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Team heads south for weekend matches

The women's tennis team travels this weekend to North Carolina to compete against No. 7 Duke and North Carolina State. Duke is heavily favored Sunday, especially since the match will be played at Durham. Duke is the highest ranking team on the Hoosier's schedule this season and therefore poses the greatest challenge. IU last defeated the Blue Devils in the quarterfinals of the National Team Indoor Championships in 1995.

Serbian special forces arrest Milosevic

Former Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic was detained by local police and escorted to Belgrade's Central Prison Sunday morning. Milosevic's 13-year rule of Serbia was marked by bloody genocidal wars and the economic and political collapse of the former Yugoslavia. The Associated Press reports that he faces charges of abuse of power and corruption. If convicted, he would face a maximum of five years in prison.

U.S. releases 27 Afghan prisoners

WASHINGTON -- American authorities in Afghanistan have released 27 people taken prisoner during a raid last month on what U.S. forces mistook as a hide-out for al Qaeda terrorists. An investigation by U.S. Central Command is trying to determine whether some or all of the estimated 19 people killed also were innocents, Maj. Ralph Mills, a spokesman for the command, said Wednesday.

Singled out

There are not many times in my life where I have felt like a minority. Being a white, middle-class American female, I have always been surrounded by people "like me," and most of the time, I'm in the majority. For 20 years I have felt this way. That is, until now.

Terrorist attacks alter lineup of Lotus Festival

Bloomington's Lotus World Music and Arts Festival, an annual five-day event scheduled to begin Wednesday, will be adversely affected by the transportation problems stemming from the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington Tuesday. The disruption of air travel and general international tension have already led to one band cancellation -- Celtic pop group Kila have announced they will not make the festival. But Executive Director Lee Williams said the show would go on.

Still Jumpin'

Two Bloomington residents, Joshua Silbert and Dylan Wissing, formed a band in 1983, which later evolved into Johnny Socko. They have been enjoying a wild ride ever since.

Palestinian suicide bomber kills 19

A Palestinian detonated nail-studded explosives on a Jerusalem bus crowded with high school students and office workers today, killing himself and 19 passengers in the city's deadliest suicide attack in six years.

Reaching beyond

Students strolling through Dunn Meadow next week will find a challenge awaiting them -- they'll be asked to "get disoriented." They'll find veggie burgers, punk rock and sex educators. They'll munch edamame and listen to political commentators and philosophers voice perspectives on a vast array of social issues. And they'll be forced to question their own thinking.

Been done before, but still scary

Sometimes, the scariest movies don't let you see the thing you are afraid of. Typically, our own fear-inducing imaginations scare us a lot more than what's revealed explicitly. Who hasn't been home alone at night and associated every little noise they heard with an intruder in the house? Well, Mark Pellington, director of "Mothman Prophecies," understands this philosophy. Seeing is sometimes not nearly as scary as imagining.

Hoosiers tee off at Xavier Invitational

The Hoosiers are in Cincinnati today to tee off in the two-day, 54-hole Xavier Invitational. IU is coming off of a third place finish in last week's Wolverine Invitational as it heads into the week's 19-team tournament. The Hoosiers will be competing against Akron, Ball State, Bowling Green, Cincinnati, Eastern Michigan, Georgetown, Kentucky, Louisville, Marshall, Miami (Ohio), Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio, Penn State, Western Kentucky, Wisconsin, Wright State and Xavier.

Fate of mural on hold

True to the promise made at the last Black Student Union town hall meeting, the group made its position official last night. During a meeting with students and University officials, the BSU expressed that they want something done about the mural in Woodburn Hall Room 100.

Csanyi missed point of Little 500 tradition

I think the definitive line in Matt Csanyi's column ("Little 500: The stupidest IU tradition", March 28) was, "It didn't work -- I sucked and our team sucked." So you're bitter about Little 500 being heralded as such a great event? I agree, from one perspective, a bunch of frat guys riding around a quarter mile track for two hours sounds pretty pointless to me. But I think you left out a few important details in your story.

Slightly better than the previews

Gratzi! offers promising Italian cuisine

The areas surrounding campus offer a variety of foods that can satisfy anyone's appetite. From your typical American food at the bars, sub shops, and cafes to authentic ethnic food including Chinese, Tibetan, Thai, Indian and Mexican, one has enough choices to try something new everyday. A recent addition to these close to campus restaurants and one I have been eager to try is the Italian restaurant Gratzi!

Bush passes legislation intended to rebuild

WASHINGTON -- President George W. Bush signed into law Tuesday a $40 billion package to rebuild after last week's terrorist attacks. He also put his signature to the congressional resolution authorizing him to use military force against those responsible.

Rosh Hashana offers Jewish students chance to reflect, celebrate past year

Tonight, Jewish students across campus will begin celebrating Rosh Hashana. Along with Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashana is one of two High Holidays that comprise the holiest days on the Hebrew calendar. Helene G. Simon Hillel Center Assistant Director Josh Stein explained the significance of Rosh Hashana for the Jewish community.

Fox wants reform by year's end

WASHINGTON -- Mexican President Vicente Fox challenged the United States on Wednesday to strike an agreement on immigration reform by the end of the year. President Bush said "there is no more important relationship" than Mexico's but did not embrace Fox's ambitious deadline. The public challenge surprised U.S. officials who have been trying to lower expectations for a deal on the complex and politically risky issue.

Pro-life group defends GAP Project

IU Students for Life held a press conference Monday to address "The Truth About Genocide Awareness Project" -- an organization preparing to set up a graphic anti-abortion display outside the Sample Gates.

Silent Bob speaks at Auditorium

Kevin Smith, the famed director of films including "Clerks" and "Dogma," spoke to a crowd of more than 3,200 Friday night in the IU Auditorium. The man, also known for his portrayal of Silent Bob in his films, spent close to four hours fielding questions on topics varying from independent filmmaking to which "Star Wars" character he would like to be. Since his 1994 debut "Clerks," Smith and his films have taken on cult status. He has written breakout roles for Ben Affleck, Jason Lee, Joey Lauren Adams and Jason Mewes, and has become a star portraying Silent Bob. His acting and direction are both simple and effective, but his real talent lies in his writing. Whenever anyone talks about his films, the words "witty dialogue" always seem to appear.

Comedic crew can't come through