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IU, Purdue athlete graduation rates above average

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 2:18 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- IU and Purdue are graduating their student-athletes at a greater percentage than the national rate, but the numbers are below average in basketball.

Hindu mobs wound two Muslims; India on alert

By Alyson Brodsy and Ashok Sharma · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 2:16 a.m.

AHMADABAD, India -- Hindu nationalists held angry protest marches and mobs stabbed two Muslim men in western India on Thursday as Muslims fled their homes to seek safety, fearing revenge riots after a bloody attack on a Hindu temple. Paramilitary police deployed in several towns in Gujarat state, and officials said they were confident they could prevent a repeat of the sectarian violence that tore apart the state for three months earlier this year, leaving 1,000 dead, mostly Muslims.

Cycling Club edged at NCAA Track Nationals

By Jake Rossman · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:50 a.m.

The IU Cycling Club concluded competition Monday at the NCAA Track Nationals in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. where they took 2nd place.

Big Ten rivals on the horizon

By Ira Klapper · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:49 a.m.

Competing in the Big Ten Conference makes it difficult for a team to ever relax after receiving an accolade. After being ranked 8th in the Great Lakes Region by Soccer Buzz magazine and on the cusp of a national top 25 ranking, the Hoosiers face their most difficult task of the season this weekend. Tonight the Hoosiers battle Penn State in Happy Valley, and then battle Ohio State in Columbus on Sunday.

Hoosiers face tough test on the road

By Colin Nowling · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:48 a.m.

Penn State against IU has perennially been the deciding game in the Big Ten regular season. The match tends to determine who wins the top seed and coveted bye in the first round of the Big Ten tournament. And perennially the Hoosiers have come out on top.

On the sidelines

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:47 a.m.

Keil diagnosed with bipolar disorder Men's cross country drops out of weekend meet; prepares for future Softball to compete in Cardinal Fall Classic

Fall cycling series begins with Cyclocross

By Stephanie Sims · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:46 a.m.

The Little 500 Fall Cycling Series will kick-off this Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Bill Armstrong Stadium, with the Cyclocross event. This is the first of three events coordinated by the IU Student Foundation which are aimed at building interest in the Little 500. Cyclocross is an obstacle course which, in addition to riding, forces participants to carry their bikes, jump over hay bales and run up and down stadium stairs. Those who aren't afraid of the possibility of getting injured say it's a fun way to start getting excited about Little 5.

Hoosiers take on No. 6 Ohio State

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:44 a.m.

This Saturday, the Hoosiers travel to Columbus, Ohio to take on the Buckeyes in the Horseshoe, one of the largest stadiums in college football. No. 6 Ohio State brings a perfect 5-0 record into the 11:10 a.m. kick-off.

Idol's single sets record

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:28 a.m.

NEW YORK -- First she beat 10,000 aspiring pop stars to become the "American Idol." Now, Kelly Clarkson has set a record on the Billboard singles chart.

'Guide' one best not followed

By Brittany Ausmus · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:27 a.m.

When I picked up Plebes: The Cartoon Guide for College Guides I had some hope for the book. I am a devoted reader of the Onion, a satire newspaper, and the cover boasts that the author, L.T. Horton, is a contributor. Alas, my hopes were in vain.

Italian Church fresco restored after being damaged in earthquake

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:25 a.m.

ASSISI, Italy -- St. Jerome's white beard is largely gone, his rich cloak looks like it was devoured by moths and the roll of writing paper on his desk has disappeared.

'I Hate Hamlet' debuts

By John DeBoer · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:24 a.m.

John Barrymore is often remembered not only as being one of the greatest actors of the Golden Age of Hollywood, but also as one of the most tragic. His career started with such classics as Grand Hotel, Dinner at Eight, and the silent version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. However towards the end of his life, the films he starred in floundered in quality and his career began to unravel. He died at the age of sixty leaving behind one fascinating piece of unfinished business.

Sharing her moves

By Katie Killebrew · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:23 a.m.

The pounding rhythm of traditional drums filled the room as students swayed and bobbed to the pulsating beat. All eyes were focused on the front of the room, waiting for their cue on what to do next.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:20 a.m.

Sorority serving up barbecue dinner to benefit cardiac care Fraternity hosting fundraiser for burn victims John Mellencamp concert tickets on sale today Festival Latino offers music, food, information this weekend East Asian studies Center hosting presentation today International center offers program for students to improve English skills

Man pleads guilty in death of IU-NW professor

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:16 a.m.

CROWN POINT, Ind. -- A Gary man pleaded guilty Thursday to the murder of a retired Indiana University Northwest administrator.

Fallon to perform for sold-out house

By Samantha Thompson · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:15 a.m.

Saturday Night Live fans can get an extra dose of one of the show's most popular comedians tonight at the IU Auditorium when Jimmy Fallon, a four-year SNL veteran, opens his one-man comedy show to a sold out audience. "Union Board started investigating trying to get him to come last year," said Union Board Marketing Director Scott Dittmer. "We'd been trying for a while and a great opportunity came along so we jumped at it."

Texas colleges give dorm rooms a revamp

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:14 a.m.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- It was move-in day at Texas A&M, and parent after parent peeked into Room 138 in Davis-Gary Hall. There was a kitchen that had a half-size refrigerator, stove and microwave. Sunlight spilled through two living room windows onto gray carpet. There was a purple sofa, two cranberry-cushioned chairs and an oak entertainment center.

Hamas bombmaker may have been killed in Israeli helicopter attack

By Alyson Brodsy and Ibrahim Barzak · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:10 a.m.

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- An Israeli helicopter fired rockets into a car carrying Palestinian militants Thursday, killing at least two and wounding 35 bystanders. Israel said the target was Hamas' chief bombmaker, and there were conflicting reports about whether he was killed.

Bush close to deal with Congress

By Alyson Brodsy and Jim Abrams · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:09 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush said Thursday he is close to an agreement with Congress to "speak with one voice" against Saddam Hussein, even as Democrats accused him of making the nation's security a political issue.

Isidore attacks Gulf Coast shores

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:08 a.m.

NEW ORLEANS -- Tropical Storm Isidore blew ashore early Thursday with near hurricane-force wind and rain that flooded New Orleans streets with water up to car windshields.