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Saddam captured

By Abdullah AlShihri and John Solomon · Sunday, Dec. 14,2003 10:10 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- U.S. raiders were not certain at first they had their man when they pulled a bearded man from a hole in a Iraq cellar, but soon were able to determine it was Saddam Hussein. The Associated Press was shown documentary evidence that the person captured is Saddam Hussein. The evidence depicted Saddam as disheveled and wearing a long beard. Further evidence depicted Saddam with his trademark mustache but otherwise clean shaven.

President got first heads-up of capture Saturday afternoon

By Abdullah AlShihri and Jennifer Loven · Sunday, Dec. 14,2003 8:47 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush first learned that Saddam Hussein may have been captured on Saturday afternoon, and was given confirmation of the most sought-after prize in the Iraq war early Sunday, a senior administration official said. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld called the president, who was spending part of the weekend at his Camp David retreat in Maryland, around midday Saturday to deliver the news of the raid's possible success.

Ball State to alter police policy

By Andrea Minarcek · Sunday, Dec. 14,2003 6:53 a.m.

Ball State University is changing its university police officer training program and boosting efforts to respond to student alcohol abuse, said BSU President Blaine Brownell during a news conference Thursday.

Hoosiers headed to championship

By Tim Street · Saturday, Dec. 13,2003 12:40 a.m.

On a bitter cold night in Columbus, Ohio, the Hoosiers earned Jerry Yeagley his 543rd career victory -- and the chance to get one more. Pat Yates broke a scoreless tie in the fourth minute of the second overtime when he took a lob from midfielder Brian Plotkin six yards out and headed it past Santa Clara keeper Kent Harkness into the top left corner of the goal.

'It's all in God's hands'

By Emily Hendricks · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 11:04 p.m.

William Snapp has written to governors and senators. He has reached out to nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. He spreads his message to anyone he thinks can help -- all in hopes that his dream will come true.

Pettitte spurns Yankees, signs with Astros

By Alyson Brodsy and Ronald Blum · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 1:50 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Andy Pettitte chose home over history, agreeing Thursday to sign with the Houston Astros and leave the New York Yankees. New York wasted little time in trying to land a replacement, closing in on a trade with Los Angeles that would send Kevin Brown to the Yankees for Jeff Weaver in a swap of starters, said a baseball official on the condition of anonymity.

IU ready for Tigers

By Colin Burns · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 1:49 a.m.

The No. 23 Hoosier wrestling team faces a tough chore this weekend, competing in two matches against high quality opponents. First, IU travels Saturday to the No. 5 Missouri Tigers to wrestle in a dual meet and then returns home Sunday to battle Eastern Illinois, Gardner Webb and Wabash in a four-team match.

Heisman to be handed out Saturday

By Alyson Brodsy and Josh Dubow · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 1:48 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Jason White appeared to be a lock to win the Heisman Trophy until he flamed out in the Big 12 title game. Luckily for Oklahoma's quarterback, he was not alone. Three of the four finalists for college football's most prestigious award had their worst games of the season with conference championships on the line. In a sport where late losses often count much more than early ones in the rankings, White, Pittsburgh receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Mississippi quarterback Eli Manning hope the same doesn't hold true when the Heisman is awarded Saturday night.

Cowboys look to rebound against 'Skins

By Alyson Brodsy and Joseph White · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 1:46 a.m.

LANDOVER, Md. -- How does 8-5 feel? Not good at all when the last two games were lost by a combined 45 points. And when the coach is Bill Parcells, it feels downright miserable. "It makes for a loooooooong week," safety Darren Woodson said. "You can't wait until they blow that whistle for the Washington game. That's the kind of week this is ... a lot of yelling, a lot of screaming. Nothing's going to be right no matter what it is. He's a sore loser, and I think that's what he wants us all to be, sore losers.

Team comes home after 19 days away from IU

By Ryan Cost and Ryan J. Cost · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 1:45 a.m.

