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Team improves, finishes 8th

By Tyler Hoeppner · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2001 12:54 a.m.

The Hoosiers went to South Bend Friday in hopes of turning things around. They took a step in the right direction by placing eighth among the 17 teams in the event. IU was within 30 points of fourth place.

'The Curse' was lifted

By Jason Recker · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2001 12:51 a.m.

Well, I'm stunned. And I wish I went to Madison, Wis., Saturday. I decided not to drive seven hours to watch IU lose. But instead of losing, IU walloped Wisconsin.

Event garners support for animals

By Brian Hawkins · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2001 12:42 a.m.

The Monroe County Humane Association hosted its sixth annual Walk for the Animals Sunday -- a chance for animal lovers, and their pets, to support the MCHA by walking a predetermined path around downtown Bloomington.

Health experts: anthrax outbreak might not be linked to terrorism or biological weapons

By Alyson Brodsy and Joseph B. Verrengia · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2001 12:29 a.m.

Health experts say the Florida anthrax cases traced to the newsroom of a supermarket tabloid do not fit the classic bioterrorism scenario and the public should not especially fear for its safety while the FBI continues its investigation.

Anthrax bacteria found in second Florida man

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2001 12:26 a.m.

BOCA RATON, Fla. -- The FBI took over the investigation of a Florida man's anthrax death on Monday after the germ was found in the nose of a co-worker and on a computer keyboard in their office.

James Dean fans commemorate legend's life, career and death

By Robn Bernson · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2001 12:16 a.m.

FAIRMONT, IND. -- Every year on Sept. 30, thousands of people are drawn to a small town in northeast Indiana. They come from all over the globe for one reason, for one person who isn't even there anymore: James Dean. Fairmount, the town where Dean grew up, has become the annual magnet for people who want to celebrate his life and his image. They participate in parades and look-alike contests, place flowers on his grave and have been known to even steal his headstone.

Friends in the mix

By Jeanne Wilson · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2001 12 a.m.

Last Thursday, I spent an hour on the phone with one of my IU friends. We covered how to convince her parents to let her go abroad for a semester, bar-hopping clothes for that night and who among our friends is hooking up with whom.

Hard to find peace in pacifism

By Joshua Claybourn · Monday, Oct. 8,2001 11:56 p.m.

Going home to Evansville over the weekend was frustrating and gratifying at the same time. It was frustrating because I'm low on sleep, there is still no I-69 road and I have mounds of studying to catch up on. On the other hand, it's wonderful because I got to experience lots of little things rarely found in Bloomington: parking spaces, quality family time, and Evansville's claim to fame, the Fall Festival.

Residents, travelers react to upgraded security and strikes

By Shannon Dininny · Monday, Oct. 8,2001 4:04 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Travelers arrived at the Indianapolis International Airport Sunday to find Indiana National Guard troops at security checkpoints and lounge televisions tuned to coverage of the U.S. air strikes in Afghanistan. Shortly after President Bush announced that the U.S. military response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks had begun, Indiana\'s congressional delegation praised the strikes they had found out about 90 minutes before they occurred. U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., said Americans now must show the world strength, determination and resolve to eradicate terrorism. \"From the moment the terrorists attacked the United States and killed thousands of innocent civilians, this day was inevitable,\" Bayh said in a statement e-mailed to The Associated Press.

Crew off and rowing

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 8,2001 2:34 a.m.

The women's rowing team began its fall season Saturday at the Fourth Annual Lemonhead Regatta at Bloomington's Lake Lemon.

Women's cross country moves in right direction with eighth place finish

By Tyler Hoeppner · Monday, Oct. 8,2001 2:32 a.m.

The Hoosiers went to South Bend Friday in hopes of turning things around. They took a step in the right direction by placing eighth among the 17 teams in the event. IU was within 30 points of fourth place.

Indiana men\'s cross-country makes move in right direction.

By Pat Crowell · Monday, Oct. 8,2001 2:28 a.m.

Friday was one of the gloomiest days of the school year. It was cold, rainy, and windy. But the bad weather did not stop the IU men's cross-country team from participating in the Notre Dame Invitational in South Bend. Despite lackluster running conditions, the team took a turn in the right direction.

Hoosiers strong at Invitational

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 8,2001 2:20 a.m.

The IU men's tennis team wrapped up competition at the Louisville Fall Invitational Sunday at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center. Four Hoosiers saw action on the final day of the event. Junior Zach Held and freshman Jon Magnes both advanced to the semifinals of the Flight "A" draw. Sixth-seeded Held was defeated by top-seeded senior Gustav Pousette of Kentucky, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5.

Field hockey team drops two

By Colin Nowling · Monday, Oct. 8,2001 2:11 a.m.

Northwestern spoiled IU's Big Ten home opener as the Wildcats defeated the Hoosier field hockey team 4-1 Friday. Despite equaling Northwestern in shots at seven and getting four more penalty corners than the Wildcats, the Hoosiers couldn't find the back of the net more than once.

Freshman nets hat trick in win

By Matt Pera · Monday, Oct. 8,2001 2:08 a.m.

On a cold day in Ann Arbor, Mich., freshman forward Mike Ambersley was red hot. He became the first IU player to post a hat trick this season, tallying all three of the Hoosiers (7-2-0, 3-0 Big Ten) goals in their shut out of the Michigan Wolverines.

The greatest game ever

By Brian Longly · Monday, Oct. 8,2001 2:05 a.m.

Last Wednesday night, my life received new meaning once again. As obvious by my position, I am a big sports fan. And lately, sports have not been an area of much joy in my life. Being from Chicago, there are pretty much no sports teams to cheer and support.

Brehm looks to past, lays plans for future

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 8,2001 1:55 a.m.

Most days, rain or shine, Bloomington Chancellor Sharon Brehm walks the half-mile from her home to her office, moved by the almost "spiritual" effect she claims IU's beauty affords. She strolls through Herman B Wells' Arboretum, pausing to reflect on the aesthetics of the place she now calls home. She steps along the footpaths in the Old Crescent area of campus, down Indiana Avenue and past the Sample Gates, into her quiet office in Bryan Hall.

Famous professor, photographer dies

By Riddhi Trivedi · Monday, Oct. 8,2001 1:54 a.m.

An excellent photojournalist of national renown who shaped, if not changed, history, yet was incredibly modest. A warm hearted, loving and highly dedicated, friend, parent and teacher. A guide, a man who shaped many careers and who allowed and encouraged talent to flourish. A man with a lively sense of humor. Will Counts was all of that and more to those who knew him. Counts died of cancer Saturday night at his home in Bloomington at the age of 70. Counts lived in Bloomington since 1960. He retired in 1995, having taught at IU for 32 years.

Students react to bombings

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Oct. 8,2001 1:52 a.m.

After the U.S. and Great Britain attacked targeted areas of Afghanistan Sunday, the IU community reflected on the decision. While many staunchly supported the strikes, others gathered to protest the military actions arguing that the strikes would also affect innocent civilians. Associate professor of political science Dina Spechler said a "peaceful" solution to the terrorist attacks on the United States and the Taliban government's refusal to turn over suspected terrorist leader Osama Bin Laden, was never really a strong possibility.

Bin Laden says United States 'full of fear'

Monday, Oct. 8,2001 1:51 a.m.

CAIRO, Egypt -- Osama bin Laden praised God for the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and swore America will never "dream of security" until "the infidels' armies leave the land of Muhammad," in a videotaped statement aired after the strike launched Sunday by the United States and Britain against Afghanistan. The taped comments appeared to be made in daylight, which would mean that the video was recorded before the Sunday night's attacks.