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My favorite things

By John Barnett and Stefania Marghitu · Sunday, Nov. 25,2007 7:38 p.m.

Every year, Oprah reveals “My Favorite Things,” a list of what she believes are the best products and gift ideas around. This is always her most popular show, as the lucky guests all receive some of her favorite things. This year especially, a lucky group of Macon, Ga., residents seemed quite hysterical when they received these offerings from O herself.

Hoosiers drop final game of Chicago Invitational Challenge

By Michael Sanserino · Saturday, Nov. 24,2007 11:11 p.m.

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – Poor shooting, sloppy play and foul trouble plagued the IU men’s basketball team during its 80-65 loss against Xavier in the championship of the Chicago Invitational Challenge on Saturday night.

Women's basketball loses first round of weekend tournament

By Aaron Beard · Saturday, Nov. 24,2007 12:07 a.m.

The IU women’s basketball team fell to Wake Forest on Thanksgiving 55-53 in the first game of the Paradise Jam Tournament, held in the Virgin Islands. The loss is their first of the season.

Hoosiers hang on to win, move on to tournament championship

Saturday, Nov. 24,2007 12:02 a.m.

IU downs Illinois State 70-57 to move to the finals of the Chicago Invitational Challenge.

Gordon shines as Hoosiers improve to 3-0

By Chris Engel · Friday, Nov. 23,2007 7:49 a.m.

For the first four minutes of Tuesday’s game, the No. 8 IU men’s basketball team looked like it would be in for a battle against the University of North Carolina-Wilmington.

Men's soccer team garners 4-seed in NCAA tournament

By Linnea Coulter · Wednesday, Nov. 21,2007 7:28 a.m.

The IU men’s soccer team was awarded the fourth seed Monday as the NCAA released the bracket for this season’s tournament. Boston College was awarded the one-seed.

Believing in 13

By Lee Hurwitz · Wednesday, Nov. 21,2007 12:18 a.m.

Somewhere, Terry Hoeppner is smiling. Whether he saw the game will forever be unknown, but what happened at Memorial Stadium on Saturday night vindicated a program that has not gone to a bowl game since 1993. A 27-24 victory over Purdue (7-5, 3-5) to win the Old Oaken Bucket and most likely take IU to a bowl game did more than just satisfy the Hoosier football team.

Students facilitate carpools over Facebook

By Ab D. Phillip and Melissa Whitson · Tuesday, Nov. 20,2007 8:20 p.m.

CLEMSON, S.C. – For those feeling the stress of finding a ride home for upcoming holidays, a new Facebook application may help relieve those worries. The application, called Carpool, allows users to post where they plan to travel so others without a means of transportation can find rides home.

Many Republicans welcome attorney general’s resignation

By Matt Apuzzo · Tuesday, Nov. 20,2007 4:19 p.m.

Alberto Gonzales, the nation’s first Hispanic attorney general, announced his resignation Monday, driven from office after a wrenching standoff with congressional critics over his honesty and competence.

IU not chosen as site for 2008 presidential debates

By Brian Spegele · Tuesday, Nov. 20,2007 4:18 p.m.

The presidential debates next year will not be held at IU, though the University was considered to host an event, the Commission on Presidential Debates announced Monday.

Monroe County Sheriff’s wins “best department”

By Alexandra R. Moses · Tuesday, Nov. 20,2007 2:11 p.m.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department was awarded “best small sheriff’s department” by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving Friday morning for its participation in Operation Pull Over.

A puppy’s paradise

By Lindsey Alexander · Tuesday, Nov. 20,2007 9:51 a.m.

Lucy is a modern-day Cinderella

Around the arts

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 20,2007 9:46 a.m.

Orion String Quartet When: 8 p.m. Nov. 23 Where: Auer Hall More information: Orion String Quartet, the Jacobs School of Music Resident Ensemble, will give a free performance. This event is open to the public. Songwriter Showcase When: 8 p.m. Nov. 19 Where: Players Pub, 424 S. Walnut St. More Information: Hosted by Tim O’Malley, this weekly collaboration will feature Aaron Persinger, John Jeffries and Vonnie Scott. You must be 21 or older to attend.

Sold-out game draws excise, 127 summonses

Tuesday, Nov. 20,2007 9:37 a.m.

State Excise Police issued 127 summonses during Saturday's football game against Purdue. Most were for illegal consumption or possession of alcohol, according to an Indiana State Excise Police press release.

Atmosphere helps propel IU to victory

By Tom Kir · Monday, Nov. 19,2007 12:06 a.m.

In a town synonymous with basketball, Bloomington became a football town – if only for a night.

Bucket 100 raises $5,000 for Habitat

By Cheryl Thomas · Sunday, Nov. 18,2007 11:59 p.m.

A few hours before the football game on Nov. 17, 35 cyclists from IU and Purdue finished their 122-mile ride from West Lafayette to Bloomington. The riders enjoyed a tailgate celebrating the end of the second annual Bucket 100 Bike Tour, which raised more than $5,000 for Habitat for Humanity.

IU womens soccer defeats Boilermakers in 2nd round of NCAAs on penalty kicks

By Ryan Gregg · Sunday, Nov. 18,2007 11:58 p.m.

The IU women’s soccer team will be heading to the round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament after advancing past rival and sectional host Purdue 4-3 on penalty kicks Nov. 18.

Hoosiers could go bowling

By Tom Kir · Sunday, Nov. 18,2007 11:57 p.m.

The hard part is over. The Hoosiers’ triumph over rival Purdue virtually guarantees the team its goal of playing a 13th game. IU now must do something it hasn’t had the privilege of doing in 14 years: wait to see if it gets the 13th game, and if so, find out where it is and who it’s against.

IU tops Purdue for 3rd year in 11th blood donor challenge

By Cheryl Thomas · Sunday, Nov. 18,2007 11:57 p.m.

The Old Oaken Bucket was not the only traveling trophy awarded to IU on Nov. 17. The “Blood Bucket” was presented to the Hoosier community during halftime at Memorial Stadium to commemorate IU’s third consecutive victory over Purdue in the IU-Purdue Blood Donor Challenge.

IU mens basketball handles Longwood at home

By Michael Sanserino · Sunday, Nov. 18,2007 11:56 p.m.

The IU men’s basketball team was supposed to have a potent offensive attack. But it was the staunch defense that impressed coach Kelvin Sampson during No. 8 IU’s 100-49 win against Longwood on Sunday at home.

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