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Last fresh start

IU had its season opener three weeks ago against North Carolina State. The Hoosiers had their home opener last week vs. Utah. Tomorrow, they'll play their Big Ten opener. And get their last shot at a fresh start. Should the Hoosiers lose, there are no more new beginnings to look forward to. The players know that means this game vs. Ohio State is a big one. "We've got some stuff to prove," tight end Kris Dielman said. "It's a new season. The first three games, that's one thing. When you start the Big Ten, it's a totally different season."

Blues Festival enjoys success

Bean Blossom, Ind., is known for the annual bluegrass festival that takes place at the Bill Monroe Campground and Music Park. But John Hall hopes his fledgling creation, the Bean Blossom Blues Fest, will become synonymous with the tiny town as well. He said the popularity of the 34-year-old bluegrass festival has given the relatively young blues event a boost.

Farm Aid returns to Indiana after 11 years

One of Indiana's most famous residents is inviting some of his friends over for a party. Bloomington native John Mellencamp brings one of his biggest achievements, the multi-act fund raising concert Farm Aid, back to Indianapolis for the second time this weekend. Mellencamp founded the concert alongside veteran rockers Willie Nelson and Neil Young to raise money for struggling farmers across the country.

Alma Azul says goodbye to lead singer in tribute concert

Alma Azul will say goodbye to their lead singer Saturday, but they won't let her leave without one last good time. The Latin rock band is scheduled to play their last show with lead singer Melisa Benavente at Second Story Nightclub, 201 S. College Ave., a favorite venue of the band where they always produce an exciting performance. "Alma Azul has been such a big part of my college career," said Benavente, who became tearful when speaking of cherished times with the band and how she will miss the group of musicians that mean so much to her. "It's been a phenomenon. Words cannot express the passion and excitement. I have been so blessed." she said.

Generals now able to down airplanes

WASHINGTON -- Two Air Force generals have been authorized to order the military to shoot down any civilian airliner that appears to be threatening U.S. cities, Pentagon officials said Thursday. Seeking to reassure America's travelers of their safety, Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld said: "There are a lot of safeguards in place." He said he had crafted the new rules of engagement for military pilots with Gen. Henry H. Shelton, who is retiring as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Alumni remember friend through donations

Alumni across the nation are remembering a friend by helping his cause and keeping his legacy alive. Following the death of IU Alumni Association President and chief executive officer Jerry Tardy Sept. 7 after a battle with cancer, various groups and alumni remembered their friend with memorial donations made to the IU School of Medicine's cancer research program. Meanwhile, the alumni association is steadfast in keeping meeting its goals, said John Hobson, IUAA's vice president.

Criticisms of America tiring

During our national tragedy, I have noticed many people throughout this country and the world express their sympathy and sorrow. It made me feel decent and good to be an American and a citizen of a world aligned against individual and state terrorists -- the scourge of civilization. But nothing has shocked me more than to hear people, mostly American citizens, say that we have brought this upon ourselves through our religious immorality or through conducting our foreign policy.

Behrman episode to air

"America's Most Wanted" will air its coverage of the Jill Behrman disappearance Saturday, Sept. 29, two weeks after its original airdate was delayed by the terrorist attacks. The segment on the missing student will be shown locally at 9 p.m. on the Fox network, Channel 11 on the Bloomington cable system. Behrman, 19, had just finished her freshman year when she disappeared while on a bicycle ride the morning of May 31, 2000. The reward for information connected to her case stands at $100,000.

Free concert brings Greek Week to end

A weeklong celebration of greek life will conclude this week with a free concert on Kirkwood Avenue. "United We Jam" ends Greek Week, an event co-sponsored by the Panhellenic Association and the Inter--Fraternity Council designed to represent the greek community and bring all of the diverse chapters together. "I really look forward to these festivities," said senior Macie Goldstein, president of the Panhellenic Association. "This week goes on to celebrate what we have in common, which is greek life."

It's not all for the nookie

Taking the moral high road for perhaps the first time, Fred Durst, the frontman of Limp Bizkit, sat down with MTV News and said that in the wake of the Attack on America he is a changed man. Gone are the days of petty beef with Eminem, Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails and Christina, the girl for whom it was all for the Nookie. Now is the time when Durst has finally realized that his petty wars with other artists and ex-girlfriends mean nothing in the eyes of a country at war.

Dissent

Screaming Kinks and lousy Brit-pop

A busy Stringfellow creates chill CD

Sentimental lyrics lose appeal

Eclectic style works for Dredg

'Creatures' a not so beautiful rip-off

Amos borrows lyrics for creative album

Folds is 'rockin'' with solo album

Big Ten Player of the Week

Junior forward Pat Noonan is a top candidate for the Hermann Trophy, which is awarded to collegiate soccer's National Player of the Year at the end of each season. "He's a proven player after two years," head coach Jerry Yeagley said. "But with (senior midfielder Ryan) Mack and (freshman forward) Ned Grabavoy out, I think he was pressing a little bit (at the beginning of the season). Now he's playing his game. He has a special ability to change the game by himself." Noonan was named Big Ten Player of the Week for the second consecutive week, he also received the Fox 59 College Athlete of the Week. Last Thursday against Louisville, Noonan tallied two goals in a 4-0 shutout by the Hoosiers. It was his second career double-goal game, the first coming last season against Northwestern.

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