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IU science center celebrates 5 years of research

By Jay Paslay · Tuesday, Sept. 20,2005 12:12 a.m.

IU's Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics celebrated five years of research, including projects aimed to eventually shed light on the evolutionary process and pinpoint causes of contamination in freshwater sources in the United States, with an inaugural symposium Friday afternoon in Jordan Hall. The CGB began as a research center designed to study genomics, the study of genomes (complete gene sets for a particular species) and bioinformatics, the intersection of microbiology and computer science. It has grown through cross-disciplinary collaboration and support from the biology department and School of Informatics to include 30 programmers and full-time scientists in addition to an administrative staff of three.

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10th Amendment blues

By Megan Robb · Tuesday, Sept. 20,2005 12:04 a.m.

The premise behind the implementation of Constitution Day is a true one: The majority of Americans are ignorant of the rights and responsibilities set down by the Constitution. No doubt Senator Robert C. Byrd, D-W.Va., by attaching a few Constitution Day clauses into a big-budget bill, was attempting to eliminate the epidemic of ignorance. The amendment mandated that all schools receiving federal money teach Constitution-related material Friday. But Constitution Day, in its short time span and with interventionist attitude, is ineffective and potentially dangerous to the rights our Constitution stands to protect.

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O'Connor weeps

By Alyson Brodsy and Levi Harris · Tuesday, Sept. 20,2005 12:02 a.m.

I guess Chief Justice William Rehnquist's recent funeral was largely unremarkable from a news standpoint, littered as it was with a litany of the usual suspects. But at the end of the day, one poignant image stood out among the rest: a close-up of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor gazing through tears at Rehnquist's casket. The caption simply read, "O'Connor weeps."

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Keep an open mind

By Alyson Brodsy and Precious Sanders · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 11:59 p.m.

Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, atheism, Judaism, deism. The beauty of the First Amendment is its provision for all forms of expression, including freedom of religion -- or, in some cases, freedom from religion. Here at IU, students have been presented with the opportunity to experience the richness of American religious toleration and denominationalism, and maybe even allow it to change our own perceptions about the world and the people in it. But when evangelism comes into play, it takes away from the cultural opportunities this campus presents to us.

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Former Tyco chiefs sent to jail for up to 25 years

By Alyson Brodsy and Samuel Maull · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 11:59 p.m.

NEW YORK -- L. Dennis Kozlowski, the former CEO of Tyco International Ltd., and former Tyco finance chief Mark Swartz were sentenced Monday to up to 25 years in prison for stealing hundreds of millions of dollars from the company in a case that outraged the public with its tales of executive greed and excess. The men, who were immediately ordered into custody, will be eligible for parole after serving eight years and four months.

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N. Korea pledges to dismantle nuclear programs for energy aid

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 11:59 p.m.

BEIJING -- North Korea agreed Monday to dismantle nuclear weapons and its atomic facilities in exchange for energy aid, economic cooperation and security assurances, a breakthrough marking the first step toward disarmament after two years of six-nation talks.

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No instrument left behind

By Brittany Hite · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 11:58 p.m.

Forty-five years of experience is quite a life for a saxophone, especially when it is passed between owners — most of them just-turned teenagers, spitting and blowing into the instrument as they learn to play — year after year after year. But if the instrument still works, it can't justifiably be replaced, especially not with state funds. The 45-year-old sax is only one example of aging instruments and worn materials local music instructors have to work with, said Bob Austin, a music teacher and band instructor at Jackson Creek Middle School. Austin's students used the 45-year-old instrument when he taught at a different Monroe County Community School Corporation school, and he said he guarantees the school is still using it.

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Taking hate crime laws in the right direction

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 11:57 p.m.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a monumental resolution Wednesday to include sexual orientation, gender and gender identity in the Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act, which was formerly and is still colloquially known as the Hate Crimes Prevention Act. Hate crime legislation can be a touchy subject. Some argue it violates free speech rights, while others claim it is needed to differentiate between everyday crimes and those enacted to intimidate certain groups. Although this law only provides federal funding to local law enforcement officials investigating hate crimes -- and not explicit penalties or prevention measures -- we still believe it is a positive step in securing equality for all Americans.

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By Michael Savitt · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 11:51 p.m.

One day after class last semester, friends of Ryan Alovis, now an IU graduate, sat on a couch in his living room playing a fast-paced game of Madden Football on Sony PlayStation. However, Alovis was nowhere near the excitement. Instead, he chose to juggle the responsibilities of attending daily classes and running his own business. For many business-minded IU students like Alovis, creating a business venture and watching it grow is a top priority. Because they were not part of a final classroom project, these businesses forced the creators to work simultaneously on their schoolwork and their companies in order to achieve success.

