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Local independent troupe opens Halloween play

By Sean Abbott · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 2:03 a.m.

The Bloomington Playwrights Project will serve up its answer to the age-old Halloween question of "Trick or Treat?" with its latest Dark Alley Late Night Series production, "PlayHouse of Horror." The play revolves around different levels of fright and different perspectives on the holiday.

Defense provides anchor for team

By Zack Eldridge · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:50 a.m.

Four hundred thirty two minutes and two and a half weeks -- that's how long it's been since the men's soccer team has surrendered a goal. The last goal scored against the Hoosiers (7-3-4, 4-0-1 Big Ten) came on Oct. 5 at Michigan. IU has been shutting down opponents at a torrid pace. As a result, it has garnered four consecutive shutouts since the streak started-- and a total of six on the season -- which has come in the midst of a five-game winning streak. The IU defense had a 0.77 goals against average in 2002, a mark that ranked 15th nationally. This season, it has been much of the same. The stifling IU defense and IU goalkeeper are allowing a mere 0.71 goals per game, a mark that ranks first in the conference. "I would characterize our team defense simply," IU coach Jerry Yeagley said. "Look at the Big Ten stats. We lead the Big Ten defensively. I've always said there are two aspects to defense -- individual and defense collectively.

Time for a masquerade

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:42 a.m.

Tired of being a maid for Halloween? Is your old doctor costume wearing thin? How about that Anakin outfit? This year, the costumes are mostly inspired by films and popular culture.

Lecture sheds light on issues surrounding Israel

By Andrea Minarcek · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:41 a.m.

Ishmael Khaldi's perspective as a non-Jewish supporter of Israel generated strong reactions from a crowd of about 50 people made up of mostly IU students Tuesday evening in Ballantine Hall.

Two-year College Mall Road construction completed

By Mike Malik · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:41 a.m.

Construction on College Mall Road officially ended yesterday. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, one passerby shouted a question many Bloomington residents have had. "Why did this project take so long?"

Soy Story

By Stacie Vasko · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:40 a.m.

It comes in the form of a liquid. It comes in the form of powder. It even comes in burger form. Such a vast variety of products lie inside one tiny bean. Soy is wedging its way into the lives of American consumers and has become one of the fastest-growing nutritional staples in the everyday diets of many. Kim Galeaz R.D., C.D., the food and nutrition consultant to the Indiana Soybean Board, said the consumption of soy could be considered a trend, but at the same time she thinks there is a permanent spot awaiting its arrival on the market.

IU professor receives $2.6 million grant to study disease resistance in soybean genes

By Stacie Vasko · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:36 a.m.

Through hallways lined with displays of scientific conclusions stands the office of biology professor Roger Innes, the winner of a $2.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation for the study of disease resistant genes in soybean plants The three-year grant, which was issued Sept. 1, permits a collaborative team of five scientists from all over the country to uncover the evolution of this disease-resistant gene.

Clerk hopeful criticizes party

By Adam Van Osdol and Adam VanOsdol · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:36 a.m.

Matt Stevenson, an IU junior running for city clerk, said Wednesday that the Monroe County Republican Party has embarrassed and taken advantage of him. Stevenson, a Republican making his first bid for public office, accused his own party of deceiving students.

State life sciences receive millions

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:36 a.m.

BioCrossroads, the recently christened central Indiana life science initiative, announced Tuesday the formation of Indiana Future Fund I, a more than $72 million capital pool that will invest in regional and national venture capital to encourage direct investment in life science opportunities within Indiana.

Uganda learns politics via radio

By Paul Musgrave · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:29 a.m.

In the United States, radio talk shows are just one of many possible ways citizens can participate in politics.

Sniper suspect re-requests attorneys

By Alyson Brodsy and Sonja Barisic · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:28 a.m.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Sniper suspect John Allen Muhammad changed his mind Wednesday and stopped acting as his own lawyer at his trial after only one day of cross-examining witnesses. Circuit Judge LeRoy F. Millette Jr.

State announces $2 million planning program

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:25 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- State officials plan to distribute $1.5 million in planning grants to counties and communities along the proposed route of the Interstate 69 extension between Indianapolis and Evansville.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:23 a.m.

In the last week, the IDS has published two articles linking online file trading to financial trouble in the music industry. Unfortunately, only anecdotal evidence is provided to back up these claims.

Mid-size cities want you

By Tony Sams · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:22 a.m.

If there's any chance you'll ever graduate, pay close attention: mid-size cities want you to know that, contrary to popular belief, they're super-cool and you should do them a teeny-tiny favor and move your entire life into one of them after college.

Fun before 21

By Jake Rossman · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:21 a.m.

In exactly one month, I'll be celebrating my birthday, number 21; college's uniting rite of passage and the day our drinking habits are legalized.

The fans made him do it

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:20 a.m.

A family, after having suffered a tragedy involving their child, has every right to want retribution. That family also has the right to ask for recompense from the opposing guilty party.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:16 a.m.

Luvsandamba Dashnyam, a Mongolian poet and scholar, will give a poetry reading at 4 p.m., today at Woodburn Hall, Room 205. Dashnyam is the president of the Mongolian Knowledge University and of the Academy of Humanities.

Zeta raises $53,000 in annual event

By Lindsay Kaplan · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:14 a.m.

Zeta Tau Alpha sorority raised more than $53,000 with its annual philanthropic event, Big Man on Campus, Friday at the IU Auditorium.

Greek community volunteers for city

By Mike Malik · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:13 a.m.

Since the beginning of the week, students from IU's Greek organizations have been volunteering across Bloomington. The students are taking part in the first annual Community Service Challenge, hosted by the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association.

Speech to highlight Collins history

By Stephanie Susman · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:13 a.m.

Collins Living-Learning Center founder Tate Holt will come back to IU for an event at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the Edmondson Formal Lounge at Collins, 541 N. Woodlawn Ave. Holt will present stories of the early LLC and will discuss the history of Collins and the original intentions of the Living-Learning Center.