory against Wisconsin.

Solid fan base needed for football program success

By John Rodgers · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 1:24 a.m.

New IU football coach Terry Hoeppner spoke at halftime of Saturday's basketball game at Assembly Hall. His message was short and simple as the former Miami of Ohio coach looked straight into the student section and made a simple request. "I've got to have you," Hoeppner said. He was greeted by applause.

IU reaches out to tsunami victims

By Michael Zennie · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 1:08 a.m.

Flags across the IU campus and the nation flew at half-staff last week as the United States honored the victims of the Dec. 26 tsunami in the Indian Ocean. The disaster, which has claimed the lives of more than 150,000 people in Asia and Africa, has motivated Americans to help the devastated region.

Daniels to begin term today

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 1:08 a.m.

As of 11 a.m. today, Mitch Daniels officially will be Indiana's new governor. To celebrate, Daniels brought together everyone that helped him claim victory -- from his grassroots supporters to the VIPs.

Record day for Manning powers Colts win

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 1:08 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- When Peyton Manning plays, records fall. If Sunday was any indication, opposing teams do, too.

Soccer co-captain named player of the year

By Steve Slivka · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 1:08 a.m.

ST. LOUIS -- Twenty-nine days ago, IU senior Danny O'Rourke celebrated his team's second straight national title. Friday evening, the cherry topped the cake of O'Rourke's career as he received the 2004 Missouri Athletic Club's Hermann Trophy.

Beltran, Mets agree to try to work out $119 million contract

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 1:01 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Carlos Beltran and the New York Mets agreed Sunday to try to structure a $119 million, seven-year contract, a lawyer involved in the negotiations told The Associated Press. The sides agreed that the deal will include an $11 million signing bonus, the source said on condition of anonymity.

Ketchum leads IU in Hoosier Open

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 12:49 a.m.

In the first indoor meet of the season for the men's track and field team, one Hoosier has already provisionally qualified for the NCAA Indoor Championships. Junior Ryan Ketchum hurled the shot put past the NCAA Provisional standard of 17.75 meters to grab first place with a mark of 17.84 meters.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 12:48 a.m.

Women's track and field begin season The IU women's track and field team opened up its indoor season on a dominating note as the team held its annual Hoosier Open meet. The Hoosiers won 8 out of 19 events and had strong placed finishes in the others.

IU holds double-digit lead for majority of game to upset Wisconsin 74-61 at home

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 12:42 a.m.

Whatever IU coach Mike Davis put in his Hoosiers' Wheaties this past week worked. Coming off a disappointing and embarrassing 21-point loss at Northwestern in the Big Ten opener Wednesday, IU regrouped and defeated Wisconsin at Assembly Hall 74-61 Saturday night.

Defining an IU surprise

By Alyson Brodsy and Matt Glenesk · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 12:39 a.m.

Surprise: To cause to feel wonder, astonishment or amazement, as at something unanticipated. Hmm, did Webster mean hearing Bloomington got slammed with 20 inches of snow or the rumors that Brad and Jennifer are on the outs?

Unofficial results show Mahmoud Abbas as Arafat's successor

By Alyson Brodsy and Ravi Nessman · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 12:39 a.m.

RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Mahmoud Abbas was elected Palestinian Authority president by a wide margin Sunday, exit polls showed, giving him a decisive mandate to renew peace talks with Israel, rein in militants and try to end more than four years of Mideast bloodshed.

Lilly Endowment gives IU $53 million grant

By Michael Zennie · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 12:31 a.m.

The Lilly Endowment gave IU-Bloomington an early Christmas present Dec. 16 -- a grant for $53 million to fund the new Metabolomics and Cytomics Initiative (METACyt), the largest the campus has ever received.

Tears, joy mark end of IU women's rush

By Haley Beck · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 12:30 a.m.

Sunday morning freshman Leslie Jobb had nothing left to do but wait. She made it through 19-, 12-, six- and three-party with only a few minor disappointments and sleepless nights. However, she was in love with one sorority, and by 1 p.m. she would find out if the sisters there felt the same.

Hossler announces decision to resign

By Tony Sams · Sunday, Jan. 9,2005 11:58 p.m.

Donald Hossler, IU vice chancellor for enrollment services, has stepped down from one University administrative position and will step down from another this summer.

Rivers continue to rise, threaten Indiana towns

By Alyson Brodsy and Rick Callahan · Sunday, Jan. 9,2005 11:48 p.m.

Rain-swollen rivers continued to rise Saturday in southwestern and south-central Indiana, threatening some communities with the highest floodwaters in nearly a century as soggy towns upstream began cleaning up the watery mess.

Skiers hit slopes close to home with local club

By Jackie Faine and Jacqueline Faine · Sunday, Jan. 9,2005 11:47 p.m.

Speeding through fresh white powder isn't just reserved for those within driving distance of a major mountain range. The Alpine Ski Club of Bloomington offers these thrills and more for city residents and guests wishing to feel the excitement of a brisk winter wind whipping in their face.