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Let mayhem begin

For politicos out there, tonight is going to be a wild ride. A 50-50 race nationwide and ferocious battle in key states with no clear champion has left many Americans thirsting for closure. However, the end victory of either candidate could prove quite messy considering the Constitutional possibilities.

Around The State

Prosecutor asks that teenager be charged as adult in arson CROWN POINT, Ind. -- Lake County's prosecutor on Monday asked that a 17-year-old former student be charged as an adult for setting the fire that caused $2 million damage to a northwest Indiana high school, a spokeswoman said. The New Chicago boy was arrested Friday and was being held in Lake County's juvenile detention center, police said. He is accused of setting the fire at River Forest High School Oct. 21.

The day of the dead votes

After waiting all year for the big day, the decision will be reached, and the choice is yours, so choose wisely: tamales or molé?

Weighing all the options

While the rest of the nation has been wooed by either Sen. John Kerry or President George W. Bush in the last few days heading into Election Day, we here in Indiana have been ignored once again. Because of our state's continual support for Republicans, minimal campaigning took place in Indiana and most liberal voters feel that a vote for Kerry in Indiana would be fruitless -- especially because Bush will win all of Indiana's 11 electoral votes.

Official predicts few major poll problems

Gov. Joe Kernan and Republican Mitch Daniels spent a final campaign day rallying supporters, while Indiana's top election official predicted high turnout and few major problems at the polls on Election Day. Secretary of State Todd Rokita said no election was perfect, but Indiana had new laws regarding provisional ballots and early voting, and state and local officials are prepared for Tuesday.

Rehnquist absent as court reconvenes

WASHINGTON -- Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist disclosed Monday that he's undergoing radiation and chemotherapy for thyroid cancer.

Holy Cross fights taxes

SOUTH BEND -- A Roman Catholic religious order plans a $30 million expansion of its three-year-old housing development aimed at senior citizens even as it fights a tax bill on the property. The brothers of Holy Cross developed the complex of homes, duplexes and apartments on its land near the University of Notre Dame, planning to use the money to support its retired members and the order's overall mission.

Candidates hit campaign trail hard as Election Day draws near

MILWAUKEE -- President George W. Bush and Democratic challenger Sen. John Kerry raced through a frenzied last day of campaigning Monday, pressing hard for support in Ohio, Wisconsin and other narrowly divided states in a presidential election still too close to call.

Jewish vote key in election

In 2000, only 19 percent of Jewish voters cast their ballots for George W. Bush. This year, both the democrats and the Republicans have focused on getting the Jewish vote.

Awards spotlight greek community

Members of the greek community congregated in Alumni Hall Monday night to celebrate the outstanding achievements of various fraternity and sorority chapters.

Friends, colleagues say goodbye to IUPD sergeant

The IU Police Department said goodbye to one of its own Monday afternoon as a procession of squad cars with red and blue staccato beams reflecting off a damp pavement accentuated the wail of sirens and mourners. Across the street from police headquarters as Badge 24 went out of service for the last time, a line of black came to attention, their tears hitting harder than the rain falling from a gray sky and muddying the grass beneath them.

'Threepenny Opera' opens Friday

Last week, Richard Wagner's great-grandson, Gottfried Wagner, gave a lecture about the music of Kurt Weill and Berthold Brecht. This week, Bloomington residents will have the opportunity to see a live performance of one of their best-known works. Under the direction of Terence Hartnett, the Detour Theatre Company performs Weill and Brecht's 1928 work "The Threepenny Opera" at the John Waldron Arts Center this weekend.

Taking culture for granted

It took a trip to Spain to realize all the cultural things I never knew I take for granted. I was lied to. I was only mildly warned of the men of this country. A fellow Indiana Daily Student employee who studied in Salamanca over the summer (she shall remain nameless) had forewarned me. She then assured me that men in Spain are like men anywhere else. "You know how when you walk down the street and pass construction men and they whistle at you? It's the same thing."

Day of the Dead pays tribute to lost loved ones

IU outruns Minnesota for 30-21 win

Things were looking scary for IU's football team following Saturday's first quarter. The Hoosiers fell behind 14-0 to No. 24 Minnesota in front of a Homecoming crowd at Memorial Stadium. But then the Hoosiers put on the mask of the team that started the season 2-0, and treated the crowd to a 30-21 upset win against the Golden Gophers.

Crowning moments

After four hours of competition, numerous costume changes, technical difficulties and some audience confusion, Samantha Lynn was crowned Miss Gay Bloomington 2004 Friday night at Bullwinkle's Nightclub.

Black culture centers to visit IU

Black Culture centers from across the country will gather on the IU campus this weekend for the 14th annual National Conference of Association for Black Culture Centers.

Homecoming parade highlights traditions

Political campaigns, pockets of families, packs of students and pools of alumni speckled the campus community Friday for a parade of community politics and a spirited Hoosier pep rally.

Around The Game

Women's swim and dive falls to ASU Saturday, the No. 17 ranked IU women's swimming and diving team took on No. 21 Arizona State University in Bloomington at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center. After going through a shortened meet of only 16 events, the Hoosiers fell to the Sun Devils, 156.5-142.5.

Back on home turf, Hoosiers win 2

It took two goals by freshman Frederique Meeuwsen to give the Hoosiers their first Big Ten win, 3-1 versus Ohio State.