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Trustees review student benefits

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:37 a.m.

IU is working with the state to bring bigger companies to Indiana, but nobody is sure how IU's advancements will increase jobs for students.

AFTER LOSING 9 OF LAST 10 TO KENTUCKY, CAN IU CRUSH THE CATS?

By Eamonn Brennan · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:37 a.m.

It's not "the Rock," and it's not "the Walk." It's a rivalry game. With all of the new traditions IU head coach Terry Hoeppner has brought to the IU football program, the old ones still remain, especially the match-ups against age-old rivals.

Local guardsmen say goodbyes

By Jessica Levco · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:37 a.m.

Clutching camouflage-covered teddy bears and tissue boxes, more than 100 family members and friends said their goodbyes yesterday to a National Guard unit based in Bloomington.

'Smear campaign' will keep Armstrong retired

By Alyson Brodsy and Jim Litke · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:29 a.m.

The nasty tug of war between the bosses of the international cycling union and the World Anti-Doping Agency over who leaked documents to a French newspaper accusing Lance Armstrong of doping claimed its first casualty Thursday: any chance of a comeback by the seven-time Tour de France champion.

Hoosiers host T.I.S. Invitational

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:26 a.m.

The IU women's volleyball team will host the T.I.S. Bookstore Invitational starting today coming off a 2-1 finish at the Winthrop Invitational last weekend. The Hoosiers will face Western Michigan University at 7 p.m. Friday before moving on to play Arkansas State University and the University of Dayton Saturday.

No. 12 Hoosiers set for weekend home matches

By Jordan Majewski · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:25 a.m.

As the wins continue to build up for the 4-1 IU field hockey team, so do the accolades. With the release of the first National Field Hockey Coaches Association poll of the 2005 season, the Hoosiers find themselves ranked No. 12, the highest any IU team has been ranked in the history of the program.

Experience building top priority in season opener

By Evan Harris · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:23 a.m.

For the Hoosiers, this weekend's tournament will bring some much needed experience as they return to Kalamazoo, Mich., for the Western Michigan Invitational. The IU women's tennis team is sending four freshmen amd four returnees into competition to recapture last year's top performance. Head coach Lin Loring sees the next few days as a way to give his newcomers some match-play experience.

Hoosiers hope for 5th consecutive Intercollegiate win

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:22 a.m.

The men's cross country team will officially open its competitive season with the Indiana Intercollegiates held at 3:30 p.m. today at the IU Cross Country course. The meet has traditionally served as IU's first meet of the season, and typically provides low-key preparation for the team's supporting runners.

IU looks to defend title at Intercollegiate meet

By Ryan Goode · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:21 a.m.

The Indiana women's cross country team is loose, but focused. Even one of the Hoosiers' top runners, Kelly Siefker, can take a moment to joke as she describes this year's team. "We are fun, fast girls who look awesome sporting adidas apparel," the senior said.

Coach looks for 'flawless' performance

By Steve Brennan · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:19 a.m.

IU coach Mick Lyon demands perfection. He also wants his team to have a winning record before the Big Ten season starts. Lyon hopes both will happen this weekend as the IU women's soccer team (2-3-1) welcomes Butler and Bowling Green State to Armstrong Stadium. Winning both games will give the Hoosiers a winning record before Big Ten play begins next weekend.

Pitching staff key to Hoosier success

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:16 a.m.

The women's softball team ended last season with a 3-2 loss to rival Purdue. This last game was one of eight Big Ten games the Hoosiers lost by two runs or less. Head coach Stacey Phillips said she believes an improved pitching staff will turn those close losses into wins.

Zayner's return should improve Hoosier defense

By Chris Engel · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:14 a.m.

The last time junior defender Jed Zayner wore a Hoosier uniform he was celebrating IU's back-to-back national championship last season. After starting every game last season, Zayner has yet to see action four games into the 2005 season. The Hoosiers have gone 3-0-1 in their stint without their defender, who has to sit out to keep his NCAA eligibility after trying out for professional teams in France.

Seniors hope to guide Hoosiers

By Joe Syzmusiak · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:10 a.m.

After returning from its first tournament of the season late Tuesday night, the IU men's golf team only had one day of practice this week before it heads to Minneapolis to play in the Gopher Invitational this weekend.

U.S. to pay for Gulf Coast rebuilding

By Alyson Brodsy and Terence Hunt · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:08 a.m.

NEW ORLEANS -- President Bush promised Thursday night the government will pay most of the costs of rebuilding the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast in one of the largest reconstruction projects the world has ever seen. "There is no way to imagine America without New Orleans, and this great city will rise again," the president said.

The good, the bad and the kicker

By Alyson Brodsy and Andrew Shaffer · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:08 a.m.

Two weeks have passed. Two wins have transpired. One pretty, one not-so-much. And ahead lies an opponent so close in distance to Bloomington you would be hard-pressed not to label it a "rival." Still, coach Hoeppner has had enough time to evaluate the talent of the 2005 IU football team. But why wait for what coach Hep has to say? I say, trust your local columnist. I'll plug in the holes.

Plugging up the holes on defense

By Matt Mattucci · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:06 a.m.

The IU defense surrendered 415 rushing yards in last Saturday's 35-31 win over Nicholls State University. A year ago, the Hoosier defense gave up 51 points to Kentucky in the team's first loss of the season. But as senior defensive back Will Lumpkin said during Monday's press conference, it's a new week and a new year.

Gov't employee told to destroy data

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 12:48 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- A Pentagon employee was ordered to destroy documents that identified Mohamed Atta as a terrorist two years before the 2001 attacks, a congressman said Thursday.

Recent gas price hike leads to increasing number of drive-off thefts at pumps

By Laura Jane Hyde · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 12:47 a.m.

As gasoline prices increase, so does the temptation for customers to drive away from convenience store pumps without paying for their gasoline. Gas purchaser Jack Barger said his organization experiences approximately two drive-offs per store each week. He does point out, however, that some stores are more vulnerable than others.

French Quarter to be reopened soon

By Alyson Brodsy and Brett Martel · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 12:47 a.m.

NEW ORLEANS -- In a big step toward restoring the pulse and soul of New Orleans, the mayor announced plans Thursday to reopen over the next week and a half some of the Big Easy's most vibrant neighborhoods, including the once-rollicking French Quarter.

BFD: Origin of building blaze unknown

By Kristin Huett · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 12:45 a.m.

The flashing lights above a train of fire trucks speeding down First Street were barley visible through the black smoke billowing out of an abandoned lubricant building once known as Johnson Oil Company.