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Kappas offer fun outside party scene

Friday, Sept. 20,2002 2:43 a.m.

On Friday, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. are inviting students to come out and have some fun. Their social event includes, for a "happy hour", not a party but a setting with fun and games. They want students to get out of their rooms, away from the usual party, and off campus. "Our main goal for the night is for all students to unite with each other," said Denard Wilson, historian for the fraternity.

Dance Marathon helps Riley Hospital

Friday, Sept. 20,2002 2:42 a.m.

Engraved on the entrance to Riley Hospital are the words, "That they may have life, and have it abundantly." Over 240,000 feet belonging to ill children cross over those words every year. IU Dance Marathon makes it possible for some of those feet to walk across those words without worrying about money. The 12th annual Dance Marathon will get underway Oct. 25. But before the event, organizers work hard to raise money for the hospital. This Sunday, the group is sponsoring a 5K walk/run.

Woman assaulted near library

Friday, Sept. 20,2002 2:40 a.m.

The IU Police Department is investigating a forcible fondling case that occurred 6:30 p.m. Tuesday near the South side of the Lilly Library. An 18-year-old female student reported the attempted attack at 12:03 a.m. Thursday.

Freshmen parents cramming Bloomington's streets for fun-filled weekend

Friday, Sept. 20,2002 2:39 a.m.

The sixth annual Freshmen Family Weekend, designed for students and their families to enjoy a weekend filled with numerous events, begins today and continues through Sunday. The weekend is sponsored by the IUB Parents Association, the IU Athletic Department and the Monroe County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Suzanne Phillips, director of the IUB Parents Association, said the weekend offers parents a choice of activity during their visit to IU.

Nobel laureate visiting campus

Friday, Sept. 20,2002 2:37 a.m.

Dr. Oscar Arias, 1987 Nobel Peace Prize Winner and former Costa Rican president, will arrive at IU Sunday afternoon to deliver two Patten lectures and spend time with students on the campus for the week. Dr. Arias strove to institute his peace plan in Central America during a time of strife and civil war. For these efforts, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987. With the funds he was awarded, Dr. Arias established an organization called the Arias Foundation for Peace and Human Progress. This foundation, geared to "promote just and peaceful societies in Central America and other regions," is split up into three divisions: the Center for Human Progress, the Center for Peace and Reconciliation and the Center for Organized Participation.

Burns keys team success

By Steve Hinson · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 2:37 a.m.

One of the key ingredients for a successful cross country team is at least one runner the coach can count on for a solid performance every race. Head coach Robert Chapman said sophomore Thomas Burns fills that role for the Hoosiers.

Colts ex-coordinator back in the saddle

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 2:34 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Brad Scioli and Chad Bratzke don't expect Sunday's matchup at Houston to be just another game for Vic Fangio.

Hoosiers travel to Ball State for Yestingsmeier Invitational

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 2:21 a.m.

The men's golf team will have another chance to compete this weekend, when they participate for the first time in the Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational at The Players Club in Yorktown, Ind. The Invitational will be hosted by Ball State University and will feature a shotgun start Saturday morning at 8 a.m. The golfers have scheduled tee times from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Sunday morning.

Hoosiers host weekend tournament

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 2:20 a.m.

One week after finishing in second place at the Maryland Tournament, the women's volleyball team will try to improve on a 7-2 record, their seventh best start in team history. They play host to Central Michigan, Butler and Louisville in the IU Credit Union tournament this weekend.

Bush seeks approval for military initiative

Friday, Sept. 20,2002 2:19 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush asked Congress Thursday for authority to use military force to disarm and overthrow Iraq's Saddam Hussein, saying the United States will take action on its own if the U.N. Security Council balks. The president was sending to Capitol Hill his proposed wording for a resolution, a late draft of which would, according to White House officials, give him permission to use "all means he determines to be appropriate, including military" to deal with Saddam.

