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Searching for IU's next president

By Jackie Corgan · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 2:14 a.m.

Since IU President Myles Brand accepted the position as president of the NCAA Thursday, everyone at IU is left in the dark as to who is going to take over the University's top position. Questions as to who will fill Brand's shoes and the effects that this appointment will have on IU still remain.

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Brand sets academic philosophy

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 2:08 a.m.

IU President Myles Brand acknowledged last week he plans to continue to pursue his idea of "purifying" college athletics once he takes the helm of the NCAA. But he said he doesn't want to deny sports fans or athletes the chance to enjoy the games. He would just like to see a bigger emphasis on providing good academics. "I've had a lot of experience running large complex organizations," Brand said Friday. "I believe I can carry that experience over to the NCAA. While I have not been active in the NCAA itself, I certainly have been active in presidential associations, and I've certainly been involved in sports on my campus and in the conference." Some say Brand's outsider status was one of the reasons he was hired. Brand fired Coach Bob Knight and fought for tighter regulation of college sports. Soon after firing Knight, Brand called for reforms in college athletics, pitching his "academics first" initiative in a speech to the National Press Club.

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Broadcaster to speak about quality journalism

By Asma Khalid · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 2:08 a.m.

Broadcaster Gwen Ifill remembers watching people "like her" on TV as a little girl. Now, as the first African-American woman to host a major network political talk show, Ifill hopes to have the same inspirational effect on other little girls. And although Ifill has reported for The New York Times, covered Bill Clinton's impeachment and worked as a national broadcaster investigating ground-breaking political stories, she continues to find the most fulfilling aspect of her career outside the journalism realm. As the current moderator and managing editor of the PBS political talk show Washington Week, Ifill loves being in the "front-row of history," but she said, "It's not necessarily the story. It's knowing that the work I do is making my parents proud, inspiring young people and receiving the support and recognition of my peers. That's the real pay-off of any job you do."

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With months left, Brand not a 'lame duck'

By Adam Van Osdol and Adam VanOsdol · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 2:08 a.m.

With two and a half months left before IU President Myles Brand leaves, University officials aren't worried about the "lame duck" effect. Trustee Peter Obremskey said it's still business as usual for IU. He doesn't expect Brand to slow down. "Knowing the person he is, I would expect Myles to keep the pedal to the metal," Obremskey said. The phrase "lame duck" is used to describe presidents who are serving the remainder of a final term in office. Before they leave, "lame ducks" often become weak and ineffective. Brand said that won't happen to him. "I will be at IU until Dec. 31, working hard on the job until the last minute," he said. Trustee Stephen Backer said Brand's announcement won't disrupt IU's agenda. In addition to finding Brand's replacement, the University is committed to the search for a chancellor for IUPUI and to push forward with the life sciences initiative, he said.

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Tourists quick to leave Indonesia as bombings increase

By Aida Sultanova and Irwan Firdaus · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 2:07 a.m.

BALI, Indonesia -- Terrified tourists tried Sunday to flee this island paradise that turned into an inferno, with the death toll from a pair of bombings climbing to 187 and fears growing that al Qaeda has taken its terror campaign to the world's largest Muslim country. Many of those killed by the two bombs that tore through a nightclub district on Bali island Saturday were Australians as well as other foreigners from Canada, Britain, Germany and Sweden. Three Americans were among the more than 300 people injured. No one claimed responsibility for the bombings - the worst terrorist attack in Indonesia's history - but suspicion turned to al Qaeda and an affiliated group, Jemaah Islamiyah, which wants to establish a pan-Islamic state across Malaysia, Indonesia and the southern Philippines. It is accused of plotting to blow up the U.S. and other embassies in Singapore.

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The dating game comes to IU

By George Lyle IV · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:53 a.m.

Take four, single, college men, give them a girl to impress and a bunch of free dating ideas to keep them all busy. A local company is hoping this skewed math will be the next big thing in Bloomington. Local events Web site, www.HoosierParty.com, came up with the idea to have an Elimidate style dating show here in Bloomington. The Boot is a collaboration between www.HoosierParty.com and area businesses. The businesses sponsor portions of the date, and www.HoosierParty.com features these sponsors in the events and on the Web site. The catch is that on "The Boot," the contestant doesn't choose the winner, the Internet audience does. The Web site posts pictures and commentary at intervals from the date, and the Internet voters eliminate participants one by one until the winner is left with the prize. For their first try at dating infamy, www.HoosierParty.com selected senior Cynthia Toosley as the lucky woman to tackle the daunting task of dealing with four eager samples of college testosterone: Ryan Garcia, Patrick Brewer, Greg Williams and Keith Gaught. Day One of the two-day date consisted of dinner at Macri's Deli north, one-on-one interviews at Showalter Fountain and bowling at Suburban Lanes.

