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Ragweed plagues Indiana's seasonal allergy sufferers

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 18,2002 12:43 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- As summer gives way to autumn, rising levels of ragweed pollen are sending many Indiana allergy sufferers running to tissue boxes and doctors' offices. An estimated 20 percent of the state's residents suffer from seasonal allergies, and many have had a tough summer, even though, according to experts, this has been an average allergy season. Eric Willman looks forward to the changing of the seasons. But not from summer to fall. He prefers winter, when everything is dead.

Living like King Tut

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2002 2:12 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Patrick Conner acknowledges that the two pyramids in his side yard are a bit unusual and attract a lot of attention. "People stop by every day and ask about them," Conner said. "They are kind of hard to miss." The two large structures are visible from U.S. 31 and curious motorists often use the front yard of his home as a parking lot, so they can get a closer look. But if those visitors think Conner's outside pyramids are unusual, they should peek inside his house. The interior looks like the inside of the pyramids used as burial chambers for ancient Egyptian royalty.

IU families face financial woes

By Takashi Nakamichi · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2002 2:12 a.m.

Each semester, about 200 families facing hardships like death, illness and job losses consult with assistant bursar Janet Flynn. Affected families may be allowed to spread students' school expenses over a longer period. This year, stock prices dropped, job growth was stagnate and IU tuition rose. But Flynn says she has seen no increase in hardship families. "I don't think there's any large difference I've seen," she said. While some national media report on students' financial crises caused by the country's economic problems, there are few visible signs in Bloomington of financial disasters forcing undergraduates out of college. And experts and statistics suggest there are a few.

Creek search uncovers new evidence

By Julia Balnford and Julia Blanford · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2002 2:07 a.m.

Crews working all day Monday to search Salt Creek discovered new evidence police say could be linked to missing IU student Jill Behrman. BPD Detective Marty Deckard, a member of the Jill Behrman Task Force, said investigators will forensically analyze the evidence to determine whether it has any value.

Iraq allows inspectors to return

By Alyson Brodsy and Dafna Linzer · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2002 2:07 a.m.

UNITED NATIONS -- Iraq agreed Monday to allow the unconditional return of U.N. weapons inspectors, a reversal coming days after President Bush warned Baghdad to comply with U.N. resolutions or face military action. The White House dismissed the offer as a tactical move.

'She was one of us'

By Bennet Haeberle and Bennett Haeberle · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2002 2:07 a.m.

Last Sept. 17, Marilyn Behrman was stranded out of town visiting relatives. But she felt the need to be back in Bloomington with her family at Nick's English Hut. It would have been her daughter Jill's 21st birthday. Today would have been her 22nd. As rescue crews continue to search Salt Creek for evidence that may help them recover Jill Behrman, the IU student missing since May of 2000, family and friends are remembering her on her birthday.

9/11 display at Willkie angers some

By Maura Halpern · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2002 2:07 a.m.

A bulletin board meant to raise awareness in Willkie Quad has left some students angry, saying that it's offensive.

U.S. pilots attack links within Iraq's air defense

By Alyson Brodsy and Robert Burns · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2002 2:06 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- U.S. pilots patrolling the skies over Iraq are taking a new approach to defending themselves, and the switch may be chipping away at Iraq's ability to resist a full-scale U.S.-led invasion.

Residents more cautious after intruder, assault

By Katie Schrader · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2002 2:04 a.m.

Students are looking over their shoulders days after a woman was attacked outside a residence hall, taking steps to ensure they won't be next. "I am more cautious now," said sophomore Adrienne White, a resident of Wright Quad.

IUPD Blotter

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2002 1:32 a.m.

The following activity was reported by the IU Police Department.

Around the Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2002 1:31 a.m.

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Suspect in New York cell nabbed

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2002 1:23 a.m.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- An American of Yemeni descent was arrested in Bahrain and transferred to U.S. authorities investigating an alleged terror cell in upstate New York, a Bahraini government official said Monday.

Saudi Arabia ups pressure on Iraq

By Alyson Brodsy and Charles J. Hanley · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2002 1:22 a.m.

UNITED NATIONS -- Saudi Arabia has turned up the pressure on Baghdad, hinting that it might offer its desert installations as a jump-off base for any U.S. military campaign against Iraq--as long as such an attack had U.N. sanction.

Sept. 11 planners in U.S. custody

By Alyson Brodsy and Zarar Khan · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2002 1:21 a.m.

KARACHI, Pakistan -- Alleged Sept. 11 planner Ramzi Binalshibh and four other al Qaeda suspects were handed over to the United States on Monday, the Pakistani government said. Two officials said the five were flown out of Pakistan.

Some good news for O'Bannon

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Smith · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2002 1:18 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Gov. Frank O'Bannon was almost beaming the other day, and why not? He had some good news in state government to talk about for a change. "There is always room for good news," O'Bannon said.

License requirements ease

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2002 1:17 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- State officials announced Monday that they will relax identification requirements for new driver's licenses that triggered a civil-rights lawsuit.

Team handles turf, shuts out SEMO

By Alex MelloanRuiz · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2002 1:14 a.m.

IU dominated host Southeast Missouri State Sunday evening with a 2-0 victory, improving their record to 3-2-0 in their last game before the Big Ten season. The Otahkians were stifled offensively by a Hoosier defense that earned its second straight shutout.

Not a complete loss for IU

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2002 1:13 a.m.

The tinmen of the IU football team discovered Oz in Kentucky Saturday and found their hearts. Despite losing 27-17 to the Wildcats, the Hoosiers showed more fight and enthusiasm than they had in the previous two games combined. After getting behind 14-0 in the first quarter, and then having to wait while lightning delayed the game, it would have been easier, and not surprising, had the Hoosiers given up. Instead, IU came out fighting, and nearly upset Kentucky. So here are this week's awards following the disappointing loss.

'We're So Famous' lacks real life feel

By Meredith Hahn · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2002 1:08 a.m.

Any man who tries to demystify the female experience is either very brave, or very foolish. Sadly, the latter is the case in Jaimie Clarke's novel, "We're So Famous." In a tale of three young, star-struck women looking for fame, Clarke has a wonderful vehicle for exploring the feminine mind and a terrific chance to entertain his readers. Unfortunately, he does not rise to the challenge of cross-gender writing and in his attempts to tell a story from a woman's point of view, he fails miserably.

Local celebs volunteer art for rehab clinic

By David Isserman · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2002 1:06 a.m.

Local celebrities, artists and volunteers shared their artwork at the annual art auction and dance performance benefiting Amethyst House on Friday evening. For 22 years, Amethyst House, a non-profit organization, has been helping both men and women who are suffering from substance abuse and other addictive behaviors.