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Europe: Welcome to winter

By Alyson Brodsy and Amy Obermeyer · Monday, Dec. 12,2005 1:38 a.m.

Hell is freezing over. And by hell, I basically mean France. At least researchers have finally published good news about global warming. Global warming is, ironically, making Europe colder. It turns out that their wonderful climate is maintained by the Gulf Stream current in the Atlantic Ocean, but water from melting glaciers is slowing that down. Preliminary data shows that the Gulf Stream has slowed 30 percent since 1992 (Time magazine, Tuesday).

What did Mike Davis get for finally beating Kentucky?

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Janosch · Monday, Dec. 12,2005 1:37 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- As the final seconds ticked off the scoreboard in the RCA Dome Saturday, Davis found himself shrouded by his star forward who just finished "his best game," according to Davis. The senior transfer assembled another killer stat line, scoring 23 points on 7-of-8 shooting, grabbing 11 rebounds and even managing a respectable 9-for-14 free throw performance.

Test anxiety

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian J. McFillen · Monday, Dec. 12,2005 1:36 a.m.

On Thursday and Friday, the U.S. Secretary of Education's Commission on the Future of Higher Education met in Nashville, Tenn., to consider ways to make colleges "more efficient, more accessible, and more accountable to parents, students, and taxpayers" (Chronicle of Higher Education, Friday). One proposal floated at the conference was that colleges should be required to conduct standardized testing of their students as a condition of receiving federal student aid or academic accreditation.

Are we safer?

By Alyson Brodsy and Bryan Schmidt · Monday, Dec. 12,2005 1:34 a.m.

Rigoberto Alpizar was shot and killed Wednesday. The name might not sound familiar to you, but you've probably heard about the story. Federal air marshals fired their first shots since coming into broad use after the Sept. 11 attacks, killing Alpizar at Miami's International Airport.

IU in the year 2015: New science buildings

By Mike Malik · Monday, Dec. 12,2005 1:33 a.m.

By 2015, IU should have at least three new buildings devoted to the field of science. Multidisciplinary Science Building Phase I, II and III are all scheduled to be built in the near future. The completion of MSB I is already underway, and it's scheduled to be completed in June 2007. No dates have been set for either of the other two phases.

Red Rover, Red Rover

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 12,2005 1:33 a.m.

There was a time when student meal points didn't roll over from fall to spring semester. If any student had extra meal points, those points were absorbed by RPS. Since 1998, when the Hall of Residence and Department of Student Life merged to create Residential Programs and Services, the division has changed its policy so meal points now roll over automatically from fall to spring, much to the relief of IUB students. It's time for RPS to upgrade again. Meal points should roll over from one academic year to the next, too.

IU in the year 2015: DOWNTOWN

By Laila Hayat · Monday, Dec. 12,2005 1:32 a.m.

While Nick's and The Village Deli are Bloomington classics, new types of shops, restaurants, pubs and groceries aimed at accommodating downtown living could be built with the passing of the Downtown Plan -- which takes a snapshot of Bloomington and recognizes the positive aspects of the community, said Scott Robinson, Long Range and Transportation Manager at Bloomington's Planning Department.

IU in the year 2015: IU Police Department

Monday, Dec. 12,2005 1:31 a.m.

Money is an issue for the IU Police Department. As other police departments move ahead in technology, IUPD in 2015 will look similar to IUPD today if the budget adheres to current trends, said Lt. Jerry Minger. Minger said although he would like the department to utilize some of the high-efficiency equipment already used by other police departments, budget restrictions make such upgrades unlikely.

IU in the year 2015: No sweat!

By Ashley Rhodebeck · Monday, Dec. 12,2005 1:31 a.m.

Although thousands of students will come and go in the next 10 years, some habits of today will most likely remain: IU clothing will continue to sell, and computer labs will house students racing against deadlines. Despite the similarities, slight differences will exist: Sweatshops won't produce IU apparel, and companies with ethical practices will supply University computers.

IU in the year 2015: Changes to frat row

By Michelle Manchir · Monday, Dec. 12,2005 1:30 a.m.