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Brand departure shocks campus

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:52 a.m.

The five and a half month search for the new president of the NCAA may have been one of the best kept secrets in recent memory. When IU President Myles Brand was named president of the NCAA Oct. 10, the news shocked many around the Bloomington campus. IU Chancellor Sharon Brehm said she was so stunned at the news of Brand's resigning that she didn't know what to think. Brehm said she believes that shock is the general consensus around the campus. "I was surprised. Everybody was really surprised," Brehm said. "It took a while for it to sink in. We didn't know it was coming."

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Lessons in leadership: Brehm to teach seminar

By Ryota Kashiwa · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:44 a.m.

As the head of the IU Bloomington campus, Chancellor Sharon Brehm has the right credentials to teach lessons in leadership. Chancellor Sharon Brehm and her student advisor will host students for a series of "Leadership Dinners" to discuss leadership skills and discover what makes a good leader.

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Celebrated photojournalist to meet students

By Jamie Lusk · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:38 a.m.

From Nazi skinheads to the most famous rabbis of our time, Marc Asnin, an internationally celebrated photojournalist, has witnessed and reported it all. He was even present in New York during the horrific events of Sept. 11, trying to spare his life underneath a firetruck while the second tower collapsed before his eyes.

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Cell phone drive rings good news

By Jamie Lusk · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:36 a.m.

Last week, Sprint PCS teamed up with the IU greek system to collect used cell phones and cell phone parts. Students on campus donated about 300 cell phones to raise money for charity. "It was a huge success," said senior Abby Massey, vice president of communication relations for the Panhellenic Association. Massey said the greek system collected around 300 cell phones and parts, and as of right now, there may be even more. Some chapters have not turned in a total count.

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IUSA gives out 400 NY Times

By Corinne Reynolds and Corrinne Reynolds · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:35 a.m.

Copies of The New York Times, widely held as one of the nation's best newspapers, will be available free of charge to IU Bloomington students starting today for the next nine weeks. IU Student Association is sponsoring the nine-week trial period as part of their "Work Hard" initiative to improve academic life on campus.

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Wolverines too much for IU

By Alex MelloanRuiz · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:35 a.m.

IU lost a hard fought match against Big Ten leader Michigan Sunday evening at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The Hoosiers gave up their first home loss of the season to the No. 9 Wolverines in a 2-0 shutout. In the first half, both team's defenses controlled the attacking, and IU was able to prevent the Big Ten's points leader, senior forward Abby Crumpton, from doing any damage. Right from the beginning of the second period, Michigan loaded the guns and started to fire. IU looked vulnerable for the first five minutes but calmed down and got the ball into their attacking third. Yet, that worked in favor of the Wolverines because in the 57th minute Michigan forced a fast break off an errant throw in and took advantage of IU's off balance defense. Freshman Wolverine forward Therese Heaton put the ball past junior goalkeeper Shaunna Daugherty off an assist from Crumpton.

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Around the game

Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:33 a.m.

Women's volleyball ends four-game skid, Field hockey falls to Michigan State.

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Team prepares for tournament

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:30 a.m.

Heading into their last tournament of the fall season, the Hoosier men's golf team is looking for a breakthrough performance -- finally. That opportunity will come at the hands of the 17 other teams on Monday and Tuesday at the Xavier Invitational at the Grizzly Tournament Course at the Golf Center at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio. The par 71, 6,550-yard PGA and Senior PGA caliber course has hosted tournaments for both associations in the last 30 years. "If (the course is) compared to Wisconsin, it's not long, and it's not tree-lined," coach Mike Mayer said. "But it does have holes that demand positioning and accuracy is the key."

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Hoosiers hopeful of earning No. 1 seed in Big Ten tournament heading into last conference game

By Aarno Retherford and Aaron Retherford · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:29 a.m.

