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Iraqi elections set for Tuesday

By Alyson Brodsy and Ellen Knickmeyer · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 12:25 a.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The victory rallies are set and the tributes are ready. In an Iraqi yes-or-no vote on re-electing Saddam Hussein, the only cliffhanger in Tuesday's vote is whether the two-decade Iraqi leader will beat his last showing: 99.96 percent. In Iraq, where many believe war with the United States is coming, that 1995 result for Saddam is now seen as somewhat tepid. "This time, 100 percent!" worker Mayad Aiwan cried Sunday. "Because the Iraqi people love our leader!" But as the ballot on which only Saddam's name appears suggests, it's not as if Saddam's people have much choice.

Search for sniper persists

By Alyson Brodsy and David Dishneau · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 12:22 a.m.

ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Investigators hunting an increasingly brazen sniper defended their meager release of information, saying Sunday they don't want the killer to know what they know. Authorities pointed to the dangerous balance between pleading for public help and revealing too much. "We don't want to release anything that may cause ... anyone to think they're a suspect," said Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agent Mike Bouchard. Montgomery County police Chief Charles Moose, meanwhile, has cut back on his news briefings while saying he wishes there was more he could reveal. "I wish we could give you a name, a mug shot and an address but we're not at that point," he said in one of four appearances he made Sunday on national TV talk shows.

Rowing team competes in Rock Regatta

By Aaron Beard and Cory Steger · Sunday, Oct. 13,2002 11:50 p.m.

The Hoosiers wrapped up a solid weekend at the Head of the Rock Regatta highlighted by the first place finish of the novice 4 at the time of 19:38. The boat was rowed by freshmen Laura Wharen, Kati Peiss, Lauren Anderson, Barret Belstra, Laura Teskoski. They beat out two strong Loyola Academy crews that finished second (19:52) and third (20:29). In the double race, the Hoosiers placed third (19:36), seventh (21:28), and eighth (21:33).

Field hockey falls to Michigan State

By Aaron Beard and John Rodgers · Sunday, Oct. 13,2002 11:49 p.m.

A second half scoring frenzy propelled the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans to a 5-1 victory over the IU field hockey team (3-9, 1-2 Big Ten) Saturday. The Spartans (12-2, 2-1 Big Ten) tallied all five of their goals in the second half, including three in the final nine minutes of regulation. Despite the final score, the Hoosiers stayed close for much of the game with the more experienced and talented Spartans.

Four game skid stanched

By Dan Patrick and Aaron Beard · Sunday, Oct. 13,2002 11:47 p.m.

The storm has subsided. After losing four straight games against Big Ten opponents, the Hoosier volleyball team has lurched back to life with an upset win against the No. 15 ranked Wisconsin Badgers Saturday. But, Saturday's win came with a price as the Hoosiers fell to the unranked Northwestern Wildcats just 24 hours earlier.

DVD shows why series excelled

By By Jonathan Sanders and Jonathan Sanders · Sunday, Oct. 13,2002 5:20 p.m.

Fox struck a virtual goldmine last season when it acquired the breakout television hit "24," which is one of the most addicting shows I've seen since "The Sopranos." Innovative and eye-catching, the show takes place over the course of a single day, through 24 one-hour episodes.

Hoosiers battle back to upset Badgers

By IDS staff and Adrian Sainz · Saturday, Oct. 12,2002 9:05 p.m.

IU scored 22 unanswered points late in the second half Saturday to mount an improbable come-from-behind victory over No. 22 Wisconsin, 32-29. The victory represents the Hoosiers' biggest comeback since they erased a 21-point deficit against Illinois in 1999. It is also IU's first win over a ranked opponent since an Oct. 21, 2000 victory over Minnesota.

Search for new IU president begins

By IDS staff and Adrian Sainz · Friday, Oct. 11,2002 4:22 p.m.

In a press conference held today in Indianapolis, IU board of trustees president Frederick Eichorn said the board will work quickly to develop transition plans and initiate a search to find a successor for IU President Myles Brand, following the announcement Thursday that Brand had accepted the position of president and chief executive of the NCAA.

Victory over No. 20 Ohio State is team's first ever in Big Ten

By Ryan Cost · Friday, Oct. 11,2002 1:46 p.m.

