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IU to hold human rights conference

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 6,2004 12:19 a.m.

A conference examining the human rights crisis in North Korea will be held tonight at 7 p.m. in the Whittenberger Auditorium of the Indiana Memorial Union. Author Soon Ok Lee and her son, Daniel Choi, both survivors of North Korea's prison camp system, will be among speakers scheduled for the event.

Spain arrests new bomb suspect

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 6,2004 12:18 a.m.

MADRID, Spain -- Authorities announced another arrest in the Madrid, Spain, terror bombings Monday and sent police to patrol subway and bus stations, as a newspaper said a group linked to al Qaeda threatened to turn Spain into "an inferno."

Hoosiers go 2-2 for the weekend, Nottger gets 100th win

By Brian Janosch · Monday, April 5,2004 2:10 a.m.

IU saw its first Big Ten action this weekend in back-to-back losses to Michigan before getting two victories against Bowling Green on Sunday. The two Hoosier victories gave IU coach Sara Hayes Nottger her 100th victory at IU. "To average over 25 wins in four years, I think that's pretty good but it's just a testament to the kids that I have had thus far in my career and hopefully there are many, many more to come as we continue to build this program here," Nottger said. The weekend started off on a sour note as the Wolverines of Michigan came into town as the No. 9 team in the nation and upset on the minds of all IU's players.

8 U.S. troops killed in Iraqi riots

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 5,2004 2:09 a.m.

NAJAF, Iraq -- Supporters of an anti-American cleric rioted in four Iraqi cities Sunday, killing eight U.S. troops and one Salvadoran soldier in the worst unrest since the spasm of looting and arson immediately after the fall of Saddam Hussein.

College fashion hits runway

By Mallory Zalkin · Monday, April 5,2004 2:09 a.m.

A fashion show that incorporates almost all areas of apparel might seem difficult to achieve, but it's certainly not impossible, as the Apparel Merchandising Organization proved this past Thursday night. The annual AMO fashion show combined trendy street wear, sports and casual attire, formal evening looks and ballet costumes as a part of its student-organized show. The looks on the runway represented all aspects of collegiate fashion, along with unique designs constructed by students majoring in fashion design and costume construction technology. A raffle that consisted of more than $13,000 worth of prizes set the night off to a good start. A new North Face jacket, hats, sandals and leather bags for spring were some of the items won by audience members. Ticket holders who didn't get called had the opportunity to claim extra prizes after the raffle.

Officers honored for saving life

By Mallory Simon · Monday, April 5,2004 2:07 a.m.

In a downtown Indianapolis hotel Friday, Officers Chris Dutton and Mike Antonelli were honored by the American Heart Association at American Heartsaver Day.

Trustees approve new VP position

By Rick Newkirk · Monday, April 5,2004 2:03 a.m.

The IU board of trustees voted Friday to create the office of vice president for governmental relations, which will oversee the existing offices of director of state relations and director of federal relations. Thomas C. Healy, assistant to the president for government relations at Florida Gulf Coast University, was appointed to the post.

Board approves 4 percent tuition hike for residents

By Brian Janosch · Monday, April 5,2004 2:03 a.m.

The board of trustees approved a 4 percent tuition increase for all resident students returning next year and a 6 percent hike for all non-residents. That equals a $189.60 increase for continuing resident students and $948.20 more per year for out-of-state students.

Athletics fee delayed until May

By David Paulen · Monday, April 5,2004 2:03 a.m.

Friday morning, the IU board of trustees approved a motion submitted by IU President Adam Herbert to delay a vote on the proposed $30 student athletics fee. The fee, proposed by IU Athletics Director Terry Clapacs, would help the athletics department alleviate the nearly $2 million deficit it has accumulated during recent years. The vote will only be delayed until the trustees meet again May 7, but it will allow for more research to be done into the consequences of and possible alternatives to the fee.

Relay for Life raises money for cancer study, patients

By Annie Tasker · Monday, April 5,2004 1:53 a.m.