The IU men's soccer team capped a three-game homestand Sunday with a pair of wins against Big Ten rivals Wisconsin and Northwestern. The wins increased the Hoosiers' Big Ten regular season win streak to 35 games heading into its final conference game against Ohio State (8-3-0, 2-0-0 in Big Ten), and could possibly decide the number one seed in the Big Ten Tournament. Ohio State must travel to Michigan and Northwestern to finish out its conference schedule after facing IU. The Hoosiers have outscored conference foes 15-3, and sophomore goalkeeper Jay Nolly has notched two of his seven shutouts against Big Ten opponents. IU (10-1-2, 5-0-0 in Big Ten) entered this weekend's games in very good position to take the conference crown riding sophomore Ned Grabavoy's hot streak and the defense's stifling play, but IU's season took a sudden turn for the worse before the Northwestern game. Sophomore Danny O'Rourke collided with a teammate during pregame warm-ups, fracturing his jaw in two places, leaving a huge void in the backfield. "He's been so crucial to the whole team," coach Jerry Yeagley. "He provides energy to everyone. We'll be a completely different team without Danny."

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Pair of weekend wins helps Hoosiers

By Colin Nowling · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:28 a.m.

In perhaps its biggest weekend of soccer this season, the IU men's soccer team came up big with a pair of victories over Wisconsin and Northwestern. The two victories extended IU's Big Ten conference game winning streak to 35 and put them in position to once again claim the bye for the first round of the Big Ten soccer tournament. The No. 4 ranked Hoosiers routed Wisconsin (7-5, 1-2 Big Ten) 5-1 Friday night to extend IU's winning streak over the Badgers to eight. IU (10-1-2, 5-0) downed Northwestern (5-7, 0-3) 1-0 Sunday as IU is now 19-0 all-time against the Wildcats.

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New-look Hoosiers debut at Midnight Madness

By Janie McCauley · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:26 a.m.

Whether it was being introduced in front of a vivacious crowd, competing in one of the various events or judging the men's slam dunk contest, the women's basketball team was rewarded at Midnight Madness Saturday morning for all of the hard work they have put in during individual workouts the past month. "To see all the people, it's amazing," coach Kathi Bennett said. The players were looking to feed off the energy the crowd provided and their goal was to have the best time they could. Junior Jamie Gathing said she wasn't nervous about the crowd. Instead, she said she was excited just to be a part of the event. "Last year ended on a really good note so I'm excited to come back and let people know we're here," Gathing said. "My freshman year we weren't included. Midnight Madness is so much better than it used to be years ago." Before Midnight Madness, senior Jill Hartman said a woman player needed to win the three-point shootout this year. Freshman Cyndi Valentin delivered. She won the shootout by knocking down 12 three-pointers in 45 seconds. It was a basket at the buzzer that clenched her win over sophomore Ryan Tapak. Valentin forced a playoff in the finals after she connected on her last four shots. The women's bench cheered louder after each Valentin three went through the net, as she defeated the defending three-point champion.

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New-look Hoosiers debut at Midnight Madness

By Janie McCauley · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:23 a.m.

Assembly Hall sounded like a New York City street on New Year's Eve Friday night. When the countdown clock hit two minutes before the official start of the IU basketball season, it was like Dick Clark and his ball were at center court. With the more than 10,000 fans filling both sides of the stadium, the basketball-crazy students, faculty and public went wild at the first sight of their NCAA runner-up men's team and the Big Ten tournament champions women's team at the 2002 Midnight Madness. "We kept peeking out, looking up and seeing how many people were here," freshman guard Bracey Wright said. "Then they darkened the lights, and everybody started screaming. When they called my name, I ran out, and the place went wild. It was great." One-by-one, each member of both the men's and women's squad got their place under that single spotlight. Following the introductions, the competitions that mark the first "practice" kicked off.

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On the sidelines

By Janie McCauley · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:21 a.m.

Vanderjagt powers Colts to victory, Hoosiers ousted from tournament and novices take first at regatta.

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Hamdam's heroics help team score last 22 points of the game

By Alex Hickey · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 1:17 a.m.

Sometimes, football's greatest performances come in unexpected packages. The greatest comeback in football history, a playoff rally from a 35-3 deficit, was led by a backup quarterback, Frank Reich of the Buffalo Bills. For IU, a great performance blossomed in the form of senior quarterback Gibran Hamdan, who went from a backup on opening day to a hero Saturday. In just his fourth career start as quarterback, Hamdan proved his mettle as a comeback artist, leading IU back from a 19-point deficit to stun No. 23 Wisconsin, 32-29. The victory represents the Hoosiers' biggest comeback since they erased a 21-point deficit against Illinois in 1999. It was also the third-largest comeback in school history. Hamdan put up career-highs in every statistical category, completing 24 of 36 passes for 310 yards and four touchdowns. It was the first 300-yard passing performance by an IU quarterback since Antwaan Randle El threw for 329 yards against Purdue in 1999.

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