The fortunes of the IU field hockey squad took a turn for the better Saturday afternoon as the Hoosiers ended their four-game losing skid with a winning performance against No. 20 Ohio State. The victory was IU's first ever against a Big Ten opponent.

NCAA hire bolsters academics

By Alyson Brodsy and Katie Schoenbaechler · Friday, Oct. 11,2002 1:36 p.m.

Last year, IU President Myles Brand wrote a guest editorial for the NCAA about the need to slow down the "arms race" in college athletic departments. Apparently they liked what he wrote. Brand, now the president-elect of the NCAA, criticized big time athletics and called for "academics before athletics." The message the NCAA sent in luring Brand from higher education is that they agree.

THE SECRET'S OUT: Brand leaving IU

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Friday, Oct. 11,2002 11:26 a.m.

The man who fired Bob Knight and advocated academics over athletics is set to run the nation's college sports machine. Yesterday in a surprising announcement, the NCAA unanimously named Myles Brand its president-elect. His five-year contract begins on the first day of the new year. Brand's new position will force him to resign IU's top job. Brand's acceptance of this position leaves a void in IU's highest leadership position. Just hours after his resignation, the board of trustees announced that they will hold a press conference at 1:30 p.m. today to discuss IU's administrative future.

New leadership position will put Brand in national sports spotlight

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 11,2002 4:10 a.m.

When IU President Myles Brand takes over as president and chief executive officer of the NCAA on Jan. 1, 2003, he will be the first of the group's four leaders without an athletic administration background.

Search for new president begins this weekend with special trustees meeting

By Josh Sanburn · Friday, Oct. 11,2002 4:10 a.m.

When board of trustees president Frederick Eichhorn first learned that IU president Myles Brand was leaving IU to become the president of the NCAA, Eichhorn said he was surprised and disappointed, but soon realized the University must begin a period of transition.

IU reacts to Brand's decision

By Bennet Haeberle and Bennett Haeberle · Friday, Oct. 11,2002 4:10 a.m.

As IU President Myles Brand prepares to leave IU for his new job with the NCAA, he said his fondest memory of IU will be interacting with students, or saying hello to them on a beautiful fall day. Brand said he'd like to be remembered as a good steward of the institution.

Brand leaves behind string of legacies

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 11,2002 4:10 a.m.

In his eight years at IU, President Myles Brand has faced controversy, helped the campus through the Sept.11 tragedy and tackled a tough economic situation.

Congress gives Bush authority to use force against Iraq

By Alyson Brodsy and Tom Raum · Friday, Oct. 11,2002 4:08 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Congress voted solidly to give President Bush the broad authority he sought to use U.S. military force to confront Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, handing him a crucial national-security policy victory.

Midnight Madness: 2002-2003 Indiana Hoosier Basketball

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 11,2002 3:25 a.m.

Every year, the men's and women's basketball seasons kick off with Midnight Madness. The event marks the beginning of regular season practices and the end of off-season conditioning. For the admission price of one can of food, fans will get a first glimpse of the 2002-03 teams at Assembly Hall.

Team confident despite three game skid

By Dan Patrick · Friday, Oct. 11,2002 3:09 a.m.

The 2002 Hoosier volleyball season began with spectacular results as the team bolted out to an 11-2 record. But three road losses and two ranked teams later, the IU women's volleyball team is looking to turn its young Big Ten season around. This will be no easy task as the squad faces a two match weekend against the Northwestern Wildcats tonight and the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday.

IU faces off against No. 5 Michigan State

By John Rodgers · Friday, Oct. 11,2002 3:08 a.m.

Some games just mean more than others. And that will surely be the case for the field hockey team (3-8) on Saturday against the No. 5 ranked Michigan State Spartans (11-2) in East Lansing. Last season against the Spartans the Hoosiers jumped out to a 2-0 lead and held it until the Spartans evened the tally at 2-2 with just over two minutes remaining. The contest went into overtime, and Michigan State scored in double overtime to win 3-2.

Hoosiers face toughest test

By Alex MelloanRuiz · Friday, Oct. 11,2002 3:07 a.m.

The IU women's soccer team has a lot riding on its shoulders this weekend. All season long they've been committed to pursuing a spot in the Big Ten tournament. As the conference season passes its midway point this weekend with games against No. 9 Michigan and Michigan State, the Hoosiers are facing one of their toughest tests of the year.