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Myanmarian government rebuilds ancient temple

By Vijay Joshi · Monday, Dec. 1,2003 12:14 a.m.

Defying an international outcry, Myanmar's military rulers have begun building a nearly 200-foot-tall viewing tower in the midst of the ancient temple city of Bagan, one of Asia's greatest archaeological sites. The project is adding to the severe criticism already heaped on Myanmar's junta for its allegedly unplanned and inaccurate rebuilding of many ruins and its record in general of suppressing human rights and democracy.

Show benefits AIDS awareness

By Elliott Sylvester · Monday, Dec. 1,2003 12:13 a.m.

Beyoncé Knowles, Bono, Peter Gabriel and other musicians from around the world took to the stage Saturday for an AIDS benefit concert hosted by former South African President Nelson Mandela. The concert will be screened globally by MTV on World AIDS Day Monday. More than 30,000 people, among them Oprah Winfrey and other celebrities, filled Cape Town's Greenpoint Stadium for the show, part of Mandela's 46664 campaign to fight AIDS, named after his number when he was imprisoned for his fight against apartheid.

Indiana residents use Internet to avoid shopping mall crowds

By Alyson Brodsy and Deanna Wrenn · Sunday, Nov. 30,2003 11:28 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Malls were packed Friday as shoppers kicked off the holiday shopping season, but a growing number of Indiana residents are avoiding crowds and traffic jams altogether by shopping online from home. A recent America Online survey ranked Indianapolis seventh in a list of cities that spend the most online. Last year, Indianapolis ranked 26th.

Stores prep for crowds

By Adam Van Osdol · Wednesday, Nov. 26,2003 2:06 p.m.

Area businesses are looking forward to the return of alumni this weekend for Homecoming, and not just because they mean extra sales. Ed Dyer, bartender at Nick's Old English Hut, said seeing old friends and regulars always makes Homecoming special.

Nelms chosen to lead student affairs, diversity on all campuses

By Maura Halpern · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 1:35 a.m.

Charlie Nelms, IU's vice president for student development and diversity and vice chancellor, will assume a broader role that will encompass the entire University.

Bizarre game gives us hope

By Alex Hickey · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 1:34 a.m.

It was one of the strangest games I have ever attended. There was a large and raucous crowd backing the Hoosiers. Both teams had unusual breaks go the other way.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 1:33 a.m.

For the fifth consecutive season the women's swimming and diving team won the Indiana Invitational this past weekend.

Team falls to Illini, sweeps Wildcats

By Matt Glenesk · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 1:30 a.m.

This weekend, the IU women's volleyball team welcomed Northwestern and No. 20 Illinois to University Gym for a pair of Big Ten conference matches.

Hoosiers prepare for tough road test

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 1:29 a.m.

Soon after IU's season opening 71-63 win over UNC-Greensboro Friday night, the players and coaches' thoughts shifted to their next game.

DeMuth dominates in tournament win

By Dan Patrick · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 1:28 a.m.

The Hoosier women's basketball team started off the season on the right foot by winning the Indiana Classic for the seventh straight time.

Ravens allow 41, still triumph

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 1:28 a.m.

Ravens 44, Seahawks 41 The stingy Baltimore Ravens allowed 41 points to Seattle -- and won. Down by 17 points in the fourth quarter, the host Ravens stormed back behind Anthony Wright and a surprisingly struggling defense.

Hoosiers down UNC-G 71-64 in season opener

By Natalie A. Trout · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 1:25 a.m.

Earlier in the week, IU coach Mike Davis wasn't sure who he could count on to be his top scorer. But in IU's 71-64 win over UNC-Greensboro, it was sophomore guard Bracey Wright who came out on top with 23 points, along with two assists and one block.

IU embarks on quest for Cup

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 1:25 a.m.

After earning a first-round bye in the NCAA tournament by capturing the Big Ten Tournament Title, the Hoosiers' road to the College Cup begins Wednesday when border rival Kentucky arrives in Bloomington for a second-round matchup.

Seniors say goodbye while freshmen shine

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 1:24 a.m.

For eight senior Hoosier football players, Saturday's 24-16 loss to Purdue marked not only the end of a season but also the end of their careers.

The bitter end

By John Rodgers · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 1:23 a.m.

The battle for the Bucket turned into a 15-round slugfest. Heavily favored Purdue got all it wanted from the Hoosiers, yet in the end, the Boilermakers escaped Memorial Stadium with a 24-16 win Saturday. Purdue coach Joe Tiller said he was impressed with IU's play. "We feel fortunate to come out of here with a win," Tiller said. "We felt like Indiana played really inspired football, and our hats go off to them. I actually thought they played better than we did today at times. We had moments where we played extremely well, but also had moments where we were plain and flat getting outplayed by the Hoosiers."

Around The Region

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:44 a.m.

Maryland company recalls ice cream WASHINGTON -- A Maryland company is recalling 12,504 half-gallon containers of ice cream from Indiana and other states because they may contain a rubber-like substance and present a choking hazard.

Officer hurt at tailgate

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:43 a.m.

An IU Police Department officer was struck on the back of the head with a beer bottle Saturday as he tried to break up a fight after the Old Oaken Bucket football game. IUPD officer Brian Oliger was trying to arrest one of the men involved in the fight when another unidentified man smashed a bottle against the base of his skull, leaving a one-inch gash.

Music professor named 'Outstanding Mentor'

By Haley Beck · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:43 a.m.

School of Music professor and Director of Bands Ray E. Cramer was recently recognized by the National Band Association as an Outstanding Mentor. During a concert on Oct. 28, former students Stephen W. Pratt, Associate Director of Bands, and Jay Gephart, Associate Director of Bands at Purdue University, presented the award to Cramer. According to the NBA Web site, the Outstanding Mentor Award represents a demonstration of substantive contributions to the quality of bands and band music. The award is presented on behalf of students around the country for whom Cramer has provided leadership, encouragement and musical insight during his career. Cramer is one of only a few who have ever received the Outstanding Mentor Award, Pratt said. He was nominated by a member of the NBA whom he had served during his career.

Georgian leader resigns

By Misha Dzhindzhikhashvili · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:42 a.m.

Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze resigned Sunday, after the opposition threatened to seize his residence and his support began to crack, with soldiers joining tens of thousands of protesters in the streets of the capital.

BPD gets ready for holiday break-ins

By Julia Balnford and Julia Blanford · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:41 a.m.

When students' minds are concentrating on second helpings and football games, thieves might be helping themselves to TVs, Playstations and computers from student residences.