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Fake Harry Potter book hits China

By Alyson Brodsy and Audra Ang · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

BEIJING -- Roll away, "Sorcerer's Stone''! Step aside, "Prisoner of Azkaban''! Harry Potter and Leopard-Walk-Up-To-Dragon are here! Chinese fans of the British boy wizard with the lightning-bolt scar on his forehead are snapping up the fifth book in the wildly popular series.

Hoosiers have yet to rebound

By Colin Nowling · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

The IU women's basketball game had all the makings for a down-to-the-wire finish. IU hosted in-state rival No. 11 Purdue Thursday night in a back and forth battle.

'Masquerade' no 'Carnival' but Wyclef's latest still good

By Ryan Whirty · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

It's pretty much a guarantee that whatever Wyclef Jean releases, it'll be better than 90 percent of the hip-hop out there today. Unlike the vast majority of dime-a-dozen rappers infesting the modern hip-hop scene, Wyclef's music is thoughtful, insightful and introspective; the former Fugee knows how to pinpoint a certain emotion, a certain memory, a certain thought and turn it into a universal message of faith and spiritual renewal.

This is not war

By Pete Smith · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Sources from the F.B.I. have speculated that up to 50 people were involved in Tuesday's terrorist attacks. In a press conference today, Secretary of State Colin Powell named Osama bin Laden as the prime suspect in coordinating the attacks. Bush said in a statement, "We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbor them." Thursday, he unofficially declared war on those responsible.

Fans take to campus, streets in celebration

By Jessica Halverson · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

And you thought it was crazy on Thursday night. As soon as the scorekeepers called the final tally of 81-69 for IU over Kent State on Saturday night, the screaming started. Horns blasted and cheers echoed between the dorms, filled the bars and poured out onto Kirkwood Avenue. That was only the beginning of IU's Final Four celebration.

Letters to the editor

By Jordan River Forum · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

I walk into the Willkie Quad center store and pick up a bag of Reese's Bites. As I approach the counter and wait for the cashier to swipe my card, something strikes me. This little two-ounce bag of candy costs $2.50!

Men's track and field team to play host to first scored meet of season

By Adam Neft · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

With the past two weekends going unscored as a team, the men's track and field team will play host to its first meet for points at home 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the E.C. Billy Hayes Track. The Hoosiers will face Cinncinati, Ball State, Central Michigan and Iowa in a five-way match.

Men's soccer team falls short in NCAA title game

By Matt Pera · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In today's NCAA College Cup Championship game, the No. 7 University of North Carolina Tar Heels (20-4) upset No. 4 IU (17-4-1) 2-0 at Columbus Crew Stadium. Both teams won emotional semifinal matches on Friday night to battle for the National Championship. UNC, after scoring two goals in 64 seconds to tie No.4 Stanford, won in four overtimes. The Hoosiers followed with a 2-1 double overtime win against No.8 St.John's.

Women's Row 6 faces changes, challenges to compete

By Aarno Retherford and Aaron Retherford · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

After disastrous qualification attempts in past years, Athena is solidly in the field for the 2001 race. The independent team is joined by sorority Alpha Chi Omega and Alpha Phi Omega in Row 6, and all expect to improve on their qualification positions.

Athletics needs more openness

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Under the new administration of athletics director Michael McNeely and his media relations director, Jeff Fanter, getting access to department administrators is nearly impossible. All interview requests from the media must go through Fanter, and they are rarely granted.

Blue Moon Revue prepares for release

By Jessica Halverson · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Local band Blue Moon Revue is gearing up for the release of its first official album this Saturday. Full of original material, Home boasts nine tracks of funkified soul rock. Vocalist and guitarist Matt Marshall, guitarist David Sullivan, bassist Andy Salge, keyboardist and programmer Drew Scalercio, drummer Dan Hirons and Matt Frick on banjo and percussion are all IU students.

