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Defense will be deciding factor in upcoming game

By Dan Cortez · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- No.1 Duke was thought of by many as the best team in the nation going into the tournament. Now that the Hoosiers took care of that theory, some are picking Oklahoma as the best team left standing. The Sooners won the West Regional with an 81-75 win against 12th-seeded Missouri in San Jose Saturday night. Sophomore guard A.J. Moye has been impressed.

Blakeley closes out great career

By Beau Wicker · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Coach Bob Morgan said at the beginning of the season that improved defensive play up the middle would be a major reason why this year's IU team (28-12, 9-8 in Big Ten) is better than last year's squad (24-31-1, 7-19 Big Ten). It starts out with senior Eric Blakeley, who's been providing consistent play at shortstop the four years he's been here.

Student site overwhelmed

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

The first week of classes recorded unusually high use of INSITE, IU's online access to scheduling, advising, bursar ac-counts and financial aid, causing students and faculty frustration and missed classes.

White House considering professor for national position

By Christy Speer · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Professor Leslie Lenkowsky is being considered by the Bush administration to lead the Corporation for National Service, which provides opportunities for thousands of Americans to serve in their communities. The corporation -- which runs AmeriCorps -- works with state commissions, nonprofits, faith-based groups, schools and other civic organizations.

Satelite radio a sad salvation

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Upon the launch of XM Satellite Radio on Sept. 25 and its competitor Sirius Satellite Radio beginning last February and expanding nationwide earlier this month, the two companies bet that the average listener has had enough of conventional radio and wanted something different.

Higher fines not necessary

Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

IU students might soon have to pay even more money for parking tickets. A proposition to the Transportation and Parking Advisory Committee (TPAC) in November suggested a $5 increase in the price of parking tickets, with revenue going to the IU Auditorium's budget.

When you think it can't get any worse...

By Jason Recker · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

I'd love to write about Antwaan Randle El making a triumphant return to quarterback. I'd love to chronicle the resurgence of a once- (and still-) diaper-soft defense. I'd love to tell the story of the IU boy coming home to coach his alma mater to bowl game after bowl game. But it isn't so. Instead, I'm stuck with losses to teams like Utah. I'm used to it. This week, I realized that since I began covering college football, the teams I cover haven't won a single game. Nope, lost every single time out. Zero wins. Thirteen loses. I covered Ball State football in 1999 during the Cardinals' 21-game losing skid. Then, I transferred to IU -- evidently bringing the curse with me.

Take me out to the ball game

By Alex Hickey · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

CHICAGO -- What happens when you accomplish a childhood dream when you're only 20 years old? I'm not sure myself. But I've been put in that situation after witnessing last Sunday's game between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers from the Wrigley Field press box.

U. Michigan case to be re-examined

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

AUSTIN, Texas -- The U.S. House Judiciary Committee Chairman F. James Sensenbrenner plans to look into allegations of judicial misconduct in the Grutter vs. Bollinger affirmative action case.

Speedy trials sought by IUSA

By Josh Sanburn · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

According to University code, each IU student, when accused of academic misconduct, is guaranteed the right to a fair and speedy trial. Unfortunately, for some students, the latter does not apply. In the IU Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct, when a student is accused by a professor of academic misconduct, that professor must submit a report of misconduct in writing to the Dean of Students within seven calendar days. From there, the University's judicial boards take over.

Team takes 3 of 4 from Illini, improves to 20-4

By Beau Wicker · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Senior shortstop Eric Blakely hit a dramatic three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh to lift the IU men's baseball team over Illinois 5-3 in the finale of the series yesterday at Sembower Field. The Hoosiers were down 3-2 with one out in the bottom of the seventh when freshman second baseman Jay Brant was hit by a pitch.

Communism's capitalist ideals

By Willie Sutherland · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

In early August, Jiang Zemin, President of China, decreed that capitalists could join China's Communist Party. Now for those not well-versed in economic theory, this simile might be helpful: a capitalist being invited to join a communist organization is like the KKK offering membership to Al Sharpton. The Communist Party is the only political party in China. Using the word "party" gives the illusion that other choices exists. Remember, the perception of freedom is what communism is all about. For those Chinese interested in politics, there is sadly only one legal way to think.

U.S. says 6 nations arming for germ warfare

By Alyson Brodsy and Alexander G. Higgins · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

GENEVA -- The United States accused Iraq, North Korea and four other countries on Monday of building germ-warfare arsenals, and said it worried one of them might be helping Osama bin Laden in his quest for biological weapons.

Hoosiers look for strong run in championship

By Alex Hickey · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

This is it -- the 82nd annual Big Ten Men's Golf Championship has arrived. For the Hoosiers, it represents the end of a season-long quest to forget last season's dismal 11th place finish in the Big Ten. And if enough rolls their way, it could also represent IU's first Big Ten title and NCAA Tournament appearance since 1998.

Supernova instills confidence

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Year after year, new IU Student Association administrations come and go, with promises rarely fulfilled. In the spring, the current administration Supernova, following the lead of those that have come before, made promises that most students were skeptical of. But to Supernova's great credit, only months into their administration, it is moving forward and making differences. The administration, made up of President senior Jake Oakman, Vice President of Congress senior Christopher Smith, Vice President for administration junior Jeff Wuslich and Treasurer senior Emily Kolles, was sworn in April 15 and went to work right away. And already, they have made a difference.

Breaking new ground

By Nate Jackson · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Volunteers, students and community representatives armed with hard hats and shovels broke ground Monday at the future WonderLab museum site, located at Fourth Street near Morton Street. The construction of a new WonderLab marks a new stepping stone for the hands-on science museum. The ceremony featured speeches from Mayor John Fernandez, Rep. Mark Kruzan and the museum's Executive Director, Catherine Olmer.

Recruits line up for men's spring rush

By Katrina Sandidge · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

In the first half hour of the men's spring formal recruitment callout Friday, more than 100 men walked through the Frangipani Room of the Indiana Memorial Union to talk with representatives from chapters and the Interfraternity Council about the positive aspects of going greek. "I'm really pleased," said junior Nick McCallum, IFC vice-president of recruitment. "The fraternities are taking it very seriously. They're wearing their letters, and they've got lots of material. It's going good."

'Essence' shared tonight

By Stacey Palevsky · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

In the past, Lucinda Williams would spend years perfecting the lyrics, rhythms and melodies of her songs before she stepped into the studio to record them, as the uncompromising singer-songwriter would settle for nothing less than perfection. But her latest album, Essence, was written at Williams' kitchen table during a short, intense six-week burst of creativity and has been praised just as highly as her earlier works that took three times as long to complete.

Hoosiers host annual tournament

By Rob Mullally and Robert Mullally · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

If anything can be taken out the men's soccer teams two exhibition games last weekend it's that IU's defense is capable of completely shutting out a ranked opponent, and the Hoosier offense is capable of scoring several goals against a ranked opponent. This weekend, IU will try to combine both in the same match as they host the 19th annual adidas/IU Credit Union Classic at Bill Armstrong Stadium to kickoff the 2001-2002 season.

A local success

By Bryan Harris · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

This is not the first time Carolyn Nash's name has been printed -- not even close. But usually, she's the one writing the story. Being a gifted, often-published writer wouldn't be such a big deal... except she's 17 years old. "There are moments when I write when it's a transition between forming sentences and choosing words and something else," Carolyn said. "Something opens up, and I'm just writing, and it's a joyful experience. It feels wonderful. I'm not thinking about anything. It's somewhere else. It has nothing to do with what's around me."