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Study jumps to conclusions

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 11:17 p.m.

A study conducted by a University of California at Los Angeles law professor suggests affirmative action harms black students more than it helps them, as it pushes them to confront curriculum they are not prepared to face. The author of this study -- Richard H. Sander -- looked at 27,000 students who entered law school in 1991 and found a gap between the performance of white and black students.

Dead Science

By Colin Kearns · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 1:13 a.m.

The Baron did not want a funeral, so before he died, he gave his body away. ***** After the living exit the room and close the door secured with a keypad lock, the eight operating tables start to resemble eight coffins. Metal lids are placed on top of each table and remain closed during the living's absence from the room. The lids mask the sights of what lies below, but a hint of the smell always survives. The stink oozes through the cracks and sours the air just enough to remind the living of their place every time they open the door from the other side.

Football players graduating below average

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 1:11 a.m.

Hoosier football players are graduating just short of the national average, according to the 2004 NCAA Graduation Rates Report.

Incubus rocks crowd at IU Auditorium

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 1:11 a.m.

More than 3,000 people packed the IU Auditorium Sunday night to hear the alternative rock band Incubus play live songs from both its newest album and older albums. The IU Auditorium was filled with students wanting to hear their favorite songs, and with surprise covers of R. Kelly and Prince by lead singer Brandon Boyd. Students came from as far as Ball State and Purdue universities to hear the popular band.

Student injured in science lab

By Mike Wilson · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 1:11 a.m.

A "flash" in the chemistry building Monday resulted in the hospitalization of Michael Ingleson, a post-doctoral student, for second degree burns. The flash caused heavy blistering on the skin of the part of Ingleson's arms that was not covered by his gloves and short sleeve shirt, according to IU Police Department reports.

IU student veteran fears for comrades in major offensive

By Michael Zennie · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 1:11 a.m.

With thousands of U.S. and Iraqi troops assaulting the Iraqi insurgent hotspot of Fallujah, few people at IU have the same perspective as junior Brian Nordhoff. Nordhoff served in south-central Iraq as a corporal in the Detachment Communications Company of the Headquarters Battalion of the Fourth Marine Division. He said Fallujah had a reputation of being a dangerous city.

U.S. strikes Fallujah

By Alyson Brodsy and Jim Krane · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 1:10 a.m.

NEAR FALLUJAH, Iraq -- Thousands of U.S. troops, backed by armor and a stunning air barrage, attacked Sunni insurgents' toughest strongholds in Fallujah on Monday, launching a long-awaited offensive aimed at putting an end to guerrilla control of the Sunni Muslim city.

Sex-ploration: The beginning of sex research at IU

By Nicole Hindes · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:52 a.m.

His lectures filled auditoriums and stadiums; his face graced the cover of Time magazine; and now, 48 years after his death, the story of his life and controversial research will be projected upon big screens across the country for audiences who might not realize the continuing influence of his volumes.

Particles

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:50 a.m.

IU named in list of top places to work Monday's issue of The Scientist magazine names IU as one of the nation's "Best Places to Work in Academia," according to its survey of 1,456 researchers. IU made No. 10 on the list, while the California Institute of Technology and Purdue University came in at first and second places, respectively.

88-year old professor leaves mark on IU

By Lindsay Lyon · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:47 a.m.

Every day he teaches, 88-year-old Henry Remak leaves his house on Maxwell Lane and walks nearly a mile to campus, cranking his weight from side to side with a large shoulder bag and a look of contentment on his face. He takes it slow, using this time to appreciate his surroundings and to chat with the people he meets.

A traditional Irish breakfast in Dublin

By Stephanie Fedor · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:40 a.m.

I've been told I talk too much about alcohol in my articles. So during the past two weeks, I tried to figure out why. In Ireland, there are two ways a beverage is served: from a cup or a pint glass. A strong cup of tea seems to melt problems away if you have a cold or if you've lost your job. But the tea shops and coffee shops are not as prevalent as the pubs. I can't help it; so much revolves around the pint.

Bloomington celebrates a legend

By Rose Mary Forte · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:39 a.m.

It was four nights of a time-honored tradition celebrating a legend who grew up in Bloomington. Hoagy Carmichael, a composer and musician, connected with a variety of artists around the world and crossed many musical realms of his and our times. He hosted his own television show, "The Saturday Night Review," worked with lyricists Johnny Mercer, Frank Loesser and Mitchell Parish, and wrote "Georgia On My Mind," "Rockin' Chair" and "Lazy River. Carmichael died in 1981, but he lives on as a legend in music and film.

Key players attract managers

By Alyson Brodsy and Ben Walker · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:38 a.m.

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. -- Pedro Martinez, Sammy Sosa and Randy Johnson figured to attract plenty of attention once all 30 general managers got together Monday and set up shop for their annual meetings. Many of the general managers had already arrived at the ritzy oceanfront hotel by the time some other prominent guests -- members of the heavy metal band Metallica -- checked out. Quickly, the baseball folks got down to business.

Anyone else ready for a wardrobe malfunction?

By Ryan Phillips · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:36 a.m.

After week nine of the NFL season, one thing is clear: all those preseason predictions can go right out the window. I thought I'd recap some of the major stories of the first half of the NFL season this week because some of them are as shocking as Janet Jackson's halftime performance at the Super Bowl. The top story has to be the 7-1 Pittsburgh Steelers and the success of their rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Roethl ... err, Ben has been outstanding this year and is 6-0 as a starter -- boy that whole Eli Manning fiasco on draft day seems pretty stupid now huh?

Alumnus launches weekly radio show

By Teri Rosenbaum · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:36 a.m.

A reincarnation of jazz has recently hit the IU campus, pervading local radio stations and hoping for a more modern group of enthusiasts. David Johnson, a former IU student, hosts a weekly radio show for WFIU titled "Night Lights." WFIU is an IU affiliated radio station run by full-time employees as well as students. The station's Web site describes the program as a comprehensive jazz show for all ages.

Court rejects murder appeal

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:35 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to hear an appeal from an Indiana death row inmate convicted of the torture murder of an 18-year-old woman.

State panel backs giving school boards more fiscal control

By Alyson Brodsy and Deanna Wrenn · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:34 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A state government efficiency group has recommended moving student testing to the spring, simplifying the school funding formula and giving local school boards more flexibility and control over spending.

Hoosiers get by AIS 75-67

By Dan Click · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:34 a.m.

Before the season opener Nov. 19 at No. 8 Baylor University, the IU women's basketball team got a preseason test against the Australian Institute of Sport -- and it was tested. IU passed the test, behind some timely shooting and defensive stops to win 75-67. Throughout much of the second half, AIS held on to the lead, building it to as high as 61-54 with seven minutes remaining.

Around The State

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:33 a.m.

State parole board faces pressure from growing case load INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Parole Board has seen its case load more than double during the past decade, while it has gained no new staff to help review whether inmates should be kept in prison.

LoVecchio injured in defeat

By Dan Click · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2004 12:33 a.m.

During IU's 26-22 loss to Illinois Saturday afternoon, senior quarterback Matt LoVecchio ran out of the pocket for 10 yards and picked up a first down while getting injured and possibly suffering a concussion. Redshirt freshman Blake Powers relieved LoVecchio for the remainder of the game. LoVecchio was unavailable for comment after throwing for 207 yards on 15 of 17 passes.