'Yoshimi' the usual Lips masterful crafting

By Michael Tapscott · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Robert Christgau once wrote about the Flaming Lips in his Village Voice "Consumer Guide" that, "these guys are Not Joking. Ever. Which makes them hopelessly ridiculous." Though I don't plan to contend the validity of this comment, Christgau seems to miss the point.

Fierce battle ends in West Bank; 14 Palestinians die

By Alyson Brodsy and Mohammed Daraghmeh · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

NABLUS, West Bank -- Israeli troops fought fierce battles with Palestinians in the West Bank on Sunday, encountering stiff resistance in the crowded Jenin refugee camp and in the winding alleyways of Nablus' Old City.

Pakistani security tight as judge mulls Pearl trial verdict

By Alyson Brodsy and Kathy Gannon · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

HYDERABAD, Pakistan -- Police and soldiers searched vehicles and patrolled the streets in armored personnel carriers Sunday, a day before the expected verdict in the trial of four Islamic militants accused of the kidnap-slaying of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl.

Hoosiers decipher press, win with easy buckets

By Jason Recker · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- At times in Carver-Hawkeye Arena Sunday, Iowa's full-court press rattled IU.

Actor Jack Lemmon dead at 76

By Alyson Brodsy and David Germain · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Jack Lemmon, who brought a jittery intensity to his roles as finicky Felix Unger in "The Odd Couple," the boastful Ensign Pulver in "Mr. Roberts" and a cross-dressing musician in "Some Like It Hot," has died. He was 76. The two-time Oscar winner died at a hospital Wednesday night from complications related to cancer, spokesman Warren Cowan said. Lemmon's talents were so broad that of his seven lead-actor Oscar nominations, five were for dramas and two were for comedies.

IU has 'strong showing' at diving competition

By Colin Nowling · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

The IU women's divers successfully returned to competition in the Indiana Winter Invitational and Dive-Off after five days of intensive training over the semester break. The Hoosiers played host to Iowa State and Purdue for three days of diving to start off the spring championship season. In the three-meter events on Friday, IU junior Sara Reiling and Boilermaker senior Kara Hajek-Gustafson battled it out throughout the day. Hajek-Gustafson edged out Reiling by three points with a total of 518.40 in the collegiate event. Reiling's second place finish led a string of Hoosiers who placed second through seventh. Senior Erin Quinn finished third with a total of 493.90, while juniors Jennifer Sonneborn and Crystal Gregory rounded out the top five.

Decision malicious

By Marshawn Wolley · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

I was recently appalled by a malicious decision on the part of the IDS to present what amounts to hate speech in the student newspaper. The fact that it is an advertisement only leads me to the assumption that you endorse this type of ideology even if this is not the case.

Youth looking to lead team in match against Cardinals

By Zack Eldridge · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

IU men's tennis (2-1) could use a victory after a disappointing loss at Louisville. The Hoosiers welcome Ball State (2-1) to the Tennis Center at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Ball St. also lost its last match, falling to No. 6 Illinois. IU holds a remarkable 34-7 all-time record versus in-state rivals. The Hoosiers next four matches will be at home. The home matches are an opportunity to acquire some momentum before conference play begins Feb. 23. "It's real important. We shouldn't lose matches at home," senior Rahman Smiley said. "Away matches are tougher to win." Smiley and senior Milan Rakvica are leading the Hoosiers this season. Smiley is undefeated in both spring singles and doubles matches. He boasts a 9-5 overall singles record and a 7-1 doubles mark this year. Rakvica is 8-5 in overall singles and 6-1 in doubles.

City to build kiosks along Kirkwood

By Joseph S. Pete · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

It shouldn't be long before local bands will again be able to post fliers advertising their shows in the downtown area. City officials said they plan to put up kiosks along Kirkwood Avenue by the end of the year. For the past month, the city of Bloomington has enforced a long-standing but obscure ordinance banning the posting of fliers on telephone poles and other public property. The crackdown followed complaints by local merchants that the ubiquitous and often colorful fliers marred the attractiveness of the downtown shopping district.