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Scholarships scarce for team

By Alex Witteveld · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 2:34 a.m.

In the 2004-05 school year, Ball State University will no longer have a men's cross country or track team. The school announced it would be cutting both of these athletic programs this past summer. For many athletes, this will be the end of their collegiate athletic career and an unfortunate ending for many who are dedicated to the sport.

Cub fans' 2,004-step program

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 2:34 a.m.

Please excuse some Cubs fans if they are not whole-hearted in their "Wait 'til next year" exhortations. The Cubs have made the playoffs now four times in the last 19 years, and while the glory was fun, the aftermath was painful. While some teams laid the groundwork for a dynasty, the Cubs' groundwork met the drill hammer.

Athletics deficit decreases by $1.41 million in 1 year

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 2:32 a.m.

The IU Athletic Department's deficit stands at $1.79 million, a decrease of $1.41 million from last year, according to the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act submitted to the NCAA Oct. 15. The 25 page filed report, narrowed down to 11 pages open to the public, is a compilation of data comparing men's and women's sports financial and non-financial aspects.

IU Soul Revue to play at Bear's Place

By Angela Graves · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 2:12 a.m.

IU Soul Revue is set to perform two concerts at 8 and 9:15 p.m. today at Bear's Place, 1316 E. Third St., for the first time in about three years. Soul Revue is known for its interesting mix of R&B and soul music. Some members of the group sing and others play instruments. "I'd describe Soul Revue as an R&B and soul group dedicated to preserving old-school soul African- American music," said Jacob Hughes, a singer in the group. Soul Revue began in 1971 as a class to help enlighten students on the topic of African-American music. The group was first directed by professor Portia K. Maultsby. Soul Revue was the first music group within the African American Arts Institute. "Actually all of the AAAI performance groups, African American Choral Ensemble, and African American Dance Company, for example originated from Soul Revue," Hughes said.

Yankees wait out rain to take 2-1 Series lead

By Alyson Brodsy and Ben Walker · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 2:11 a.m.

MIAMI -- For the longest time, this had all the makings of another heartbreaker for Mike Mussina. Down early. Hardly any run support. A rainy night. And yet somehow, the ace who could never quite win these games won Game 3 of the World Series. Mussina outpitched young ace Josh Beckett and the New York Yankees broke it open late, beating the Florida Marlins 6-1 Tuesday night for a 2-1 edge. Derek Jeter doubled and scored the go-ahead run on Hideki Matsui's single in the eighth inning, then Bernie Williams hit his record 19th postseason homer to clinch it in the ninth. By then, Mussina's work was done. Mariano Rivera finished it off in rapid fashion, closing with two innings as the Yankees won before a crowd of 65,731 that had mostly left by the final out. Now, after their second consecutive victory, the Yankees will try to take firm hold of the Series behind Roger Clemens.

Partial birth abortion ban passed

By Alyson Brodsy and Jim Abrams · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 2:05 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The Senate voted Tuesday to ban the practice that critics call partial birth abortion, sending President Bush a measure that supporters and foes alike said could alter the future of U.S. abortion rights. A court challenge is certain. Years in the making, the bill imposes the most far-reaching limits on abortion since the Supreme Court confirmed a woman's right to end a pregnancy in 1973.

Coach discusses athletes' behavior

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 2:05 a.m.

IU football coach Gerry DiNardo said Tuesday that three players are involved in an IU Police Department investigation into long-distance phone fraud, but he does not anticipate any student-athletes will be ineligible for Saturday's game against Ohio State. DiNardo said one of those players "involved to the highest degree (in the fraud case) was dismissed over the summer."

Friends of Frank gather for vigil

By Julia Balnford · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 2:05 a.m.

Friends and colleagues of former Bloomington mayor Frank McCloskey congregated Wednesday night at St. Paul Catholic Church to pray and share stories of their beloved friend and former co-worker.

