Longform

200 to zero in 73 laps

By David A. Nosko · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 5:05 p.m.

American racing fans learned a valuable lesson Sunday during the U.S. Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: the Formula 1 product is disorganized, uninteresting and a flimflam cloaked as an international spectacle.

Cattle-prodding human rights

By David A. Nosko · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 5:01 p.m.

The United States of America is often marketed by government officials and patriotic citizens as a beacon of liberty and justice across the globe. Watchdog human rights organizations like Amnesty International, however, believe the U.S. government and patriotic Americans have a duty to themselves and the world to promote liberty and justice within their own national boundaries.

Black, Jewish students forge new partnership, dispel racial barrier

By David A. Nosko · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 4:46 p.m.

Fourteen years after African-Americans and Jewish-Americans skirmished with one another in the Brooklyn, N.Y., streets during the Crown Heights neighborhood riots, black and Jewish IU students united Tuesday night in Woodburn Hall to call out for help in dispelling national racist and bigotry attitudes left over from the 20th Century.

IUPD to look into response at HPER

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 1:37 a.m.

The IU Police Department is conducting dual investigations concerning events of Sunday morning, which involved a fraternity dance at the Indiana Memorial Union, fights outside the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation and firearm use on 14th Street and Indiana Avenue, IUPD Lt. Jerry Minger said.

Lawyers meet at pub to discuss Court changes

By Mike Wilson · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 1:37 a.m.

Supreme Court Justice Nominee John Roberts has refused to tell the public what he thinks about abortion, which is exactly what makes him a great judge, said IU Law Professor Joseph Hoffman. Hoffman, who, like Roberts is a former clerk for the late Chief Justice William Rehnquist, said he is so in favor of Roberts that he is writing an opinion column to submit to major publications.

BFC plan to raise admission standards

By Kristin Huett · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 1:37 a.m.

Some prospective freshmen might not have the option to attend IU-Bloomington if the current undergraduate admission standards undergo proposed changes.

Tailgate policy won't be enforced

Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 1:37 a.m.

Half an hour into Saturday's football game, while some students moved off the lawns and into the stands, many stayed behind to continue drinking and throwing beanbags. Many did not have tickets, but despite the new athletics department policy, which prohibits those without tickets to tailgate 10 minutes after kickoff, no one was ejected for defiance of the rule. According to IU Police Department records, about eight people were arrested during tailgating activities, mostly for underage drinking or disorderly conduct. Of those people still outside the stadium before halftime, few had negative comments about the police presence. Some didn't notice a presence at all.

Bush likely to pick moderate for 2nd opening

By Alyson Brodsy and Deb Riechman · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 1:37 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush's supporters want him to replace retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor with a rock-solid conservative jurist, but Bush's low poll numbers have given liberals hope he'll nominate a moderate to avoid a raucous fight in the Senate.

Coverage of shooting incident unfair to detained students

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 1:27 a.m.

My cousin Michael C. Taylor and I were victims ("suspects") of Sunday morning's fiasco with the police. We are the ones the police are pointing guns at. I understand the IDS is trying to do its job, but the photographer that took the pictures was obviously disrespectful.

Under scrutiny

By Alyson Brodsy and Patrick Schoettmer · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 1:27 a.m.

In 1986, the Reagan administration was considering rounding up all Arabs and Iranians living in the United States and interning them in two military compounds in the South, according to information brought to light by Freedom of Information Act requests. This detention would have been implemented similar to the way the Japanese internment happened during World War II. Clearly, Reagan and his government decided against this course of action.

Challenger criticizes Hostettler's Katrina vote

By Alyson Brodsy and Ryan Lenz · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 1:26 a.m.

EVANSVILLE -- A Democratic challenger criticized Rep. John Hostettler Monday for casting a "lonely" vote against the $51.8 billion Hurricane Katrina aid package that cleared Congress with bipartisan support.

IDS continues to misrepresent IU black community

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 1:25 a.m.

As a member of the IU black community, I would like to express my displeasure with the IDS's ongoing exploitation of the black members of the Indiana community. The latest testament to the IDS's poor journalistic practices is Monday's front-page story, "Police search for shooting suspects", about the gun-firing incident following the dismissal of the Alpha Phi Alpha party (Sept. 19).

Bracelet bonanza

By Alyson Brodsy and Colin Dugdale · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 1:14 a.m.

Lance Armstrong has cancer in his testicles. Looking around campus, this fact is made abundantly clear. It seems the notorious "Livestrong" wristband is now being purchased more often on campus than birth control. But why is it that these bright, banana-colored bands have become so popular? The answer can be summed up in one word: bahhhhhh.

"I dedicate this building to ... myself"

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 1:12 a.m.

You might have noticed that the dedication of new buildings on campus has generated a great deal of debate. Many have dissented from IU's policy of auctioning the names of buildings for massive donations. Historically, this has been done to great effect ("Name Game," Indiana Daily Student, Sept. 14).

U.S. military deaths top 1,900 in Iraq

By Alyson Brodsy and Steven R. Hurst · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 1 a.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The war in Iraq passed a sobering milepost Tuesday when U.S. officials reported nine more Americans were killed -- five of them members of the armed forces, raising the number of U.S. service members who have died in the country since the invasion to more than 1,900.

Karzai calls for end to military operations in Afghanistan

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:59 a.m.

KABUL, Afghanistan -- President Hamid Karzai on Tuesday challenged the need for major foreign military operations in Afghanistan, saying airstrikes are no longer effective and that U.S.-led coalition forces should focus on rooting out terror bases and support networks.

Mets take Marlins in 12-inning thriller

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:59 a.m.

NEW YORK - Mike Jacobs delivered a two-out single in the 12th inning Tuesday night, driving in David Wright with the winning run as the New York Mets defeated Florida 3-2, denting the Marlins' wild-card hopes.

Bush keeps close eye on Rita, tours Gulf Coast

By Alyson Brodsy and Nedra Pickler · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:58 a.m.

NEW ORLEANS -- President Bush kept a worried watch Tuesday on "what we pray is not a devastating storm" -- Hurricane Rita -- as he flew over miles of flattened homes and mud-caked neighborhoods hit by Hurricane Katrina. Bush received a briefing about Rita aboard the USS Iwo Jima, which is docked near downtown New Orleans, as the hurricane lashed the Florida Keys and caused new anxiety among Katrina victims in Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama.

Red Sox sting Rays to stay atop divison

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:57 a.m.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - David Ortiz hit his AL-leading 45th and 46th homers and drove in four runs Tuesday night to help Curt Schilling and the Boston Red Sox hang on to first place in the AL East with a 15-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Bronx Bombers hold on to hope with 12-9 victory

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Mahoney · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:56 a.m.

NEW YORK - Gary Sheffield hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, Jorge Posada added a three-run homer and the New York Yankees kept the pressure on in a pair of playoff races Tuesday night with a 12-9 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.