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On the contrary

By Alyson Brodsy and Andrew Shaffer · Monday, Nov. 6,2006 12:12 a.m.

We knew it wouldn't be this easy. Not our team, not with our history and certainly not when bowl eligibility could come this soon.

Hoosiers will have to wait for bowl eligibility

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Monday, Nov. 6,2006 12:10 a.m.

MINNEAPOLIS -- The IU football team had its season-long goal of bowl eligibility within its grasp Saturday. But rather than clinching their first bowl game berth since 1993, the Hoosiers suffered one of their worst defeats of the season, a 63-26 loss on the road to Minnesota.

Michigan State upsets No. 12 Hoosiers

By Matt Dollinger · Monday, Nov. 6,2006 12:10 a.m.

The No. 7-seed Michigan State Spartans defeated the No. 2-seed Hoosiers in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday, 3-1. This is the second time in two weeks the Spartans (8-11, 2-5 Big Ten) have upset the No. 12 Hoosiers (14-5, 4-2 Big Ten). The first loss came Oct. 21 in East Lansing, Mich., in a 1-0 contest.

IU hoping to secure NCAA Tournament bid despite loss

By John Wustrow · Monday, Nov. 6,2006 12:08 a.m.

For the IU women's soccer team, history needs to be enough in the eyes of the NCAA. The Hoosiers (9-7-4, 5-4-1 Big Ten), who compiled a 13-game unbeaten streak from Sept. 1 through Oct. 13, finished their season Thursday night with a 2-1 loss to Michigan in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. The 13-game unbeaten streak was one short of the program record of 14, but after the streak, IU ended its season with a five-game losing streak.

IU wins 11th Big Ten Tournament title

By Chris Engel · Monday, Nov. 6,2006 12:08 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The IU men's soccer team won its 11th Big Ten Tournament title by defeating Ohio State 1-0 Sunday afternoon.

D.J. knows he still has a ways to go

By Alyson Brodsy and Ryan Corazza · Monday, Nov. 6,2006 12:07 a.m.

D.J. White knows he'll get better. Kelvin Sampson knows it, too. But White's reaction to the IU coach as he addressed his power forward's lack of defensive aggresiveness in the first half against the University of North Dakota wouldn't tell you that.

And then there was one

By Michael Sanserino · Monday, Nov. 6,2006 12:06 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Before the season started, IU men's soccer coach Mike Freitag challenged his team to accomplish four things.

Wilmont's energy keys IU win

By Eamonn Brennan · Monday, Nov. 6,2006 12:04 a.m.

No one told Rod Wilmont that Sunday's game was supposed to be an exhibition. In the first game under his new coach, Wilmont was his old self -- jumping at steals, flying into the stands, even careening into Kelvin Sampson as he raced down the sideline in hot pursuit of a loose ball.

Delivery driver assaulted, breaks 2 bones in leg

By Kristi Oloffson · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 11:03 p.m.

IU police are investigating the assault of an Aver's Gourmet Pizza delivery driver that occurred Thursday night at the Herman B Wells library, said IU Police Department Capt. Jerry Minger, reading from the police report. No arrests have been made at this time, Minger said.

Author visits Bloomington to discuss Arab discrimination, prejudice in Israel

By Tom Kir · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 11:01 p.m.

Author Susan Nathan spoke to an audience of about 30 Thursday night at the Monroe County Public Library to share the prejudices Arab people in Israel face, which she documents in her book, "The Other Side of Israel: My Journey Across the Jewish/Arab Divide." The IU Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures co-sponsored the event.

College Republicans, Democrats work to sway upcoming elections

By Brian Spegele · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 11 p.m.

With the ring of a telephone and a knock at the door, many around IU quickly learn that midterm elections are only days away.

Enron whistleblower talks ethics, corruption to business students

By Whitney Mitchell · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:59 p.m.

More than 400 students and faculty from the Kelley School of Business heard former Enron executive Lynn Brewer speak in the IU Auditorium on Friday about the unscrupulous dealings she witnessed within the infamous energy company.

Lecture touches on Kurdish issues

By Christina Stigliani · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:59 p.m.

Turkey's decision not to assist the United States in military campaigns against Iraq in 2003 echoed a similar course of action taken by Turkey in the colonial period, said Robert Olson, University of Kentucky professor of Middle Eastern history and politics, in a lecture Friday night.

Professor: Student should not face charges for Web site

By Sonia Rana · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:58 p.m.

IU Ph.D. student Chris Soghoian could face charges for violating seven sections under the federal code, but an IU law professor does not believe he will be prosecuted.

Themes of 'Born Again' spark opportunity for thought, discussion

By Alyson Brodsy and K. A. MacDonald · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:40 p.m.

Any book that has a main character questioning his or her belief in God is going to upset some people. "Born Again" by Kelly Kerney, a 26-year-old author who grew up in a Pentecostal household, is just such a book.

Orion Quartet takes residence with Jacobs School of Music for 2006-07 year

By Ashley Wilson · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:38 p.m.

The Jacobs School of Music recently appointed the Orion String Quartet as its first quartet-in-residence for the 2006-07 season. The Orion Quartet, which has made many guest appearances at IU during the last two years, will perform concerts and lead master classes for students twice a semester. They will also work closely with chamber groups and quartets within the school.

Fat is phat but skinny is in

By Alyson Brodsy and Teri Rosenbaum · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:35 p.m.

I have a love/hate relationship with my boyfriend, Denim. Sometimes he shrinks and doesn't perform very well. Sometimes he compliments my ass, so I let him get close and touch me inappropriately. Our relationship is unstable, but I know this much is true: I like skinny boys, but I love skinny jeans.

Speaker, musician offer free show

By Shannon Valentine · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:34 p.m.

What happens on campus after dark? For some IU students, when the sun goes down and darkness sets in, the cue is to go home, grab a pack of Ramen noodles, crack the books, watch television or laze around.

Certificate merges arts, management

By Katie Ingmire · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:33 p.m.

Before a symphony plays its first notes or a curtain unfurls at a theater, attendees must decide when to go, where to buy their tickets and where to find their seats.

Online Only: The Urge to splurge

By Alyson Brodsy and Jessica Simendinger · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:30 p.m.

'Tis the season. Marked by falling leaves, crisp air and flocks of scantily clad freshman women in huddled masses walking toward frat houses, fall is in full swing. As someone with impeccable taste, let me say that, though the cash reserve accumulated by a summer's hard work is dwindling fast, there are some things this season worth the splurge.