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The real Big Ten Rankings

By Alyson Brodsy and Andrew Shaffer · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:34 a.m.

In 2005, the Big Ten is a big deal. Sports Illustrated has ranked eight of the 11 conference teams in the Top 50. The Coaches Poll (minus the AP, which I found stands for "Artificially Professional") has three teams: Ohio State, Michigan and Iowa in its Top 10 with cross-state rival Purdue at No. 16.

Bulls, Chandler agree to contract extension

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:34 a.m.

CHICAGO - Tyson Chandler and the Bulls agreed Thursday to a multiyear contract, keeping the restricted free agent and former No. 2 overall draft pick in Chicago.

Water polo player injured in accident

By Gavin Lesnick · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:32 a.m.

A junior defender on the IU water polo team suffered a fractured spine after a car hit her while riding her bike Wednesday, according to Bloomington Police Department reports. Emily Schmitt, 21, was riding westbound on 10th Street Wednesday evening when she was hit by a 1994 Chevrolet Tiara van coming up behind her about 500 feet east of Grandview Drive.

IU heads to Alabama Invitational tourney

By Jackie Faine and Jacqueline Faine · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:31 a.m.

After splitting matches against Indiana State and Western Kentucky this past weekend, the IU women's volleyball team looks for its first away victory at the Alabama Invitational. First up on Friday will be Oklahoma at 10 a.m. followed by Alabama at 7 p.m. The tournament will continue the following day as the Hoosiers aim to defeat Loyola University-Chicago.

Men's, women's teams hold Community 5K

By Ryan Goode · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:30 a.m.

The IU women's cross country team's 2005 season will be underway Friday as the Hoosiers play host to the IU Community 5K. The team is one of five Big Ten teams to begin action this weekend and one of three to host their own event.

Hoosiers take on defending champs

By Jordan Majewski · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:27 a.m.

After traveling through New England last weekend and returning with two victories, the IU field hockey team hits the road again this weekend traveling to North Carolina to take on Appalachian State University tonight and three-time defending national champion Wake Forest University Sunday.

Colts get big defensive addition, sign Simon

By Alyson Brodsy and Steve Herman · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:27 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts, hoping to fix their one glaring weakness, reached a multiyear agreement Thursday with defensive tackle Corey Simon, a former Pro Bowler who was released amid a contract impasse with the Philadelphia Eagles.

High expectations surround Big Ten

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:26 a.m.

With four of its 11 teams ranked in the national Top 25, the Big Ten conference is not lacking in recognition. Nor is it lacking in competition, according to its coaches. In fact, coaches like Northwestern's Randy Walker believe the Big Ten is as fierce as ever, especially for this upcoming season.

Quest for 3-peat begins this evening

By Steve Slivka · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:26 a.m.

Only one team has ever been able to win three straight Division I men's soccer national titles. IU has won back-to-back titles twice before, but hopes this year its eight returning starters can make the third try a charm. But the Hoosiers certainly won't have any grace period as they must get by the No. 7 and No. 10 preseason ranked teams this weekend. Wake Forest and Southern Methodist come to Bloomington this weekend as the Hoosiers host the 23rd annual Adidas/IU Credit Union Classic on Yeagley Field at Armstrong Stadium.

Hoosier 'O' looking for less zeros

By Chris Sauer · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:24 a.m.

Zero. A number the Hoosiers have had to see a lot of this past week after returning home from the University of Southern California Tournament with zero wins and zero goals. IU hopes to buck that trend this weekend at the Big Ten/Big 12 Challenge -- playing matches at Missouri and Iowa State.

Man falls from 2nd story

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:14 a.m.

A member of Acacia fraternity fell from a second-story window Tuesday morning, according to IU Police Department reports.

Hit-and-run suspect's last plea meeting set for October

By Elisha Sauers · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:13 a.m.

The man accused of fleeing the scene of an accident that killed IU student Ashley Crouse April 11 will have one final chance Oct. 11 to accept a plea deal from the prosecution.

Bowling class gets academic

By Gavin Lesnick · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:11 a.m.

Bowling class might have once been a place where students could kick back and strike out. But course changes, sparing no academic expense, are taking the bumper guards out of the greasy lanes.

Minority takeover?

By Alyson Brodsy and Felipe Maya · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 12:52 a.m.

The takeover begins. Just think: If you live in Texas right now, then chances are one of your neighbors is a minority.

Palestinians agree to Israeli inspection of goods entering Gaza

By Alyson Brodsy and Mohammed Daraghmeh · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 12:50 a.m.

RAMALLAH, West Bank -- The Palestinians agreed Thursday that Israel can retain control over goods coming into Gaza to safeguard against arms smuggling, yielding a key point on border arrangements after Israel completes its Gaza pullout this month. Palestinian Foreign Minister Nasser Al Kidwa said Israel could exercise some control over goods but not over people entering Gaza, while Israel insists it must also have the power to keep militants out. Even so, the Palestinian gesture was the first sign of progress toward solving the issue of border crossings -- vital for Palestinians, who would otherwise be penned into the seaside territory.

A diplomatic storm

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian J. McFillen · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 12:50 a.m.

This week, in yet another demonstration of diplomatic acumen, Germany's government wasted no time in blaming Hurricane Katrina on U.S. refusal to ratify the Kyoto Treaty.

Al-Qaida linked to U.K. bombings

By Alyson Brodsy and Sally Buzbee · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 12:50 a.m.

CAIRO, Egypt -- Al-Qaida's No. 2, Ayman al-Zawahri, claimed responsibility for the July 7 London bombings in a video aired Thursday on Al-Jazeera that included a farewell statement by a man identified as one of the four suicide attackers. It was the first explicit claim of responsibility for the blasts by the terrorist group headed by Osama bin Laden.

Region-opedia

By Alyson Brodsy and Chris Freiberg · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 12:47 a.m.

Whether you're new to IU-Bloomington or a fifth-year senior, by now you've probably run into a curious species of creature scientists have dubbed the "Region Rat."

Balancing budget burdens

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 12:45 a.m.

Athletes deserve to receive tutoring if they need it. And sensibly, the academic side of the University should supervise this tutoring, relieving the IU Athletics Department of temptations that could lead to academic scandals (as witnessed at other Big Ten universities). That does not, however, translate into a mandate for all students on the academic side of the school to foot the bill.

More book-banning requests filed in 2004

By Alyson Brodsy and Hillel Italie · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 12:37 a.m.

NEW YORK - Attempts to have library books removed from shelves increased by more than 20 percent in 2004 during the previous year, according to a new survey by the American Library Association. Three books with gay themes, including Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," were among the works most criticized.