Unity and service are dominant themes in the long-term objectives for IU's greek community. Senior Omear Khalid, vice president of Administration of the Interfraternity Council and active fraternity member, said that by 2015 he hopes to see a bridge the invisible gap that exists between greek and non-greek students. "We are all students on this campus and committed to doing something good for the community," he said.

IU in the year 2015: Libraries

By Mike Malik · Monday, Dec. 12,2005 1:29 a.m.

A committee to examine the impact of digital information will shape the future of IU libraries, said IU-Bloomington Interim Chancellor Ken Gros Louis. The committee will mold the University's libraries to changing technology.

IU in the year 2015: Football program

By Matt Mattucci · Monday, Dec. 12,2005 1:28 a.m.

IU head football coach Terry Hoeppner looked in admiration at a large, gold-framed picture on his wall. The portrait depicted a game between the New York Giants and Chicago Cardinals in the 1950s. He isn't sure about the details of the game, such as the year, the players involved or who won. But Hoeppner knows one thing for sure -- the game of football hasn't changed much since then.

Underwater researcher nationally recognized

By Anne Banfich · Monday, Dec. 12,2005 1:25 a.m.

An IU professor has been appointed to the Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Residences to be revamped, provide more privacy

By Carrie Ritchie · Monday, Dec. 12,2005 1:24 a.m.

As the next 10 years go by, Residential Programs and Services and the Residence Halls Association plan to have more suites and apartments available for students to live in on campus. RPS is considering several projects for the future, said director Pat Connor. The projects will mainly focus on the renovation of existing facilities, but could involve constructing new ones. At this point, however, RPS is not planning to change the overall capacity of the residential system.

IMU extends hours for finals week

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, Dec. 12,2005 1:24 a.m.

The Indiana Memorial Union announced last week that it will extend its hours of operation during finals week for anyone who wishes to use the Union's quiet rooms for studying. The Union administration made this change because of the arrival of finals week, a time when students like to leave their residences in search of a more quiet, serene place to study, said Loren Rullman, director of the IMU.

IU medical dean named new science VP

By Trevor brown · Monday, Dec. 12,2005 1:22 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The IU board of trustees has approved of President Adam Herbert's appointment of IU School of Medicine Dean Craig Brater to a new position as vice president of life sciences.

Man arrested for arson

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Dec. 12,2005 1:18 a.m.

Bloomington Police arrested a man Saturday evening for setting a series of fires in his apartment. The Bloomington Fire Department responded initially to an alarm at 5:56 p.m. at Arbor Glenn Apartments, 3100 S. Walnut Street Pike. According to the police report, firefighters went to a first-floor room that had smoke coming from under the door. When the firefighters knocked, Richard Mollett answered the door with the chain on and would not open it, the report said.

'Acacia Claus' benefits area youths

By Michelle Manchir · Monday, Dec. 12,2005 1:18 a.m.

The men of Acacia sported Santa hats outside of local stores and collected donations in the form of holiday gifts for at-risk children in Monroe County this weekend.

Local restaurant is part of growing 'quick-casual' scene

By Ryan Want · Monday, Dec. 12,2005 1:17 a.m.

Walk into locally-owned burrito restaurant Laughing Planet just off Kirkwood Avenue and the local Bloomington flair is almost palpable. A Little 500 bike and jersey hang on the wall, each tabletop has its own colorful design, there are local magazines and handouts to read while waiting, the menu and specials are written on chalkboards and Laughing Planet T-shirts such as "beans'r'us," hang on the back wall above the tiny kitchen area.

Evansville community recovers from deadly November tornado

By Ben Woodson · Monday, Dec. 12,2005 1:17 a.m.

When Joanne Taylor stuck her head outside of her house Nov. 6 right after a tornado had just left only one wall of her home standing, the first thing she heard was her neighbor asking if anyone needed help. Broken glass was everywhere, she said, and it was cold so the neighbors brought shoes and blankets. Then they all went across the street to help a "little old lady" out of her house. This is just one of many scenes where the Evansville community came together during the tragic tornado in southern Indiana that destroyed Taylor's home, along with at least 300 others, killing 23.