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Health, wealth and relationships

By David Weisburd · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 10:35 p.m.

Erik von Markovik, aka “Mystery” from VH1’s “The Pickup Artist,” teaches that all success and happiness in life is a result of our health, wealth and relationships. Anytime you are down or feel that something is wrong in your life, it is because you are missing one of these essential components. More importantly, all of these aspects of life are very closely connected and have an effect on others.

Local entrepreneurs plan innovation in marketing

By Alisha Chaudhary · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 10:31 p.m.

John Ramey and Evan Hareras, friends and partners, have now spent eight months developing an idea that could potentially revolutionize the advertising industry. Their idea is soon to take the form of isocket.com, an interactive social marketing Web site.

Donald F. Kuratko: Pioneering innovation at IU

By Alisha Chaudhary · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 10:26 p.m.

IU’s Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has distinguished itself as one of the best in the world. Fortune Small Business magazine has praised the center’s programs as well as its director, Donald F. Kuratko.

Same story, new language

Monday, Sept. 3,2007 10:16 p.m.

First graders prepare for the start of classes Saturday at the Russian-speaking School No. 53 in the Estonian capital Tallinn.

Progress in Anbar province prompts presidential optimism

By Deb Riechmann · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 10:15 p.m.

President Bush, after hearing from top U.S. and Iraqi leaders, said Monday that some U.S. troops could be sent home if security conditions across Iraq continue to improve as they have in Anbar province.

Free enterprise club hosts call out

By Sara Amato · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 10:03 p.m.

IU’s Students in Free Enterprise team will be holding a mass call-out meeting Sept. 12 for all students interested in joining the organization.

IU professor researches dating, mating

By Ab D. Phillip and Randolph E. Schmid · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 10:02 p.m.

WASHINGTON – Science is confirming what most women already know: When given the choice for a mate, men go for good looks.

SIU president denies he plagiarized dissertation

By Ab D. Phillip and Jim Suhr · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 10:01 p.m.

Glenn Poshard admits he wouldn’t be Southern Illinois University’s president without his 1984 doctorate.

Former Hoosiers play against each other in Major League Soccer

By Linnea Coulter · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 9:53 p.m.

While IU fought to upset No. 2-ranked UCLA on the pitch last Sunday, four alumni of the IU men’s soccer team were fighting a battle of their own in Major League Soccer. The Columbus Crew hosted the Colorado Rapids, where Danny O’Rourke, Jed Zayner, and Ned Grabavoy of the Crew played against Jacob Peterson of the Rapids. All four men played on the 2004 Hoosier squad that won the College Cup on penalty kicks against UC-Santa Barbara. Today, the former national champions find themselves on professional teams fighting to make the playoffs. The Crew and the Rapids went into Sunday’s game tied for the eighth and final MLS playoff spot, but the Rapids would win the tiebreaker over the Crew with a greater goal differential on the season. Before the match, Zayner said he thought the game would be a launching pad for the Crew for the remainder of the season.

Colts hope for another fast start as 2007 approaches

By Aaron Beard and Michael Marot · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 9:42 p.m.

The Indianapolis Colts would do almost anything to avoid slowing down.

Roddick reaches Open quarterfinals

By Aaron Beard and Ben Walker · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 9:37 p.m.

Andy Roddick reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals thanks to another abbreviated work day. Roddick, the 2003 champion and 2006 runner-up, advanced Monday when his fourth-round opponent, No. 9-seeded Tomas Berdych, stopped playing in the second set because he had trouble breathing and felt sluggish. “I’ll probably head out to the practice courts right now,” said the fifth-seeded Roddick, who could face No. 1 Roger Federer next.

Won it for Hep

By Lee Hurwitz · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 1:22 a.m.

For a moment, it appeared as if Indiana State had a chance Saturday. Not only did the Sycamores win the coin toss, but junior kicker Austin Starr’s opening kickoff went out of bounds, automatically placing the ball on the 35-yard line. After an opening five-play drive, however, ISU’s momentary elation ended when sophomore quarterback Kellen Lewis and junior wide receiver James Hardy began playing catch – and connected three times for 153 yards and two touchdowns.

Students positive about McRobbie’s office hours

By Michael Reschke · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 1:22 a.m.

IU President Michael McRobbie met with six of the 14 students who came to his first open office hours Friday and discussed everything from recycling to dental coverage. McRobbie’s office hours are intended to provide students an opportunity to share their concerns about important issues affecting them, their peers and the University at large, according to an IU news release.

Hoosiers beat top-ranked foe

By Linnea Coulter · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 1:11 a.m.

A record 7,423 people packed Bill Armstrong Stadium on Sunday to see the No. 7-ranked IU men’s soccer team battle No. 2-ranked UCLA, shattering the previous attendance mark of 6,000 set in 1987. No Hoosier left disappointed. IU defeated UCLA by a score of 1-0, and tied No. 9-ranked Maryland 1-1 on Friday night in the adidas/IU Credit Union Classic. This weekend’s play gives the Hoosiers something they can build upon as Big Ten season approaches.

Art festival brings 45,000 to Bloomington

By Elizabeth Dilts and Liz Dilts · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 1:09 a.m.

In art, there’s a visual phenomenon that occurs when the viewer is too close to the image and therefore can’t see the full picture. It happens often with pointillism paintings. Five inches from the picture, it’s a mass of unimpressive dots. Such is the sensation for many students, who might be too close to Bloomington’s Fourth Street Festival to realize its importance.

Squad impresses in Tennessee over weekend

By Brandon Smith · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 1:06 a.m.

This weekend, the Hoosier volleyball team proved they could hold their own against elite competition, as they took two of three matches at the University of Tennessee Comcast Classic in Knoxville, Tenn., improving to 4-2 for the season. All three of the Hoosiers opponents this weekend advanced to the NCAA tournament last season. “We made baby steps this weekend,” IU coach Sherry Dunbar said. “This weekend, we played good quality teams with them all making the tournament last season.”

New questions added to GRE

By Sophie Pappas · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 1:04 a.m.

Starting in November, students hoping to attend graduate school will be administered a new, more challenging Graduate Record Examination. The GRE will now feature two new types of questions, one in the verbal portion and one in the math portion of the test.

A night the Hoosier family won’t soon forget

By Matt Dollinger · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 1:01 a.m.

Tom Hanks never said anything about crying in football. The Memorial Stadium press box fell silent before Saturday night’s game when a video tribute to late IU coach Terry Hoeppner played on the south scoreboard.

IU tops Saint Louis, loses to Albany

By Brian Buckey · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 12:54 a.m.

After a disappointing 2-0 loss to SUNY-Albany on Friday, the IU field hockey team bounced back in commanding fashion with an 8-0 win over Saint Louis yesterday, moving their record to 3-1.

Hoosiers split two games on Florida road trip

By Ryan Gregg · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 12:44 a.m.

After falling to No.13 Florida 1-0 in its season opener last Friday, the IU women’s soccer team bounced back with a 4-3 double-overtime victory against Jacksonville Sunday. Despite putting numerous shots on goal, the Hoosiers found themselves down 3-2 late in the second half. Then in the 81st minute, sophomore midfielder Christie Kotynski crossed a pass to teammate Kelly Lawrence, who headed a shot past Jacksonville’s keeper to tie the game.