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Indonesian plane crashes, 147 dead

By Alyson Brodsy and Irwan Firdaus · Tuesday, Sept. 6,2005 12:41 a.m.

MEDAN, Indonesia -- An Indonesian jetliner slammed into a crowded neighborhood moments after a shaky takeoff Monday and burst into flames, killing 147 people, including dozens on the ground. At least 15 passengers survived, among them an 18-month-old boy, officials said.

Bush picks Roberts to be chief justice

By Alyson Brodsy and Jennifer Loven · Tuesday, Sept. 6,2005 12:37 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush nominated Judge John G. Roberts, Jr., to succeed William H. Rehnquist as chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court early Monday. Bush called on the Senate to confirm Roberts -- a 50-year-old appellate court judge originally nominated by Bush in July to succeed retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor -- before the Court opens its fall term Oct. 3.

New board adjusts to challenges

By Mike Wilson · Monday, Sept. 5,2005 2:06 p.m.

IU's trustees might be shuffling their boardroom style to ensure the Bloomington and satellite campuses keep competitive throughout the 21st century. Formal hand-raising and silent nods common to the previous board's meetings could be lost in the reorganization. Trustees, including three members newly appointed by Gov. Mitch Daniels, are shaking up their communication style, as board members predict meetings will feature more open questions about University policy.

Bush picks John Roberts to be chief justice, replacing Rehnquist

By Alyson Brodsy and Jennifer Loven · Monday, Sept. 5,2005 2:06 p.m.

WASHINGTON - President Bush on Monday nominated John Roberts to succeed William H. Rehnquist as chief justice and called on the Senate to confirm him before the Supreme Court opens its fall term on Oct. 3. Just 50 years old, Roberts could shape the court for decades to come.

Professors, former clerks remember friend, mentor

By Michael Zennie · Monday, Sept. 5,2005 2:57 a.m.

Professor Craig Bradley called fellow law professor Joseph Hoffmann Saturday evening with bad news. Their former employer had died after a long battle with thyroid cancer. They had lost their friend and mentor. The nation had lost the chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. William Rehnquist timeline

Death leaves second opening in 4 months

Monday, Sept. 5,2005 2:52 a.m.

Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist's death created upheaval in Washington Sunday, as President Bush and the Senate scrambled to deal with two court vacancies, including this week's scheduled confirmation hearings of nominee John Roberts.

Administration steps up Katrina relief

By Jennifer Loven · Monday, Sept. 5,2005 2:50 a.m.

The Bush administration kept its Hurricane Katrina response and its public relations campaign in overdrive Sunday, even as first confirmation came from Washington of a dreaded statistic -- that the storm probably killed thousands of people. Responding to accusations of racial insensitivity, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said, "Nobody, especially the president, would have left people unattended on the basis of race."

Gaza pullout hits home for campus

By Shaan Joshi · Monday, Sept. 5,2005 2:50 a.m.

In Israel, leading up to the pullout of the Gaza Strip, they wore their feelings on the clothes. "Everywhere there were ribbons showing how people felt," said IU freshman Inna Kolesnikovna, who visited Israel this summer. The country became inundated with a mass of conflicting orange and blue ribbons. Those who wore blue supported the pullout. The orange ribbons were for those who favored the settlers. It was a time when Israel was in somewhat of a divide.

Of course it changes

By Alyson Brodsy and Bryan Schmidt · Monday, Sept. 5,2005 1:50 a.m.

What's your favorite amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

Hoosiers continue to give to hurricane victims

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 5,2005 1:40 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana residents continue to help those affected by Hurricane Katrina, with some volunteering at the Red Cross and others praying for victims and donating money at churches around the state. At the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Indianapolis, the congregation collected monetary donations Sunday in a big brown moving box near the altar.

Outside the storm

By Alyson Brodsy and Amy Obermeyer · Monday, Sept. 5,2005 1:18 a.m.

It's not news that the situation in New Orleans is especially disastrous. As I write this, it is impossible to know how many casualties the South is facing or how many people have been left homeless. They say it could be months before the area is habitable.

