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Military ships head out from East Coast

By Alyson Brodsy and Sonja Barisic · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 6:40 a.m.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has ordered more than 60,000 U.S. troops to head for the Persian Gulf region, a move that will double the size of the force already in the area. The Pentagon's goal is to have at least 100,000 there by Jan. 31. Four of the seven Virginia-based Navy ships that have received deployment orders in the past week headed out to sea Sunday as a military buildup continued ahead of a possible war with Iraq.

Lieberman will make 2004 presidential run

By Diane Scarponi · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 6:38 a.m.

Sen. Joseph Lieberman, freed of his self-imposed pledge to defer to Al Gore, announced Monday he is running for president in 2004, saying the nation needs leaders "ready to lead." "Two years ago, we were promised a better America, but that promise has not been kept," the senator, the Democrats' vice presidential nominee in 2000, told students at his old high school.

Community protests announcement of route through Bloomington

By Ben Cunnighman and Ben Cunningham · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 6:26 a.m.

A day after Gov. Frank O'Bannon's announcement of an I-69 route through Bloomington, the signs of displeasure were everywhere. Many of the cars parked along Morton Street outside City Hall had bumper stickers spreading the word: "Fix the roads we have -- No new-terrain I-69." Residents who oppose the plan were holding posters with the words: "YOU can help stop new-terrain I-69," and "69 stops here!"

McNeely's athletics plan put on hold

Monday, Jan. 13,2003 6:26 a.m.

Athletics officials at Indiana University say they will re-evaluate plans for a $40 million student-athlete center that was a top priority for the school's former athletics director. Terry Clapacs, interim athletics director said the idea behind the plan is valid: IU needs more space for athletics services. But Clapacs said he wants to take another look at whether some services should have a higher priority than others and whether the space should be added at once or in phases.

Bloomington reacts to I-69 decision

By Ben Cunnighman and Ben Cunningham · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 4:43 a.m.

The reaction to I-69 has been mixed in Bloomington since Gov. Frank O'Bannon's announcement Thursday, and on campus the students and faculty have been the same. Some people are for the plan; some are vehemently against it.

Finding what's right for them

By Ben Cunnighman and Ben Cunningham · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 4:43 a.m.

Sophomore Sophia McCormick walked the steps to the sorority Friday. The beautiful sound of music echoed from the house as she waited outside in the cold. Her recruitment counselor led the group in, and McCormick was welcomed to the house with the same singing she heard outside. The sorority members circled the entranceway, serenading their house song.

Brand gives State of NCAA address

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 4:43 a.m.

Sunday night current NCAA President and former IU President, Myles Brand was formally introduced to the 1,200 members he will preside over as he gave the State of the Association address at the opening business session of the 97th annual NCAA Convention in Anaheim, Calif.

Raiders go on to AFC title game

By Alyson Brodsy and Barry Wilner · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 12:26 a.m.

OAKLAND -- The Oakland Raiders found the surest road to the AFC championship game: Stay at home and avoid controversy. No tuck rule. No snowy night games in New England. Instead, another victory against the New York Jets at the Black Hole.

Wrestlers 2-1 at Wendy's Duals

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 12:25 a.m.

After upsetting ninth ranked Missouri and finishing 4-0 at the Buckeye Duals, the IU wrestling team looked to continue its momentum Sunday at the Wendy's Duals in Ashland, Ohio. The Hoosiers faced three different schools defeating University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and Ashland by respective scores of 30-14 and 37-3. But, the Cleveland State Vikings spoiled the Hoosiers bid for a 3-0 trip by winning 21-15.

Men's and women's swim teams overcome Buckeyes

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 12:25 a.m.

Going into Saturday's meet om with IU, the Ohio State men's swimming and diving team hadn't lost all year and the women's squad had won three straight. But, both of those streaks came to an end as the Hoosier men's and women's teams each posted victories over the Buckeyes in their co-ed, dual meet.

Are you a player hater?

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 12:24 a.m.

Sports must have an evil to go with the good. Therefore, we need full disclosure about our preferences but a more objective ability to understand why things happen. For example, I am a big Browns fan, and I hate the Steelers, and I have even learned to hate Antwaan Randle El, but I can tell you the Browns lost their AFC Wild Card game to the Steelers last Sunday because of poor pass defense and an inability to run the ball. I think anybody who saw the game with no rooting interest could agree with me.

Hoosiers' defensive intensity leads to win

By Natalie A. Trout · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 12:21 a.m.

Playing defense might have been a struggle for the women's basketball team going into this season, but Sunday's 54-50 victory over a ranked Ohio State team showed the Hoosier defense has already come a long way. "They played with great intensity and their belief in the game plan," coach Kathi Bennett said. "They never stopped playing defense the way we want them to play defense."

IU upsets No. 23 Buckeyes 54-50

By Zack Eldridge · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 12:20 a.m.

When they entered the press room after the game, sophomore guard Jenny DeMuth and senior forward Lisa Eckart had smiles on their faces, smiles they could not seem to wipe away. And with good reason as the IU women's basketball team upset No. 23 Ohio State 54-50 Sunday at Assembly Hall in front of a raucous crowd.

On the sidelines

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 12:19 a.m.

Tampa Bay Bucs beat 49ers USOC to meet about CEO Ward Raptors 105, Timberwolves 91

Lackluster play causes IU meltdown

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 12:18 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Mental toughness, effort, and the desire to win are three key factors that contribute to a victory. The IU men's basketball team lacked all three as the No.15 Hoosiers (11-3, 1-1) fell to the Buckeyes (8-5, 1-1), 81-69 Saturday night.

Buckeyes shut down Hoosiers

By Matt Pera · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 12:16 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- At half-time of the Ohio State-IU game Saturday night the national championship Ohio State football team took center stage while the 19,200 fans in attendance showed their appreciation with a loud standing ovation.

North Korea ready to negotiate

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 12:12 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Despite its bellicose rhetoric, North Korea is ready to negotiate directly with the United States about its nuclear weapons programs, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson said Sunday.

OPEC agrees to boost oil production

By Alyson Brodsy and Bruce Stanley · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 12:11 a.m.

VIENNA, Austria -- OPEC members agreed Sunday to boost the cartel's oil production target by 6.5 percent to stabilize a world market jittery over a crisis in Venezuela and the possibility of war in Iraq.

Iraq shrugs off threat of war

By Alyson Brodsy and Hamza Hendawi · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 12:10 a.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraq shrugged off the U.S. and British military buildup in the Persian Gulf as the leaders of Egypt, Jordan and Turkey urged President Saddam Hussein on Sunday to cooperate with the United Nations and avert a war they said would be disastrous for the region.

Motive of Illinois governor questioned

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 12:09 a.m.

CHICAGO -- As Illinois begins emptying its death row by order of the governor, opponents of capital punishment are setting their sights on wider reforms, while death penalty supporters are questioning Gov. George Ryan's motives. On Saturday, Ryan commuted the sentences of all 167 condemned inmates -- most to life in prison without parole -- saying he felt a moral obligation to act because the system is "haunted by the demon of error."