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Fall ballet filled with beautiful artistry

By Olivia Ann Striffler and Olivia Striffler · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2000 1:40 a.m.

The first performance of the IU Ballet Theatre's fall program this past weekend was a huge accomplishment. The four pieces of repertoire performed showcased the dancers' skills, as well as the instructors' expertise.

Bloomington welcomes an old friend

By by Katie Cierniak and Katie Cierniak · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2000 1:39 a.m.

Juliana Hatfield will roll into Bloomington at 10:30 p.m. today to play at Second Story, 201 S. College Ave. With ties to Bloomington via former band mates, Blake Babies, John Strohm and Freda Love, Hatfield's show at Second Story is a significant stop on her current tour. Old fans will see how far Hatfield has progressed musically, and new fans will see her two distinct musical personas.

Fun facts from the debate

By Alyson Brodsy and Duncan Teater · Monday, Oct. 9,2000 4:28 p.m.

It could only have been more perfect if Al Gore had worn a shirt that said, "I'm with Stupid." Instead, Tweedle-dumb and Tweedle-disdainful were dressed in identical outfits, dark blue suits with white shirts and red ties. (Gore's tie was more of a maroon, in case anyone was having trouble telling the two apart).

Run draws more than 1,700

By Stacy Kess · Monday, Oct. 9,2000 4:13 p.m.

The back of the Run for the Endzone yellow and white T-shirts was a tribute. It read, "I ran for Jill."

Reports to set market's mood

By Trevor K. Davis · Monday, Oct. 9,2000 2:40 a.m.

This week, a number of companies will release their third-quarter earnings. Those earnings appear to be strong, but Wall Street is more interested in the guidance companies release for following quarters. After last week's large losses, investors are interested in future growth. If companies announce sales will be slowing, investors could punish them. A number of high-profile companies will release earnings this week including General Electric, Yahoo!, Motorola and General Motors. Investors will also be looking at the earnings of technology companies Juniper Networks, Veritas Software and Redback Networks.

Yom Kippur offers Jews a new start

By Nathan Alley · Monday, Oct. 9,2000 2:13 a.m.

Observers might see students throwing bread into Jordan River today. This act takes on meaning in an ancient ritual tradition in which members of the Jewish community ask forgiveness for their sins and prepare for a new year.

Clinton skips Indy visit

By Kara Salge · Monday, Oct. 9,2000 2:05 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- President Bill Clinton canceled his trip to a rally for Rep. Julia Carson (D-10th) Saturday, but addressed the crowd via telephone at the practice facility of the Indianapolis Colts complex.

Bloomington experts react to Yugoslavian turmoil

By Sheila Lalwani · Monday, Oct. 9,2000 2:01 a.m.

When Yugoslavians revolted against then-president Slobodan Milosevic and voted in Vojislav Kostunica, which effectively harbored in democratic rule, Frank McCloskey paid attention. The former Bloomington mayor and six-term U.S. Congressmen met with Milosevic after the Croatian War in 1991, served as a mediator in negotiations over territorial disputes in Bosnia and is working toward his graduate degree in Serbo-Croatian language and Balkan history.

Hoosiers dominate Wolverines in game

By Nick Bowton · Monday, Oct. 9,2000 1:46 a.m.

Coach Jerry Yeagley knew this day was coming. He knew, eventually, his men's soccer team would break out of its offensive funk, and he knew the day it happened would be an unpleasant one for IU's opponent. Sunday was the day. Michigan was the opponent.

1 goal of 22 attempts gets IU the win over Butler

By Sarah Trotto · Monday, Oct. 9,2000 1:38 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Butler goalkeeper Jason Richarz was like a stubborn brick wall, denying nearly every scoring chance the men's soccer team had Friday night. He trapped, smacked and swatted away each ball that came near him -- until sophomore midfielder Pat Noonan scurried past defenders and tucked a goal past Richarz with five minutes left in the game.

Hoosiers fall at Northwestern, 52-33

By Guy Cipriano · Monday, Oct. 9,2000 1:36 a.m.

EVANSTON, Ill. -- If there were any doubts about Northwestern's place atop the Big Ten standings, they were erased Saturday when the Wildcats played IU. And whatever doubts existed about IU's defense still linger after the Hoosier defense again allowed its opponent to score big.

Softball Olympian returns to IU

By Sarah Trotto · Monday, Oct. 9,2000 1:34 a.m.

Signs of the 2000 Games still linger around Olympic softball player Michelle Venturella almost a week after the Sydney Games. As she watched an IU softball exhibition game against Indiana State Saturday, she wore a navy jacket with an embroidered American flag and the word "SOFTBALL" across the chest. On the softball diamond, junior Brooke Monroe wore a patriotic catcher's helmet that Venturella passed on to her.

Sports lawsuit: Money for the taking

By Brett Wallace · Monday, Oct. 9,2000 1:31 a.m.

A Vancouver court Friday found NHL player Marty McSorley guilty of assault with a weapon. This was in response to the Feb. 21 on-ice incident in which McSorley, then a defenseman for the Boston Bruins, delivered a two-handed stick to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Donald Brashear.

Local candidates campaign at parade

By Alyson Brodsy and Christy LaFave · Monday, Oct. 9,2000 1:29 a.m.

High school bands pounded out their school songs, an Elvis impersonator swiveled his hips atop the back of a pickup truck and boy scouts and youth cheerleaders tossed out Tootsie Rolls. In fact, as far as small-town parades go, Sunday's annual Bloomfield Apple Festival parade was missing only one element: apples.

Police look for rioters

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 9,2000 1:28 a.m.

The IU Police Department said it is still trying to find and charge suspects involved in campus disturbances Sept. 10. The riots were a result of the removal of former basketball Coach Bob Knight.

Geyer quits basketball team

Monday, Oct. 9,2000 1:26 a.m.

Senior forward Tom Geyer has left the IU men's basketball team. After making the decision Thursday night, he informed interim head coach Mike Davis of his decision Friday morning.

Hoosiers travel to Franklin for invitational

By Shawn Touney · Monday, Oct. 9,2000 1:25 a.m.

The women's golf team won't have to go far to compete in the Legends Invitational, which takes place an hour away in Franklin, Ind. With the recent golfer-unfriendly weather conditions, the Hoosiers might wish they were traveling further.

Women's soccer struggle in Big Ten games

By Aaron Sharockman · Monday, Oct. 9,2000 1:22 a.m.

Women's soccer coach Joe Kelley saw his team play its best this weekend. But the best they could do still ended with two losses. The Hoosiers dropped a pair of conference games at Bill Armstrong Stadium, 2-1 to Wisconsin Friday in double-overtime and 1-0 to Minnesota Sunday.

Greekfest raises money for United Way

By Valarie Haft and Valerie Haft · Monday, Oct. 9,2000 1:22 a.m.

Greekfest concluded Saturday despite a week filled with unexpected weather conditions. The annual event is a system-wide philanthropic effort to raise money for Monroe County United Way.

Disappointment, delight for cross county team

By Mary Warren · Monday, Oct. 9,2000 1:21 a.m.

The men's and women's cross country teams traveled to Notre Dame Friday with an optimistic outlook. They left with mixed emotions. While the men placed fifth, beating two top-25 teams, the women fell short of their goals, finishing 12th in a field of 31 teams.