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4 ways to set your new business apart

By Alyson Brodsy and David Weisburd · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 11:48 p.m.

Editor's Note: Welcome to the first of a six-column series offering advice for beginning entrepreneurs. IU sophomore David Weisburd is the co-founder of Indy Tickets Express LLC, a ticket broker network that connects ticket brokers throughout the United States and Canada. Since the company's reconstruction in May 2005, Indy Tickets Express LLC has grossed more than $190,000 in revenue. He has started multiple companies in the last seven years, including companies in the travel, jewelry and gaming industries. Visit www.davidweisburd.com for more information about Weisburd and his company.

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New Orleans mayor postpones the opening of the city due to risk of flood

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 11:45 p.m.

NEW ORLEANS -- Under pressure from President Bush and other top federal officials, the mayor of New Orleans suspended the reopening of large portions of the city Monday and instead ordered nearly everyone out because of the risk of a new round of flooding from a tropical storm on the way. "If we are off, I'd rather err on the side of conservatism to make sure we have everyone out," Mayor Ray Nagin said.

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Orthopedic plant to open in Fort Wayne

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 11:43 p.m.

FORT WAYNE -- A company that makes surgical instruments and orthopedic products plans to open a plant in Fort Wayne that could create up to 160 jobs in five years. Officials for Nemcomed said the city's work force and transportation infrastructure helped convince them it was the best place to build its $10 million, 34,000-square-foot plant. The plant will open in fall 2006 and employ 20 to 40 people by the end of next year. Its seven-acre location in a business park next to Interstate 69 will provide space for expansion, and Nemcomed plans to add 20,000 square feet in 2009.

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Sugar-free gum market blowing up

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 11:42 p.m.

CHICAGO -- The growing popularity of sugar-free gum brands that promise to whiten teeth or fight tooth decay have made the gum market a sought-after category for candy companies. U.S. gum sales rose 6 percent to $1.04 billion during the last 12 months, according to Information Resources Inc. Sugar-free brands grew 8.2 percent and accounted for more than 70 percent of U.S. gum sales.

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Police search for shooting suspects

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 4:23 p.m.

IU Police Department officers are searching for suspects in an early Sunday morning shooting that occurred at 14th Street and Indiana Avenue. The shooting followed several incidents at a dance sponsored by the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity at the Indiana Memorial Union early Sunday morning.

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IU sweeps weekend, improves to 6-1

By Jordan Majewski · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:49 a.m.

The IU women's field hockey team took two more steps toward its goal of an NCAA Tournament birth and a Big Ten championship with two home wins during the weekend. The victories over Ohio University and Southwest Missouri State University improved the Hoosiers' record to 6-1 overall.

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Women falter but improve

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:43 a.m.

IU women's golf coach Clint Wallman knew this weekend's Mary Fossum Invitational would be tough, but he couldn't have predicted his team would improve as much as it did and still finish in the back of the pack. "We shot a lot better and scored much better," said Wallman. "The weather threw us off quite a bit. We'll work this week and get ready for next." Senior Shannon Johnson, who tied for the win last week at the Notre Dame Invitational, tied for 13th with a 225 (74-74-77). The rest of the Hoosiers weren't far behind, including a 240 by sophomore Elaine Harris (83-79-78). Behind Harris was freshman Amber Lindgren, playing in only her second collegiate match, who fired a 84-81-77 for a 242 - good enough for a tie for 70th place. The scoring for Indiana was rounded out by a 83-84-84 by senior Katie Carlson and a 82-89-81 by sophomore Kendal Hake.

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Students simulate drunken driving at McNutt Quad

Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:25 a.m.

Sophomore Megan Moore's vision was obscured by black goggles as she drove a golf cart over several orange cones. Students standing at the McNutt Quad circle drive watched as Moore swerved to miss two IU Police Department squad cars that arrived on the scene. John Summerlot, a residence coordinator for the building, yelled for her to stop. "I can't," she said, laughing.

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Athletics plan to eliminate deficits by '08

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:25 a.m.

A proposed repeal of the athletics fee could peel fans away from Assembly Hall's courtside seats. IU Athletics Director Rick Greenspan presented a business plan to the IU board of trustees Friday outlining changes to the athletics department's budget. The plan proposes to eliminate the athletics fee, re-allocate some student seats to private donors and increase men's basketball ticket prices. These changes are expected to be approved by the trustees in May and will be discussed further in November.

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