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Hoosier Cricket Cup attracts teams from across state

By Ryan Cunningham · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 11:49 p.m.

It was the Hoosier Cricket Cup, but in the end, the Cup didn’t belong to the Hoosiers. Cool Creek finished off the Eller Killers 55-47 on Saturday to win the first Hoosier Cricket Cup at Twin Lakes Sports Park in Bloomington.

A club of one: Fashion Law Club searches for additional members

Monday, Oct. 4,2010 11:48 p.m.

Sophomore Katherine Lessing hopes to gain support for the newly formed IU Fashion Law Club.

Field hockey continues tough stretch with home game against Louisville

By Micah McVicker · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 11:47 p.m.

The IU field hockey team may be in the midst of the toughest five games on its schedule. On Tuesday, IU plays another top-10 team in Louisville.

Sustainability Council, IUSA campaign for greener campus

By Claire Wiseman · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 11:45 p.m.

This year, through a partnership with IU Student Association, members of the Student Sustainability Council hope to collect enough signatures to place a voluntary donation for the fund on IU’s class registration website.

Environment effects key focus during construction project

By Lindsey Mohlman · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 11:44 p.m.

Despite the College of Arts and Sciences Themester on sustainability and the promotion of an environmentally conscious IU community, a walk around campus shows various construction projects that could ignite concern.

Underwater studies aids student marine research

By James Estes · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 11:43 p.m.

IU’s Underwater Studies department is one of the oldest college underwater science programs in the country.

Notebook: Chappell nears top 5 in career IU passing yards

By Geoffrey Miller · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 11:36 p.m.

Ben Chappell set four records in his Saturday performance against Michigan. IDS football reporter Geoffrey Miller reports on Chappell and other news from Bill Lynch's press conference.

Colombian soccer sophomore excels at IU

By Kevin Wang · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 11:30 p.m.

For women's soccer sophomore forward Orianica Velasquez, carried her soccer dream all the way from Bogota, Colombia to Bloomington.

Monroe Co. seeks to extend early voting poll hours

By Mary Kenney · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 10:21 p.m.

Voter accessibility has been the hot topic for the Monroe County Election Board this fall, and partisan views continue to generate heated debates. Satellite voting sites were shot down by the board in three separate meetings, and the new topic for debate is an extension of hours to vote early in the Curry Building.

Study results leave experts still questioning if prayer heals or not

By Mary Kenney · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 10:18 p.m.

The healing power of prayer is a tenet of many world religions including Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Now, empirical research might indicate that prayer could play a role in the medical field.

Here for the fellas

By Keiara Carr · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 10:16 p.m.

A friend sat me down the other day, and he told me my column is too girly. He said “guys can’t relate to the horridness of heels or having two X chromosomes.” He said I should try to tackle a subject about clothing for men.

South Jordan to broadcast for online-streaming concert

By Kayleen Cohen · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 10:12 p.m.

South Jordan will be returning to Bloomington Thursday to perform a live broadcasted acoustic set at Farm Fresh Studios. The concert, promoted by Stickam, a live video streaming site, will be available for viewers around the world.

Out in South Africa

By Therese Kennelly · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 8:11 p.m.

Gay marriage is legal in 10 countries, including South Africa, but still not in the United States. Yes, South Africa, the country that used to be ruled by apartheid, state-enforced segregation of racial groups. Even they have legalized gay marriage.

Something called a library

By Sarah Hann · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 8:09 p.m.

I’m not a big fan of the first day of classes and haven’t been for several semesters. I seem to forget this fact from one semester to the next (luckily, or it would be an even bigger struggle to get out of bed), but I dread that moment when the professor passes out the syllabus.

I like Mike... or Mitch.

By Justin Kingsolver · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 8:08 p.m.

Because of the tremendous position our great state enjoys when compared to others across the nation, two of our elected public servants have been receiving substantial presidential buzz — Gov. Mitch Daniels and Rep. Mike Pence.

Staff editorial: Vote 'no' on property tax cap amendment

Monday, Oct. 4,2010 8:06 p.m.

If adopted by voters, the constitutional amendment to cap property taxes would permanently limit lawmakers’ ability to alter the property taxes to meet different communities’ needs and provide the sort of basic services that hold a community together.

Gay teen suicides: The Greek perspective

By Justin Kingsolver · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 8:04 p.m.

While much progress has been made in the fight for equality for homosexuals, the struggle is far from over. We, as college students, seldom think of ourselves as bigoted people, but for many of us (myself included), entrenched stereotypes can shape unfair opinions of people because of their sexual orientation.

Gay teen suicides: Bullying in high places

By Drew Anderson · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 8:03 p.m.

Teenagers find themselves in an ever-evolving identity crisis and adding sexuality throws fuel into the fire. While adults categorize this as teenage angst, the recent Andrew Shirvell scandal in Michigan reveals the online homophobia existing in the corporate world.

Gay teen suicides: Harassment's price

By Zach Ammerman · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 8:01 p.m.

The story I’m about to tell you is a personal one, but it is, tragically, not even close to being an uncommon one. Five gay teenagers have killed themselves in the past three weeks alone, including a 15-year-old student in Greensburg, Ind., and a 19-year-old just last Friday.

Gay teen suicides: The bullying epidemic

By Francisco Tirado · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 8 p.m.

There is no specific cure for bullying. There is no prescription for bigotry, and there is no pill for intolerance. There is no all-encompassing first aid kit to console those who suffer quietly. However, something that we can offer, in short, is our voice.