IU's first annual Relay for Life, a 20-hour benefit, brought a melting pot of teams and organizations from around the campus and community to Haugh Field Saturday afternoon.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 5,2004 1:44 a.m.

Wilson, Ketchum highlight Texas Relays The IU's men's track team spent the weekend in Austin, Texas, for the prestigious Texas Relays. Several Hoosiers delivered standout performances.

Fighting for the title

By Alyson Brodsy and Paul Newberry · Monday, April 5,2004 1:41 a.m.

SAN ANTONIO -- They started out playing in the Preseason NIT. Monday night, they'll end the season with the biggest game of all. It's Connecticut vs. Georgia Tech, Part II. The Huskies (32-6) advanced to the national championship game with a thrilling 79-78 victory over Duke Saturday night. The other Final Four semifinal was just as exciting: Will Bynum scored on a drive with 1.5 seconds left, giving Georgia Tech a 67-65 victory over Oklahoma State.

First spring regatta gives IU 6 wins

By John Fischer · Monday, April 5,2004 1:40 a.m.

The IU rowing team held its first regatta this spring, competing against Dayton, Cincinnati, Eastern Michigan and Louisville Saturday at Lake Lemon. The home opener was a success from the beginning, when the Hoosiers dedicated their new racing shell, dubbed the Chuck Crabb '73, which the Varsity 8 crew now uses.

Hoosiers split 2 in Fluid Four Invitational

By Matt Ostrega · Monday, April 5,2004 1:39 a.m.

The No. 11 Hoosiers wrapped up the final weekend of the regular season as they played host to the Fluid Four Invitational. IU split a pair of matches against two top-20 teams Saturday and will go into the post-season with a 16-7 record. In the opening match of the Invite, IU dominated No. 19 California State Northridge in an impressive 10-4 victory before falling to a solid No. 7 Loyola Marymount squad 13-7.

Team finishes 3rd in tourney

By David Paulen · Monday, April 5,2004 1:32 a.m.

The Indiana Invitational was the only chance for the IU women's golf team to play a tournament on its home course this year. It also served as a final home tournament for five seniors, one of whom made it especially memorable for her team.

Little 50 Quals

By Natalie A. Trout · Monday, April 5,2004 1:28 a.m.

Little Fifty Running Race contestants ran Sunday to see who qualified for the second annual addition to the 'world's greatest college weekend.' The IU Student Foundation sponsors the second annual event April 18 to kick off IUSF's week of Little 500 activities.

Miss-N-Out

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Monday, April 5,2004 1:27 a.m.

The best of the best showed up again Saturday at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Literally. The leaders of the pack continued to show their prowess at the third of four Little 500 Spring Series events Saturday at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Miss-N-Out, the bike equivalent of musical chairs, featured close, pack riding and crowned senior Teter rider Bri Kovac and junior Team Major Taylor rider Simeon Commissiong the winners of the day-long event. The men's and women's winners, both who have already been successful in the previous series events, led their respective heats through four rounds of competition.

IU names soccer field after coach Yeagley

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Monday, April 5,2004 1:25 a.m.

For the first time ever, the Hoosier soccer team will take the field next year without coach Jerry Yeagley, but beginning next season, the Hoosiers will play on newly-named Yeagley Field, in honor of the team's former coach. Athletics Director Terry Clapacs made the announcement at the IU board of trustees meeting Friday.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 5,2004 1:23 a.m.

Roddick wins Key Biscayne title over hobbled Coria KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. -- Andy Roddick battled a queasy stomach in the final of the Nasdaq-100 Open, and he was the healthiest player on the court. The curse of Key Biscayne struck again Sunday, and it hit Guillermo Coria hardest. He retired because of back spasms after losing the first three points of the fourth set trailing 6-7 (2), 6-3, 6-1.

Around The Nation

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 5,2004 12:35 a.m.

9-11 panel to query Rice on flaws WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The commission looking into the Sept. 11 attacks will ask Condoleezza Rice why governmental bureaucracy became so flawed as to allow the terrorist strike and how the Bush administration plans to fix the problems, panel members said Sunday.