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Florida highway closed for terror concern; 3 detained

By Anthony Breznican and Catherine Wilson · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 12:01 p.m.

MIAMI -- Three people in two cars were detained Friday along a South Florida highway on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack. Authorities shut down the interstate as they used dogs and a robot to search for explosives.

Paying for our war with Iraq

By Jim Harper · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:34 a.m.

Having celebrated the first anniversary of the day which changed this country and the world forever, attention in the United States has shifted from terror and Afghanistan to Sadam Hussein and Iraq. In the midst of a possible American-led (or just "American") invasion of Iraq, serious questions and criticisms have been raised.

Webber pleads not guilty to charges of lying

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:27 a.m.

DETROIT -- NBA All-Star Chris Webber pleaded innocent Wednesday to charges of obstructing justice and lying to a grand jury about his dealings with a University of Michigan booster.

Seniors hold high expectations

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:25 a.m.

Seniors bring experience, expertise and excitement. Two seniors on this years men's golf team are full of these attributes. Ben Davidson and Mike Miller have been playing competitively for IU since they were freshmen.

Experienced team tees-off

By Matt Glenesk · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:24 a.m.

The IU women's golf team opens its season with the Wolverine Invitational in Ann Arbor, Mich. this weekend. This will mark the fourth time that the team has taken part in the tournament, which will feature 11 teams from the Midwest region. The Hoosiers have performed well in this tournament previously, winning the event in 1996 and 1997.

IU faces tough weekend

By Ryan Cost · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:22 a.m.

The field hockey team heads north this weekend to take part in the Big Ten/Big East Challenge hosted by Syracuse University, the beginning of a six game road trip. They will battle Rutgers on Saturday afternoon and face off against Villanova on Sunday morning. Other teams representing the Big Ten in the tournament are Ohio State and Michigan State.

Hoosiers travel to Lexington to take on Wildcats, break streak

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:19 a.m.

The Hoosiers have something to prove this weekend, but it won't be an easy task against an up-and-coming Kentucky team. The game kicks off at 6 p.m. in Lexington, Ky.

Air Force, Hartwick pose physical threats

By Colin Nowling · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:16 a.m.

Physical teams have caused the IU men's soccer team trouble early this season and that's just what they will face this weekend as they travel to the Butler Classic for a pair of weekend matches. The No. 9 ranked Hoosier squad will face the Air Force Academy at 6 p.m. tonight at Kuntz Field in Indianapolis and will then go to battle with Hartwick College at noon Sunday. The games begin a five-game road trip for the Hoosiers.

IUPD Blotter

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:14 a.m.

The following activity was reported by the IU Police Department.

IU shuts out Musketeers

By Alex MelloanRuiz · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:13 a.m.

IU got physical and put in a winning performance Thursday night during their game against Xavier. The star of the game was junior forward Shelly Gruszka who scored the game's only two goals. Gruszka first hit the back of the net off an assist from junior defender Carly Everett in the 23rd minute.

Parking revenue profitable

By Alyson Brodsy and Rachel Miller · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:12 a.m.

IU Parking Operations stands to gain almost twice the amount of revenues from parking violations as Indianapolis this year. In 2001, $1.2 million were collected in fines for the city of Indianapolis, with the same amount being budgeted for this year, according to Peter McGommery, director of the city's Ordinance Violations Bureau.

Images of crime inaccurate

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Matzke · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:11 a.m.

\"I'll make him an offer he can't refuse," said Vito Corleone, a character brought to life by Marlon Brando in the classic film, "The Godfather." "But, I'm funny how? Funny like a clown? I amuse you?" said the hotheaded hit man Tommy DeVito, played by Joe Pesci, in Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas."

Men's fall rush kicks off today

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:08 a.m.

Four o'clock today marks the beginning of many students' foray into a distinct culture at IU. The kickoff of men's formal rush, beginning with registration from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Dunn Meadow, marks many students' first contact with the large greek system at IU. With this first contact, many rushees may keep stereotypes about fraternities in the back of their minds.

Are you game?

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:08 a.m.

Right here in Bloomington, people are waging war almost every day. They fight in Medieval Europe, in 2025 and in intergalactic space. They decimate each other with cannons, lasers or plasma weapons. And they do all this while huddling over a table packed with Styrofoam scenery and painted pewter playing pieces, located in the back of the Game Preserve, 117 Fountain Square.

IUPD seeks intruder

By Alyson Brodsy and Katie Schrader · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:08 a.m.

Lock your doors. That is the advice given to the female residents at Wright Quad by the IU Police Department. In the past week there have been seven incidents reported of a male intruder entering unlocked women's dorm rooms and restrooms in Wright Quad.

Counting on the Crows?

By Alyson Brodsy and Josh Sanburn · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:08 a.m.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. today for the Counting Crows live in concert Thursday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. in the IU Auditorium. The Crows were scheduled to play at the auditorium last year, but issues concerning the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 and work on their new album, Hard Candy, got in the way and the band cancelled the show the same day tickets went on sale.

Mathers Museum exhibit to showcase local Latinos

By Roseanne Hennessey · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:03 a.m.

Local photographer Tyagan Miller has captured beautifully the Latino experience and identity among the Bloomington community. His photographs, along with stories and interviews from local Latinos will comprise an upcoming exhibition at the Mathers Museum of World Cultures.

Leaders urged to confront Iraq

By Alyson Brodsy and Barry Schweid · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 1:52 a.m.

UNITED NATIONS -- President Bush demanded Thursday that world leaders force Saddam Hussein to destroy his weapons of mass destruction, saying the lives of millions of people will be at risk and the United Nations "will be irrelevant" unless it confronts Iraq.

Leading by example

By Andrew Rosen · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 1:47 a.m.

Leadership is a key ingredient in all aspects of sport, and to juniors Becky Obrecht and Audrey Giesler of the women's cross country team, leadership is something that comes with experience.

Twin runners look for successful year after redshirt season

By Steve Hinson · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 1:43 a.m.

In 1998, Colorado coach Mark Wetmore was able to lure two of the top recruits in the nation to his university, identical twins Ed and Jorge Torres. Last year the Torres twins were able to lead Colorado to a national championship and are a favorite to repeat this year.