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Brand and NCAA: Match made in heaven

By Tyler Hoeppner · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 2:12 a.m.

The process that led to the selection of IU President Myles Brand as president-elect of the NCAA was long and highly secretive.

Chief Lobbyist will be missed

By Michael Eisenstadt · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 2:12 a.m.

With a persistent, results-oriented attitude IU President Myles Brand pushed and prodded state leaders to do things his way. In a state slow to change, rocky relationships and confrontation didn't deter Brand. "He was very dogmatic in what he put his mind to. He was not very warm and fuzzy," said Indiana Chamber of Commerce President Kevin Brinegar. "He certainly clashed with folks in the state government and the state house, but he didn't seem to back away from any fights or battles if he felt it was important to maintain his position or principles."

MBA program among nation's best

By Katie Pellar · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 2:12 a.m.

Business Week has once again put the Kelley School of Business MBA program at the top of the pack. The Kelley school's masters of business administration program remained at number 20 in this year's ranking of the top MBA programs around the world. "This ranking shows that we have outstanding teaching faculty and students," said Dick McCracken, Director of MBA graduate career services. "We continue to have one of the best MBA schools in the U.S." Since 1988, Business Week has ranked the top MBA programs every two years. Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Business grabbed the No. 1 spot this year. The magazine looked at 88 business schools around the globe. The 2002 results came from the opinions of 219 corporate recruiters and 11,518 business students.

Jewish center denies account

By Adam Aasen · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 2:12 a.m.

The Helene G. Simon Hillel Center, a Jewish campus organization, denies the account of a pig's head being left on its doorsteps which appeared in a column in the Oct. 14 issue of U.S. News and World Report.

Sniper kills Virginia woman

By Alyson Brodsy and Matthew Barakat · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 2:11 a.m.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- A woman was killed outside a Home Depot store Monday night, and police were trying to determine whether the shooting was related to the sniper spree responsible for eight deaths in the region in the past 12 days.

Falwell -- keep your mouth shut

By George Lyle IV · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 1:29 a.m.

If a North American Monarch butterfly fresh out of its cocoon flaps its wings at 10 beats per minutes, will it make the storm system brewing in the South Pacific stronger than normal? In a similar sense, can what you said or did two weeks ago affect lives in a country 3,000 miles away?

Hit the road with helmets

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 1:25 a.m.

According to Indiana Code 7.1-3-10-5 Sec. 5, it's illegal for a liquor store to sell milk. It's also illegal for a liquor store to sell cold soft drinks, and don't even try to purchase beer from a store on Sunday.

'Deja vu all over again'

By Julie Sobel · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 1:24 a.m.

Of course most of us are too young to realize it, but with the eerie sense that history repeats itself, our nation and our country's college campuses are becoming politicized regarding the potential outbreak of war with Iraq. As my parents and I discussed this current conflict I could not help but realize it could be Vietnam all over again.

State Elections

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 12:59 a.m.

Rokita begins airing first television commercial New poll shows Long Thompson, Chocola in dead heat

District spans large area

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 12:58 a.m.

Former GE worker vows to fight 'Big Bucks' politicians Conservative wants prayer in school, Federal wage cuts Incumbent faces new constituents in re-drawn 4th district

Congressional candidates fight for 4th, 9th Districts

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 12:56 a.m.

Incumbent pushes agriculture, education issues in campaign Candidate's goal to get Green Party issues out to public Pro-life advocate fights to win against long-held tradition

Objectify this mixed message

By Paige Gray · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 12:51 a.m.

Buy this, watch this, like us ... at any cost. We don't care if we ruin your self-esteem or overall health. Whatever sells! Today, the media and advertising industry has the power to force the American public to believe the ideas and messages that they create are absolutely true. Ads not only sell products, but also values and standards of attractiveness, success, love, and normalcy.

Top spots elusive as last round looms

By IDS staff and Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 12:46 a.m.

After the first day of play at the Xavier Invitational in Mason, Ohio the Hoosiers are in contention for a shot at the top place during the third and final round today.

Business in brief

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 12:44 a.m.

Maytag's plant closing, affecting 1,600 Ill. workers Reliant officials dispute state's energy report NYSE Chairman is bullish on reforms Florida's Orange Crop to Be Smaller

Consumer confidence dips

By Alyson Brodsy and Jeannine Aversa · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 12:41 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Cautious consumers, shaken by the turbulent stock market and a possible war with Iraq, tightened their belts in September and pushed down sales at the nation's retailers by the largest amount in 10 months.

Hoosiers Put on show against Badgers

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 12:41 a.m.

We're taking a break from the usual weekly awards. Instead, we're going to take a cue from ESPN, and countdown the top 10 plays of Saturday's most improbable win against Wisconsin. 10. Sports Illustrated, look no further for next week's Sign of the Apocalypse, it has to be the IU kicking team. Seriously. Because sophomore Bryan Robertson made every single PAT, and then he went crazy and made a...sit down...field goal. It's true! And mad props to junior Ryan Hamre, who punted four times for 189 yards. Very good, gentlemen.

Festival economics up in arms

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 12:37 a.m.

ROCKVILLE, Ind. -- Jim and Gayle Meece sell tea, candy and other homemade goodies from their booth at Parke County's Covered Bridge Festival. A look outside their tent, however, shows streets lined with mass-produced crafts, T-shirts and other commercialized products vying for money from the thousands of people who visit the 10-day festival in western Indiana.

Quarterback earns conference honor

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 12:37 a.m.

Senior quarterback Gibran Hamdan was named co-Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week along with Minnesota running back Terry Jackson for his performance against Wisconsin on Saturday. Hamdan led the Hoosiers from a 19-point deficit to a 32-29 victory over the Badgers.

City ready for smallpox

By Alyson Brodsy and Beth Rosenburg · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 12:37 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- If the unthinkable happened in central Indiana, city and county officials say they would be prepared. Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson and Marion County Health Director Virginia Caine were joined by representatives from Indianapolis hospitals Monday in announcing a plan to deal with a bioterrorism attack and other emergencies, such as natural disasters.

IUPD Blotter

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 12:34 a.m.

The following activity was reported by the IU Police Department: