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Forum addresses terrorism

By Kathleen Quilligan and Kathleen Quilligen · Sunday, Nov. 14,2004 11:17 p.m.

As U.S. troops raided Falluja Friday afternoon, IU students gathered at the Indiana Memorial Union to dissect terrorism and the war on terror. "I know it was a bit ambitious," said David Baker, forum co-coordinator and graduate student. "But I wanted to see what IU students had to say on these issues, whether they were apathetic or not."

Around The State

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Nov. 14,2004 11:14 p.m.

Local police receive $60,000 check The United States Treasury wrote a $59,916 check to the Bloomington Police Department for their help in detecting an illegal Internet pharmacy raking in over $1 million.

R.O.C.K. in B-Town

By Mallory Simon · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 1:12 a.m.

Terry Tomlin remembers listening to John Mellencamp play at the Bluebird for $1.75. With hands clapping and the sounds of "Jack and Diane" blasting in the background, Tomlin joined Mellencamp fans from across several generations who came together at The City Grille Thursday night to hear their local hero rock out.

Study: Admit fewer students

By Tony Sams · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 1:12 a.m.

A new report that could mark a significant shift in Indiana's higher education recommends that IU and Purdue University enroll fewer undergraduate students and increase emphasis on graduate education and the number of graduate students on their main campuses to prepare for the state's economic future.

'Kinsey' star, director to attend premiere at IU Auditorium

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 1:12 a.m.

The makers of a new movie based on the life of IU's famous sex researcher Alfred Kinsey will be appearing at the IU Auditorium Saturday night for a Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction benefit.

Student faces 6 counts of sexual battery

By Mike Wilson · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 1:12 a.m.

An IU student was charged with six counts of felony class B sexual battery Wednesday. Khalid Fahad Hejab was arrested on a charge of larceny Monday night and taken to Monroe County Jail, where he remained until Thursday.

Struggling Hoosiers hope to upset ranked Illini in home stand finale

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 12:54 a.m.

After a heartbreaking loss to in-state rival Purdue Wednesday night, the IU women's volleyball team will wrap up its longest home stand of the season tonight against a nationally ranked Illinois team.

Team needs top finish to earn trip to NCAAs

By Andy Romey · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 12:52 a.m.

The IU women's cross country team will compete in its regional meet Saturday where they hope to place high enough to receive an invite to the NCAA Championships.

Runners enter Regional meet with different priorities

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 12:50 a.m.

Just five years ago, the IU men's cross country team only hoped they would qualify for the NCAA Championships. This Saturday, instead of taking a last-ditch chance at qualifying and hoping luck falls on the Hoosiers' side, they will run with confidence, knowing that the 10,000-meter race at Eastern Michigan University is just a formality.

Around The Court

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 12:49 a.m.

Davis signs Aussie big man Ben Allen Australian recruit Ben Allen signed his national letter of intent Thursday to play for the Hoosiers for the 2005-06 season.

'JoePa' losing Nittany Lion pride

By Cory Steger · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 12:48 a.m.

This weekend, the Hoosiers will try to do something that's never been accomplished in school history. It's not anything similar to a national championship or a bowl game. In fact, it's not even close to beating a team like USC or Oklahoma. To make history this weekend, all IU needs to do is beat Penn State.

Preseason game chance to build for IU

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 12:47 a.m.

In its last preparation before the start of the 2004-05 regular season, the IU men's basketball team plays host to Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at 8 p.m. tonight at Assembly Hall.

U.S. battles militants in Fallujah

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 12:47 a.m.

FALLUJAH, Iraq -- Insurgents tried to break through the U.S. cordon surrounding Fallujah on Thursday as American forces launched an offensive against concentrations of militants in the south of the city. Some 600 insurgents, 18 U.S. troops and five Iraqi soldiers have been killed in the four-day assault, the U.S. military said.

Hoosier quest for repeat titles starts today

By Brian Janosch · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 12:46 a.m.

Seven. Seven deadly sins, seven days in a week. Seven: the name stolen from George Costanza. Seven is also the number of games that lies between the IU men's soccer team and a successful defense of last year's NCAA Championship season. The Hoosiers will begin that defense at 11:30 a.m. today against Michigan State in the semifinals of the Big Ten tournament in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 12:44 a.m.

Overton ranked No. 1 golfer in nation by Golfstat IU senior golfer Jeff Overton sits atop the most recent Golfstat rankings following the Evansville native's performance this fall. This is not Overton's first time at the No. 1 ranking. Last season, Overton reached No. 1 during a year in which he was named the Big Ten Golfer of the Year.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 12:44 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Johan Santana of the Minnesota Twins was a unanimous choice for the American League Cy Young Award Thursday, rewarded for a stellar second half that helped his team win its third straight division title.

Hoosiers take on Big Ten in singles tourney

By Eamonn Brennan · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 12:43 a.m.

Tennis, by nature, is a sport of the individual. Even when a team concept is at hand, success rides on the collection of singular efforts. The IU men's tennis team will test the strength of its individual parts this weekend as the Hoosiers close their fall season with the Big Ten Singles Championship at the Nielson Tennis Stadium at the University of Wisconsin.

One Last Time

By Dan Patrick · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 12:43 a.m.

One last hurrah. The 2004 class of Hoosier football players will suit up for the final time at Memorial Stadium Saturday against the 2-7 Penn State Nittany Lions. While 18 players will say goodbye to their home turf, all the players remain vigilant in their quest to beat Penn State despite the lack of a bowl bid. Senior safety Herana-Daze Jones said the team still has high expectations for Saturday's game, and he fully believes the Hoosiers can pull out a victory.

Former 'Times of India' editor speaks at IU

By Hina Alam · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 12:19 a.m.

There is more to India than it just being a country to which jobs are outsourced. It is an example of a democracy that works in its truest sense. This was the message of Gautam Adhikari, former executive editor for The Times of India, a visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a consultant at the World Bank, who spoke Thursday evening in the Student Building.

N. Korea rights act passes

By Obaid Khawaja · Friday, Nov. 12,2004 12:18 a.m.

The North Korean Human Rights Act was signed into law by President George W. Bush Oct. 18 after months of lobbying by four IU student groups. The bill enables North Koreans to stay in the United States as refugees and includes a humanitarian aid package, as well as the appointment of a special envoy for North Korean human rights.