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Hoosiers rally, shoot down RedHawks 2-1 on the road

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 6,2006 12:01 a.m.

After going scoreless in the first half for the second straight game, the No. 15 Hoosiers used two second-half goals to defeat Miami the University of Ohio RedHawks, 2-1.

Zidane's sister insulted at World Cup

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 6,2006 12 a.m.

ROME -- Italy's Marco Materazzi said he insulted Zinedine Zidane's sister, revealing nearly two months after the World Cup final what provoked the French star to head-butt him in the chest.

Starr adjusting to new role as primary field goal kicker

By Tim O Brien · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:57 p.m.

Just like a closer in baseball, short memories are essential to kickers. After having two PATs blocked in the first half of Saturday's 39-20 victory over Western Michigan University, sophomore kicker Austin Starr forgot about them.

Student reports rape near Forest Quad

By Mike McElroy · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:54 p.m.

An 18-year-old freshman female reported to the IU Police Department that she was raped in the parking lot near Forest Quad and the Wright Education building early Sunday morning, according to police reports.

Harvard report says coffee might reduce the risk of diabetes, liver cancer

By Tanika Cooper · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:49 p.m.

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Even science can change. Scientists recently have changed Pluto's status as a planet, and new research may suggest something almost equally shocking - coffee may actually be good for you.

Calderon declared president-elect of Mexico 2 months after elections

By Alyson Brodsy and Will Weissert · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:48 p.m.

MEXICO CITY -- Felipe Calderon became president-elect of Mexico on Tuesday, two months after disputed elections, when the nation's top electoral court voted unanimously to reject allegations of fraud and certify his narrow victory.

Black culture center set to welcome students

By Whitney Mitchell · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:46 p.m.

The Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center will welcome new and returning students during its annual open house and reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today.

Bush uses terrorists' own words to defend security strategy

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:45 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush used terrorists' own words Tuesday to battle complacency among Americans about the threat of future attack, defending his record as the fall campaign season kicks into high gear.

Good sourcing

By Michael Zennie · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:44 p.m.

Our sports editors and reporters found out Friday night that two top high school basketball recruits were on campus, meeting with the Hoosiers and their coaches.

Database to catalog classic music

By Sonia Rana · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:41 p.m.

Modern technology has done much for music-lovers. Thanks to computers, users are able to download, catalog and share most types of music online. And now, one IU professor hopes to make classical and scholarly music just as available.

IU chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa wins award

By Kasey Hawrysz · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:35 p.m.

Men's recruitment is a time for all fraternities to boast about their achievements, but potential members who come knocking at the Phi Sigma Kappa house will find its members have earned a special bragging right. For the second year in a row, the IU house has earned the "Chapter of the Year" award from the Phi Sigma Kappa International Headquarters.

(Car)pooling our resources

Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:23 p.m.

The Indiana Daily Student on Thursday published a story ("Carpool plan opens for A, C permit holders") describing IU Parking Operations' interesting new idea. The division wants faculty to carpool to school. The program will be available to anyone with an A or C permit and is intended for certain employees (you guys know who you are), graduate students, instructors and professors.

Club baseball team ready for fall games

By Josh Bagriansky · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:21 p.m.

In spring 2005, graduate student Matt Ostrega lobbied the Club Sports Federation at IU to establish a club baseball team. And last fall, his dream came to fruition as the Hoosiers began their inaugural season.

Americans Criticize Muslim Sect

Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:21 p.m.

Two political writers debate issues of tolerance and faith.

Team sends 14 to track nationals

By Brian Buckey · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:20 p.m.

As the summer slowly begins to cool down, the IU Cycling Club season is heating up. The club will send a team of 14 members to the Collegiate Track Nationals Sept. 20 to 24 in Indianapolis at the Major Taylor Velodrome.

Increase in state police salaries adds to competition for officers

Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:16 p.m.

KENDALLVILLE, Ind. -- Police departments across the state continue their scramble to keep officers amid rising pay levels from some competitors.

Victims of accident at Wal-Mart site begin slow recovery

By Sarah Core · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:14 p.m.

Three workers who were severely burned last week in an electrical fire at the new Super Wal-Mart are on a long, slow road to recovery.

Another Win

By Brian Stewart · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:03 p.m.

On the heels of the capture of Hamed Jumaa Farid al-Saeedi -- al-Qaida in Iraq's No. 2, responsible for the detonation last February of the Shiite shrine in Samarra -- I have repeatedly heard that glib mantra, America is "in search of enemies." But this act of mercy confirms -- as it did with the mighty long-in-coming killing of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi -- that one doesn't have to search very far.

Watching the drive-in movie -- from bed

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 10:56 p.m.

FAIRLEE, Vt. -- Who needs a car at the drive-in theater? Just go straight to bed. The Fairlee Motel & Drive-In Theater combines the best of roadside America. Drive in, and you have your classic outdoor experience. Check in, and a picture window and NuTone speaker give you the same show from your king-size bed -- with air conditioning and no mosquitoes. Please don't wipe popcorn butter on the sheets.

Universal Music said to buy BMG Music Publishing for $2 billion

By Alyson Brodsy and Alex Veiga · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 10:54 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Vivendi SA's Universal Music Group reached a tentative agreement with German media company Bertelsmann AG to acquire BMG Music Publishing for $2.05 billion in cash, a person familiar with the deal said Tuesday.

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