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Indiana Relays feature collegiate, high school runners

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Monday, April 12,2004 9:51 a.m.

The men's track team is holding the first outdoor meet of the season this weekend with the Indiana Relays, starting at 5 p.m. today at the Robert C. Haugh Track and Field complex and at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Reigning Big Ten champs show up for weekend series

By Alex Witteveld · Monday, April 12,2004 9:50 a.m.

The Hoosiers will take on Big Ten conference rival Minnesota this weekend in a four-game series starting Friday.

IU students and faculty react to testimony

By Aishah Hasnie · Monday, April 12,2004 9:49 a.m.

A nation watched in disbelief as the dramatic events of Sept. 11 unfolded almost three years ago. Many questioned how the tragedy could have happened and whether the government had taken adequate precautions to prevent the attacks.

Arnie's Army gathers once more

By Aaron Beard · Monday, April 12,2004 9:48 a.m.

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- The golf was merely an excuse to celebrate the man.

Science building to be named after Simons

By Chris Jesse · Monday, April 12,2004 9:48 a.m.

Simons say Simon Hall. With a donation of $9 million for the construction and naming of the building formally know as the Multidisciplinary Science Building Phase I, the Simon name will now grace the campus map.

Painter leaves SIU for job at Purdue

By Aaron Beard · Monday, April 12,2004 9:48 a.m.

Matt Painter resigned Thursday as Southern Illinois University Carbondale's head basketball coach to take an assistant coaching job at Purdue, SIU athletic director Paul Kowalczyk announced.

9 killed in Kashmir explosions

By Abdullah AlShihri and Mujtaba Ali Ahmad · Monday, April 12,2004 9:47 a.m.

SRINAGAR, India -- A grenade explosion and gunfire at an election rally in Indian-held Kashmir killed nine people Thursday and wounded at least 56, including the state's tourism and finance ministers, police said.

Algerians vote in hopes of fair presidential elections

By Abdullah AlShihri and Jamey Keaten · Monday, April 12,2004 9:47 a.m.

ALGIERS, Algeria -- Rivals of Algeria's president said they feared fraud in Thursday's election, seen as a pivotal test for democracy in this North African nation emerging from more than a decade of Islamic-inspired bloodshed. Dozens of soldiers in riot gear lined a highway between the capital and the restive Berber region of Kabylie, east of Algiers, Algeria, in a sign the army was bracing for potential unrest after the vote.

Rebels hold 2 Iraqi cities

By Abdullah AlShihri and Lee Keath · Monday, April 12,2004 9:46 a.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Sunni guerrillas killed a U.S. Marine Thursday in the fourth day of the battle for Fallujah, Iraq, and militant Shiite militiamen held two southern cities. In an ominous new tactic, kidnappers seized foreign hostages, threatening to burn three Japanese captives alive if Tokyo did not withdraw troops.

Hoosiers open 4-match home stand

By Dan Click · Monday, April 12,2004 9:46 a.m.

It is said home is where the heart is, and that is where the No. 68 Hoosiers (8-8, 2-2) will be after taking to the road last weekend, pulling an upset of then-No. 51 Penn State.

Running back to the action

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Monday, April 12,2004 9:44 a.m.

Two years ago, Hoosier running back Yamar Washington completed one of the better seasons for a Hoosier freshman back, earning Big Ten All-Freshman honors from The Sporting News.

COMU awards recognize diversity achievements

By Rick Newkirk · Monday, April 12,2004 9:41 a.m.

The Commission On Multicultural Understanding presented six COMU awards in the Mathers Museum Thursday to individuals and groups contributing to multicultural awareness.

The search for the power of 'the force'

By Dan Patrick · Monday, April 12,2004 9:41 a.m.

The power of the force will soon be with IU, thanks to the approval of a $45 million project for the IU physics department.

4 to challenge incumbent trustee

By Rick Newkirk · Monday, April 12,2004 9:40 a.m.

Four challengers have emerged to contest Sue Talbot's position on the IU board of trustees. Talbot gained her post in 2001, but her three-year term will end June 30.

Rice defends administration against fierce questioning

By Alexandra R. Moses and Hope Yen · Monday, April 12,2004 9:34 a.m.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Under sharp questioning, National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice insisted Thursday President Bush fully understood the threat of terrorism before Sept. 11, 2001, but no intelligence foretold the deadliest attack ever on American soil.

Indiana works to improve offenders' move into community

By Allison Ricket · Monday, April 12,2004 9:30 a.m.

As of March 15, the number of individuals occupying Indiana's prison facilities numbered 23,000, according to Indiana Department of Corrections statistics.

'Dance Dance' for charity

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Monday, April 12,2004 9:29 a.m.

This weekend, Lazerlite amusement center will be invaded by dozens of dancing fools from all over the state, but they aren't so foolish as to not support a good cause when they see one. Lazerlite, located on East Third Street, will be holding its third "Dance Dance Revolution" marathon Friday and Saturday.

Foster-Martin to become Living-Learning Community

By Jorie Slodki · Monday, April 12,2004 9:27 a.m.

Starting next year, global and international studies will not just be confined to the classroom. Beginning fall semester, the Global Village Living-Learning Center will join Collins and Foster International in combining classroom learning with community living.

Gray wants to play ball

By Cecelia Wolford · Monday, April 12,2004 9:26 a.m.

Many on the IU campus have heard the rumor that being hit by a bus equals free tuition. Senior Bill Gray, former IU Student Association president, experienced this rare event but will not find out if the rumor is true. Instead, Gray wants something more unique.

IU libraries debuts new link service

By Greg Ingram · Monday, April 12,2004 9:23 a.m.

As the end of the semester approaches, the IU Library System is beginning to offer two new tools that will help students research more efficiently.