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IU swings into fall season

By Charlie Cunningham and Charlie Gillingham · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:39 a.m.

After another full summer of preparation, the IU men's golf team will begin its fall 2004 season Saturday at the Michigan-Radrick Farms Intercollegiate in Ann Arbor, Mich. Due to an experienced returning lineup and several strong summer performances, the Hoosiers are feeling confident entering the season.

IUSF announces scholarship winners

By Michael Zennie · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:39 a.m.

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, left an incredible impact on the entire nation, and IU was no exception. When the smoke from the World Trade Center Towers cleared, three IU students had lost family members in the destruction.

Colts lose on Vanderjagt's miss

By Alyson Brodsy and Dave Goldberg · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:37 a.m.

FOXBORO, Mass. - As usual, Tom Brady was uncannily accurate as the New England Patriots moved within three wins of setting the NFL record for consecutive victories.

Hoosiers look to stay unbeaten

By Brian Janosch · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:36 a.m.

After starting the season with the adidas/IU Credit Union Classic championship, the IU men's soccer team will look to continue its winning ways in the Notre Dame Classic. The Hoosiers are scheduled to square off against Cal State Fullerton today and the University of Evansville Sunday.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:34 a.m.

Repub. Daniels proposes Colts license plate INDIANAPOLIS - Republican gubernatorial candidate Mitch Daniels wants Indiana to join other states that offer professional sports license plates, saying one for the NFL's Colts could help keep the team in Indianapolis.

InterFaith commemoration to memorialize anniversary

By Kathleen Quilligan and Kathleen Quilligen · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:33 a.m.

Freshman Lindsay Bell's only concrete plans for the weekend include going home to Greenfield. Ordinarily, this might not be enough to raise an eyebrow, but since Saturday marks the third anniversary of two planes hitting the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, it feels a bit empty.

Don't call me a quack

By Cory Steger · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:31 a.m.

Some of you may remember last year's game between Oregon and Michigan. Wolverine fans have been trying to forget about the game that doused Michigan's national championship hopes early in the season. But for those of you who don't remember, let me jog your memory.

Powell says killings in Sudan amounts to genocide

By Alyson Brodsy and George Gedda · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:29 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration for the first time Thursday called attacks in Sudan's Darfur region by government-backed Arab militia against black Africans "genocide." The designation by Secretary of State Colin Powell came as a U.S. proposal in the U.N. Security Council to impose sanctions against Sudan encountered opposition. Powell told Congress that Sudan's government is to blame for the killing of tens of thousands and uprooting of 1.2 million people.

Air strikes in 2 key areas lead crackdown

By Alyson Brodsy and Robert H. Reid · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:28 a.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- American warplanes struck militant positions in two insurgent-controlled cities Thursday, and U.S. and Iraqi troops quietly took control of a third city in a sweeping crackdown following a spike in attacks against U.S. forces. More than 60 people were reported killed, most of them in Tal Afar, one of several cities that American officials acknowledged this week had fallen under insurgent control and become "no-go" zones.

Hurricane Ivan devastates Grenada

By Alyson Brodsy and Ian James · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:27 a.m.

ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada -- Hurricane Ivan took aim Thursday at Jamaica and possibly Florida after killing 23 people in five countries and devastating Grenada, where police fired tear gas to stop a looting frenzy and frightened students armed themselves with knives and sticks.

DUCKHUNTING

By Dan Click · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:25 a.m.

After an opening season win over Central Michigan University, 41-10, the Hoosiers (1-0) take to the road and head west to face the No. 24 University of Oregon Ducks (0-0) at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Playing on the road is a fact the Hoosiers will have to deal with this season, as six of their 11 games are away from Memorial Stadium.

Israeli official speaks at IU

By Brittany Terwilliger · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:25 a.m.

Israeli Deputy Consul General to the Midwest, Andy David lectured in the Indiana Memorial Union's Georgian Room Thursday night at 7 p.m. David's message focused on informing students about MASHAV, Israel's center for International Cooperation within the ministry of foreign affairs. MASHAV assists developing countries in improving agriculture, combating desertification, empowering women and aiding in disaster relief.

Porn shop patrons draw concern from residents

By David A. Nosko · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:15 a.m.

In recent weeks, students living in the neighborhood around 14th Street and College Avenue have noticed a disturbing trend: heavy foot and car traffic at all hours of the night. Frustrated with unidentified parked cars in front of her house on Woodburn Ave., IU sophomore Elizabeth Farrellee decided to investigate since she was new to the neighborhood this fall.

New local lingerie shop offers unique services, zoning concerns

By J.P. Benitez and JP Benitez · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:14 a.m.

"It's 40 minutes for $40," the bleached-blonde, buxom employee told me. "Tips start at $20." It was me, her and a strange, bearded man strong in gait with plaster sprinkled on his gray T-shirt. It was then, for a swift moment, that I thought "Live Modeling" would be the end of me.

INDOT program to attract new businesses to state

By Jill Brooks · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:13 a.m.

The Indiana Department of Transportation recently allocated $18.3 million in an effort to beautify Indiana's highways, greenways and walkways. This money will allow communities in 31 Indiana counties to improve streetscapes, lighting and landscape beauty. The counties cannot use the funds for actual highway projects, including resurfacing and new road construction.

One more fee

By Adam Maksl · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 12:58 a.m.

Like most Americans, I am in huge amounts of debt. Forgetting credit cards and a car loan, I have just about $55,000 in student loans. But I'm not worried. Thanks to the great innovative thinking of the IU board of trustees, I have figured out who will pay for my massive amounts of debt: you.

The NEW Vietnam conflict

By Edward Delp · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 12:56 a.m.

Are John Kerry's actions relating to Vietnam helping or hurting him? There is no question he served in some important battles in Vietnam. However, not all those battles happened exactly as he told them. His actions after the war left questions about his commitment to defending America unanswered.

Silicon Valley

By Rick Newkirk · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 12:54 a.m.

To all avid readers of Playboy: Do not adjust your contact lenses. Those curvaceous beauties you're seeing on Heff's October newsletter are what they appear to be -- computer-generated video game characters in the buff.

Bring on the burritos

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 12:51 a.m.

Oooooh, they tore down the Chipotle sign ... that'll show 'em! Bravo. Who's next? Taco Bell? Lowe's? Target? The local Chevy dealer? I guess Bridget Kennedy is looking out for us, keeping us safe from the onslaught of corporate America. Uh ... too late, my dear.

Customizing the Basics

By Jaime Cohen · Thursday, Sept. 9,2004 2:38 a.m.

Friday marked the launch of WEDGE, a new furniture, home furnishing, accessories and decorative arts store. WEDGE replaced the All Ears record store at 401 E. 10th St. The opening of the store was a dream come true for WEDGE co-owner Marc Cornett.