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Damaged asbestos likely in 4 dorms

By Audrie Garrison · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 1:26 a.m.

Extensive damage to asbestos in some dorms at IU is likely exposing students to the hazardous material, said Tomas Beauchamp, a former employee of the Office of Environmental, Health and Safety Management. Ceilings of some dorms and common rooms in Briscoe, McNutt and Forest Quads and Tulip Tree Apartments contain damaged asbestos, Beauchamp said, leaving open the possibility of inhalation of the substance's fibers by the public.

IUSA addresses lack of attendance

By Hannah Lodge · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 1:26 a.m.

During its first meeting of the year, the IU Student Association Congress was powerless to vote or make decisions as a unified body because too many people skipped meetings. As a rule, to vote on or pass legislation, IUSA Congress must meet quorum, a two-thirds showing of the 62 elected representatives.

IUPD completes internal investigation

Monday, Oct. 24,2005 1:16 a.m.

The IU Police Department has completed an internal investigation of officer conduct and response to the incident outside the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation on the morning of Sept. 18 after a dance at the Indiana Memorial Union. It concluded that officers responded appropriately and within IUPD training procedures. The report recommended no disciplinary action or change in policy for IUPD. The Indiana Daily Student met with IUPD officials to discuss their findings on the investigation.

IU to play waiting game after OSU tie

By Steve Slivka · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:47 a.m.

Since 1976, Mike Freitag has been connected to IU soccer. Sunday afternoon, the second-year coach experienced "one of the most disappointing games" of his career. In the team's final Big Ten game of the season and with tournament seeding at stake, the Hoosiers left Yeagley Field with a 2-2 tie against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Field Hockey: No. 11 Iowa snaps IU's 10-game win streak in OT

By Jordan Majewski · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:46 a.m.

The No. 8 IU field hockey team's winning streak is over. After 10 consecutive wins, the Hoosiers were defeated by No. 11 Iowa 2-1 in overtime. The loss is only the Hoosiers' second of the season, and their first since a Sept. 4 loss at No. 1 Wake Forest. IU's record now stands at 13-2 overall and 4-1 in the Big Ten. "Iowa played a great game," coach Amy Robertson said. "They contained us defensively and negated our speed."

Prep school standout changes commitment

By Andy Romey · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:46 a.m.

Armon Bassett is no longer another Indiana high school basketball standout who slipped through IU's fingers. After losing recruiting battles for in-state stars Greg Oden, Josh McRoberts and Luke Zeller, IU coach Mike Davis nearly lost Bassett to Missouri in August. The former Terre Haute South High School standout had verbally committed to the Tigers but changed his mind after attending Hoosier Hysteria earlier this month.

Volleyball: Hoosiers end 7-game losing streak

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:46 a.m.

The IU volleyball team snapped a seven-match losing streak with a five-game victory against Illinois Saturday after failing to regain the Monon Spike -- the traveling trophy between the two teams --against No. 17 Purdue Friday at University Gym.

Women's Soccer: IU puts the 'O' in Hoosier with 3-2 win

By Chris Sauer · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:45 a.m.

Although the IU women's soccer team has struggled offensively this season, it might have found its stride at just the right time. After being shut out Friday against Illinois, the Hoosiers broke out for three goals in a 3-2 victory against Iowa Sunday.

Houston: Texans have a problem

By Alyson Brodsy and Kristie Rieken · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:45 a.m.

HOUSTON -- The Indianapolis Colts want their fast start to pave the way to a big finish. Peyton Manning was uncharacteristically sloppy at times, fumbled for the first time this season and was intercepted on a poorly thrown pass, but he did enough to lead Indianapolis to a 38-20 victory Sunday against the winless Houston Texans that gave the Colts their first 7-0 record.

What the Buck?

By Alyson Brodsy and Andrew Shaffer · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:44 a.m.

