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Study analyzes sports fantasy leagues

Sports fantasy leagues have emerged as another popular marketing tool for professional sports teams and the media organizations that provide team coverage. Ever wonder who else is playing and why they play?

Students use Web site to get involved with politics

As students return to school and election season nears its peak, hundreds of young Americans are launching a grassroots campaign called GenerationNet.org. The new campaign uses the Internet to give young people a voice in shaping the laws that affect everyone.

New School of Informatics begins with high enrollment

A new school emerged on campus this year for the first time in more than 25 years. The School of Informatics is now open to students for undergraduate degrees.

New program offers partying alternatives

Loud music, dancing and beer in the hands of underage students are the essence of a college party, as many know. But this will no longer be true of fraternity parties. This year, the greek system is adopting the Responsible Alcohol Management Program in hopes of eliminating underage drinking at fraternity functions.

Alpha Sig eviction effective yesterday

The members of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity moved out of their house Tuesday. A week ago, they had received an unexpected eviction notice from their national headquarters. The fraternity was in the reinstatement process when they received the eviction notice. Alpha Sigma Phi will be going through reorganization, and the current members will be given alumni status.

Bush has rally in Indy today

Texas Gov. George W. Bush will speak at a public rally at 12:15 p.m. today in Indianapolis at the Indianapolis International Airport's Aviation Technology Center.

Basketball team gains an assistant

Former Ohio State University assistant coach Les Fertig has joined the IU basketball coaching staff as an administrative assistant. Fertig arrived on campus Monday and was in Assembly Hall teaching the coaching basketball class Tuesday morning. He will spend the rest of the week moving from Columbus to Bloomington and assume his duties Sept. 12.

'Monday Night Raw' gets physical

In front of a sold out crowd of 15,000 fans in Lexington, Ky., Triple H, who was allegedly "arrested" on the UPN Smackdown last Thursday, made his way to the ring with his "wife" Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley. Triple H told the crowd he would not leave the squared circle until he got some answers as to who called the "police," leading to his arrest for allegedly hitting Stephanie.

IDS Listening Tour

Well everyone, it's about that time again. You know, the time for us editors to leave the confines of Ernie Pyle Hall and venture into the wilds of this Bloomington campus. Oh, you don't know what I'm talking about. It's the IDS Listening Tour.

Around the Arts

Indiana Dance Theater will hold auditions for its 2000-2001 season from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Monroe County YMCA, 2125 S. Highland Ave. The audition will include ballet, modern and jazz. Those interested are encouraged to bring their resume of dance training and experience. For more information, contact Diane Weidenbener at 335-1472.

Young musicians gain exposure on 'From the Top' now on WFIU

Young athletes are aired on television. Young writers are published in sections of the Sunday newspapers. And now, young classical musicians are broadcast throughout the airwaves here in Indiana.

MTV proves shallowness once again

Editor's Note: Martin Tsai, esteemed film critic, only claims to dislike Britney Spears and *NSYNC. But we know his deep, dark secrets. We know about all the posters and photo collages he keeps in his room. We even know what he did last summer.

Dissent: Stand proud Bob, we're behind you

Phoenix Theatre shows modern greats

'The General' orders retreat

Coach Bob Knight, entering his 30th season at IU, has lived in the spotlight and been the center of enormous media exposure. Whether it was winning three NCAA championships or throwing a chair during a game against Purdue, Knight has become arguably the most noteworthy college basketball coach.

On a tangent

Pretenders. You know these people. They're the ones who pretend to be something they're not, just to be in the loop. They are sports fanatics, the movie critic's biggest fans and society's most loved conformists.

Mama Jo's a casual dining experience

Going on the recommendation of a friend, we chose Mama Jo's for lunch one weekend afternoon. The restaurant is fairly new, located on the northeast corner of 17th and Walnut streets. We were in the mood for a pleasant and casual dining experience but were somewhat disappointed with certain aspects of the meal.

IU ranks poorly among American universities

US News and World Report announced Friday, in its annual guide to America's best colleges, that IU ranks in the second tier of America's top universities, placing it outside of the top 50. On its Web site, US News said it looks at academic reputation, retention, faculty resources, financial resources and alumni giving rate as some of the factors that go into the rankings.

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'U.S. News' ranks IU in second tier of colleges

Once again, U.S. News and World Report has given IU a mediocre ranking. Recently, IU has fallen within the second tier of schools when evaluated in areas such as SAT and ACT scores, freshmen retention numbers and alumni giving rate. This year was no different.