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Perfect performance

By Tony Sams · Monday, Sept. 20,2004 12:03 a.m.

The nuances of music elude me. Putting words, not notes, together is my forte. I have an immense admiration for musicians, and I have tried to understand their trade, but I concede defeat.

Whirling Dervishes demonstrate Turkish tradition

By Melissa Harrold · Monday, Sept. 20,2004 12:02 a.m.

Saturday night, the Whirling Dervishes of Rumi performed the revolving Sema ritual to a packed house at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater as part of the Lotus Festival, the international music festival that drew a numerous spectators and world renowned artists to Bloomington this weekend.

IU hosts conference on India studies programs

By Hina Alam · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 2:08 a.m.

IU-Bloomington played host to the first-ever two-day India studies conference on the state of India Studies in the United States Wednesday and Thursday. The program was held in the Maple Room of the Indiana Memorial Union and saw some of the leading American and Indian academics and scholars.

Hoosiers kick off Big Ten season tonight

By John Fischer · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 2:06 a.m.

Some college athletes and coaches claim that a new season begins when the conference season starts. Whether this is true or not, the IU women's soccer team begins the 2004 Big Ten season this weekend.

Weapons ban expires

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 2:05 a.m.

The 10-year national assault weapon ban expired Monday, making more than a dozen formerly illegal assault rifles once again accessible to the public. The ban, which was introduced in 1994 in response to assault weapons-related shootings, led to sweeping nationwide legislation that restricted the distribution of specific models of military-style assault weapons and weapons with certain combinations of features specifically designed for military use.

9-11, Iraq war spark interest in Arabic language

By Daniel Wells · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 2:05 a.m.

Following a national trend, enrollment in Arabic language classes at IU has more than doubled since the 9-11 terrorist attacks three years ago. Seventy-four students were enrolled in Arabic classes in the fall of 2001 compared with 171 students this fall. Chair of the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures John Walbridge credits this jump in enrollment to the increased awareness of the Middle East stemming from 9-11 and the war in Iraq. He said many students now see Arabic language skills as an asset to career advancement.

Kruzan names plan team

By Lindsay Jancek · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 2:05 a.m.

With local city leaders surrounding him, Mayor Mark Kruzan announced arrangements for a new $60,000 Downtown Plan for Bloomington with the help of an alliance including a nationally recognized consulting firm based in Boulder, Colo. Both Mayor Kruzan and City Council President Mike Diekhoff addressed concerns about fiscal issues in Bloomington and the implementation a $60,000 plan.

IMU increases parking prices

By David A. Nosko · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 2:05 a.m.

Convenient and inexpensive student parking is hard to find in the heart of campus. As a result, many students have discovered the luxury of parking in the Indiana Memorial Union lot. A few students pay the full price of $19; most students pay a discounted rate thanks to parking validations; and dozens of students each day pay nothing at all by keeping their cars in the lot until the attendant leaves at midnight.

Libertarian VP candidate speaks to local constituency

By David A. Nosko · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:47 a.m.

Libertarian vice presidential candidate Richard Campagna spoke to a roomful of hopeful voters Thursday night at the MCL Cafeteria in Bloomington, voicing his vision of America guided by American principles and libertarian values. Resembling the fireside chats of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Campagna encouraged the crowd to vote with their hearts and conscience in mind after dining amongst the public.

Tough opponents await IU out west

By Brian Janosch · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:45 a.m.

The IU men's soccer team will take its undefeated record out West to New Mexico this weekend for the adidas/Crescent Financial Solutions Classic. The event will mark the final two games before conference play begins for the No. 1-ranked and defending champion Hoosiers.

Team hopes strong top 5 will help them to another victory

By Andy Romey · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:43 a.m.

The IU women's cross country team will be competing in the 66th annual Indiana Intercollegiate meet Friday, hoping to get a second consecutive win in the meet and some additional race experience.

Golfers look to recover at Central Regional

By Charlie Cunningham and Charlie Gillingham · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:42 a.m.

Sloppy play doomed the Hoosiers at last weekend's Michigan/Radrick Farms Invitational. After finishing ninth in a field of 14 at the season-opening tournament, the IU men's golf team will look to bounce back at the Central Regional Preview at Notre Dame starting today. The Hoosiers would like to make a strong showing, but they know the 15-team field will not make things easy for them.

IU vs Kentucky

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:41 a.m.

COACHESGerry DiNardo Last weekend's win versus then-No. 24 Oregon marked the first road-win in DiNardo's three-year tenure at IU and a possible building block for future Hoosier teams. DiNardo has preached patience with his young Hoosier team, and for the first time in his three years in Bloomington, has a full allotment of 85 scholarships players.

Swinging for improvement

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:41 a.m.

The IU women's golf team is heading into this weekend's Mary Fossum Invitational with an optimistic attitude despite its less-than-stellar performance in last week's Lady Northern Invitational.

Team set to defend Intercollegiate title

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:40 a.m.

IU's drive to November's NCAA Cross Country Championships in Terre Haute takes a brief pit stop today in West Lafayette for the Indiana Intercollegiates. IU has won the race the last two years.

Comeback against IPFW has Hoosiers fired up

By Kevin Dwire · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:38 a.m.

Coming off what might have been its biggest win of the season so far, the IU volleyball team has high expectations for the T.I.S. Bookstore Invitational this weekend at IU's University Gym.

Wildcats ready to pounce

By Cory Steger · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:35 a.m.

This weekend, the Hoosiers face one of their toughest contests of the season when they travel to Lexington, Ky., to face the Kentucky Wildcats. Sure the Wildcats haven't won a game yet, and yes, it's true that they have yet to score a point, but Kentucky is ready to make one of the easiest games on the Hoosiers' schedule into one of their hardest.

READY FOR BATTLE

By Dan Click · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:33 a.m.

After coming away with an upset victory versus then-No. 24 Oregon, 30-24, the Hoosiers continue the road swing by visiting the University of Kentucky at 6 p.m. Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:31 a.m.

DENVER -- In his interview with police the night after he was accused of rape, NBA star Kobe Bryant insisted the sex was consensual, that he stopped when she said "no" and wondered if she would accept money to recant a claim that could damage his reputation.

Whirling Dervishes: A spin on spirituality

By Melissa Harrold · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:18 a.m.

This weekend the Lotus Festival will present a mix of entertainment and spirituality. The Whirling Dervishes of Rumi will whirl Bloomington at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.