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Education class engages in election debate

By Alyson Brodsy and Allison Donahue · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:36 p.m.

In the spirit of this year's presidential election, education building room 1006 was full of energy Thursday morning. Students in E300, "Elementary Education in a Pluralistic Society," prepared to debate social issues from the Republican, Democratic, and Libertarian party platforms. Groups within each party -- with the exception of the Libertarian party, who had only one group -- presented issues about education, civil rights, childcare and the Supreme Court.

Ditka, Ditka, Cameron

By Scott Powers · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 12:12 p.m.

I hadn't seen Bob Swerski of "Saturday Night Live's" Superfans since he was wanted for the attempted murder of Mike McCaskey after Mike Ditka was fired.

Johny Socko brings tour to close in Bloomington

By Alyson Brodsy and Stacy Kess · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 12:10 p.m.

Band, people, beer. It was a typical night at the Bluebird. And that's what made it so atypical. The bands were part of the Hoosier Original Music Tour, a five-band, seven-show tour that highlighted independent Indiana artists.

Paying the price at the pump

By Erin Nave · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 12:05 p.m.

Business was booming Wednesday night at area gas stations, as Bloomington residents filled up their tanks tax-free one last time. Motorists throughout Indiana are paying 5 to 6 cents more per gallon today for regular unleaded gasoline, following Thursday's lifting of the state gas tax suspension.

IUSA supports more clocks

By Anne Keshner · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:42 a.m.

The IUSA Congress was in session last night for its second bi-monthly meeting of October. A heavily discussed item on its menu was a proposal to provide more clocks around IU's campus.

Registrar, UITS testing online registration

By Alyson Brodsy and Melissa Arnold · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:36 a.m.

Several students are registering for next semester's classes on the Web using a pilot program that will run until Nov. 17. The purpose of the project is to see if it is ready to be implemented for all students.

Mightier than the 'Penn'

By Guy Cipriano · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:34 a.m.

Penn State, Michigan and Ohio State are considered the Big Ten's "big three." Every year, when a season begins, it's expected that the three teams will contend for the conference title. But in 2000, a year where logic is being defied in the Big Ten, Penn State needs a perfect record in its four remaining games to qualify for a bowl game.

Hoosiers play host to Penn State in RCA Dome

By Dan Cortez · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:16 a.m.

It's a home game, but it isn't at Memorial Stadium. The game is away from home, but the Hoosiers will be considered the home team. Either way, when the Hoosiers travel to Indianapolis Saturday for their meeting with Penn State at the RCA Dome, the site and stadium won't be important to them.

Standard a step in the right direction

Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:13 a.m.

Alcohol is many things. It allows one to relieve stress. It lowers inhibitions. It makes for a generally good time. But one could hardly say that it does wonders for one's judgement.

Hoosiers face biggest test of season

By Amanda Schmitt · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:12 a.m.

The men's rugby team is ready for Ohio State University.

Around the Game

Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:10 a.m.

Last year, the women's swimming and diving team edged out Illinois for sixth place at Big Ten championships. The Hoosiers look to continue their winning streak against the Fighting Illini in a dual meet at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Counsilman Billingsley Aquatic Center.

Differing, ignorant polls no longer just for politics

By John Koluder · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:08 a.m.

I know this is a soccer column, but one cannot ignore that it's that time of year again. That's right, it's election time. The fun is almost over, but you still have five more days to cherish those negative ads, idiotic talk-show appearances, third-party whinefests and polls.

Hoosiers to play in regional tournament

By Benjy Ekhaus · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:03 a.m.

Seven players from the men's tennis team will get their final fall tournament action beginning today and continuing through Monday in Madison, Wis., at the Region IV ITA tournament. The event features 128 singles players and 64 doubles teams from 29 schools, including top players from the area.

Confident team enters into 1st home game against Wildcats

By Brett Wallace · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:57 a.m.

The hockey team faces off against the University of Kentucky in a split series this weekend. The Hoosiers welcome the Wildcats to the Frank Southern Center, 1965 S. Henderson St., for the team's first home game of the season at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Kentucky hosts IU at the Lexington Ice Center Saturday.

Team hopes to turn around record

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:55 a.m.

When the volleyball team takes the court this weekend to battle Michigan and Michigan State it will be the beginning of the Hoosiers second chance at success. This weekend marks the second half of the Big Ten season.

Rowers look forward to Head of Elk regatta

By Ryan Lengerich · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:52 a.m.

Many coaches will tell their teams to approach each race like it's the most important race of the season. For crew, this weekend's Head of the Elk regatta is the most important race of the season.

Seniors attribute personal success to determination

By Ryan Gunterman · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:50 a.m.

Sunday's game marks the final time Wendy Graves, Chrissy Heubi, Jena Kluska and Kendal Willis will step onto the soccer field as Indiana Hoosiers. Each senior has stated their disappointment in this year's season because of their losing record and failure to reach the Big Ten tournament, but no one has been disappointed in their time as a Hoosier.

Team finishes season at home

By Ryan Gunterman · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:48 a.m.

The women's soccer team finishes up the 2000 season at home against cross-state rival Kentucky Sunday afternoon.

Men's team aims for Big Ten title

By Mary Warren · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:47 a.m.

It's crunch time for both the men's and women's cross country teams while in Madison, Wis., and this weekend's Big Ten Championship could make or break either team. Although this will be the smallest number of teams the Hoosiers have competed against in more than a month, the teams they do encounter will be nationally-ranked. The No. 24 men's team dreams of only the best -- first place. IU has not won a Big Ten championship since 1980, but this year's Hoosiers are confident they have what it takes.

Accident raises questions of safety

By Amy Oringer and Amy Orringer · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:43 a.m.

Rush hour on campus does not exclusively consist of bumper to bumper traffic. There are plenty of motorcycles, bikes and pedestrians thrown into the confusion that occurs at about 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.