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Knight lawsuit sent back

By Brian Janosch · Monday, Sept. 29,2003 1:45 a.m.

This weekend has brought yet another turn in the ongoing legal saga regarding the firing of former men's basketball coach Bob Knight. The Indiana Supreme Court declined Friday to hear the lawsuit filed by the Indianapolis Star, and the case was passed back down to a Morgan County Judge to make the decision.

Officials tackle binge drinking

By Jen Hiatt · Monday, Sept. 29,2003 1:45 a.m.

Binge drinking has been a worry on IU officials' minds and a staple for many students. But the University is working to change that image. IU has implemented educational programs, scheduled non-alcohol-related events and imposed new consequences on students in the past few years to curb the drinking problems.

Nightclub bomb kills 11, injures 48

By Alyson Brodsy and Kim Housego · Monday, Sept. 29,2003 1:42 a.m.

BOGOTA, Colombia -- A bomb blew up outside an upscale nightclub in southwestern Colombia on Sunday, killing at least 11 people and wounding 48. The attack cast new doubt on President Alvaro Uribe's promises to crush a 39-year rebel insurgency.

How the other half lives

By Paul Musgrave · Monday, Sept. 29,2003 1:25 a.m.

What does Ohio Congresswoman Deborah Pryce have against poor families? She says her bill, the White House-backed Personal Responsibility, Work and Family Promotion Act (H.R. 4), will help the poor ... It won't. Welfare policies have gotten tougher since 1996, when President Clinton and the Republican Congress collaborated on a package of reforms to "end welfare as we know it," as Clinton said.

The Jersey Beach Diet

By Vince Carr and Vincent Carr · Monday, Sept. 29,2003 1:23 a.m.

If the New York Times Bestseller list is any indication, The South Beach Diet -- a book by Arthur Agatston, M.D. -- is taking America by storm. You would imagine that, after so many years of research in the areas of health and wellness, Americans would stop chasing after stupid fad diets. Apparently not. The South Beach Diet is nothing more than a variation on the famous diet created by Dr. Robert C. Atkins. Agatston's area of expertise, like Atkins, is not nutrition; it's cardiology.

Talking and walking

By Anna Dittmer · Monday, Sept. 29,2003 1:21 a.m.

A poll of New Jersey voters found that 84 percent of cellular telephone owners back a state ban on the use of hand-held phones while driving, even though 42 percent admitted using their cell phones while driving themselves (Reuters, Sept. 25). Their position, though logically inconsistent, may seem sensible to many of us. But if talking while driving is banned, what will they do?

Make traffic a priority

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 29,2003 1:18 a.m.

In June 2001, Bloomington began the College Mall Road project. In April 2002, the first phase of the Miller Showers Park initiative between College and Walnut started. This summer, East Third Street was blessed with some revamping of its own. Conclusion: there's no swift way to anywhere in Bloomington.

Trojan Horse easy on the budget

By Adam B. Steer and Adam Steer · Monday, Sept. 29,2003 1:10 a.m.

Many people have the misconception that great food is expensive. This is honestly not the case. Some of Bloomington's best food is rather affordable. If you don't believe it, you should head over to Trojan Horse, a Greek restaurant on the corner of Kirkwood Avenue and Walnut Street. Trojan Horse offers up some of Bloomington's best food, sometimes priced under $5.

Pope appoints 31 cardinals

By Alyson Brodsy and Nicole Winfield · Monday, Sept. 29,2003 1 a.m.

VATICAN CITY -- Amid concerns about his frail health, Pope John Paul II appointed 31 cardinals Sunday, acting months earlier than expected and strengthening his influence on the group that will choose his successor.

Massive blackout hits Italy

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 29,2003 12:56 a.m.

ROME -- A massive blackout struck almost all of Italy early Sunday, leaving millions of people without power, stranding planes and trains, and leading to traffic accidents as drivers sped through darkened streets.

Hoosiers face strong field at tourney

By David Paulen · Friday, Sept. 26,2003 2:35 a.m.