The IU women's basketball team (4-2) will finally get to see some action on its home hardwood when it faces Maine (4-2) at 7 p.m. tonight in Assembly Hall. The game will end a 19-day absence for the Hoosiers from their home court. "It feels good," junior guard Jenny DeMuth said. "We have been on the road for a long time, and the traveling just gets to you. We're just happy to be back home."

Hoosiers ready for tough foe

By Natalie A. Trout · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 1:45 a.m.

Two very different teams with the same 3-3 record will fight for their fourth win of the season Saturday at Assembly Hall. IU will host Butler in a contest that historically shows IU as the favorite. The Hoosiers lead the series 34-12. Sophomore guard Marshall Strickland said the team's confidence is high after their 66-63 road win at Notre Dame on Wednesday night but adds they aren't taking the Butler game lightly. "We went into Notre Dame thinking we could win it," Strickland said.

We've got a winner

By Alex Hickey · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 1:43 a.m.

Last week, I complained about the lack of a winning team at IU. But that was before the discovery of Ryan Tapak. And I also managed to neglect the IU men's soccer team. I admit, I grew up a soccer-hater. I thought soccer players were just pansies that couldn't handle a real tackle and it was a game for them durn furinurs anyway.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 1:41 a.m.

LSU's Nick Saban wins AP Coach of the Year award NEW YORK -- This is one honor LSU coach Nick Saban won't have to share. Saban's steady leadership helped earn him The Associated Press Coach of the Year award Thursday, beating Pete Carroll of Southern California. "Even though I'm accepting the honor, it's for all of the players and coaches and support staff, also," Saban said. "They all had as big a part in it as I did. I'm very flattered and honored."

Area clinic to close

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 1:05 a.m.

After 20 years of business, the Martinsville Planned Parenthood of Greater Indiana will close its doors Dec. 15. The Martinsville clinic is one of three clinics scheduled to close this year, with others closing in Salem and New Castle. A statement released last month from Planned Parenthood of Greater Indiana, said after a demographic evaluation, the clinic was said to be unnecessary.

Ohio authorities caution fans

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 1:02 a.m.

IU fans traveling to Columbus, Ohio, for this weekend's College Cup are advised to proceed with caution due to recent shootings off Interstate 270. A total of 15 cases, including one fatality, have been reported, and all are believed to be related, according to Columbus authorities. The NCAA and the Franklin County Sheriff's Department are working together to ensure safety for the teams and their fans. "Basically, we had a conference call with all four teams where we had a person from the County Sheriff's Department to fill everybody in on what has been going on and to answer any questions the schools would have," said Mark Bedics, media coordinator for the Division I Soccer Championship.

Haitians voice discontent

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Norton · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 12:58 a.m.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Police fired tear gas and warning shots at thousands of university students who spilled into the streets Thursday in the latest protest aimed at ousting President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. One bystander was killed, and at least five protesters were hurt.

Schools provide services for student internships

By Stephanie Susman · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 12:55 a.m.

Across IU, most students have two common needs: jobs and internships. Regardless of their major, students often use internships to learn more about their field, gain real-life experience and get future jobs. Each school at IU provides resources and advice for students trying to find jobs and internships.

Title quest starts tonight

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 12:54 a.m.

In 1976, IU coach Jerry Yeagley led the Hoosiers to the College Cup for the first time in school history. Tonight, 27 seasons later, Yeagley will lead his Hoosiers to the College Cup for his 16th and final time as IU faces Santa Clara in Columbus, Ohio.

Greeks find new home

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 12:54 a.m.

The old Sigma Phi Epsilon house is about to get "Deke-ified." Delta Kappa Epsilon has announced a deal to lease the former Sigma Phi Epsilon house beginning Aug. 2004. The house, located at 815 N. Jordan Ave., will be the home of Delta Kappa Epsilon until 2007.

Dead Week adds stress

By Jacob Surface · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 12:54 a.m.

It comes but once per semester with the promise of a break from the rigors of a normal school week, but for many students, "dead week" is just as stressful as any other time of year.