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State of Iraqi oil conflicted

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 2:16 a.m.

FAW, Iraq -- The status of Iraq's crucial oil exports was mired in confusion Tuesday, with government and industry officials giving contradictory statements about whether oil was flowing or whether there were even oil tankers at the main offshore terminal near Faw. Two top officials with the state-run South Oil Co. said Tuesday that oil shipments from southern Iraq -- which account for 90 percent of the country's exports -- remained halted after weekend attacks on pipelines and oil fields.

Moscow subway station attacked in bombing

By Alyson Brodsy and Steve Gutterman · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 2:04 a.m.

MOSCOW -- A woman strapped with explosives blew herself up outside a busy Moscow subway station Tuesday night, killing at least 10 people and wounding more than 50 in the second terrorist attack to hit Russia in a week, officials said. Seven days earlier, almost to the hour, two Russian jetliners crashed within minutes of each other in what officials determined were terrorist bombings.

16 people killed in terrorist attack

By Alyson Brodsy and Steven Gutkin · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 2:03 a.m.

BEERSHEBA, Israel -- Palestinian suicide bombers blew up two buses in this Israeli desert city Tuesday, killing 16 passengers and wounding more than 80 in the deadliest attack in nearly a year. The blasts ended a six-month lull in violence that Israel had attributed to its separation barrier, arrest sweeps and widespread network of informers. The buses exploded into flames just seconds apart and about 100 yards away from each other near a busy intersection in the center of Beersheba.

Justice Dept. asks to reverse terror conviction

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 2:01 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department asked a judge Tuesday to throw out the convictions of a suspected terror cell in Detroit because of prosecutorial misconduct, reversing course in a case the Bush administration once hailed as a major victory in the war on terrorism. In a late-night filing, the department told U.S. District Judge Gerald Rosen that it supports the Detroit defendants' request for a new trial and would no longer pursue terrorism charges against them.

IU welcomes back team depth after back-to-back NCAA berths

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 1:57 a.m.

IU women's cross country coach Judy Wilson has plenty of reasons to be enthusiastic about her team's chances for success this season. After posting back-to-back NCAA Championship appearances the past two seasons, their first since 1989 and 1990, Wilson and her team of runners are back and hoping to make the event for the third consecutive year.

Around The MLB

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 1:57 a.m.

Indians 22, Yankees 0 NEW YORK -- With the largest loss in their history, the New York Yankees' lead was cut to 3 1/2 games, their August slump beginning to resemble a free-fall. Omar Vizquel went 6-for-6 to tie the American League record for hits, and the Cleveland Indians routed New York 22-0 Tuesday night.

Hoosiers primed to contend with Big Ten conference elite

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 1:54 a.m.

When Robert Chapman took over as the IU cross country coach, his long-term goal was to develop a program that would be a perennial Big Ten and NCAA contender. He wanted a team that would consistently pump out All-Americans and eventually guarantee more success by attracting blue-chip recruits.

Playing it safe

By Kathleen Quilligan and Kathleen Quilligen · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 1:53 a.m.

It was a simple question, but the three women looked at each other from across the room unsure. "I don't know how it's locked. I think it's just a normal lock," senior Ashley Ruivivar said as she sat on a large beige leather sofa, her legs tucked underneath her body. Her roommate, senior Emily Potempa, agreed. "We just use a normal key to get in," she said.

There's only room for improvement

By Cory Steger · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 1:53 a.m.

By now, most of you have finished moving in, still hoping to hold on to the last little part of summer break. The days are still hot and the leaves on the trees are still green -- for the most part -- but you can't deny the inevitable. Football season is here.

Hoosiers finally hit gridiron with full roster of scholarships

By David Paulen · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 1:52 a.m.

Ten years ago. The Hoosiers had their last winning season 10 years ago at 6-5, but that is only the beginning. They attended their last bowl game 11 years ago, losing to Virginia Tech 45-20. IU has not won a bowl game since 1991, when they shutout Baylor 24-0. The Hoosiers have not won a Big Ten Championship since the Rose Bowl campaign of 1967.

Golfers swing into fall season

By Jacob Brown · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 1:50 a.m.

