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Behrman jury sees forensic evidence

MARTINSVILLE — Prosecutors presented photos of the remains of murdered IU student Jill Behrman in court Tuesday, as part of the second day of the murder trial of John R. Myers II. The evidence included graphic photos of her bones scattered across a wooded area in rural Morgan County and the reconstruction of her skull, which sustained a single gunshot wound from behind. Forensic specialist Stephen Nawrocki presented evidence that Behrman was shot in the location her body was found and that her bones showed no signs of being hit by a vehicle, which was previously one of the police theories about her May 2000 disappearance.

IU to host largest law fair in the country

The IU Health Professions and Prelaw Center is bringing the future to prospective law students at the Indiana Memorial Union today. IU's Law Day has become the largest university-sponsored law fair in the country, said Rachel Tolen, the center's assistant director.

Jiffy Treet on Kirkwood set to close in months

Kirkwood Avenue has long been a Bloomington landmark, hosting local restaurants, bars, clothing shops and, of course, ice cream. But Jiffy Treet won't be part of Kirkwood's scene for much longer. Jiffy Treet, which has been serving ice cream on Kirkwood for 19 years, is set to close its doors at the beginning of December, Jiffy Treet owner Hartzell Martel said. The shop's lease has ended, and renewing it is not an option, Martel said, because the building is going to be torn down by Tartan Realty Group of Chicago, who bought the building and land this year. Martel has been Kirkwood Jiffy Treet's owner for 14 years and prides his shop on "good customer service and good ice cream," he said. The pin-striped '50s style ice cream parlor has long been a part of Kirkwood's landscape and was previously a Baskin-Robbins, Martel said. Other Bloomington Jiffy Treets will remain open, and Martell hopes to relocate his store as soon as they find a new location somewhere downtown.

Fassel fired as Ravens' offensive coordinator

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Jim Fassel was fired as offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, a move designed by coach Brian Billick to get more firepower from the league's 28th-ranked attack.

Miami extends suspension, FIU dismisses 2 in wake of brawl melee

MIAMI -- Amid the pushing, punching and posturing during the sideline-clearing brawl between University of Miami and Florida International University, some actions were deemed worse than others. The punishments reflected the differences in severity.

Lidle remembered at service

COVINA, Calif. -- Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle was remembered as "a loving husband and an awesome father" Tuesday at a memorial attended by family, friends and teammates of the avid yet inexperienced pilot who was killed during an aerial tour of New York City.

Hoosier Hysteria: From a player's perspective

Hoosiers play to two ties against U. of Kentucky

Moms always say to play by the rules, but rules change. The new hockey rule change which enforces stricter obstruction penalties was a huge factor in the IU men's hockey games this Friday and Saturday.

IU is red hot (for real)

Have you ever had one of those stretches where everything seems to be breaking your way? Those times when you hit every green light driving south on State Road 37 to campus from Indianapolis; those days when you find $20 in your laundry; those weeks where even your mistakes make you look golden?

Hoosiers finish with win, two losses in weekend tourney at Southern Indiana

This weekend, while most baseball fans watched the Detroit Tigers sweep the Oakland A's, the IU club baseball team competed at Southern Indiana in a tournament made up of the 10 top club teams from the Great Lakes Region conference.

Piniella says 'urgency is important' on North Side

CHICAGO-- Lou Piniella vows to make a winner of the Chicago Cubs, whose last World Series appearance came in 1945.

State treasurer speaks to College Republicans

Standing in the Dogwood Room in the Indiana Memorial Union, Indiana State Treasurer Tim Berry began his presentation Monday night by asking the IU College Republicans in the audience a question.

McDonald's rep speaks to IU Real Estate Club

IU does not yet have a replacement for the Read Center McDonald's, Bob , a real estate manager for the hamburger giant, said Monday night. The University would like to become a McDonald's franchise owner, but the company usually only allows individuals to run a franchise, according to an Oct. 13, 2005, Indiana Daily Student article.

Averatec laptop skin design contest ends Saturday

Many students add a unique flair to the outsides of their laptop computers with stickers and drawings. Now, the computer company Averatec is offering a way for students to show the world their technological creativity.

Student and community groups meet to raise domestic violence awareness

Alumni Hall would have to be filled 12 times to hold all the sexual assault victims from one year, Middle Way House representatives said Tuesday night at a meeting in Collins Living-Learning Center.

Soon to be graduates try on class rings, caps, gowns

While the only costumes most IU students are thinking about in mid-October are for Halloween, it's time for those graduating in December to think about their caps and gowns as graduation creeps up on them.

New general education requirements might ease degree changes

With so many students changing their major during their college careers, some are finding they must remain in college an extra year to fulfill additional degree requirements. In an effort to make transferring between schools on campus and from other universities a little easier, the Bloomington Faculty Council has passed a new set of general education requirements.

Family of crash victim may sue over ID mix-up

MARION, Ind. -- The family of a Taylor University student misidentified for weeks as a classmate who was killed in a highway crash has notified state and local officials of a possible lawsuit over the handling of the crash aftermath.

Woman sues over Bible class offering

NDIANAPOLIS -- A Mooresville, Ind., woman is suing her son's public school, alleging that its practice of allowing some students to attend Bible classes once a week on school grounds while others stay behind without instructional time is unconstitutional.

Indiana salad plant will close after spinach scare

PLYMOUTH, Ind. -- A nationwide spinach recall caused by an E. coli outbreak is prompting Ready Pac Produce Inc. to close a salad processing plant that employs about 200 workers.