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Democracy with horsepower

By Bennet Haeberle · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:36 a.m.

Come November, putting your ballot in the box could land your foot on the gas. The IU Student Association will spend $60,000 on a Corvette to encourage students to vote in November's general election.

New details in Behrman case released

By Krissy Wynkoop and Kristin Wynkoop · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:35 a.m.

The case of missing former IU student Jill Behrman is one step closer to solved. The vehicles involved in the disappearance of the bicycle rider can now be more-accurately identified with the public's help, Bloomington police and the FBI said. The search for Behrman hinges on this information. Behrman was last seen May 31, 2000, riding her bike in southern Bloomington around 9:30 a.m. She had just completed her first year at IU. Authorities believe she was struck by a vehicle while riding. Her bicycle was found in Ellettsville soon after her disappearance.

'Kicking' off the new year

By Maura Halpern · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:35 a.m.

As a tall blue and yellow inflatable sky dancer was whisked in every direction by the steady wind Friday afternoon, students clad in tae kwon do suits and fencing apparel threw Frisbees and rugby balls and passed out information about their club or sport.

Puttin\' on the Ritz

By Elise LeBlanc · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:35 a.m.

An old-fashioned, candy-cane swirl barber pole marks the entrance to the Ritz Barber Salon, tucked between Greetings and the White Mountain Ice Creamery at 105 N. Dunn St. Owner Larry Perry, 59, is in the front of his narrow shop, spinning customer David Beecham around in his chair to get a close trim along the sides of his hair.

Team falls in opener, defeats Missouri

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:29 a.m.

The Hoosiers won their first regular season contest under new coach Mick Lyon Sunday at the Nike Tiger Invitational. After falling to Kentucky 3-1 in the tournament opener, the team responded against Missouri with a double overtime victory. Junior Shelly Gruszka tallied the first goal for the Hoosiers on an assist from freshman Kristen Zmijewski in the ninth minute of play. Missouri responded in the 37th minute with a goal by junior Adriene Davis. The remainder of regulation proved a defensive effort on both sides as time expired with the two teams knotted at one apiece.

Second-half offensive explosion propels IU

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:27 a.m.

What a difference a year makes. The IU field hockey team opened their season Saturday in dominating fashion defeating the Miami Redhawks 4-1 in Oxford, Ohio. The Hoosiers, who struggled to a 1-16 record in 2001, got over the .500 mark for the first time in the program's three year history. After losing the past two years to Miami, head coach Amy Robertson's club exacted revenge on the Redhawks with an offensive blitzkreig in the second half that tied a Hoosier record for most goals scored in a game.

Hoosiers use strong pack for victory

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:27 a.m.

For the men's cross country team's corps of freshmen, the first meet of their career turned out to be a successful one. Four redshirt freshmen finished in the top seven of the team and all seven varsity runners placed in the top ten of the Indiana Open Friday at the IU Cross Country Course. In an effort to dominate their home opener, the team used a tight pack in which their top runner and seventh runner were separated by only 37 seconds. Redshirt freshman John Jefferson debuted as the number one runner for the team in the seven-kilometer race, with senior Bart Phariss slightly behind him. Jefferson finished with a second place overall finish of 22:29.10, and Phariss placed third .2 seconds behind Jefferson.

Team sweeps tournament

Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:21 a.m.

The women\'s volleyball teams began the 2002 season with a perfect record by winning all three matches in the Northern Illinois Best Western Invitational. IU defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday to sweep the tournament. "I think the biggest plus (Saturday) was that we pushed through," Indiana head coach Katie Weismiller said in a press release. "Offensively, our team has been on all weekend. Victoria's (Zimmerman) done a nice job running the offense and our passing has been very, very, good."

7-footer no match for Team USA

By Alyson Brodsy and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:20 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The U.S. team found itself in an unusual situation Saturday night. For the first time in the three-day old World Basketball Championships, the team had to dig itself out of a hole against Houston Rocket draftee Yao Ming and his China team. After being down by as much as 12 points, the U.S. team battled back and won 84-65. The U.S. team, 3-0 in its quest for the gold medal in the Championships, was aided greatly by its defense after faltering offensively.

Hoosiers offense slim in weekend matches

By Alyson Brodsy and Colin Nowling · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:17 a.m.

For the third straight season, the IU men's soccer squad failed to claim the championship as they hosted the adidas/IU Credit Union Classic this past weekend. The consensus No. 1 ranked Hoosiers took on No. 7 Rutgers on Friday night and No. 9 Clemson on Saturday evening. In a tight defensive battle, Rutgers and IU played to a 0-0 tie after two overtimes. Rutgers stymied the Hoosiers offensive attack by consistently putting nine and 10 men back on defense. Despite doubling the Scarlet Knights' shot output 16-8, IU was able to put just four shots on the goal of Rutgers senior keeper Ricky Zinter.

