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Cross country teams make it to Nationals

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:18 a.m.

The No. 19 men's cross country team qualified for the 2003 NCAA National Championships late Tuesday through an at-large bid. Thirty-one teams were chosen to compete in the men's and women's championship.

Fanter leaves IU

By John Rodgers · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:17 a.m.

Jeff Fanter, IU Assistant Athletic Director of Media Relations, resigned Monday. Fanter, who has been in the Media Relations department since 1999, said he resigned because of changes in philosophy that current Athletic Director Terry Clapacs brought to the position when he was hired last year.

Chaney makes point for his Philly stakes

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:17 a.m.

Temple men's basketball coach John Chaney has long been overrated. If his matchup zone defense was so impenetrable, how come nobody else employs it?

IU achieves highest ranking

By Alex Witteveld · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:16 a.m.

No. 11. Not since 1987 have the Hoosiers been ranked this high. Heading into the Regional Championships last weekend, IU was able to say they were one of the top 15 teams in the nation.

Another dip in Oaken Bucket

By John Rodgers · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:15 a.m.

With the Purdue Boilermakers coming to town, practices will be a little more intense this week. IU coach Gerry DiNardo and the Hoosiers (2-9, 1-6 Big Ten) have their eyes focused on the prize, or Bucket in this case, as they prepare for the 106th rendition of the Old Oaken Bucket game against Purdue.

Train of tears

By Colin Kearns · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:13 a.m.

On a fall morning in 1903, the Purdue football team boarded a train for Indianapolis. Sounds of goodbyes and best wishes from family and friends sent the young men on their way. They were supposed to play IU in the biggest football game of the year.

IUSA approves election changes

By Mike McElroy · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:47 a.m.

The IU Student Association passed a resolution Tuesday to approve a new elections code that will take effect in the 2004 elections. After significant controversies last year, the IUSA Supreme Court mandated that congress remedy the problem by approving a new code, which contains the input of both the court and IUSA.

Hinckley still not ready for unsupervised visits

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:47 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- A forensic psychiatrist who examined John Hinckley Jr. this year said Tuesday the man who shot President Reagan should not be allowed to visit his parents without supervision, countering testimony by Hinckley's mother and his former psychologist that he is ready for more freedom.

Satellite IU campuses enjoy extended break

By Stacie Vasko · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:47 a.m.

While IU administrators continue to discuss the mere possibility of a longer Thanksgiving break in the future, administrators at IU Southeast and IU East are putting their feet up in relaxation for the coming week. Both IU campuses have set a fall break for the 2003 fall semester.

Football players won't be charged for phone fraud

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:47 a.m.

The Monroe County prosecutor has declined to press charges against IU football players involved in a phone fraud investigation, an IU Police Department spokesman said Tuesday. IUPD Lt. Jerry Minger said the department will leave the case open but "inactive," since the prosecutor said there aren't grounds to press criminal charges. Minger said the department had done all it could with the investigation.

Around The World

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:37 a.m.

TORONTO -- Prime Minister Jean Chretien announced Tuesday he will step down on Dec. 12 after attending a commonwealth meeting in Nigeria.

Italy buries 19 killed in Iraq, holds state funeral

By Alyson Brodsy and Nicole Winfield · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:36 a.m.

ROME -- Italy paid final tribute Tuesday to 19 Italians killed in Iraq, holding a wrenching state funeral on a national day of mourning -- an outpouring of solidarity that underscored how a country divided by war had united in grief.

Scott Peterson to stand trial for deaths of wife, unborn son

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:36 a.m.

MODESTO, Calif. -- Scott Peterson will stand trial on two counts of murder for the death of his wife, Laci Peterson, and her unborn son, charges that could bring the death penalty, a judge ruled Tuesday.

Bush defends war in Iraq to Brits

By Alyson Brodsy and Scott Lindlaw · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:35 a.m.

LONDON -- President Bush brought a forceful defense of the Iraq invasion to skeptical Britons on Tuesday, arguing that history proves war is sometimes necessary when certain values are threatened.

Court rules ban on gay marriage unconstitutional

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:35 a.m.

BOSTON -- Massachusetts' highest court ruled 4-3 Tuesday that the state's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and gave lawmakers 180 days to fix the problem.

Lawmakers remember O'Bannon

By Alyson Brodsy and Deanna Wrenn · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:32 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS - Lawmakers paid tribute to late Gov. Frank O'Bannon Tuesday, swapping stories and praising him as a dedicated public servant who rose from a small-town law practice to the state's highest elected office.

Grant approved for affordable housing

By Mike Malik · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:31 a.m.

The Indiana Housing Finance Authority and its chairwoman, Lt. Gov. Katherine Davis, approved $69 million in awards for affordable rental housing Oct. 23. The $69 million will be used to create an incentive for developers to build affordable housing for so low-income families.

Holiday season brings volunteer spirit

By Jessica Levco · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:31 a.m.

During the holiday months, the need for volunteers around Bloomington grows. Local organizations, like Middle Way House and Community Kitchen, sponsor Thanksgiving dinners for the less fortunate. Gene and Linda Kelley witnessed firsthand how much homeless people need care and compassion during the holidays.

3 cheers for religious bigotry

By Matthew S. Schoettmer · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:30 a.m.

The government of the United States is not religious in nature. There seems to have been some confusion on this issue. So let me clear up any uncertainty that may be lingering in your mind.

Predators at the watering hole

By Jake Rossman · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 12:29 a.m.

Most people know about the food chain -- that hierarchy of animals consuming other animals shown picturesquely in every fourth grade science book in the world. In any ecosystem, the larger and more ferocious beasts prey upon the weak.

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