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I don't know about you, but coffee gets me going. Knowing that something so tasty and warm and quick is capable of relieving the present fatigue infuses me with almost a ritualistic worship of the drink.
I don't know about you, but coffee gets me going. Knowing that something so tasty and warm and quick is capable of relieving the present fatigue infuses me with almost a ritualistic worship of the drink.
LOS ANGELES -- Johnny Depp has made another transformation: oddball actor to box office moneymaker. The star known for playing eccentrics in cult favorites such as "Ed Wood" and "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" is establishing himself as a major box office draw with two films this weekend in the top five.
As most of the public knows, the president recently made a national statement confessing the irresponsible decisions he has headed in the past couple of years.
Lately, my Democratic friends seem listless, apathetic, demoralized. A great sadness has come over the tribe, and I believe it comes from disappointment with the nine Democratic presidential candidates.
Respecting elders is a staple of many cultures, religions and family traditions. If you are so fortunate as to have your grandparents still alive, other senior members of your family or friends in your life, you know very well they can be a treasure trove of information, wisdom and experience.
It's after midnight on Saturday night and Dr. Gilbert Brown, associate dean of students, is overlooking a Student Recreational Sports Center basketball court-turned dance floor. Hundreds of students have gathered for a pajama party put on by Alpha Phi Alpha, a black fraternity, complete with shifting rainbow lights and a professional deejay.
Abercrombie & Fitch has released its fall Quarterly, which is littered with a surprisingly small amount of clothing.
The IU Police Department arrested an IU-Purdue University at Indianapolis sophomore for intent to deal marijuana early Sunday morning after an IUPD officer said he thought he smelled smoke coming from the student.
VATICAN CITY -- A senior Vatican official who watched clips from Mel Gibson's controversial film "The Passion" offered enthusiastic praise Saturday for what he saw, despite concerns from Jewish groups that the movie will promote anti-Semitism. Many conservative Christians say the unreleased film powerfully depicts the last 12 hours of Jesus' life.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Frank O'Bannon parlayed down-home southern Indiana charm and consensus-building ability into mixed success as his state's governor since 1997. O'Bannon, who fell ill Monday while attending a conference in Chicago, died at 11:33 a.m. Saturday at Northwestern Memorial Hospital after his blood pressure and heart rate dropped.
The Hoosiers earned their second win of the season against in-state rival Butler with the help of an explosive offensive performance. The offense broke out of its slump, scoring three goals, while the defense held the Bulldogs' powerful offense scoreless.
CHICAGO -- The Cincinnati Reds tried for eight innings to shake Carlos Zambrano out of his groove, with little success. Then Zambrano had to wait out a 13-minute delay when an umpire became ill before the ninth inning, and the Reds got the opening they needed. Ray Olmedo drew a leadoff walk, and Russell Branyan drove him home with a two-out single as the Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Sunday.
Ravens 33, Browns 13 BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Ravens gave Jamal Lewis the football, as promised, and he delivered on a pledge in setting a single-game NFL record with 295 yards rushing.
Participating in their third tournament in as many weeks, the men's soccer team (2-2-2) split a pair of matches at the Notre Dame Berticelli Memorial Tournament this weekend. The No. 11 Hoosiers defeated Fresno State 3-1 Sunday, but were upended by Akron 1-0 in overtime Friday at Alumni Field. It was IU's first victory since the season-opener against California. Coach Jerry Yeagley was proud of the way his team performed against Fresno State.
Much has changed since the last time I was in Memorial Stadium. And all of it has changed for the better. Here's a recap of the last time: Penn State's Larry Johnson ran for over 300 yards in a blowout victory. Penn State's players added insult to injury by noting that the field was in such poor condition that it was like playing on a beach. The press box was so cold that I had to wear a hat and gloves. And the bathroom stalls were made out of plywood.
COMPTON, Calif. -- An older sister of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams was shot to death Sunday following a dispute in suburban Los Angeles, authorities said.
IU treasures its special teams so much that coach Gerry DiNardo is in charge of the whole unit. Without their performance Saturday, IU's 33-3 rout of Indiana State wouldn't have been possible. It started on the opening kickoff when sophomore Courtney Clency ran through a gaping hole in the ISU kick coverage for 51 yards to the Sycamore's 46 putting IU's offense in business. Clency said the week's preparation was the difference.
Outside greek houses most nights, people are jogging, playing football or walking to parties. Saturday night, there were also tiger cubs. Delta Tau Delta fraternity, 1431 N. Jordan Ave., hosted an event Saturday night benefiting the Exotic Feline Rescue Center, 2221 E. Ashboro Rd. in Center Point, Ind. The event included live music by the band Elysium and tiger cubs in the front yard.
Take this scenario: A student completes most of his coursework in his major and decides that he would like to be a teacher. Since public schools are in dire need of good teachers, he thinks that teaching in a public school would be a rewarding career choice.
NEW YORK -- This year marks the 10th anniversary of 7th on Sixth, an organization originally formed in 1993 by the Council of Fashion Designers of America to organize, centralize and modernize the New York collections. It has become one of the city's marquee events, attracting thousands. Fashion industry leaders, the worldwide press, buyers, celebrities and politicians make up the mix, and it generates an estimated $253 million for the city's economy each year. This year, 66 designers will present their spring collections from Sept. 12 to 17, and many are making their debut under the tents at Bryant Park. Collections like BodyGear Activewear and Bahar Korcan are showing their creations for the first time at this year's Fashion Week. The popularity of the event has created so much hype that hundreds of people are being denied entrance to many of the most talked-about shows. Baby Phat, Rosa Cha by Amir Slama and Fusha lines were so long their shows were standing room only. In February, the less-than-booming economy didn't add to the already downtrodden mood surrounding the shows. But this season, things are different. A-list celebrities are dominating the red carpet, and designers are supporting others designers by attending shows.