Hoosiers tie; Clemson takes tourney

By Alyson Brodsy and Colin Nowling · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:11 a.m.

On Friday and Saturday, the IU men's soccer team hosted the adidas/IU Credit Union Classic for the 20th consecutive season. The classic kicked off the Hoosiers' campaign for a sixth consecutive College Cup appearance. For just the second time since losing both games in 1992, the Hoosiers failed to win a game in the season opening tournament. "I would sure as heck like to win our own classic one of these years," Hoosier coach Jerry Yeagley said. "It seems like we are good hosts. But performance wise I am quite pleased although disappointed, and we can't be satisfied without finding a way to win."

Beanbag chairs to blinking lights

By George Lyle IV · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 1:42 a.m.

For the past five years, IU has been encouraging its new freshmen to go late-night shopping as a part of their introduction to Bloomington. So much so, they provide free shuttle buses to the store of choice.

France on a Plate

By Matthew Baber · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 1:30 a.m.

Practically every industrialized country on the face of the planet suffers from the ever popular, and ultimately disgusting, combination of fast food restaurants and franchised coffeehouses that characterize the streets of communities across the globe. Once in a while though a glimmering oasis of culinary delight surfaces among the dull, uninteresting restaurants that Americans in particular have grown to love. In Bloomington, Le Petit Café is just that gem, offering French bistro-style cuisine and atmosphere.

Donations leave center short on blood

Monday, Sept. 2,2002 1:28 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS - The surge in blood donations after last year's terrorist attacks has long since faded, leaving the blood center that covers much of central and southern Indiana with far less than its normal supplies. The Indiana Blood Center's shortage has been critical since April 17, prompting the center to try everything from a Greek cookout to merchandise giveaways to lure donors, spokeswoman Elise Brown said.

Man charged with 1968 murder dies from cancer

By Alyson Brodsy and Tom Davies · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 1:28 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS - A man arrested this spring after his daughter told police she saw him fatally stab a black encyclopedia saleswoman in Martinsville 34 years ago died Saturday having maintained his innocence. Kenneth C. Richmond, 70, died from bladder cancer at Larue D. Carter Memorial Hospital, where he had been treated for the last several weeks, defense attorney Steve Litz said. Richmond was charged in May with what prosecutors said was the racially motivated murder of 21-year-old Carol Marie Jenkins of Rushville.

Jazz musician leaves behind more than great music

By Alyson Brodsy and Larry McShane · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 1:27 a.m.

NEW YORK -- There was more than musical magic on stage that day in 1936 when Lionel Hampton joined Benny Goodman in a Manhattan ballroom; it was a breakthrough in American race relations. Hampton, a vibraphone virtuoso who died Saturday, broke a barrier that had kept black and white musicians from performing together in public. Through a six-decade career, he continued to build a name for himself as one of the greats in jazz history.

'Good Doctor' lives up to name

By Alyson Brodsy and John DeBoer · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 1:26 a.m.

The works of Neil Simon have a charm about them that is hard to explain. You want to dismiss them for being simple and uncomplicated, yet he is a master of whimsy and charm. It is fitting that the beginning of his play "The Good Doctor," which concluded its run at the Brown County Playhouse on Saturday, opens with its writer narrator, played by Jonathan Molitor, lamenting the fact that his works are praised for being charming, but never ground-breaking.

Singing for her supper

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 1:22 a.m.

IU masters candidate Twyla Robinson, a soprano, took home first place in the professional division at the MacAllister Awards competition, which was held at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. The MacAllister Awards are an annual vocal competition named for P.E. MacAllister, an Indianapolis businessman, philanthropist and the president of the Indiana Opera Theater. This competition, which is in its 22nd year, draws a field of over 800 contestants in the high school, college and professional divisions.

Freshmen take a lesson in 'Spirit and Traditions' of IU pride

By Jackie Corgan · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 1:16 a.m.

Saturday's home-openers for the men's football and soccer teams were two more reasons to bring freshmen together to learn about the spirit of IU athletics. Just hours before IU's football bout with William and Mary, white and red clad students headed to Assembly Hall for "Spirit and Traditions 2002," to get pumped for another year of collegiate sports competition. Students were given free noisemakers and were taught the cheers and cries of their new home away from home. The Office of Orientation Programs, the IU Athletic Department and Residential Programs and Services sponsored the event.

Festival opens eyes to campus opportunities

By Jackie Corgan · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 1:15 a.m.

Socializing, free food, thumping music, bright green balloons -- and careers? That's what one could find at the Career Development Center's annual Career Fest on Friday. The corner of 10th Street and Jordan Avenue was one big celebration all in the name of directing students on the right career paths.