IU athletics turns to Ticketmaster

By Brian Janosch · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 2:05 a.m.

The athletics department will offer tickets online beginning with the 2004 football season after recently switching its ticketing software to Ticketmaster.

Locks to change today

By Mitch Blacher · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 2:05 a.m.

The School of Music says it plans to change the exterior door locks to each music school building Wednesday to deter future burglaries.

Purdue ahead of IU in 7th Blood Donor Challenge

By Adam Aasen · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 2:05 a.m.

IU and Purdue University are going head-to-head again, and this time they're out for blood. But instead of clashing over football or basketball, these universities are competing for who can donate the most blood in the seventh annual Blood Donor Challenge. The blood drive, which started Oct. 13 and runs through Nov. 14, is sponsored by both schools' alumni associations and collects blood for local hospitals. Currently, Purdue is beating IU in the blood battle, raising 990 pints to date compared to 661 pints from IU. The winner will be announced at the football game against Purdue on Nov. 22 at IU. Whoever collects the most blood receives a trophy. "We need to pick up the pace," said John Hobson, senior vice president of the IU Alumni Association. "There is still plenty of time left."

DNA links suspected rapist to 5 assaults

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 1:45 a.m.

MUNCIE, Ind. -- A Muncie man suspected of being a serial rapist has been linked by DNA evidence to five sexual assaults, the latest being the rape of a 67-year-old woman.

Officer fatally shoots Columbus man

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 1:45 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - A police officer fatally shot a 20-year-old man as he advanced toward officers with a knife, police said. The man was identified as Dale Moss of Columbus, Bartholomew County Coroner Larry Fisher said Tuesday.

Ceremony to end road construction

By Nicholas J. Schmidt and Nicholas Schmidt · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 1:44 a.m.

Wednesday morning's ribbon cutting ceremony will mark the official end to construction on College Mall Road and Covenanter Drive. Bloomington's east side, which has dealt with construction for over two years, will finally see the beginnings to a new future. "The original date (to be finished) was last year," said Scott Sieboldt, a vice president with Weddle Bros.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 1:37 a.m.

Regarding the address by INDOT's commissioner at the Oct. 7 Bloomington Chamber of Commerce "Chamber Chat": no, a new-terrain I-69 is not a done deal.

Taking off our masks

By Elisha Sauers · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 1:35 a.m.

All Hallow's Eve quickly approaches: the season of spooks and ghosts. It's the holiday we enjoy collecting bags full of free candy, given to us from strangers, yet fear to consume under the slight apprehension that poison or surgical needles are within their sweet centers.

Lead us in leotards

By Bonnie Real · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 1:34 a.m.

As weight problems continue to pose a growing threat to the health of American citizens, scholars continue to list as many complex factors that contribute to the problem as the consequences of it. We point to poor eating habits and the trend of growing portion sizes, and we blame the technology-based pastimes that propagate our sedentary lifestyles. The surgeon general has warned us of the medical trouble we will face if we don't address the problem.

Get over it: let them vote

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 1:32 a.m.

Not even Bono can get college students out to vote. We just don't care, or we're just too busy, or we just don't pay enough attention. So it seems, for politicians across the board, new methods for making voting convenient for students is a goal that should be universally pushed.

Israeli missile strike kills 7 Palestinian civilians

By Alyson Brodsy and Ibrahim Barzak · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 1:31 a.m.

NUSSEIRAT REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip -- The flag-wrapped bodies of seven Palestinian civilians whose deaths were blamed on an Israeli missile strike were carried through this shantytown Tuesday, with tens of thousands of mourners clamoring for revenge.

Powell pushes for peace agreement in Kenya

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 1:30 a.m.

NAIVASHA, Kenya -- Secretary of State Colin Powell pressed Sudan's warring parties Tuesday to move rapidly toward a comprehensive peace agreement, holding out a promise that the United States would review its sanctions against Africa's largest nation if there is an end to fighting.