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Eye to the sky

At the same time as the observatory is celebrating its centennial birthday, it is going through extensive rehabilitation. As a result, all classes, public telescope nights and other activities at the observatory have been canceled. Yet, since the early 1900s, the observatory has been an important part of IU's campus.

Abortion again a hot topic for Senate candidates

It's an issue that has raised the eyebrows and blood pressures of countless candidates since the Supreme Court handed down Roe v. Wade in 1973. Since then, it has also become a hot topic on college campuses nationwide.

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On the sidelines

Ekoostik Hookah shines

When you have as much talent as Ekoostik Hookah, simple settings and small crowds do not deter you from giving a fantastic performance. Ekoostik Hookah, a Columbus-based jam rock and roll band, took the stage at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., Thursday night, and received a warm welcome from the tie-dye clad crowd.

Democratic candidates blaze campaign trail by bus

The team filed out of the statehouse parking lot and loaded a charter bus Friday afternoon as managers checked the drink cooler and got ready to call roll. Gov. Frank O'Bannon -- here, Lt. Gov. Joe Kernan -- here, the Johnson team -- here … The Democratic candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, superintendent and senator made the first three of 30 stops on the O'Bannon Victory Express leading up to Nov. 7.

Paying attention to the green concerns

In this presidential election, candidates have many different views as to which shade of green they would rather preserve: leafy green or the color of the dollar bill.

White defeats Red in scrimmage

The men's basketball team's annual Red/White game had the feel of a scrimmage despite being played on television and in front of 1,500 fans at Assembly Hall.

Graduate students focus of meeting

An open meeting for all graduate and professional students will be held at 5:30 p.m. today in Ballantine Hall 330. The goal of the meeting is to have students voice their concerns and wants in regard to the future relationship between the Graduate Student Organization and IU Student Association.

Students wait for answers

Six months after MTV Campus Invasion Tour's Bush and Moby concert was canceled, many ticketholders still have not received refunds -- or an explanation.

'Star' files lawsuit

The Indianapolis Star filed a lawsuit Thursday with the Marion County Superior Court against IU to inspect and copy its "investigatory findings" surrounding the disciplinary action against and eventual firing of former basketball coach Bob Knight.

Men's rugby team falls to Ohio State 28-15

Saturday's game against Ohio State proved to be not only the season's biggest game for the men's rugby team but also its biggest disappointment. The Hoosiers scored only twice during the game and gave up twice as many tries in a game that left them just out of reach of the national final four tournament. The Hoosiers lost 28-15.

Hockey team sweeps Kentucky

IU coaches and players were confident they would sweep the University of Kentucky in the teams' home-and-home series this weekend. And as IU expected, the Hoosiers crushed the Wildcats both nights, defeating Kentucky 11-5 Friday at the Frank Southern Center, 1965 S. Henderson Ave., and 7-1 Saturday at the Lexington Ice Arena.

Volleyball team battles inconsistency for win

It might just be that the volleyball team suffers from a slight personality disorder. Friday, the sluggish, uninspired version poked its head into University Gym. A mere 24 hours later, IU's energized, upbeat twin rumbled in.

Cross country teams compete at Big Tens

The men's cross country team took second place with 81 points in the Big Ten championships behind Wisconsin's 45 points Sunday in Madison, Wis. Penn State finished third with 82 points.

Feisty Fife looked upon by teammates as leader

Scrappy. Feisty. Dane Fife. In a three-minute span in the second half of Sunday's annual Red and White intrasquad scrimmage, the 6-foot-4, 200 pound junior guard displayed the character that defines him as a player.

Soccer team ends season with victory over Wildcats

The women's soccer team had not scored a goal in the last seven games before Sunday's match against Kentucky, when the Hoosiers scored three in the first half. Those three goals would be all the Hoosiers needed to dismantle the Wildcats 3-1. Junior midfielder Stacey Peterson wasted no time ending the Hoosiers' scoreless run when she put a shot in the bottom right corner of the net on a feed from sophomore forward Kate Kastl, just 9:32 into the game.

Penn State field goal seals victory over Hoosiers

INDIANAPOLIS -- Penn State senior quarterback Rashard Casey didn't want to watch. After Casey marched his team 52 yards in less than two minutes, his teammates' hopes of defeating IU rested on the foot of senior kicker Ryan Primanti.

Hoosiers suffer another 4th quarter loss

INDIANAPOLIS -- In four years, he has done a lot of things. He brought in his own players and coaches. He installed a high-powered offense with a talented quarterback. He was able to move a home game to Indianapolis. But coach Cam Cameron hasn't been able to teach his team one crucial aspect of football.

Dow, NASDAQ close on positive note

Investors will pay close attention to economic data that will be released this week. The data could provide some insight as to the state of the economy. Reports regarding personal income, consumer confidence, and unemployment are due this week. If investors feel that the economy is slowing down too much, the markets will trade lower.