Team looks to continue dominant racing

By Steve Slivka · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 2:19 a.m.

After an impressive start to the 2002 campaign, the women's cross country team will look to continue their winning ways today at the 64th annual Indiana Intercollegiates at the IU Cross-Country course.

Hussein tells U.N. Iraq has no nukes

Friday, Sept. 20,2002 2:18 a.m.

UNITED NATIONS -- Saddam Hussein told the United Nations in a speech read Thursday by his foreign minister that Iraq is free of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. It was the first comments attributed to the Iraqi leader since Iraq's surprise announcement this week that it would accept the unconditional return of international weapons inspectors nearly four years after they left. The decision, which followed a tough speech on Iraq last week by President Bush, has divided the major powers on the U.N. Security Council.

Team takes on regional rivals

By Steve Hinson · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 2:16 a.m.

The No. 23 men's cross country team will serve host to the Indiana Intercollegiates this Friday. The meet has a storied past as this will be the 64th time the annual race has been held. Though it is only the second meet of the year for the Hoosiers, it will be the team's final home meet of the season.

Suicide bomber kills at least 5

Friday, Sept. 20,2002 1:58 a.m.

TEL AVIV, Israel -- A Palestinian blew himself up on a crowded bus Thursday in downtown Tel Aviv, killing at least five other people and wounding 49, the second suicide bombing in two days. In response, Israeli tanks charged into Yasser Arafat's West Bank headquarters. The shrapnel-studded explosives tore through the bus on Tel Aviv's Allenby Street while it was passing through the heart of a teeming restaurant and business district at lunchtime. The driver, his body blackened, slumped at the wheel. Passengers jumped out of shattered windows.

Hoosiers host Big Ten rival teams

By Ira Klapper · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 1:56 a.m.

The women's soccer team opens their Big Ten schedule this weekend with a games against Wisconsin and Minnesota. The Wisconsin game is 7 p.m. tonight and the Minnesota game starts at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Both matches will be played at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Hoosiers look for third win against in-state rival Ball State

By Ryan Cost · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 1:03 a.m.

The field hockey team takes to the road again this weekend as they travel to Muncie, to take on Ball State.

The Foreigner misses the boat

By Jason Gaddis · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 1:02 a.m.

At first, it seemed like Meg Castaldo was trying to make a point in her first novel, The Foreigner. It almost appeared as if she wanted to illustrate in words the plight of the American working woman, lacking direction and purpose in the metropolis. Lonely and surrounded by lunatics, twenty-eight-year-old Alex Orlando is searching for something but she's so caught up in the meaninglessness of life that she can't figure out what that is. This novel has potential for about the first three pages.

Hoosiers open Big Ten season against Spartans

By Colin Nowling · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 1:02 a.m.

Despite a perfect 29-0 record against Michigan State all-time in men's soccer, IU is cautious heading into this weekend's Big Ten opener in East Lansing, Mich. IU (4-1-2) heads up to Spartan country to kick-off the 2002 conference season against Michigan State (4-1) at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.

Hoosiers try for .500 against Chippewas

By Alex Hickey · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 1 a.m.

The Hoosiers will try to head into Big Ten play with a .500 record as they take on the Central Michigan Chippewas n their final non-conference game of the year. Kickoff is 4 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.

Mathers digs up fun for all

Friday, Sept. 20,2002 12:59 a.m.

To some children, becoming an archaeologist is as common a dream as becoming a professional athlete or fireman. Children love the excitement of action, the intrigue of mystery, and archaeology presents them with both. But children are incapable of spending their time searching for dinosaur bones in the black plains of Montana or Egyptian mummies deep inside tombs of pyramids. Instead of waiting for a trip to the field, the Mathers Museum of World Cultures is bringing that opportunity to Bloomington. The museum, with the Glenn Black Laboratory of Archaeology, is hosting a free "Discover Archaeology" function from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday. It is for all ages and is open to the public.