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Low in fat, high in ideas

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2003 2:07 a.m.

After spending $400 on books, not finding the proper bath mat to match your hand towels and realizing that you can't find any parking near your dorm, you're probably looking for someone to listen. Someone who cares.

Attack aimed at militant kills bystander, wounds 26

By Alyson Brodsy and Ibrahim Barzak · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2003 2:04 a.m.

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- An Israeli helicopter fired three missiles at the car of a Hamas fugitive Tuesday, killing a bystander and wounding at least 26, doctors and witnesses said.

Around The Nation

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2003 2:03 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The government says its training program to arm commercial airline pilots is now at full capacity and it expects to train all qualified pilots who volunteer to carry guns within a year.

Envoys meet to reduce tension in Korean peninsula

By Alyson Brodsy and Ted Anthony · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2003 2:01 a.m.

BEIJING -- Hoping for a breakthrough, diplomats from six nations converged on the Chinese capital for talks today to resolve East Asia's most urgent security concern -- North Korea's nuclear program and demands by the United States that it stand down immediately.

A world of opportunities

By Joelle Petrus · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2003 2:01 a.m.

With a wide range of venues both on and off campus, finding culture in Bloomington is merely a matter of keeping your eyes open. Because the vitality of this area permeates deep into the IU experience, we here at the Arts desk have dedicated ourselves to reflecting the vibrance of the arts community.

A DEFINING MOVE

By Lindsay Kaplan · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2003 1:59 a.m.

Unlike the first day of high school, freshmen discover that coming back to IU doesn't mean hitting the books right away. A week filled with fight songs, live music, outdoor movie screenings, henna tattoos and free food awaits the arrival of the students.

Business school unveils Venture Center for entrepreneurship

By Aaron Uslan · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2003 1:57 a.m.

After receiving his M.B.A. at the Kelley School of Business-Indianapolis Michael Hatfield was frustrated with the lack of business resources in Indiana. He desperately wanted to stay in the state, but business opportunities forced him to move to California.

African studies chair replaced

By Mitch Blacher · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2003 1:57 a.m.

The dean of the College of Arts and Sciences replaced the chairman of one of the school's most prominent departments Tuesday, less than a week before classes are set to begin.

Area stores prepare shelves with additional merchandise for onslaught of shoppers

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2003 1:57 a.m.

The week before school starts swarms of students flock to Bloomington to start another semester of studying, partying and campus life. But before hitting the books, local stores are bombarded with students buying everything from pencils to bedding to extension cords.

Bandits won't face time in pen for pig theft

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2003 1:56 a.m.

LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- The Tippecanoe county prosecutor is offering amnesty to those who stole four life-size fiberglass pigs that were part of a public art display in downtown Lafayette.

Toxic spill causes theft speculation

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2003 1:55 a.m.

FOUNTAINTOWN, Ind. -- A manager of an agriculture business said he believes a fertilizer tank leak that forced an evacuation of more than two dozen families was caused by illegal tampering with the tank's valve.

County passes $47 million budget

By Jay Paslay · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2003 1:55 a.m.

At the Monroe County Courthouse Tuesday, the Monroe County Council passed a $47 million budget, which included a substantial increase for the Office of Family and Children from last year's $8.7 million to $11.4 million.

Cosmonaut marries while in space

By Juan A. Lozano · Sunday, Aug. 10,2003 10:37 p.m.

HOUSTON -- The bride blew the groom a kiss. He blew one back -- from about 240 miles above terra firma. Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko didn't let the fact that he's living aboard the international space station stop him from marrying his earthbound bride, Ekaterina Dmitriev, in the first wedding ever conducted from space.

On the Sidelines

Sunday, Aug. 10,2003 10:37 p.m.

Piazza to extend rehab assignment NORFOLK, Va. -- Mike Piazza might extend his minor league rehabilitation assignment.

Michael Phelps breaks another world record

By Joseph White · Sunday, Aug. 10,2003 10:30 p.m.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Michael Phelps set another world record, punched the air several times and pointed to his head, an unusual show of emotion from the 18-year-old Baltimore native.

Batty, Recht make it to Sweet 16

Sunday, Aug. 10,2003 10:29 p.m.

The International Tennis Association National Collegiate Summer Circuit Championships began competition Saturday. The winners from the event will earn wild card invitationals into the first national tournaments of the 2003-04 collegiate tennis season -- the Icy Hot/ITA Men's and Riviera/ITA Women's All-American championships.

Brazil protests medal

By Barry Wilner · Sunday, Aug. 10,2003 10:26 p.m.

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- The Americans closed the Pan American Games track and field competition in style Saturday night, grabbing four medals, including three in the relays, Which helped make up for the women's basketball team loss in the gold medal game to Cuba hours after it survived a protest by Brazil.

IU Athletes of the Year announced

By Dan Patrick · Sunday, Aug. 10,2003 10:14 p.m.

Three highly decorated IU athletes will add a 2002-03 IU Student-Athletes of the Year award to their list of accolades. Olympic diver Sara Hildebrand and 2003 NCAA Javelin Champion Irina Kharun share the Female Athlete of the Year award, while Soccer National Player of the Year Pat Noonan took the men's award.

Clarett situation becomes one big mess

By Kevin A Switaj · Sunday, Aug. 10,2003 10:05 p.m.

I am sure I'm not the only person in Bloomington who circled Oct. 25 on their calendar. On that afternoon, the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes come to Bloomington to take on our Hoosiers. Not many will give IU a chance in the game, and while the chance for a monumental upset will draw some to Memorial Stadium (which looks really nice with the new turf and the new state logo at the 50 yard line), the main draw was to be Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett.

Traffic stop leads to shooting death

Sunday, Aug. 10,2003 10:04 p.m.

LEWISBURG, W.Va. -- A sheriff's deputy pulled over a double-homicide suspect during a traffic stop and was shot in the chest -- but still managed to chase the gunman while relaying information to police. John Richard Mayhew Jr., 35, was captured Saturday night, but not before he fatally shot his 18-year-old daughter, Christina McKibben, and turned the gun on himself, police said. Mayhew had been on the run since late Thursday.

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