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Former prime minister of Israel expected to draw 3,200

By Christina Stigliani · Monday, Oct. 30,2006 11:02 a.m.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak will discuss controversial issues surrounding the volatile Middle East at 7:30 p.m. today in the IU Auditorium. Barak, considered to be the most decorated soldier in Israel's history, served as his country's prime minister from 1999 to 2001 while heading the Labor Party. Much of his tenure focused on the peace process. As prime minister, Barak ordered the withdrawal of Israeli Defense Forces from South Lebanon, ending Israel's 18-year presence there. He also led efforts to negotiate peace agreements -- first with Syria and later with the Palestinian Authority -- with the active participation of then-U.S. President Bill Clinton and his administration, according to an IU press release for the event.

Bush travels to Indiana to rally for Sodrel

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Monday, Oct. 30,2006 10:29 a.m.

SELLERSBURG, Ind. -- In a stump speech for Rep. Mike Sodrel, R-9th, President George W. Bush told several thousand Republican faithful Saturday that Democrats do not know how to deal with terrorists or win the war in Iraq. "We face an enemy which is brutal," he said. "There is no negotiating with these people. They do not believe in freedom. They hate America because we believe in freedom. The best way to protect America is to bring them to justice before they hurt us again." The president praised Sodrel's National Guard service and commitment to the armed forces but spent most of his 40-minute speech defending the war on terror and the conflict in Iraq. "Five years later, Democrats just don't get it," he said. "The best way to protect the homeland is to find the enemy and defeat them overseas."

Circuit court judge candidates seek to better serve college students - Valeri Haughton

By Paige Ingram · Monday, Oct. 30,2006 12:24 a.m.

Valeri Haughton has seen many students go through the court system. Haughton said being a judge in Monroe County is different from being a judge in other counties because officials need to be aware of the special needs of students.

Circuit court judge candidates seek to better serve college students - Frances Hill

By Paige Ingram · Monday, Oct. 30,2006 12:23 a.m.

Having taught at the IU School of Law, Frances Hill said she feels she has some sense of students' mindset. Hill said she is adamant about keeping students informed of their rights, especially with landlord negotiations, the kind of cases over which she would preside.

Jury to begin deliberation today in Behrman murder trial

By Kristi Oloffson · Monday, Oct. 30,2006 12:20 a.m.

MARTINSVILLE -- Twelve jurors will begin deliberation about John R. Myers II's fate today in the trial for the murder of Jill Behrman, an IU student who never returned from a morning bike ride May 31, 2000. The defense rested its case Friday morning after presenting less than a day and a half of evidence.

Weather rains on IU's parade

By Kristi Oloffson · Monday, Oct. 30,2006 12:20 a.m.

A rainy and cold Friday afternoon forced organizers to cancel IU's annual homecoming parade and pep rally.

Stubble, stubble, feminist trouble

By Alyson Brodsy and Jessica Simendinger · Monday, Oct. 30,2006 12:20 a.m.

I Veeted. So sue me. If all you uber-feminists judge me because of it, so be it.

Democrats claim momentum, Republicans hope to mobilize base as Nov. 7 vote nears

By Alyson Brodsy and Tom Raum · Monday, Oct. 30,2006 12:12 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Republicans on Sunday said a major voter turnout effort would help them stay in power after the Nov. 7 elections, while Democrats claimed momentum as they seek to tap into voter unhappiness over Iraq.

Colts remain undefeated with 34-31 victory

By Alyson Brodsy and Eddie Pells · Monday, Oct. 30,2006 12:04 a.m.

DENVER -- Peyton Manning and Reggie Wayne picked, poked and plowed their way through a Denver defense that was designed specifically to stop them.

IU takes seventh place, Gall tops Big Ten career with top-10 finish

By Lee Hurwitz · Monday, Oct. 30,2006 12:03 a.m.

The IU women's cross country team had grand expectations of a top-three finish entering the Big Ten Championships on Sunday. By the end of the race, the Hoosiers' expressions told a different story.

Hoosier squads top Arizona State Saturday in home meets

By Brian Buckey · Monday, Oct. 30,2006 12:01 a.m.

The IU men's and women's swimming and diving teams hosted Northwestern on Friday and Arizona State University on Saturday at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center. The No. 12-ranked men's team was unable to defeat No. 8 Northwestern, falling 163.5-136.5. The Hoosiers rebounded with a victory over No. 19 Arizona State, 156-132.

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Hoosiers clinch Big Ten championship

By Michael Sanserino · Sunday, Oct. 29,2006 11:26 p.m.

The IU men's soccer team clinched the Big Ten regular season championship with a 1-0 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers on Friday night. And on the team's senior night, it was a freshman who was the hero.

Who are these guys?

By Alyson Brodsy and Andrew Shaffer · Sunday, Oct. 29,2006 11:24 p.m.

In the two years I have covered IU football, I have never seen a Hoosier team like the one that played Saturday. I have never seen a Hoosier quarterback look so comfortable or an offensive line look so impenetrable. I have never seen a Hoosier defense dominate for four quarters. Perhaps due in part to IU coach Terry Hoeppner's declaration, in part to the homecoming weekend and in part to the Hoosiers' handling of Michigan State on Saturday, I have never seen a Memorial Stadium crowd so loud.

Brass-kicking

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Sunday, Oct. 29,2006 11:21 p.m.

Freshman defensive end Jammie Kirlew never had so much fun spitting. After IU's 46-21 win Saturday against Michigan State, Kirlew and his teammates celebrated by passing around the Old Brass Spittoon -- the trophy that has been awarded to the winner between IU and Michigan State since 1950.

Experts discuss benefits, consequences of child labor across the globe

By Pete Stuttgen · Sunday, Oct. 29,2006 11:07 p.m.

Experts debated the benefits and disadvantages for societies where the practice of child labor is widespread at an IU-hosted conference Thursday and Friday.

Dietetics class teaches how to prepare food

By Maria Srour · Sunday, Oct. 29,2006 11:06 p.m.

A dorm cafeteria meal is not as simple as it seems. Each element is the product of a long line of dieticians, cooks, servers and distributors. The School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation course N321: Quantitative Food Purchasing and Production, focuses on the process behind serving that not-so-simple meal. The course is required for seniors in the Didactic Program in Dietetics. Its objectives include teaching students the principles of menu planning, pricing and evaluation, food purchasing, forecasting and production and food product flow. All these principles are taught with the idea of preparing large amounts of food for schools, hospitals and other mass-service eateries.

Library offers variety of research workshops

By Yeonjoo Son · Sunday, Oct. 29,2006 11:06 p.m.

The Herman B Wells Library is providing free workshops this week to address potential roadblocks in researching papers and navigating the library. Carrie Donovan, IU instructional service librarian, usually leads the library workshops. She said drop-in workshops include four to five students and can be a great opportunity to share information and practice computer skills.

Videoconference systems thrive at IU

By Whitney Mitchell · Sunday, Oct. 29,2006 11:04 p.m.

Using the University's intricate two-way videoconference technology, IU students and faculty in all disciplines are being given opportunities to converse live with virtually anyone in the world. The system, which is still being developed, is currently used to save time and money, implement long-distance learning and explore new cultures.

Libertarian challenger says students losing civil liberties

By Kristi Oloffson · Sunday, Oct. 29,2006 11:01 p.m.

Libertarian candidate Mike Kole is hoping to take his party to the next level. An Ohio native, Kole said the Libertarian Party was kept off the ballot in Ohio for years, but he worked to get it back on.