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State plagued by obesity

Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Sixty-one percent of American adults are overweight or obese. As of 2001, Indiana has been ranked the 13th fattest state in the nation. Obesity is not simply a cosmetic problem; it is one of health and of economy. Excess weight can increase the risk of multiple health problems, including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep apnea, stroke and even some forms of cancer. The good news is that losing as little as 10 percent of your current weight can go a long way to aid in the prevention of these health problems. To this end, several organizations in Indiana have joined forces to slim down the 13th fattest state.

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Just missed

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

The IU men's water polo team took to the SRSC aquatic center on Friday, Oct. 26 for the Big Ten Championship. An overtime loss to the nations top team Purdue crushed IU's chance for a birth in the National Championship Tournament on Nov. 9. The top two teams of the conference tournament advance to the National Tournament. IU entered the conference tournament with the third seed, behind first and second seeds, Purdue and Michigan. The tournament held true to the seedings.

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U.S. ready to make flights safer

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

WASHINGTON - Delta Air Lines announced thousands of layoffs Wednesday in a jarring prelude to a new administration bid to restore confidence in air travel following the terrorist attacks. Pakistan reported broad agreement with the U.S. military on a plan to strike Osama bin Laden's camps in Afghanistan. With an American armed forces buildup in motion, a crowd of thousands stormed the abandoned U.S. Embassy compound in Afghanistan's capital, burning President Bush in effigy and chanting words of support for bin Laden.

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Embracing the Earth

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

Witches, magic and the popular movie "The Craft:" such are images that usually come to mind when one thinks of pagans. But the IU group Earth Religions wants to dispel those myths and educate people about what it really means to be pagan. Junior Jill Vance, public relations officer for Earth Religions, said the group was started about six years ago. At the beginning, it was a very loose organization, but about two years ago it became an established group on campus and began electing officers.

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Defense falters again

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Familiarity is comforting, except when it's losing. And that's just what the Hoosiers did Saturday in Iowa City against the Hawkeyes. They lost 42-28, in an all too familiar fashion. A dominant offense, an invisible defense. The tone of the game was set a mere 1:45 seconds into the game when Iowa scored on a 75-yard touchdown run. The entire drive consisted of three plays, and from then out the Iowa offense scored on all but one possession in the first half.

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Women's rows 7, 8 have high hopes

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

Row 7 no. 19 Alpha Phi (3:07.417) The attitude of Alpha Phi this year is a 180-degree turnaround from last year's team. Whereas last year's squad was more interested in having fun, this year's team is looking for a top finish. And, with three returning riders and a pair of rookies, captain Allison Ferro thinks the team has the talent to do just that.

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Tuition increased 7.5%

By Cory Schouten · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

The IU board of trustees approved the University's largest tuition hike in seven years Tuesday. In-state students will see their tuition rise about $340 next year, while out-of-state tuition and fees will go up by about $1,000.

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County Fair kicks off

By Holly Johnson and Holy Johnson · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Storm clouds loomed ominously overhead, and the humidity just wouldn't quit, hanging heavily in the air well into the evening. Impatient mothers admonished anxious children, juggling babies and corn dogs, while fathers checked out the latest in farm equipment being showcased at the outdoor arenas. Yet it didn't deter the hundreds of parents and children, of husbands and wives, of high school sweethearts crowding the Monroe County fairgrounds on the southwest side of Bloomington Saturday night.

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Mother Nature gives team a chance

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

The IU softball team got what it wanted over spring break: A chance to play. Prior to heading to the Hedrick's Hallowell Chevrolet Classic at Fresno State March 7, the Hoosiers had played only five of their 13 scheduled games because inclement weather.

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New warning issued

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

WASHINGTON — For the second time this month, the FBI warned Americans on Monday that terrorists could strike here or abroad, possibly this week. The new alert was based on intelligence reports that Osama bin Laden's terrorist network may strike, officials said.

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The 'Night' is ours

By Mari Slater · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Under a clear, cool sky about 100 people gathered at Showalter Fountain Wednesday for a candlelight vigil -- a symbol of solidarity and unity against violence toward women. Throughout the night, there were tears, music and laughter. But most of all, there was healing.

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IU and Purdue battle for blood

By Josh Sanburn · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

IU and Purdue are competing again. But this time, it's not for championships or banners. This time, they are out for blood -- donations, that is. The blood drive, which started Oct. 27, runs until Nov. 17. The two rivals are competing in the fifth annual Blood Donor Challenge, sponsored by the alumni associations from both schools.

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Blair urges Iraqi cooperation

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

COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair, in the strongest signal yet he would back U.S. military action against Iraq, said Sunday that Saddam Hussein must allow weapons inspectors into his country "any time, any place the international community demands" or face consequences.

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Motown founder donates autobiography for course

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

Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Record Corporation, recently donated 68 original copies of his autobiography for a class on Motown. They will be distributed, free of charge, to students enrolled in the next offering of the course, in the summer of 2003.

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'American Pie 2' cooks up laughs

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

The most disappointing thing about "American Pie 2" was that Shannon Elizabeth announced that she'd become a serious actress and wouldn't be taking off her clothes for the sequel. But despite the lack of Nadia's chest, Jim, Oz, Kevin, Finch, Stifler and his mom return to equal, if not top, the original pie-humping comedy.

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Israel draws fire with night attack

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

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Foreign Minister Shimon Peres said Wednesday that Israel would withdraw troops from some West Bank cities and had released millions of dollars in frozen tax money in concessions to Palestinians after stinging criticism of an airstrike that killed 14 civilians as well as a Hamas leader.

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Alone in first place

By Dan Cortez · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Wednesday night, the Hoosiers played zone defense, something they almost never do. Wednesday night, IU used a trapping press to try to disrupt Ohio State, a tactic the Hoosiers almost never use. The Hoosiers were playing for first place in the Big Ten last night, late in February, something it hasn't done for nearly a decade.

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New Afghan leader choosing new cabinet

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

KABUL, Afghanistan - The United States interceded Tuesday in the process of selecting a new Afghan government, telling President Hamid Karzai that his Cabinet must win the approval of the grand council. Karzai delayed announcing his lineup for another day.

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President Bush appoints IU professor to Holocaust Memorial Committee

By Jon Shoulders · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Professor Alvin Rosenfeld has secured IU more national attention - for the second time. Rosenfeld, director of Jewish studies, has been appointed by President George W. Bush to a council that oversees the world renowned United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. A former member of the Memorials education committee, as well as a special advisor to its chairman, Rosenfeld has been a diligent researcher of the Holocaust for over 30 years.

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Field finalized for Indy 500

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

INDIANAPOLIS -- Arie Luyendyk led a surprising speed show Sunday that filled a record-setting field for the Indianapolis 500 before rain cut short the last day of qualifying.

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