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Runners prepare for Notre Dame meet

After last weekend's unsuccessful performance at the Roy Griak Invitational, the men's cross country team wanted a chance for redemption. This weekend will be their first opportunity for that at the Notre Dame Invitational.

British dossier links evidence to bin Laden

LONDON -- Osama bin Laden spoke of a "major attack on America" in the days before the strikes on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and warned associates to return to Afghanistan by Sept. 10, according to a dossier released by the British government on Thursday. The report is the first attempt by a government to lay out evidence, albeit circumstantial, connecting bin Laden to the attacks.

Community gathers for annual 5K run

More than 1,000 students, faculty and community members will start and end a 5K run/walk at a Memorial Stadium endzone Saturday, all to help to find missing student Jill Behrman and to support her family and friends. The six-year-old event, which added Behrman's name to the event two years ago, is sponsored by the IU Division of Recreational Sports. The gun goes off at 10 a.m. for the 5K (3.1 miles) run and 5K non-competitive walk. A one-mile walk will take place at 10:10 a.m. for families with children.

Lost and looking for right direction

In search of their first Big Ten victory, the field hockey team goes into weekend play with a 1-7 overall record and a 0-1 record in conference play. Northwestern comes to Bloomington to play the Hoosiers today at 3 p.m. at the Mellencamp Pavilion. Northwestern enters the weekend with a similar 1-7 overall record and an 0-2 conference record.

Looking to pick up the pace

The women's cross country team competes today at the Notre Dame Cross Country Invitational in South Bend. The team looks to bounce back this week after a disappointing race last weekend at the Roy Griak Invitational in Minneapolis. The Hoosiers will compete against tough talent from their region. They will face Notre Dame, Ball State, Butler and Miami (Ohio). This will be the second 6K race for the Hoosiers this season. Butler and Miami (Ohio) have defeated the Hoosiers in previous races this year.

Fraternity expelled for alcohol violations

Dean of Students Richard McKaig expelled the Delta Xi chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha, 1012 E. Third St., from campus for alcohol-related violations Thursday. The chapter expulsion is effective for at least two years. Pi Kappa Alpha president Timothy Kolar stood in front of every member of his house, struggling to read the statement given to him by the nine undergraduate members of the greek judicial board. He had the responsi bility of telling his brothers that they could no longer be united under the Pi Kappa Alpha name.

Seniors take the back seat

Coach Ken Hydinger is looking for the Hoosiers to gain valuable experience this weekend in the fourth annual Louisville Invitational at the award winning Bass-Rudd Tennis Center in Louisville, Ky. "For the young guys, we're looking for them to get the experience, and we're still wanting to see them play in different situations," Hydinger said. "Experience is a big factor in improving."

Students 'Take Back the Night'

T-shirts gently flapping in the evening breeze told the terrifying story as the notes of harmony spread over Dunn Meadow. The warm glow of candles illuminated the faces of IU students and Bloomington residents as they stood together to remember victims of domestic and sexual abuse. Take Back the Night began its annual protest of violence against women Thursday night, with student a capella group Delusions of Grandeur kicking off the evening with melodies and a little humor. Performing fan favorites like "Alright" and "Still of the Night" was special, the group said.

Women learn from experience in past matches, move on

The women\'s volleyball record has not effected its spirits as the team hits the road this weekend. The Hoosiers will travel to Minnesota Friday to face Iowa on Saturday. IU is 3-8 overall and a disappointing 0-4 in the conference. "I think (the past weekend\'s matches) have taught us to really take from those experiences and move on," senior Meghan Stout said. "I think that we all have a different attitude now and I think it has inspired us because we know our potential and we know we are so much better than that."

Team looks for first win

Much has been said about the season snowballing and confidence disappearing after the football team's 0-3 start. The Hoosiers' offense has struggled, and its defense -- although improved -- is giving up too many key first downs. Coach Cam Cameron said he doesn't think about the potential for an 0-4, 0-5, 0-whatever start. His team's motto: There's no such thing as a bad day.

IU heads north for conference play

Less than a week removed from its first conference loss, a humbling 4-1 defeat at the hands of Penn State, the women's soccer team will look to rebound on the road when it travels to Minnesota to play the Golden Gophers at 7 p.m. tonight.

Big Ten road warriors

It is not the season opener. It's not the home opener. It's not the Big Ten opener. No more new beginnings for the football team that is desperately searching for its first win. IU travels to Wisconsin for a 1 p.m. kickoff Saturday to play at arguably one of the hardest places on the road in the hopes of securing a victory.

Embracing the Night

\"Three years ago, I was in an abusive relationship," junior Suzanne Wargo said as she looked down at her feet. "My ex-boyfriend raped me -- a few times." Stories such as Wargo's permeated the still air Wednesday and Thursday night as one by one, Take Back the Night participants recounted their experiences to a crowd of silent, stoic faces. Emotions ran high and tears flowed openly and regularly. The majority of participants did not know each other but they shared a common goal, they were committed to ending sexual abuse and violence toward women.

Critics: Proposed bill limits liberties

The House Judiciary Committee has proposed a bill that would restrict civil liberties in order to improve national security. Among two of the bill's critics are IU Law professors Patrick Baude and John Scanlan. "I think when we talk about civil liberties and acts of terrorism, it is important to separate the concerns that genuinely grow out of these events," Baude said.

Ballet students dedicate their lives, schedules to art

As the alarm clock blasts a warning during the wee hours of the morning, any college student might be tempted to repeatedly hit "snooze." Getting up for a 10 a.m. class can be a huge struggle, not to mention the effort it would take to even think about rolling out of bed for an 8 a.m. lecture. Now imagine that struggle to get moving in the morning after dancing for more than eight hours the previous day.

Annual Fall Ballet showcases talent of music, dance

Aesthetic and aural beauty combine Friday and Saturday during the annual Fall Ballet. Presented by the IU Ballet Theater, these performances will encompass a wide variety of dance styles, exhibit choreography by four members of the Ballet Department faculty and feature a new composition by music professor Don Freund. Jacques Cesbron, ballet professor and choreographer for the "Earthdance Concerto," initiated the first Fall Ballet 14 years ago.

'Rent' returns to campus by popular demand

After less than two years, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical "Rent," will return to the IU Auditorium tonight. Back by popular demand from local theatergoers, "Rent" is the powerful and moving tale of a year in the life of bohemian New York. A smash hit all over the country, "Rent" came to Bloomington in Dec. 1999, and was one of the most popular choices on a list of 68 possible events presented to auditorium members who were polled earlier this year, according to Auditorium General Manager Bryan Rives.

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Yeagley on verge of 500 wins

Head coach Jerry Yeagley gets his first crack at his 500th win today as the men's soccer team plays Butler at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The game begins at 7 p.m. The Bulldogs come into tonight's game 2-5-0 after defeating Western Kentucky in their last match. IU holds a 10-1 career series edge against Butler, outscoring the Bulldogs 36-6.

Cranes for Peace

When terrorists attacked the United States on Sept. 11, professors and students in many IU classes got the chance to discuss what had happened and the feelings they were experiencing. Lesson plans went on as usual in IU's Japanese classes. Not because everyone didn't want to talk about what happened. But because they couldn't. "The grammar we use in class is very basic," Joanne Quimby, a graduate student and assistant instructor for Japanese classes said. "We talk about how the weather is."