Twenty-three seasons, seven Big Ten Championships, 12 top-three finishes and eight Big Ten Coach of the Year honors. That is the legacy left behind by legendary women's golf coach Sam Carmichael after his retirement last season. Not only did the Hoosiers lose their long-time coach, but they also graduated four seniors, including Academic All-American Karen Dennison. But replacing a legend doesn't seem to phase new coach Clint Wallman.

Hoosiers prepare for tougher schedule

By Charlie Cunningham and Charlie Gillingham · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 1:49 a.m.

By its own admission, the IU men's golf team will be facing a much tougher fall schedule in 2004 than the fall schedule in 2003. But the Hoosiers don't seem too worried. Sept. 11 marks the beginning of the fall season when the Hoosiers tee off in the Michigan-Radrick Farms Intercollegiate Invitational. Other tournaments include the Central Regional Preview at Notre Dame and the Xavier Invitational, both of which will give the Hoosiers a look at some area rivals.

Hoosiers boast solid defense in quest to defend title

By Steve Slivka · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 1:48 a.m.

The IU men's soccer team returns many pieces from their championship run last season, including 16 letterwinners, of which nine are starters. However, there is one important piece of the puzzle that needed to be replaced.

Young team sets high goals for season

By Meredith Paris · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 1:46 a.m.

Don't be surprised if IU women's soccer coach Mick Lyon is seen sporting a diaper bag this season. After all, with seven true freshmen, three redshirt freshmen and nine sophomores, Lyon isn't blessed with a wealth of experience. "We've got a lot of babies," Hoosier coach Mick Lyon said. "The spirit of youngsters, they're so excited to play, they're so excited to be here -- to be part of IU."

Reigning Big Ten champs serve notice

By Nick Caponigro · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 1:45 a.m.

After claiming the school's first Big Ten title since 1998, the IU women's tennis team returns to the court this fall to prove last season was no fluke. The Hoosiers followed a 1-9 Big Ten record in 2003 with a 180 degree rotation that left them on top of the Big Ten with a conference record of 9-1, an overall record of 17-8 and a share of the regular season league title last spring.

Experienced team sets sights high

By Eamonn Brennan · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 1:43 a.m.

For the IU men's tennis team's upcoming season, settling for second best isn't a part of the plan. With every player returning from last year's team, including standout juniors Jakub Praibis and Ryan Recht and sophomore John Stone, high expectations and a sense of excitement are the dominant sentiments among the players that will either make, or break, the squad's chances.

Robertson's club looking forward to battling conference heavyweights

By Andrew Shaffer · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 1:39 a.m.

In field hockey, the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Big Ten are two of the sport's heavyweight conferences. Teams like Wake Forest, Penn State, Duke and Michigan are regulars to the NCAA Final Four. This year, IU hopes to be named among those giants of field hockey.

Deion joins Ravens camp

By Alyson Brodsy and David Ginsburg · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 1:26 a.m.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Deion Sanders is back in the NFL, this time with the Baltimore Ravens. The seven-time Pro Bowl defensive back passed his physical Tuesday and formally ended his retirement by signing a one-year contract laden with incentives. Sanders will practice with the team for the first time Wednesday and expects to play in the Ravens' season opener Sept. 12 against the Cleveland Browns.

Jefferson paces Hoosiers

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 1:26 a.m.

The past year has seen a transformation of IU's marquee distance runner. After nearly two years of frustration due to injury and other factors, Florida native Sean Jefferson came to national prominence last year with a serious breakthrough. Jefferson seized the NCAA Indoor Championships mile final halfway through with a strong surge and never looked back, coasting across the finish line in celebration, his time right at the magical four-minute barrier.

Williams, Bloom get the last laugh

By Matt Mattucci · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2004 1:25 a.m.

I believe it was Pink Floyd who said it best: "We don't need no education." As of last week, this lyric became the theme song for former college football players Mike Williams and Jeremy Bloom. Both Williams and Bloom lost long-fought appeals with the NCAA for reinstatement into college football. Sadly enough, both players had two years of eligibility remaining, which will now be tossed out the window. The funny thing is, however, neither player should have reason to complain.