Region

Club defeat of ranked opponent highlights 8-3 fall record

By Dallas Frey · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2006 12:10 a.m.

The IU club baseball team shut out regional powerhouse Illinois on Oct. 21, capturing not just its biggest win of the season but arguably the most important in the young club's brief history, club baseball founder and president Matt Ostrega said. Though it was an exhibition matchup, the 4-0 defeat of No. 11 Illinois marks the club's second victory over a National Club Baseball Association top-20 team in club baseball's two-year existence at IU. Team leaders said the win boosted the 8-3 club's confidence entering the winter training period before games resume in the spring.

Light a cigar for Red

By Alyson Brodsy and Evan Harris · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2006 12:05 a.m.

How do we define "the sports world?" When pundits say, "The sports world was shocked by today's events," who comprises such a body? The sports world is a fraternity of players, coaches and devoted, empty-pocketed fans who all share the same misery and jubilation at a season's end. And when one of the brothers of this hallowed fraternity abruptly departs, the sports world as a collective whole mourns the loss and celebrates the past. It so happens that over the weekend, a quintessential member of the sports world passed on, leaving an astonishing legacy behind. It is only right that I, as a fan and admirer of the greats who play each sport, pay homage to the greatest basketball coach in the history of the National Basketball Association, Red Auerbach.

Manning's play no longer wows Colts' coach Dungy

By Steve Herman · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2006 12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning's wizardry is becoming so commonplace his coach no longer considers it especially noteworthy. Manning, the NFL's top-rated passer, has led Indianapolis to 21 victories in the past 23 regular-season games. The two losses came after the Colts had already clinched home-field advantage in the playoffs and coach Tony Dungy used mainly reserves late last season.

State representative's new book answers question, 'What is a Hoosier?'

By Cal Condon · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2006 11:54 p.m.

"What is a Hoosier?" is an age-old question that always seems to go unanswered. But Indiana state Rep. Luke Messer has tried to address it in his new children's book, "Hoosier Heart." Many theories try to explain what a Hoosier is.

Toll road funds are for transportation only, Mourdock says

By Audrie Garrison · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2006 11:46 p.m.

An undergraduate science degree is an unusual educational background for an aspiring politician, but state treasurer Republican candidate Richard Mourdock said it's been helpful. Mourdock said if he is elected, he hopes to work to provide incentives for technology entrepreneurs. For example, he said entrepreneurs researching ethanol could receive help from the state with paying back interest on loans.

Griffin touts plan to re-invest funds to triple amount made

By Audrie Garrison · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2006 11:39 p.m.

As an IU alumnus, Democratic state treasurer candidate Michael Griffin said he knows what students need. One of Griffin's seven main plans for the office of treasurer involves an option in which future college students, or parents of future college students, could begin a pre-pay plan when the prospective students are young that would go toward funding an education at any state university. Those who participate in the program would then lock in the tuition rates and protect themselves from rising costs.

Democrat has Lake Monroe, tourism at top of proposed agenda

By Don Kaczorowski · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2006 11:36 p.m.

A feeling of strong dedication to public service is what is motivating Democratic candidate Patrick Stoffers to run for the District 1 county commissioner seat. Stoffers, who is president of the Ellettsville town council, said protecting Lake Monroe and increasing tourism are among his biggest concerns.

Republican hopeful promises big changes, common sense

By Don Kaczorowski · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2006 11:35 p.m.

Republican candidate Jeff Ellington is promising big changes and common sense in his campaign for District 1 county commissioner. Diversifying business, leveling property taxes and improving public facilities are priorities on his agenda, he said. Ellington said basic services, such as water, sanitation and roads, is one area that needs to be changed.

Kinsey Confidential

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2006 11:20 p.m.

Q: Recently I had an abnormal Pap test result and my doctor diagnosed me with HPV. Since then, I've done my own research on HPV and consider myself to be pretty well versed in the virus. I was quite shocked to learn that smoking can lead to HPV fl aring up in someone that might have had the virus but had not known it. Even before my research, I knew what HPV was and how it was transmitted, but never did I read anything about the smoking thing. Why is this fact not more widely known? I ask this because I was a non-smoker until about a year ago when I started smoking for several months and, I believe, this is why my test results came back HPV positive. If I had known about this link I never would have smoked at all. Since my diagnosis, I have stopped smoking. However most of my friends smoke and sometimes it is hard to endure without having a drag off of one of their cigarettes. Could this small amount of smoking have an effect on my HPV?

