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A window to space

By Shannon Dahmer · Wednesday, Oct. 24,2007 12:01 a.m.

The weeds gripped mercilessly at the 100-year-old stones sitting deep in a tangled mass of trees. The Kirkwood Observatory, built in 1900 and dedicated in May 1901, contains six rooms, including the wooden circular dome. It boasts two telescopes: a 12-inch refractor telescope and a solar telescope.

David Corso

Sahara Mart to open second location on Bloomington’s eastside

Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 11:32 p.m.

The owner of Sahara Mart, an organic grocery store that boasts the state’s largest selection of chocolate, will open a second location by Christmas if all goes well. The newest addition to Javad Noori’s “organic food, gourmet and international” grocery stores will be located at 611 E. Third St.

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Final week: America’s next top gladiator

By Sara Amato · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 11:24 p.m.

After trekking across town in the pouring rain, I made it to the Bloomington Police Department with water-soaked sweatpants and a half broken umbrella. I changed my clothes and greeted Officer Paul Post, Officer Monica Zahasky and IU Police Department Sgt. Leslie Slone in the training room.

Brandon Foltz

IU mens soccer not looking past Evansville game

By DeAntae Prince · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 11:17 p.m.

When the IU men’s soccer team – who won last year’s Big Ten tournament – faces Evansville – a team that went 9-8 last year – fans expect a win. However, despite the teams’ stark differences and game expectations, IU will be approaching the match against the Purple Aces, at 7 p.m.

Jay Seawell

IU football gears up to face strong rushing attack Saturday

By Lee Hurwitz · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 11:16 p.m.

The last two times the IU defense took on the challenge of defending a rushing team, it struggled mightily, losing both contests. After giving up a combined 656 yards on the ground to Illinois on Sept. 22 and Michigan State on Oct. 13, IU coach Bill Lynch is hoping that the third time will be the charm.

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Wrecking balls will bring down RCA Dome

By Aaron Beard · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 11:12 p.m.

The RCA Dome will come down by wrecking ball rather than explosives. A state board on Monday detailed demolition plans for the 24-year-old stadium as part of the nearly $1 billion project to build the new Lucas Oil Stadium and expand the Indiana Convention Center.

Brandon Foltz

IU hockeys 5-game win streak stalls over weekend

By Nathan Hart · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 11:11 p.m.

The IU ice hockey team (5-1-1) had Davenport University on the ropes Friday night as the third period clock wound down. After freshman Wes Suskind scored with 2:21 remaining to give IU a 4-3 lead, it appeared the team would be adding another hard-fought victory to its season-opening five-game winning streak.

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Just put it in the end zone

By Ben Homrig · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 11:09 p.m.

After a wild week seven where heaps of points were scored, let’s take a look back and see who scored them.

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