Longform

A kick in the ads

By Tony Sams · Monday, Aug. 30,2004 12:45 a.m.

Wise people have often joked that we market our politicians like we market soda: it's all about image and which one leaves the best taste in your mouth. People say the inundation of advertising from the two major political parties, telling you which one is better, is strikingly similar to the inundation from the two soda giants.

IU not doing enough for football

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Aug. 30,2004 12:44 a.m.

As I read the press release posted in several Indiana newspapers about the new promotions the athletics department is implementing to bring in bodies to fill the empty football seats, all I could think is, "It's not enough." If the program wants people in the seats, they can't use these not-such-a-great-deal promotions.

Owners struggle to rent out older properties

By Daria Kamalipour · Monday, Aug. 30,2004 12:42 a.m.

'For-Rent' signs for older properties have been prevalent in town due to newer properties such as Smallwood Plaza, 10th and College and other fancier apartments popping up in Bloomington. Travis Trestler, operations manager of Renaissance Rentals, said the rental market has been a little flooded and may see lower occupancy rates.

Smackin' down the zealots

By Rick Newkirk · Monday, Aug. 30,2004 12:30 a.m.

Working at a Jewish newspaper this summer got me thinking about different religions. And I think when my co-workers called me a small-nosed money-spending bastard, I realized we all take our religious differences too seriously.

PeopleSoft already causing delays

By Michael Zennie · Friday, Aug. 27,2004 1:42 a.m.

If IU-Bloomington's problems with its new Student Information System are of the same magnitude as those at IU-Purdue University-Indianapolis, many students should prepare to be inconvenienced during the first week of classes. Students at IUPUI have been waiting in long lines to get emergency financial aid because the new system delayed the processing of their financial aid checks, according to The Associated Press.

Students saving money on textbooks

By Maggie Bozich · Friday, Aug. 27,2004 1:42 a.m.

As students begin to fill the streets of Bloomington, most might find their pockets quickly becoming empty. The thief is the rising cost of textbooks and course packets. Trying to stretch their dollars, many students are beginning to find alternative places to buy their books instead of simply using the better-known T.I.S. and IU Bookstore.

Diverse Beginnings

By Kathleen Quilligan and Kathleen Quilligen · Friday, Aug. 27,2004 1:42 a.m.

Lying on the ground under a table, sophomore Daya Pillai, student assistant from the Asian Culture Center, attempts to fasten a tablecloth to the table with long strips of masking tape. Fellow assistant sophomore Rosalyn Nguyen leans over the table with tape stuck to the ends of her fingers ready to hand them down to Pillai.

IU ranks lowest in Big Ten

By Michael Zennie · Friday, Aug. 27,2004 1:42 a.m.

At No. 71, IU and Michigan State University tied for the lowest academic ranking in the Big Ten, according to US News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2005," where they ranked 248 schools. "The news is not as bad as it sounds," said IU-Bloomington Interim Chancellor Ken Gros Louis. "And my office is preparing a detailed analysis of the various criteria, with points assigned to each one, and how we fared with the other Big Ten schools in all categories."

Hoosiers kick off season this weekend

By John Fischer · Friday, Aug. 27,2004 1:29 a.m.

After a strong preseason performance, the IU women's soccer team is ready to carry its momentum to where the points count and the wins matter. The Hoosiers beat Kentucky 2-1 at the IU-Purdue University Fort Wayne Soccer Showcase and then disposed of Western Kentucky 2-0 Sunday at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Libertarians hope national, state campaigns will spotlight party ideas

By Adam Aasen · Friday, Aug. 27,2004 1:21 a.m.

As the race for the Statehouse heats up, one candidate is more concerned with raising issues than winning his election. Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Ken Gividen plans to make an impact on the polls with his party's strategy to cut down the state's bureaucracy. Gividen said although he may not win the race, he hopes this election will add prominence to the party.

Crawford leads U.S. sweep of 200

By Alyson Brodsy and Rob Gloster · Friday, Aug. 27,2004 1:11 a.m.

ATHENS, Greece -- Shawn Crawford stood silently amid the Greek chorus of whistles and boos delaying his race. For four minutes, he fought to stay composed while rowdy fans chanted the name of their country and their disgraced sprinting star.

High expectations follow Bailey to Denver

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Aug. 27,2004 1:09 a.m.

DENVER -- The receiver fakes an out pattern and heads up the field, apparently on the way to a long reception or even a touchdown. At the last second, Champ Bailey closes the gap, reaches up with one hand and pulls down an interception to the cheers of the crowd.

NCAA denies Williams' reinstatement request

By Alyson Brodsy and John Nadel · Friday, Aug. 27,2004 1:09 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- All-American Mike Williams was denied his request to play for the University of Southern California by the NCAA Thursday, leaving the star receiver unable to rejoin the top-ranked Trojans after being shut out of the NFL draft by the courts.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Aug. 27,2004 1:08 a.m.

U.S. beats Spain, still alive for gold ATHENS, Greece -- Written off after their opener and branded failures back home, Stephon Marbury and the Americans are showing signs they just might be the team to beat after all.

Fool's gold for 'Dream Team'

By Matt Mattucci · Friday, Aug. 27,2004 1:07 a.m.

On paper, many things look much more enticing than they actually are: a McDonald's cheeseburger, Britney Spears and the 2004 U.S. men's basketball team to name a few.

Hamm heads into golden sunset

By Alyson Brodsy and Joseph White · Friday, Aug. 27,2004 1:06 a.m.

ATHENS, Greece -- An hour after the game, Mia Hamm was still on the field, hugging, crying and posing for pictures with an Olympic gold medal around her neck. Then, finally, she left. After 17 years, 153 goals and 266 games -- including a grueling overtime finale -- it was time for her to go. "There are few times in your life where you get to write the final chapter the way you want to," Hamm said. "I think a lot of us did that tonight."

Champions on display

By Steve Slivka · Friday, Aug. 27,2004 1:05 a.m.

The accolades continue to roll in for the IU men's soccer team, as the National Soccer Coaches Association of America ranked the Hoosiers No. 1 in its annual preseason top 25 poll. Earlier in the summer, College Soccer News named IU No. 1 in its preseason poll, as well.

Employee charged in felony drug case still working at IU

By Lori Geller · Friday, Aug. 27,2004 1:02 a.m.

John "Jack" Kenealy, an IU night operations supervisor who was arrested last month by the Indiana State Police Methamphetamine Abuse Task Force, is currently awaiting trial on three felony drug counts. He was arrested in his Bloomington home July 29 after officers discovered methcathinone in his residence.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Aug. 27,2004 12:48 a.m.

Free city, campus busing all week Through Sept. 5, all public transit services in Bloomington, including the Bloomington Transit, BT Access, IU Campus Bus and Rural Transit, are free to all students and community members. Bloomington Transit will also start several new routes in the downtown area. Major stops will include the Indiana Memorial Union, Kelley School of Business and the IU Library.

Officials dedicated to University

By Mike Malik · Friday, Aug. 27,2004 12:47 a.m.

Move-in day, the induction ceremony and roommate meet-and-greets, are just some of the many things freshmen face. They will read and hear countless names of administrators, faculty and staff without having a clue who those people are or what they have to do with the University. For that matter, students who have been at IU for years may not know these key individuals, such as the board of trustees, one of the most important branches of the University government.