Venus beats Serena to even series of sisters

By Alyson Brodsy and Steve Wilstein · Monday, Sept. 5,2005 1:18 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Far from a family feud, matches between Venus and Serena Williams create a family crisis. This time neither of their parents could watch. Artistry gave way to sheer slugging again in Sister Act XIV, the ongoing saga of siblings who hate to play each other -- especially if it's not for a Grand Slam title.

Hardy, fellow freshmen wideouts 'wow' coach Hep with stellar play

By Chris Engel · Monday, Sept. 5,2005 1:16 a.m.

Freshmen receivers Hardy and Marcus Thigpen led all Hoosier receivers with performances of 107 and 92 yards, respectively. Hardy became the first freshman receiver to gain more than 100 yards in a game since Oct. 10, 1998, when Levron Williams racked up 105 yards against Ohio State.

We need the truth

By Alyson Brodsy and Precious Sanders · Monday, Sept. 5,2005 1:15 a.m.

Just days after the World Trade Center crumbled to the ground, President Bush made his promise to rebuild and hunt down the "evil-doers." As we approach the fourth anniversary of Sept. 11, we are reminded once again we have troops in Iraq who, according to the recently-exposed Downing Street Memo, shouldn't have been there in the first place.

IU Football 2005: Optimism runs rampant

By Alyson Brodsy and Andrew Shaffer · Monday, Sept. 5,2005 1:13 a.m.

Hope springs eternal once more in Bloomington as the football team kicks off another season. But this year is different. Since arriving in January as the new head coach, the Terry Hoeppner PR machine has invaded our campus like cicadas on a hot summer day. Armed with optimism, a 48-24 record in his six seasons at Miami of Ohio and handfuls of Uncle Sam knockoff posters, coach Hep has promised to restore glory to an otherwise laughable decade of Hoosier football.

Pair of Mollys break IU's 3-game scoring drought as team earns 1st win of season

By Steve Brennan · Monday, Sept. 5,2005 1:11 a.m.

Four games. Two freshmen. One goal. Put it all together, and the IU women's soccer team has its first victory of the season, defeating Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, Sunday afternoon. After going scoreless in the first three games of the season, the Hoosiers (1-2-1) tallied their first goal when freshman midfielder Molly Beckwith found the back of the net off an assist from fellow freshman midfielder Molly Kruger. It would be all the team needed as the defense shut out the Cyclones for a 1-0 win.

Give us the day off

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 5,2005 1:09 a.m.

As you read this, you're probably wondering why you have to be on campus for Labor Day. So are we.

Hayden's goal eerily reminiscent of semifinal winner

By Steve Slivka · Monday, Sept. 5,2005 1:09 a.m.

Last year John Michael Hayden flew through the 18-yard box hammering the ball with his head into the net off a cross from former Hoosier Danny O'Rourke, giving IU the 3-2 double overtime victory over Maryland in the national semifinal match. He did the same in Sunday's 4-0 win against Southern Methodist off a cross from senior midfielder Mike Ambersley. "Those same thoughts were going through my head as the ball was floating in there," Hayden said.

IU splits matches against Wake Forest, Applachian State

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 5,2005 1:02 a.m.

The IU field hockey team split a pair of matches in North Carolina this weekend, defeating Appalachian State University 1-0 Friday and falling to three-time defending national champions Wake Forest 4-2 Sunday. Senior midfielder Lesley Wiler provided all the offense the Hoosiers needed Friday in their victory over Appalachian State.

Hoosiers falter in 2 of 3 matches, defeat Loyola-Chicago

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Monday, Sept. 5,2005 1:01 a.m.

The IU volleyball team struggled early at this weekend's Bama Bash, dropping its first two matches before rebounding for a 3-1 win over Loyola University Chicago in the last match. The Hoosiers dropped their first two matches in the tournament in straight sets, first getting beat by Oklahoma 0-3 (28-30, 20-30, 22-30) and then losing to Alabama 0-3 (29-31, 21-30, 35-37).