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Hoosiers set sights on Golden Gophers

Minnesota guard Terrance Simmons said before the season started that the Gophers just wanted to have fun this year. They weren't interested in wins and losses because the team doesn't have a lot of talent.

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The Republicrat inauguration

It will be interesting to see how this weekend's counter-inaugural protests turn out in Washington. The New York Times reports that the Secret Service will be in charge of security, with checkpoints to search the bags of those who want to watch the inaugural parade, and the D.C. police will be the shock troops on the street.

Middle East still suffering from Gulf War

This is a historic week for the United States. The 10th anniversary of the Gulf War was recently commemorated. This was the war that sent Iraq out of Kuwait and former president George Bush's approval rating to its highest. Though the United Nations imposed the sanctions against Iraq after the war, the United States -- Bush, in particular -- supported them.

A pouty breed of feminism

"Spoiled Rotten." "Princess." "Brat." "Sexy." "Flirt." "Gold Digger." "Vampire Slut" (goth-pop version). Flirty summaries of our vixenhood make cataloging easy. Bumper stickers for babes. It's chic to be childish, but still seductive. Hey, loosen up, it's just fashion, right?

House debates seat elimination

With the results from the 2000 U.S. Census in, redistricting looms on the horizon.

Teachers, parents win fight for better pay

The University announced this week it will raise the salaries of its 20 child care workers. IU will more than double its subsidy to its child care programs, funding an additional $90,000 a year to teachers at the day care centers.

City ready for crowds, protesters

Saturday, when the inaugural ceremonies peak, both protesters and celebrators will take to the streets of Washington, D.C. Thursday marked the opening of the weekend-long ceremonies with the aerial entrance of six paratroopers and performances by Ricky Martin, Brooks and Dunn and Wayne Newton, among others. Boxing legend Muhammad Ali attended the ceremonies.

Mayor protests portrayal of city

Many viewers continued to watch CBS Sunday evening after the AFC Championship game.

Coach says IU needs depth to beat talented Buckeyes

Women's track and field coach Randy Heisler looked at the entry sheets for his Hoosiers' meet against Ohio State and determined the Buckeyes could win at least seven events Saturday at Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse.

Team goes for 2 in a row

Coming off an 85-77 victory against conference rival Michigan, the men's indoor track team hopes to continue the momentum when facing Ohio State at noon Saturday in its home opener at the Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse.

Team faces grudge match at home

The hockey team last played Miami of Ohio University March 4. In a close contest, the Clubhawks edged out the Hoosiers 3-2. Not only did Miami hold a 3-0-1 record against the Hoosiers last season, but the March 4 game was the national championship.

Hoosiers outmuscle Purdue

Wrestling coach Duane Goldman knows he can count on Kevin Stanley. The 5-foot-2 senior has been a pillar of strength for the Hoosiers since bulking up to 165 pounds, a weight class that was surrounded by question marks before the season.

IUSA ready for elections

Marking the first official day of the IU Student Association election season, the IUSA president explained the rules to a handful of potential candidates Thursday at Ballantine Hall. Two tickets are expected to announce their candidacies Sunday. President Meredith Suffron, a senior, handed out the timeline for the election and pointed out key dates. Applications will be available Thursday at the Indiana Memorial Union Student Activities Office and are due Feb. 1. Executive candidates will debate Feb. 8 The IUSA election will be held Feb. 20-21. Students will vote on paper ballots or online, Suffron said.

Bennett heads home with victory in mind

It's homecoming weekend for coach Kathi Bennett. And everyone's making a big deal about it. Except Kathi Bennett.

Game of rivals marks end for facility

It's fitting that the final meet in Purdue's Lambert Pool is against its biggest rival, IU. IU heads to West Lafayette to battle Purdue at 1 p.m. Saturday at the 61-year-old Lambert Pool. The aging venue is being replaced by the Aquactics Center, set to open in August.

Speaker encourages teachers

By age 9, children in under-resourced school districts are already three to four years behind their higher-income peers, the founder of Teach for America said Thursday in a speech.

Organizations seek to prevent violence

Beginning at 3 p.m. today, the Division of Recreational Sports and Middle Way House will sponsor a program called Fitness Against Violence. The event, at the Student Recreational Sports Center, is designed to raise awareness about violence against women.

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