The IU women's golf team will compete in its second tournament of the fall at the 2003 Lady Northern Invitational. Ohio State will host the event Sept. 27-28, to be held at The Ohio State University Scarlet Golf Course. The 2004 Big Ten Championships will also be held at the Scarlet course in April. The tournament will consist of the first two rounds being played on Saturday, with the final round on Sunday.

IU hopes for home advantage

By Charlie Cunningham and Charlie Gillingham · Friday, Sept. 26,2003 2:35 a.m.

The men's golf team will host the Hoosier Invitational this Saturday and Sunday at the IU Golf Course. The team's confidence remains high entering the weekend thanks to a strong showing at last weekend's Northern Intercollegiate. Junior Jeff Overton took home the individual title, and the Hoosiers took second place as a team. "It was great for us to get off to that kind of start," coach Mike Mayer said. "We played very solidly the whole tournament. We had very few hiccups. Obviously we fed off of Jeff Overton's play. Having somebody leading like Jeff Overton leading makes everybody a little bit more comfortable."

Team members ready to rebound

By Andrew Rosen · Friday, Sept. 26,2003 2:32 a.m.

The 19th ranked IU women's field hockey team heads back home this weekend after having to fend off both Hurricane Isabel and the Richmond Spiders last weekend in College Park, Md. The 4-1 Hoosiers are hoping to rebound this Friday as they begin their Big Ten season against the 5-3 Michigan State Spartans at 6 p.m. at Mellencamp Pavilion.

Federal court ruling vetoes national no-call list

By Kelly Phillips · Friday, Sept. 26,2003 2:30 a.m.

More than 1.5 million Hoosiers now have peaceful dinners due to Indiana's telephone privacy act, which protects them from unsolicited telemarketing calls.

Hoosiers open Big Ten season this weekend

By Matt Glenesk · Friday, Sept. 26,2003 2:29 a.m.

This weekend the IU women's volleyball team welcomes Minnesota and Iowa to University Gym as the Hoosiers open up Big Ten play. There will be a little more excitement in the Gym this weekend, as it's not only the beginning of the Big Ten season, but all three teams are coming off tournament titles. The Hoosiers square off against the Gophers at 7 p.m. Friday night and face Iowa Saturday night at 7 p.m.

Different divisions, but same old Titans-Steelers rivalry

By Alyson Brodsy and Alan Robinson · Friday, Sept. 26,2003 2:27 a.m.

PITTSBURGH -- The rivalry began in 1970, the very year the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Terry Bradshaw and moved into Three Rivers Stadium. The Titans were still the Houston Oilers, playing in a stadium nicknamed, with just a hint of Texas-sized braggadocio, the Eighth Wonder of the World.

Women focus on defense during two-game weekend

By Cory Steger · Friday, Sept. 26,2003 2:19 a.m.

Call him stubborn. Call him old school. Whatever you do, just don't try to change his style.

22-year-old soccer stadium provides stable home venue

By Zack Eldridge · Friday, Sept. 26,2003 2:18 a.m.

It's been home to five national championship teams. It's seen players come and go, some on to professional leagues. It's seen the victories -- and losses -- of countless Little 500 teams. 314,306 fans have been in its stands to watch the men's soccer team over the last 12 years.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 26,2003 2:17 a.m.

CINCINNATI -- Sammy Sosa climbed the career charts with two more homers, only to watch the Chicago Cubs let a big one slip away.

Double header

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Friday, Sept. 26,2003 1:55 a.m.

Off to their worst start since becoming a varsity program in 1973, IU, (2-3-3, 0-0-1) looks to right the ship when they welcome the Penn State Nittany Lions into Bill Armstrong Stadium for tonight's Big Ten clash. Tonight's matchup features the two teams predicted to finish 1-2 in the Big Ten this season, with IU atop, but it is Penn State (5-3, 0-0) entering the game ranked as high as No. 15 in the country and with a winning record. An experienced crew, Penn State returns 14 lettermen and seven starters from last season's NCAA Quarterfinal team. "I picked Penn State as a team to beat in the conference, they return a lot of strong players and I am expecting this to be a great game," coach Jerry Yeagley said. "Penn State is a tough team with a physical personality.