Longform

Kernan names lieutenant governor

By Adam Van Osdol and Adam VanOsdol · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:35 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan has selected a woman who once built diesel engines in Columbus, Ind., and later served as the state's budget director to be his lieutenant governor. Katherine Davis will be the first female lieutenant governor in Indiana history if she is confirmed by the Indiana General Assembly. Legislators of both houses will convene a special session Oct. 20 to vote on the ratification.

Parade steps off tonight

By Laura Lacci · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:35 a.m.

Tonight at 5:30 p.m. people will crowd the streets from Rose Avenue to Third Street to the Sample Gates, as the 2003 Homecoming Parade begins. Some will congregate on the sidewalks and position themselves to view the action. Others will walk, dance, maneuver bicycles, or ride in cars or on floats as children wait anxiously for candy to be thrown in their direction.

Astral Project introduces contemporary jazz to IU

By Ben Hsu · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:35 a.m.

Astral Project was in Bloomington Wednesday for a concert at the Willkie Auditorium, performing songs from its latest 2002 album, "Big Shot," as well as new compositions the group hope to record later this year. "Our latest album was self-produced, and we're very happy we got the opportunity to do it because we put our hearts into it," Astral Project drummer John Vidacovich said.

When clothes launch an attack

By Patrice Worthy · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:32 a.m.

We have all done it. It is one of the hardest tasks on the face the earth: shopping. You can be in the best of moods, and by the time you finish your shopping expedition you feel like you have been put through the ringer. I have been there so many times. I love to shop, but more times than not I begin to ask myself, why?

Cheney speaks at fund-raiser

By Alyson Brodsy and Tom Coyne · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:30 a.m.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Vice President Dick Cheney kicked off the 2004 campaign season in northern Indiana Thursday with a brief but profitable fund-raising appearance on behalf of freshman U.S. Rep. Chris Chocola. Cheney was at the fund-raiser for a half-hour and helped Chocola raise $200,000 for his re-election campaign. Cheney spent most of his 15-minute speech discussing why President Bush should be re-elected.

Fall ballet brings out Stravinsky's morbidity

By Benjames Derrick and Benjamin Derrick · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:29 a.m.

World renowned artist John Clifford has choreographed movement to music ranging from classical Stravinsky to heavy metal Van Halen. This weekend Clifford brings his talents to the IU Ballet Theater for a retelling of Stravinsky's infamous and morbid one-act "The Rite of Spring." The show is the headliner for the theatre's "Colours of Dance" program beginning at 8 p.m. this Friday and Saturday at the MAC.

Orion Quartet embarks upon Beethoven set

By Claire Blaustein · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:28 a.m.

Beethoven's string quartets are often held up as examples of his finest work. This set of 17 quartets spans most of Beethoven's career and a wide range of his musical styles. Over the next several months, students at IU will have the rare opportunity to hear them all.

Detective: Bryant attacked alleged victim from behind

By Alyson Brodsy and Tim Dahlberg · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:26 a.m.

EAGLE, Colo. -- The woman who accused Kobe Bryant of rape told police a flirtatious encounter quickly turned ugly when he grabbed her by the neck, bent her over a chair and attacked her, repeatedly asking, "You're not going to tell anybody about this, right?" At a preliminary hearing Thursday to determine whether Bryant will stand trial, Eagle County Sheriff's Detective Doug Winters testified that the 19-year-old woman was raped after agreeing to go to Bryant's suite at the resort where she worked.

Colts face tough test in battle of unbeatens

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:25 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Carolina Panthers want to find out how good they really are. On Sunday, they'll face their toughest test of the young season. The mission: Slow down the Indianapolis Colts' thoroughbreds, Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison, or risk losing their perfect record.

Runners head to Alabama for invitational

By Steve Slivka · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:23 a.m.

The IU women's cross country team travels to Auburn, Ala., today for the Auburn Invitational. Ranked No. 36 in this week's FinishLynx NCAA Women's Cross Country Association Poll, the Hoosiers look to improve on their 15th place finish two weeks ago in the Roy Griak Invitational in Minnesota.

Hoosiers face another ranked team

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:22 a.m.

For the third consecutive weekend, the IU women's field hockey team will face off against a top-ranked opponent today when the Hoosiers take on No. 5 Michigan (9-3).

Team looks to rebound in 2 weekend matches

By Matt Glenesk · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:21 a.m.

This weekend is Homecoming, and for the IU women's volleyball team the cozy confines of University Gym have never looked better. Last weekend the Hoosiers traveled east to play against Ohio State and No. 11 Penn State, and the results were less than pleasing to the Hoosier coaches and players.

Martial arts festival kicks off

By John Fischer · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:19 a.m.

IU has the second largest martial arts program in the country, but recruiting large numbers of new members has been hard for many of the clubs. In an effort to create new interest in the program, the IU Martial Arts clubs are playing host to the first ever Martial Arts Festival from 2 to 5 p.m. tomorrow at the Wildermuth Gymnasium in the HPER building.

Hoosiers face off against Big Ten foes

By Cory Steger · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:17 a.m.

The Hoosiers women's soccer team travels to Michigan this weekend to take on the Wolverines in Ann Arbor Friday night and then Michigan State Sunday in East Lansing. The team enters the weekend with a record of 5-6-0 (2-3-0 Big Ten), and has won three of its last four games.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:14 a.m.

Snyder honored by NHL teammates ATLANTA -- On a night of tributes to Dan Snyder, his former teammates gave him the best one -- a season-opening victory. Chris Tamer scored with 2:24 left on a pass from Shawn McEachern as the Atlanta Thrashers capped an emotional night with a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday night.

DEFLATED

By John Rodgers · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:07 a.m.

In order to regroup his team after a 1-5 start, this past Sunday and Monday Coach Gerry DiNardo met individually with every player who has played this season. "We have a team that has not had recent success. I just wanted to make sure we are all on the same page, and I wanted to make sure it was my page," DiNardo said. "Our guys are great, and they all are on my page. Some of the meetings lasted one minute, some lasted 10 minutes."

No more recalls!

By Tony Sams · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 1:36 a.m.

The California recall election was like an awful movie, 77 days long with a predictable ending. And boy, I'm glad this whole damn thing is over. I was rooting for Gov. Gray Davis to pull through, but I'll be really honest with you: I really didn't care since I'm not a California resident (I was flipping back and forth between recall coverage and the Cubs-Marlins game, and I think subconsciously I just wanted the underdog to win).

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 1:33 a.m.

RPS to give awards for 'coolest room' in contest Residential Programs and Services is holding a contest for students who have rooms with style. By entering, all contestants automatically win a free T-shirt. A grand prize of a $150 gift certificate to Bed, Bath & Beyond will be awarded to the resident with the coolest room.

Finding humility and hope

By Joe Grace · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 1:33 a.m.

It's been less than two months since I graduated, but I've already discovered life after college is a lesson in humility. Humility is walking into a Dollar General store and asking for an employment application. Humility is standing around a Dollar General store for ten minutes while six middle-aged women scrounge around their work areas to find the employment application.

Union Board re-creates '80s prom

By Marilyn Jaynes · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 1:27 a.m.

Being a fan of the '80s isn't something to be ashamed of. Crimped hair, leg warmers, acid wash jeans and music by Bananarama and Cyndi Lauper hint the fabulous decade is back. Well, at least it is for some students IU.