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Daniel Duncan and Nate Dotzlaf sat on a back porch with a few drinks and a dictionary. It took hours of flipping through the pages to find the perfect name for their new creation: Vertigo. Their business first opened its doors in September 2000 and became a local hot spot for college students 18 years and older.

Student set for 'Jeopardy'

IU junior Brett Dvorak will represent the Hoosiers tonight on the last quarterfinal edition of 'College Jeopardy.' The show will broadcast at 7:30 p.m. on Bloomington cable channel No. 8. Dvorak was selected as one of 15 collegiates to take part in Jeopardy's annual College Championships, which was taped Oct. 6 to 7 at the University of California at Los Angeles.

American spirit shines

Aboard United Flight 93, even as terrorists threatened their lives, a handful of ordinary Americans took action. In an account pieced together from cell phone calls to family members, several passengers decided they weren't willing to be a missile aimed at thousands of Americans on the ground. They did something -- we'll probably never know exactly what -- to disrupt the hijackers' plans. It seems that at least three men aboard the jet rushed the hijackers in the cockpit. Just minutes after passenger Thomas Burnett Jr. told his wife about the plot, the plane crashed into the rolling green hills of Somerset County, Pa.

Decorating feng shui style

Alissa Koenig had chi problems. The senior didn't go to the health center, didn't consult her friends and didn't seek professional help. Instead, she cleaned her room, painted her walls and hung silky pink imitation roses around her bedroom. Disaster averted, her chi was in good shape again and life was better than ever.

Road trip advice from an expert

I hate to say this, but Tom Green's movie, "Road Trip," had a point: Road trips are a lot of fun and can be some of the best times you share with your friends while in college. I have done my fair share of road tripping in my years at college, and I fancy myself somewhat of an expert. I will share the knowledge I have gained over the years so more of my fellow students can experience this integral part of the college experience.

Olympics should not be in Beijing

The Olympic Games have stood as an event that the world stood still for, a chance for countries to have their athletes compete for their nation and not a team to earn honor and respect for not only themselves, but their homeland. Hosting the Olympics is something of great importance to the country that hosts it, a chance to show off all the shining aspects of the country and for the world to get to know it better. So when it comes time for the International Olympic Committee to name the host cities for the Olympics, it is a big deal. Friday, the IOC named Beijing, China, as the host of the Summer Olympics in 2008. Also up for consideration were Toronto, Canada, Paris, France, Istanbul, Turkey and Osaka, Japan. In the vote by the members, Beijing won by a large margin over Toronto, who was second in the voting. This was despite numerous protests from several different groups around the globe concerning China and their poor human rights record. And this decision for Beijing to host is a mistake.

IU rebounds from slow start

The women's water polo team endured a long weekend, but had two victories on the final day of competition at the NoGrip Invitational in La Jolla, Calif. The No. 17 Hoosiers started off the weekend with a warm-up to the Invitational. They battled No. 9 San Diego State. Junior Kristin Stanford led the Hoosiers with two goals, but they lost 10-4.

all my friends drive a ...low rider

Excess was on parade at the 7th Street Parking Garage Saturday during the Low Performance lowrider competition. The evening was defined by superfluousness; the muddled low registers of Nelly songs sent car alarms into a frenzied cacophony, LCD screens flashed "The Fast and the Furious," backseats were outfitted with wetbars and Playstations, and chrome and neon adorned everything.

Search on for suspected slayers of WSJ reporter Pearl

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- The hunt for the killers of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl is targeting three Arab nationals -- an indication, investigators say, that the perpetrators may be linked to Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda terrorist network.

Arafat reshuffles authority

RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat named a new, smaller Cabinet on Sunday that includes a new minister to oversee the security forces. The move follows strong calls for reform by ordinary Palestinians and Western governments. In a press conference, Palestinian Information Minister Yasser Abed Rabbo said presidential and parliamentary elections will be held in January of next year and municipal elections this fall.

Colombia most dangerous nation for union members

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Colombia was the most dangerous nation for union members again last year, with 201 killings or disappearances reported, or 90 percent of the worldwide total, according to an annual survey released Tuesday.

Not the Knight we know (and love)

Women's volleyball splits weekend with early win, late loss

It was another weekend that began with a victory and ended in defeat for the women's volleyball team. The Hoosiers defeated Northwestern in five games (30-21,25-30,30-27,28-30,15-9) Friday and fell to Big Ten powerhouse Wisconsin in three games (30-26,30-12,30-21) Saturday.

Company prepares grads for real world

As graduation approaches in May, college graduates in Connecticut are sharing what they learned during their first few years after college to inform students of vital life skills not learned in a psychology, history or business management course.

Councilman files defamation suit

In a Tuesday morning press conference, Monroe County Councilman Scott Wells announced that he had filed a defamation suit against local resident Kevin Shiflet, who has accused Wells of having prior knowledge of the Pedigo Bay fire.

Earthquake shakes Indiana

Not since 1987 has Indiana felt the ground move. Tuesday afternoon some area residents and businesses called local police to find out if what they felt, had actually been an earthquake.

All athletics canceled for tragedy

In accordance with NCAA Division I-A colleges across the country, IU has announced that all athletic events will be postponed until Monday. This decision is a direct result of the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. IU had a full slate of athletic events scheduled for the weekend. Thursday, the women's soccer team's game against Louisville was postponed indefinitely, as was the men's soccer teams participation in the Butler Classic in Indianapolis. Butler Athletic Director John Parry said that when the games resume, they could function as a way to bring Americans together. "We all recognize that sports is way in the background as far as relevance," Parry said. "But it can also be part of the healing process."

Greenspan's assessment of the economy optimistic

WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan offered his most optimistic assessment of the U.S. economy in more than a year, telling Congress Thursday that the country is now recovering from its first recession in a decade. Greenspan's testimony to the Senate Banking Committee was more upbeat than his outlook just a week ago.

Harrison gone, but Beatles will never die

When I was younger, I listened the Beatles for the first time. I can't remember how old I was or exactly where I heard them. There's much I don't recall, but I'm sure of one thing. I distinctly remember how I felt the first time I heard George Harrison's guitar.

Teaching assault prevention

Domestic violence is the most repeated, least reported crime in the nation. On Friday, there will be an event that assists in not only educating people about the problem, but also teaching them how to prevent it. The second annual Fitness Against Violence will take place tomorrow at the Student Recreational Sports Center from 3-8:30 p.m. FAV is hosted by the SRSC and all proceeds go to Middle Way House women's shelter. The event offers a variety of programs, including KickBo, Hip Hop, and Tai Chi. Additional educational courses will be offered to promote awareness of sexual assault, domestic violence and body image. Two officers from the IU police department will be presenting a workshop on rape aggression defense.