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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.

Alphas crown queen

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:41 a.m.

Freshman Lanetz Speller was crowned the 2003 Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant winner Saturday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The event, hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha, is in its 11th year. Speller said she was surprised by the announcement.

Set design professor retires after years of service to University

By Jenica Schultz · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:41 a.m.

After 24 years of teaching and creating set design for IU's Theatre and Drama Department, professor Wes Peters took his final curtain call with this weekend's production of "Romeo and Juliet." Peters, who will be retiring in December, announced the colorful set he created for the play will be his last.

Herbert selects Gros Louis

By Brian Janosch · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:41 a.m.

Former IU-Bloomington Chancellor Ken Gros Louis could have relaxed this coming winter in Santa Barbara, Calif. Instead, he will be back in Bloomington, serving in his old post. IU President Adam Herbert announced Friday he is recommending Gros Louis serve as interim chancellor beginning Jan. 1.

Around The Nation

Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:40 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Small gatherings of Michael Jackson fans held candlelight vigils around the world Saturday to support the pop megastar as he faces allegations of child molestation. There were rallies from Los Angeles to Toronto to Rome, but each typically drew just a few dozen fans.

Local band won't play 'Thriller' in parade

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:40 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Bloomington High School North's marching band reportedly decided not to play Michael Jackson's "Thriller" as part of its routine for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade because of the child molestation charges against the pop superstar.

Downtown to illuminate Friday

By Amy Barnicle · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:39 a.m.

Downtown Bloomington will come alive with 25 miles of white lights and family activities during the Canopy of Lights Festival Friday. The annual event is sponsored by the Downtown Bloomington Commission and several other community organizations. Bloomington residents will count down together at 7 p.m. as a Bloomington Fire Department firefighter dressed as Santa Claus turns on the canopy to light up downtown. The lights will remain on until Jan. 10.

2 U.S. soldiers dragged through Iraqi streets

By Mariam Fam · Monday, Nov. 24,2003 12:39 a.m.

MOSUL, Iraq -- Iraqi teenagers dragged the bloody bodies of two American soldiers from a wrecked vehicle and pummeled them with concrete blocks Sunday, witnesses said, describing a burst of savagery in a city once safe for Americans. Another soldier was killed by a bomb and a U.S.-allied police chief was assassinated.