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Student stable after fall

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 2,2001 1:14 a.m.

A senior listed in critical condition after falling from a moving pick-up truck early Sunday morning, has been upgraded to stable condition Monday, a hospital spokeswoman said.

Cyclocross tests toughness; Time trial to conclude Series

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Tuesday, Oct. 2,2001 1 a.m.

The Little 500 Fall Cycling Series has two events down and one to go after completion of the Cyclocross Sunday night at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The series consists of three biking events: the Biathlon Sept. 23, the Cyclocross and a time trial Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Monroe State Forest. The events are open to any IU undergrad, many whom are in training for the Little 500 race. The series concludes Oct. 7 with a rider barbecue hosted by the IU Student Foundation, which coordinate all Little 500 events.

Juggling more than a hobby

By Alyson Brodsy and Greer Love · Tuesday, Oct. 2,2001 12:56 a.m.

When he started a juggling club at IU in 1984, Steve Ragatz was trying to bring together people who shared his interest in the sport. Although he usually succeeded in persuading his friends to meet twice a week and throw balls, rings and pins at each other, he never expected the club would one day draw such a broad spectrum of talent.

Music that means something

By Bennet Haeberle and Bennett Haeberle · Tuesday, Oct. 2,2001 12:25 a.m.

On this past weekend's season premiere of "Saturday Night Live," Paul Simon performed "The Boxer," a song that speaks on an individual's determination to survive in New York. I thought it was quite appropriate to have this 1960s folk singer open the season's premiere, especially during this time of uncertainty.

Life imitates art

By Dana Zito · Tuesday, Oct. 2,2001 12:21 a.m.

It is an age-old question that has pervaded our society since the beginning of human creativity itself. Does life conspire to create the breathtaking scenes regarded as the most moving form of self-expression? Or, in fact, are individuals prompted by the artistic endeavors of others? Sadly, I am recently convinced it is the latter.

Americans flying again

By Alyson Brodsy and Jonathan D. Salant · Monday, Oct. 1,2001 1:35 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Americans are slowly returning to the skies and while security remains tight and time-consuming, the federal government is allowing some airports to resume one timesaving measure: curbside check-in.

Hoosiers win showdown

By Rob Mullally and Robert Mullally · Monday, Oct. 1,2001 1:25 a.m.

The men's soccer game Friday night against Penn State was hyped as a clashing of the Titans on two levels. First was the meeting of two nationally ranked conference powerhouses. Second was the meeting of two of the country's National Player of the Year candidates -- IU junior Pat Noonan and Penn State senior Ricardo Villar. Each battle lived up to its hype, as two goals and an assist for Noonan pushed the No. 6 Hoosiers past the No. 8 Nittany Lions, 3-1.The win gave IU head coach Jerry Yeagley No. 499 of his career.

Hoosiers drop Big Ten opener, remain winless

By Nick Bowton · Monday, Oct. 1,2001 1:20 a.m.

Forgive seniors Antwaan Randle El and Justin Smith if they seem a bit confused. After a 27-14 loss to Ohio State, neither player could explain what went wrong Saturday.

U.S. says no negotiating with Taliban

By Alyson Brodsy and Susanne M. Schafer · Monday, Oct. 1,2001 1:15 a.m.

WASHINGTON --The Taliban government confirmed Sunday that Osama bin Laden still is in Afghanistan but the White House flatly rejected an overture to negotiate his fate. Meantime, Attorney General John Ashcroft warned of a "very serious threat" of new terrorism against Americans that may increase if the United States retaliates for the Sept. 11 attacks.

Hoosiers rally to place third

By Alex Hickey · Monday, Oct. 1,2001 1:09 a.m.

The men's golf team cruised to a third place finish in this weekend's 20-team Wolverine Invitational in Ann Arbor, Mich. The third-place mark was the highest the Hoosiers have ever posted in the Wolverine Invitational, which they have played in annually since the tournament began in the 1990-91 season. The Hoosiers finished the 36-hole tourney with a score of 586. Only Minnesota, with a score of 579, and Baylor, which posted a 574, were able to top IU.

We're back in the home run race again

By Brian Longly · Monday, Oct. 1,2001 1:01 a.m.

When I was a freshman I was often glued to my dorm room television during those times I should have been studying. I wasn't unique though -- most of my floormates could be found doing the same thing. The reason: we were all fascinated by the Great Home Run Race of 1998 between Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals and Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs.

The Search Begins

By Lisa Inks · Monday, Oct. 1,2001 12:53 a.m.

Anxiety. Stress. Anticipation. These words might pop into the heads of students preparing themselves for the daunting process of searching for internships.

Conjugating verbs not a thankless task

By Paige Gray · Monday, Oct. 1,2001 12:48 a.m.

It's 1:37 a.m. and there are hours of studying to do. There are irregular subjunctive verb forms, gerunds and imperative form -- not to mention cultural history of the late 19th century.

Errors cost Hoosiers game

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, Oct. 1,2001 12:43 a.m.

Forty-four yards and it seemed the football team was back in the game. After a strong goal line stand by the defense, the offense used momentum to take the ball down the field. After a 44-yard touchdown pass from senior Antwaan Randle El to senior running back Levron Williams, IU was a score away from the lead.

Economic slump creates a hurdle for job hunters

By Erin White · Monday, Oct. 1,2001 12:43 a.m.

"I just found my dream job," senior Cara Wierzbinski said as she scrolled through the countless employment listings on the Internet. With 27 weeks of her college career left and the recent tragedies in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, Wierzbinski, a business major, recognizes she is about to enter a competitive and somewhat scary world.

Business Placement Office aids internship search

By Emily Whitten · Monday, Oct. 1,2001 12:42 a.m.

Many students in the Kelley School of Business know that when they compete for jobs after college, companies will be looking at resumes for work experience obtained through internships.

Student in hospital after fall from truck

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 1,2001 12:10 a.m.

A senior is in critical condition Monday after falling from a moving pick-up truck early Sunday morning, police and hospital spokespersons said.

Ozomatli uniquely explosive in free Alumni Hall show

By Jessica Halverson · Sunday, Sept. 30,2001 11:59 p.m.

Chances are, you missed an amazing show Saturday night. Ozomatli rolled through the Indiana Memorial Union's Alumni Hall crowd of a few hundred with horns flailing and explosive percussion to deliver the most awesome performance I have ever seen. And it was free. Union Board sponsored the posse of 10 crazy and energetic musicians who are as friendly as they are talented.

Not for the squeamish

By Ryan Whirty · Sunday, Sept. 30,2001 11:52 p.m.

Much of the crowd that turned out for comedian Dave Chappelle's performance Thursday at the IU Auditorium wanted to hear jokes about one thing -- pot. When the star of the pothead film "Half-Baked" asked the audience what people did for fun in Bloomington, he was answered by a resounding chorus of "weed!" But in the end, Chappelle's funny but somewhat over-the-top performance largely steered away from marijuana humor.

Afghan aid workers appear in court

By Alyson Brodsy and Amir Shah · Sunday, Sept. 30,2001 11:48 p.m.

Kabul, Afghanistan -- A Supreme Court chief justice told eight foreign aid workers Sunday that they would be treated fairly, and that the threat of a U.S. military assault would not play a part in their trial on charges of preaching Christianity.