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Effective treatments work to fight depression

By Carolyn Lee and Dr. Carolyn Lee · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2001 1:25 a.m.

Some say college is supposed to be one of the "best times of your life." But many students feel more miserable than ever, disconnected and alone. They feel sad, trapped by inertia or fatigue, hopeless and not "up to the challenge" of college.

Young rugby team confident, 'very committed'

By Mark Flotow · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2001 1:10 a.m.

Although they found themselves in a badly lit section of the North Fee Lane fields, the men's rugby club practiced into the night.

Women's participation declining

By Dan Patrick · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2001 1:06 a.m.

Throughout the last decade, womens' sports have made their mark in American society. The United States has witnessed WNBA's introduction in 1997, the 1999 Women's World Cup Championship and the Olympic dominance in softball.

Team makes strides in bad weather

By Pat Crowell · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2001 12:57 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 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.

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.