Incumbent says he tries to be 'centered' and 'compassionate'

By Paige Ingram · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2006 11:17 p.m.

Seat 8 of the Monroe County Circuit Court was established at the beginning of 2006. As a civil court, it presides mainly over cases of small claims, domestic relations and protective orders. The seat is held by Republican Judge Jeffrey A. Chalfant, who was appointed to this position at its inception by Gov. Mitch Daniels. Teresa Harper seeks to take over the seat for the next term and become the first judge elected to the position.

Democratic hopeful focused on protection from false conviction

By Paige Ingram · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2006 11:13 p.m.

Teresa Harper, Democratic candidate for Seat 8 judge of the Monroe County Circuit Court, challenges incumbent Jeffrey A. Chalfant. One of the seat's main issues concerning college students is Monroe County's diversion program, which allows drivers charged with certain traffic offenses to go through a program to have the ticket dismissed and removed from their record. Harper said she supports the program.

Mailbox

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2006 11:12 p.m.

In response to the "Kinsey Confidential" column that ran Oct. 25, I submit that the IDS is erring severely as a journalistic publication.

Election 2006 - State representative District 60

By Alyson Brodsy and Waddell Hamer · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2006 11:07 p.m.

Peggy Welch is the state representative in the Indiana House of Representatives for District 60. She has held the position since 1998 and is currently running unopposed. She is not a native of Indiana. However, since being here, she has developed a passion for the region and has gone on to serve the district well.

Election 2006 - Bloomington Township Trustee

By Alyson Brodsy and Kirk Nathanson · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2006 10:49 p.m.

Though most of Bloomington's significant administrative and legislative responsibilities fall to the mayor and Bloomington City Council, other essential functions are overseen by a Bloomington Township trustee and board. The trustee is responsible for allocating about $2 million for the creation and maintenance of social services like homeless shelters and soup kitchens, along with the Bloomington Township Fire Department.

Election 2006 - Monroe County Prosecutor

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2006 10:48 p.m.

In a local race that holds far-reaching implications in the realm of responsible execution of justice, Republican incumbent Carl Salzmann is running for a record fourth term as Monroe County prosecutor against Democratic challenger Chris Gaal. While at first glance both men seem qualified, upon further examination, one clearly stands out.

Election 2006 - Congress 9th District

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2006 10:48 p.m.

Baron Hill and the Democrats advocate change this year. Republicans, on the other hand, would have us believe it is necessary to stay the course -- not in reference to Iraq but to maintaining a GOP majority in Congress. Perhaps al-Qaida is planning to detonate nuclear weapons in America if Nancy Pelosi becomes Speaker of the House and the only way to prevent this scenario is to vote for Mike Sodrel.

Sexual preference

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2006 10:46 p.m.

Middlebury College in New Jersey recently decided to implement a policy that will give affirmative action benefits to students who identify themselves as homosexual, bisexual or transsexual on admissions applications. And a few other schools, such as Claremont McKenna College and Loyola University in New Orleans, are already considering similar programs. We at the editorial board have two main problems with LGBT affirmative action: First, we do not believe this will really help the cause of campus diversity. Second, we think it will be impossible to enforce, allowing students to exploit the policy by stating they are gay simply to receive special preferences.

Organization belittles U.S. freedom of press

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2006 10:45 p.m.

[ THE FACTS ] News media advocacy group Reporters Without Borders reported that the United States has fallen from 44th place to 53rd in the group's fifth annual Worldwide Press Freedom Index, which ranks countries on actions taken against news media, according to the Washington Post. The organization cites President Bush's regarding "as suspicious any journalist who questioned his 'war on terrorism'" as reason for the drop in ranking. Does this fall indicate a tendency toward media oppression?

Indianapolis mayor to speak tonight

By Lee Hurwitz · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2006 10:11 p.m.

In an effort to educate business and political science students on marketing a city, Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson will speak at the Whittenberger Auditorium tonight. The event, which is co-sponsored by the Union Board and Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity, will begin at 7 p.m.

'Batman' producer returns to campus

By Zachary Osterman · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2006 10:10 p.m.

He is Batman. Well, not literally. But IU alumnus Michael Uslan is the driving force behind the entire Batman movie series. Tuesday afternoon, Uslan came to the Godfrey Graduate and Executive Education Center in the Kelley School of Business to speak as a distinguished entrepreneur-in-residence to more than 50 students, faculty and staff about "The Business of Hollywood."