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Cream and Crimson Weekend honors alumni

By Rebekah Carpenter · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Hundreds of IU alumni came to campus this weekend to participate in the Cream and Crimson Alumni Weekend.

Junior Held finds his niche on team, defines teamwork on court

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

Junior Zach Held started his collegiate career at Michigan after playing prep tennis in Indianapolis at North Central High School. After one season as a Wolverine, he followed in the footsteps of his two older brothers and decided to attend IU. Held's two older brothers, David and Andrew, both played four years of tennis at IU, so it was a natural decision for him. David Held played for IU from 1990-1993 and Andrew Held played from 1995-1998.

Say It Isn't So

By Jack M. Silverstein · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Boy meets girl, boy likes girl, girl cuts boy's ear off, boy and girl get engaged, boy and girl are siblings. Just another normal day in the twisted world of the Farrelly brothers, right? Wrong. Do not be mistaken.

One year later, one year better

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

Usually, hindsight is 20-20. At IU, hindsight is 21-13 -- the Hoosiers' record last year under first-year head basketball coach Mike Davis. This record, along with the lack of off-court and on-court antics, makes IU a better university with a more respectable basketball program than it was in the final years under former coach Bob Knight.

Ex-Taliban chief tried to remove leader

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

KABUL, Afghanistan -- A senior Taliban official said he approached U.S. representatives three years ago for help in replacing the hard-line Islamic leadership but was told Washington was leery of becoming involved in internal Afghan politics, the former official said Sunday.

Final road trip points east

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

When Jerry Yeagley put together the schedule for the men's soccer 2001 season, an easy finale wasn't one of his priorities. Instead, the No. 6 Hoosiers final road trip will pit them against a No.10 Rutgers squad Friday and a dangerous Princeton team Sunday. "They're both going to be very difficult games," coach Yeagley said. "But we want tough games against national contenders at the end of the regular season." The Hoosiers (10-3-0) will get that tough game Friday night, when they match up with Rutgers (9-2-3). IU has faced the Scarlet Knights only three times, holding a 2-1 lead in the series. The last time the two teams played each other was in 1997 when the Hoosiers managed a 4-3 victory.

Gophers dominate Hoosiers

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

MINNEAPOLIS -- The tall forward with the No. 1 across his chest was jumping and screaming, his face bright red, with 40 seconds left in the IU-Minnesota men's basketball game Saturday afternoon. For IU fans, it was the wrong No.1. Instead, it was a blonde-haired freshman that was celebrating the Minnesota upset of the Hoosiers. The Golden Gophers came back from a 11-point deficit to defeat IU, 88-74. Rick Rickert led Minnesota in its disruption of the Hoosiers' winning streak with 27 points in 32 minutes, and in the process, made a strong push for his candidacy for the Big Ten Freshman of the Year award.

Üt Haus celebrates 12 years

By Paige Gray · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

"Jazz is my adventure," famed musician Thelonius Monk once said. For the Üt Haus Jazz Band, this genre of music has created just that sort of unique adventure. Combining their love of jazz and endearing friendship, the four IU alumni have been performing, composing and entertaining for the past twelve years.

New additions made to campus transportation

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

Students will have one more option for campus transportation when fall classes start later this month, as IU enters the second year of a three-year phase-in universal bus plan. Access to a stadium-to-campus shuttle will be added to services already available: Bloomington Transit and a late-night shuttle service. All will be available with a student ID and are funded by a $27.66 per semester transportation fee. Full implementation of universal service could cost students twice that per semester, officials say.

Around The Campus

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

Environmental journalist to speak Environmental journalist Mark Hertsgaard will speak on "How to Save the World: Real Solutions to the Environmental Crisis" at 12 p.m. Friday in Fine Arts Room 015.

Hoosiers to battle Wisconsin

By Greg Jenkins · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

The No. 39 men's tennis team will travel to No. 46 Wisconsin Saturday on a business trip of sorts.

2nd-place finishes annoy rider

By Aaron Sharockman · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

In 1999, senior Todd Cornelius got a great look at the rear wheel of Sigma Phi Epsilon rider Jason Baker's bicycle, falling .113 seconds short of Baker in a final sprint for first position in the Little 500. Cornelius and his Phi Gamma Delta team had to settle for second place. Cornelius had a pretty good view of Chris Wojtowich riding past the entire field to win last year's Little 500 as well. Then a junior, Cornelius and his Fiji team finished second to the Cutters in the race's 50th running.

Environmental groups seek cleaner vehicles

By J. Chris Carmichael · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

During the past six months, President George W. Bush has upset environmentalist groups. Within 60 days of his inauguration, Bush had reneged on his campaign promise to force energy companies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. And, in March, the Bush administration rejected the Kyoto Protocol, which is committed to reducing greenhouse emissions in 37 industrialized nations. Bush has expressed concerns that emission reductions may have a negative impact on the U.S. economy and has questioned the science behind global warming. But scientists and environmental groups feel that global warming is a serious and real dilemma.

Indiana Senate likely to vote on final budget solution today

By Daniel Sledge · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

The Indiana State Senate will reconvene today to debate and likely vote on amendments to House Bill 1001, the now significantly altered bill passed by the House earlier in this summer's special session.

Women take conference title

By Jamie Spencer · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

For the second year in a row, the IU women's team are the Big Ten champs. The team earned the title this weekend at the Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championship at IU's Billy Hayes Track. Stong performances put the Hoosiers on top with a final score of 140, followed by Purdue with 122.5 and Minnesota with 99.25.

Mini U promotes lifelong learning

By Jackie Corgan · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

From June 16-21, those with a thirst for knowledge and a limitless desire for learning have the opportunity to experience a week of up to 15 non-credit courses through Mini University. In its 30th year and with courses in the arts, business and technology, domestic issues, health, fitness and leisure, human growth and development, humanities, international affairs and science, Mini U participants can choose from over 90 courses taught by IU faculty who voluntarily donate their time and expertise.

Escaping terror

By Elise LeBlanc · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Mike Weichman, an IU alumnus, had an office with an unbeatable view. Looking out the windows of the 81st floor of One World Trade Center, he would see the Statue of Liberty rising above a sparkling Hudson Bay. He resigned from his job at the beginning of September. Several days later, he would stand on the roof of his apartment building, adjacent to the Empire State building and Times Square, and survey the wreckage of the World Trade Centers.

Bush supports free trade during Latin America trip

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

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador -- President Bush promised Sunday to push for free-trade policies for economically strapped Latin America and said the United States "is wide open" to buy goods from around the world. Winding up a journey to Mexico, Peru and El Salvador, Bush also pledged to promote immigration policies that link workers from the region with American jobs.

Women prepare for match with Butler

By Nate Rau · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Chances are Butler won't show the women's basketball team anything they haven't already seen early this season. At 0-4 Butler is losing by 35 points on average. IU on the other hand has faced two top ten teams in Stanford and North Carolina State, and while the Hoosiers came up short in those two games, the experience of playing top teams has prepared the Hoosiers for the rest of its non-conference schedule.

Students toss bottles, light fires after Maryland victory

By Stephen Manning · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Students lit bonfires, threw bottles, climbed onto business roofs and shot off fireworks after Maryland beat Indiana to win the NCAA tournament. One reveler was tackled by an ice cream shop employee when he tried to ram a police barricade through the shop's window. Another student was badly cut after getting hit in the head with a bottle.