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Anatomy of a drunk dial

By Kathleen Quilligan and Kathleen Quilligen · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:52 a.m.

Standing on Kirkwood Avenue at about 2 a.m. any given night of the weekend, it's hard to miss the girls in sequined tank tops and the boys in Lacoste polos with cell phones attached to their ears engaging in one of IU's favorite drunken past times: The drunk dial.

Local putt-putt tournament takes off

By David A. Nosko · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:48 a.m.

Most students will never duel Tiger Woods or Annika Sorenstam for a Professional Golf Association championship, but most students can duel local putting legends tonight in a Bloomington putt-putt golf tournament. The mathematically-minded, putt-putting aficionados and Bloomington residents are invited to putt-putt their way to victory at the Bloomington Putt-Putt Golf & Games, 233 S. Pete Ellis Dr. Although the annual Tuesday Tournament series concluded last week, putt-putting participants can battle one another for the opportunity to win prizes and claim the title as "Bloomington Putt-Putt Tournament Champion."

Casino TIME LINE

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:46 a.m.

- June 1993: Indiana lawmakers vote to allow 11 riverboat casinos in the state, including one on Patoka Lake in Orange County.

Weis eager to begin season at Notre Dame

By Alyson Brodsy and Tom Coyne · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:45 a.m.

SOUTH BEND -- Just like everyone else, new Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis is eager to see how much of his coaching the Fighting Irish have absorbed. The former offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots arrived in South Bend with a thick playbook that helped win three Super Bowls in four years. He knows his offense works. He's hoping the Irish, who have struggled dismally on offense the past five seasons, can make it work.

Buehrle accuses Rangers of cheating

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:44 a.m.

ARLINGTON, Texas - Chicago White Sox left-hander Mark Buehrle called the Texas Rangers cheaters on Tuesday, claiming the team signals pitches to batters through a high-tech light system in center field.

Sara Reiling preps for Sydney

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:42 a.m.

Sept. 2, 2004 IU women's soccer senior Kim Grodek is named Big Ten Player of the Week after tallying five goals and one assist in the Milwaukee Cup, becoming only the fifth player in IU history to receive the honor.

Golf for the non-golfer

By Brian Janosch · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:40 a.m.

It's a picturesque day for golf. Clear skies, fresh grass and a gentle breeze all provide the setting for a Saturday afternoon tournament. On hole No. 8, James Stogdill lofts a shot high into the afternoon sky. The pin is certainly reachable from the tee box, and as Stogdill's shot drifts ever closer to its target, gentle gasps of hope begin rising from his foursome.

Intramural sports offers athletic alternatives

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:36 a.m.

Incoming IU students wanting to get involved with athletics don't have to be stuck in the stands. Early next week, registration begins for intramural sports, which offer more than 13 different activities for every kind of sportsman or woman.

Assembly Hall touts new scoreboard

By Andy Romey · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:34 a.m.

Come basketball season, the Hoosier nation will see a very different Assembly Hall for the first time in the venue's history. Midway through this summer, the stadium -- built in 1970 -- began its journey into the 21st century when construction of a state-of-the-art, $1.9 million scoreboard-video board started.

Overton recounts putt of a lifetime

By Chris Engel · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:31 a.m.

A whole summer of work seemed to be crashing down as former IU golfer Jeff Overton stood on the fourth tee in the final pairing of the Walker Cup. Welsh golfer Nigel Edwards had stormed out of the gate to take the first three holes from Overton. Spotting three holes to a three-time Walker Cup verteran, 15 years his senior, put Overton in a seeminly inescapable corner.

Founders' footprints

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Stewart · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:24 a.m.

A line from William Wordsworth gives expression to a sentiment that runs deep in American conservatism: "What we have loved others will love, but we must teach them how." Enlarging the "social realm" has always been perceived as an important task for mature individuals and good citizens. The notion of imbuing the young with sound principles and high standards dates at least to ancient Greece. But not only was it embraced by Plato and Aristotle, there were others, most noteworthy among them being America's Founding Fathers.

The love of potatoes

By Alyson Brodsy and Joanna Borns · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:22 a.m.

Everyone knows those three little words. They can change your life forever. They can fill a heart with joy or send chills down the spine. Don't fight them anymore.

Heeding civic duty

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:20 a.m.

Hurricane Katrina has caused flooding in the South, but the true flood affecting cities and towns across the United States is that of students descending on college towns this week. When the presence of students alters the demographics of a city to such an extent as seen in Bloomington, it is impossible to discount their contributions to the economy. Equally important is the role of the University in preparing its students for their responsibilities as residents of Bloomington and as global citizens.

Complying with Constitution Day

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:17 a.m.

What's the Sixth Amendment? Too difficult? How about the Fourth? Regardless of whether or not remnants from high school history class can help us regurgitate every amendment in the U.S. Constitution, we must recognize the greater need and calling to understand and abide by the single most influential document in America. More than a matter of "Jeopardy!" trivia, it's an issue of pride and patriotism in an evolving, distinctly unique American identity. The Constitution is the bedrock of American life. The freedoms guaranteed in it explicitly, implicitly, unintentionally and intentionally shape our every action.

Anti-racist group to hold call-out

By Kacie Foster · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:09 a.m.

A new student group, White Anti-Racist Allies, will host a call-out meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Latino Cultural Center to increase awareness of race issues and help promote the agenda of various cultural groups at IU. Diversity Educator of the Office of Diversity Education Eric Love said he's thrilled WARA is forming on campus. "People of color are often in the forefront for battling justice," he said. "It's not a people-of-color issue, it's a societal issue. We really do need more white people involved in the move for social justice."

Colts, Indianapolis agree on new stadium lease

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:09 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to a new lease with the city that will keep the team in Indianapolis -- and a new stadium -- for at least the next 30 years.

Urinal screens attack assault

By Matt McMullan · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:08 a.m.

The use of bathroom paraphernalia is an odd way of making a point. So when a campus organization ordered nearly 600 urinal screens displaying anti-rape messages, the production factory thought it was a prank. "We had to show proof that we were university-affiliated," said Carol McCord, assistant dean in the Office of Women's Affairs.

Panel says judge should lose post for pulling gun on teen

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:08 a.m.

ELKHART, Ind. -- A panel of judges has recommended the Indiana Supreme Court remove from office an Elkhart County judge who allegedly pointed a handgun at an 18-year-old in 2003 while looking for his runaway teenage daughter.

Orange County casino site remains concern

By Alyson Brodsy and Ryan Lenz · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:03 a.m.

FRENCH LICK, Ind. -- Beyond the reach of cell phone towers and the tangle of heavy traffic, Orange County clings to a rustic splendor that decades ago lured the wealthy with promises of natural spring baths and gambling.

Bloomington billionaire acts as lynchpin of casino

By Alyson Brodsy and Ryan Lenz · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 12:59 a.m.

Orange County, Ind., hasn't hung all its hopes for prosperity on historical riches -- there's a modern billionaire to consider, too. William A. Cook, one of Indiana's richest men, has taken the lead on efforts to restore two historic hotels and build a casino in French Lick, Ind., that many hope will bring a return of economic fortune to one of the state's most unemployed counties.