What the buck? What happened? Where were the Hoosiers Saturday afternoon? The offense was dormant, the defense relented and now I have loads of mail coming in from Buckeye Nation declaring themselves the greatest football team in the history of the world. In Friday's column, I dubbed Ohio State the bullies of the Big Ten. And Saturday, they took the Hoosiers' lunch money.

IU loses 13th consecutive game to Ohio State, 41-10

By Eamonn Brennan · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:43 a.m.

Saturday's version of "The Rock" couldn't have been what IU coach Terry Hoeppner envisioned. Hoeppner and the IU football team were greeted by 52,866 Big Ten football fans Saturday, the sixth largest crowd in IU history, but an estimated 15,000 of those fans weren't clad in cream and crimson, but rather Buckeye scarlet and gray.

'ROCK'ED AND ROLLED

By Matt Mattucci · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:42 a.m.

The IU offense entered Saturday's game against Ohio State averaging nearly 30 points and 250 passing yards a game. The Buckeye defense came in giving up an average of 15 points and 208 passing yards.

Cyber academia

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian J. McFillen · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:31 a.m.

Friday's The Chronicle of Higher Education carried the news that Stanford University has forged a deal with Apple Computers to make lectures, student-produced music and sports commentary available as free downloads via the iTunes Music Store. This follows www.pickaprof.com's move to offer lectures as free downloadable MP3s (Indiana Daily Student, Sept. 29), and Purdue University's announcement that lectures, previously available on library cassettes, will be podcast (The Chronicle of Higher Education, Aug. 31). Not to be outdone, IU is making its iStream lectures available as iTunes podcasts.

Judiciary Democrat says Miers lacks votes now to be confirmed

By Alyson Brodsy and Hope Yen · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:29 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- A Democrat on the Senate committee that will consider Harriet Miers' nomination said Sunday that President Bush's Supreme Court choice lacks the votes now to be confirmed, saying there are too many questions about her qualifications.

Category 2 Hurricane Wilma churns toward Florida

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:28 a.m.

KEY WEST, Fla. -- After crawling slowly through the Caribbean for several days, Hurricane Wilma pulled away from Mexico's Yucatan peninsula as a Category 2 storm and, forecasters said, began picking up speed "like a rocket" as it headed toward Florida with expected landfall Monday.

March of the idiots

By Bryan Schmidt · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:28 a.m.

Penguins are my favorite animal. Simply watching them waddle about in their tuxedos invariably causes me to laugh. My love of this animal drove me to see "March of the Penguins." This remarkable documentary details the hardships emperor penguins must endure to procreate in Antarctica, one of the harshest environments on the planet. Whereas my enjoyment of penguins is limited simply to observing them, apparently others on all sides of the political spectrum see more in this marvelous animal than I do.

'Freedom can't protect itself'

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:26 a.m.

More than 100 student organizations and antiwar groups recently petitioned the Department of Defense to cease the collection of basic personal information (such as Social Security numbers and e-mail addresses) for a military recruitment database.

Daniels to move into official residence after renovations

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Smith · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:20 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Gov. Mitch Daniels said Friday that he and his wife Cheri would move into the official governor's residence once major renovations on the home are completed next year. Daniels held his weekly media availability in the three-story house, which is mostly gutted as workers continue a major overhaul that includes new plumbing, wiring, heating and cooling systems and other renovations.

Beer Fest gives breweries chance to market drinks

By Mike Wilson · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:20 a.m.

Beer-drinking enthusiasts sprinted up the escalator, hurriedly grabbed their tasting cups and burst through the doors Friday night at the Bloomington Convention Center with Christmas morning-like smiles. Big Red Liquor's annual Beer Fest had begun. "I've wanted to come since I heard about it," said IU senior Todd Berry, one of the first tasters to run into the room. "It's the chance to try 300 beers, and I'll be damned if I pass it up."

Tailgate crowds remain tame

By Lee Hurwitz · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:16 a.m.

With a sea of red in the parking lots and stands Saturday at Memorial Stadium, the IU versus Ohio State football game was not only hyped up to be a great game but sent countless numbers of tailgaters into states of euphoria.