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Issue heats up campaign

Almost 30 years ago, a pregnant woman started a battle against the state of Texas that changed national policy. Today, Roe v. Wade is still cause for political unrest. The next president might have the power to appoint three to four Supreme Court justices, who in turn will have the power to overturn the decision. Traditionally, the Democratic Party takes the abortion rights stance, and the Republican party votes anti-abortion.

Powell speech 'powerful'

Retired Army Gen. Colin Powell was introduced as one of the nation's best speakers by IU President Myles Brand Friday at the IU Auditorium. He lived up to expectations.

Hockey team still unbeaten

The hockey team continued its undefeated conference record and home record this weekend with its respective 6-0 and 7-0 wins against Ohio State University Friday and Saturday.

Hoosier teams compete with varied successes

The Hoosier women's swimming and diving team continued its undefeated season with two more wins this weekend against Kentucky and Northwestern in dual meets. Its record is now at 4-0.

Volleyball team defeats Iowa

The volleyball team rebounded from a loss against No. 7 Minnesota to defeat Iowa in three matches Saturday. The Hoosiers fell to the Golden Gophers (22-2, 11-2 in conference play) in three matches, 15-2, 18-16, 15-11. IU improved to 14-10, 5-9 in Big Ten play with a 15-7, 15-11, 15-13 win over the Buckeyes.

Team loses in overtime

The men's soccer team snapped a 10-game winning streak Saturday in a 1-0 overtime loss to Stanford. The Hoosiers then turned the loss into a two-game losing streak, losing 2-1 to Cal-Berkeley Sunday.

Hoosiers search for go-to man

With former guard A.J. Guyton graduated and drafted to the Chicago Bulls, the Hoosiers are searching for a go-to man. There were signs of promise from junior forward Jarrad Odle and freshman forward Jared Jeffries Sunday in IU's 84-74 win against Athletes in Action (5-2).

Freshman Jared Jeffries shines in preseason game

Interim head coach Mike Davis has said many times that Jared Jeffries is a good basketball player who will contribute a great many things to this year's team. Jeffries lived up to the billing Sunday as he led IU to an 84-74 victory against Athletes in Action.

Another heartbreaker

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Paul Mandina stared with a stoic look on his face at the brown lectern before him. Mandina scratched his head as he tried to explain the frustration after the Hoosiers had just lost another close football game. Illinois squeaked past IU, 42-35, before 54,283 fans, ending the Hoosiers' bowl chances. The Hoosiers' senior defensive tackle and co-captain could not find the words.

Other state races

Briefs about the state attorney general and superintendent of public instruction races.

State representative candidates on the issues

Where Republican candidate John Shean and Democratic incumbent Peggy Welch stand on the issues affecting Bloomington.

Minutes to go

Rhetoric is as much a part of politics as basketball is a part of Indiana. The two are inextricable -- not always pretty -- but so ingrained in culture that they're here to stay.

Experience key in county commissioner race

Four candidates are running for seats in the race for county commissioner, with one seat open in districts two and three. The District 1 seat will be determined in two years.

Other county races

Party chairs see opportunities for advancement

Three of seven county council seats are up for grabs, with six candidates vying for them.

Election results to affect market

The market stands to be affected by issues throughout the week. Today, Cisco Systems will release earnings after the close of trading. According to First Call, a business monitoring firm, the company is expected to earn 17 cents a share. Investors are closely watching the release, as Cisco has beaten earnings expectations for the last 15 quarters.

Science, Islam don't have to conflict

I'm writing to address some issues that were brought up in the article "Science pitted against religion" (Oct. 25) describing Pervez Hoodbhoy's talk in Bloomington on Islam and science. I participated in a two-hour follow-up discussion with Professor Hoodbhoy in which he elaborated on his views in more detail. I wish that talk and discussion had also been included in the IDS report, as this would have presented a more balanced and less superficial picture of some of those ideas -- a depth I believe Professor Hoodbhoy, members of the Pakistan Students Association, Muslim community and other concerned observers would all have appreciated.

Professor improved academic, social environment

During my brief tenure in Bloomington, I am often inundated with stories of IU's rich academic tradition and socially progressive history. Admittedly, I was convinced much of this reputation was embellished and undue to this institution.

President should be accessible to people

I would like to make a few comments regarding the recent dissent about the president on the opinion page of the IDS ("Candidates pander to the people," Nov. 1). Saying that presidential candidates should not appear on talk shows and on "Saturday Night Live" and such because the president of the United States needs to be respected by foreign dignitaries could not be more wrong. First and foremost, the president should "sink to our level" and let the people know he knows he is not above the common citizen. Sure, he is the president, but he is just a man. We as the people he leads and represents have every right to have every opportunity to see the president not as a politician blazing his campaign trail, but as a man and a person.

IU, corporations have duty to workers

Nicaraguans suffer the burden of the highest per capita national debt. Poverty, exacerbated by Nicaragua's 55-60 percent rate of unemployment, breeds misery for the people. The situation for workers in Nicaragua worsened Oct. 19. Negotiations between the Chentex factory owners in the Las Mercedes free trade zone and one of the strongest independent unions in Latin America were cut short of any resolution.