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Man accused in anthrax mailing

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 16,2002 12:20 a.m.

CINCINNATI -- Jury selection started Monday for a man accused of mailing fake anthrax letters to abortion clinics nationwide and robbing banks in two states. Clayton Lee Waagner, 45, is representing himself for his Cincinnati trial on federal firearms and stolen car charges, but did not speak in court Monday as the judge questioned a pool of 60 potential jurors.

IUPD Blotter

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 16,2002 12:17 a.m.

The IU Police Department reported the following activity: April 11 • Freshman Claire Goodfriend, resident of Teter Quad, reported the fraudulent use of her ATM/Debit card. Estimated loss is $150.

Inventions increase revenue

By Josh Sanburn · Tuesday, April 16,2002 12:16 a.m.

For the past five years, ARTI, IU's Advanced Research Technology Institute, has been developing, licensing and patenting products developed by IU researchers. The University is finally enjoying the fruits of their labor. IU's licensing income for the past five years has grown steadily since the establishment of ARTI in 1997, reaching a peak in 2001 of over $4 million, while the licensing revenue increased by approximately $2 million between 1999 and 2001.

Digital library brings collections, archives online

By Alyson Brodsy and Tania Payne · Tuesday, April 16,2002 12:15 a.m.

The Indiana University Digital Library Program (DLP) is a collaborative effort by all IU campuses to create digital content that can be made available to everyone from the Web.

Cubs win despite rain

By Alyson Brodsy and Alan Robinson · Monday, April 15,2002 2:10 a.m.

PITTSBURGH -- The way the Chicago Cubs' offense is going, they would have waited all day and night to get a victory -- and, for a while, it seemed they would do exactly that.

Hockey season full of surprises

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 15,2002 1:26 a.m.

Money doesn't always matter, and this NHL season also provided some other surprises -- scoring leader Jarome Iginla, Montreal goalie Jose Theodore and the remarkable run of the Phoenix Coyotes.

Coach sees good, bad in Indy

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 15,2002 1:24 a.m.

The IU women's rowing team participated in the Indiana Cup in Indianapolis and emerged with mixed results Saturday.

Hoosiers drop weekend games

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 15,2002 1:20 a.m.

The IU men's tennis team can't seem to put it all together. They are fighting, but to no avail. Despite a full lineup, the Hoosiers lost 6-1 to No.19 Ohio State on Saturday and then to Penn State 4-3 on Sunday.

Big Ten split

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 15,2002 1:18 a.m.

The IU women's tennis team split its two matches over the weekend against Big Ten foes at home. The team toppled Penn State by a score of 5-2 but fell to Ohio State 4-3 in a closely contested match. The weekend left IU with a 4-4 record in conference and a 15-7 mark overall.

Rain cuts tournament short

By Alex Hickey · Monday, April 15,2002 1:17 a.m.

Torrential rain Saturday night and Sunday morning led officials to cancel the third round of the Kepler Intercollegiate in Columbus, Ohio. With the results from the first two rounds standing up as the final results, the Hoosiers ended the tournament tied for sixth place with Auburn with a two round score of 592. UNLV won the tournament with a score of 576 (288-288).

IU, Michigan dominate

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 15,2002 1:14 a.m.

Four Hoosiers cracked the individual top 10 at the Hawkeye Invitational, but it wasn't enough to overcome the dominating play of Michigan. IU finished in second place with a 903 team score, 15 strokes out of first. It is the fifth time this year and second time in two weeks that Michigan has won a tournament in which IU competed.

Team takes two of four split against Spartans

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 15,2002 1:09 a.m.

The Hoosiers came away with a much-needed split in their first away series in Big Ten competition. IU (26-7, 8-4 Big Ten) swept the double header Saturday against Michigan State (22-8, 6-5) behind dominating pitching and defense.

Falling back

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 15,2002 1:04 a.m.

At 0-12 in the Big Ten, the IU softball team is off to its worst start in school history to begin conference play. Illinois (25-16, 5-5 Big Ten) and rival Purdue (31-16, 2-6) both swept the Hoosiers in a two-game series over the weekend.

Speaker addresses greek pride, life

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Monday, April 15,2002 12:43 a.m.

A sea of greek letters faced Will Keim as he delivered a lecture Thursday night at Assembly Hall. Keim, a motivational speaker and alumnus of Delta Upsilon fraternity, addressed the members of IU's greek system about the pride and responsibility associated with fraternity and sorority life.

Students recognized for work

By Tania Payne · Monday, April 15,2002 12:39 a.m.

The IU Student Employment Office recognized student workers both on and off-campus last week with its annual Student Employment Awareness Week. The week was intended to increase public recognition of student employment by recognizing and thanking both students who work and their employers for providing them with job opportunities. Although Student Employment Awareness Week started about 15 years ago, it wasn't nationally recognized until 1990.

We want the folk

By By Jonathan Sanders and Jonathan Sanders · Monday, April 15,2002 12:34 a.m.

Folk music, despite what its detractors might have said in the past, has managed to survive, and Peter, Paul and Mary are among the proof of this. Their show at the IU Auditorium Friday night was an enjoyable experience on the whole, and showed that even after 40-odd years, folk music still can draw a crowd.

'Parade' well worth your time

By John DeBoer · Monday, April 15,2002 12:29 a.m.

I must admit, I am probably not the person to write a thoughtful, unbiased review of "Parade." Why, you might ask? Because I adore the show with every fiber of my being. I love it. I love the way the music gets under your skin and brings goose bumps to the surface. I love the message and the passion that went into the storytelling. The show is so wonderful because it is so real. So obviously there is no way I could not recommend this, the final production of the Department of Theatre and Drama's 2001-2002 season.

Around The Region

By Alyson Brodsy and Associated Press · Monday, April 15,2002 12:23 a.m.

ICLU may fight state over decision to close hospital Lab techs say no quick fix for evidence backlog State Supreme Court declines to hear security case Small-town mayor seeks nomination for governor Man accused of spreading fear over CB radio

New York firefighter honored

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 15,2002 12:14 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Some New York City firefighters sought comfort in each other's arms as their former deputy chief posthumously received the first Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award at a dinner Saturday night.

Analysis shows Indiana job losses worst in the nation

By Alyson Brodsy and Associated Press · Monday, April 15,2002 12:12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana has lost more jobs in the past two years than any other state. The approximately 3 percent setback -- seven times worse than the national average -- is so severe that neighboring industrial states look prosperous in comparison, an analysis of recent government statistics shows.