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Between rage and outrage

By Brett Warnke · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 12:09 a.m.

I see George W. Bush as a direct threat to the national security of the United States. His obscenely reckless administration has turned American soldiers into an unprepared international police in an uncharted, unplanned and unnecessary war in the most volatile region of the world. Election day will be a declaration to the world of America's political preference for president.

Fooling enough of the people, enough of the time

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2004 12:06 a.m.

It is well documented that George Bush believes his ascendancy to office was God's will and that God, in fact, guides his decisions. This worries me. It's more than a stretch to think that God would choose this privileged party boy, undistinguished student and failed (but oh so connected) businessman as His anointed representative on earth. Often when people talk of getting direction from the voices in their heads, they're trying to establish the legal grounds for an insanity plea. Is George merely planning ahead?

Team finds stride as season winds down

By Charlie Cunningham and Charlie Gillingham · Monday, Oct. 25,2004 1:42 a.m.

After a week off following its first victory of the season, the IU men's golf team wrap up its fall season this week at the Big Ten/Pac-10 Challenge starting today at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Ore. The Hoosiers, who won the Xavier Invitational two weeks ago on the strength of four top 20 performances and a 21 stroke margin of victory, believe they are playing at the top of their game.

Students might pay for bad advice

By David A. Nosko · Monday, Oct. 25,2004 1:41 a.m.

Academic advisers act the part of a bridge for students to gap the student-institution relationship; offering about 40,000 students great advice is good advice for the University. But bad advice is sometimes prescribed to the tune of thousands of tuition dollars.

School of Medicine to hold AIDS conference at IUPUI

By Kathleen Quilligan and Kathleen Quilligen · Monday, Oct. 25,2004 1:41 a.m.

The numbers are staggering. More than 3 million people died from Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome in 2003 and 5 million were infected by the virus worldwide, according to www.cnn.com. Almost 38 million people worldwide carry the virus, some unknowingly.

Boston half way there with 6-2 win

By Alyson Brodsy and Ben Walker · Monday, Oct. 25,2004 1:41 a.m.

BOSTON -- The bloody sock is now the very symbol of these Red Sox, a rallying cry in the shape of a stitched-up right ankle.

Rush hour

By Haley Beck · Monday, Oct. 25,2004 1:41 a.m.

More than 1,400 potential sorority members were out in full force Saturday and Sunday participating in 19 party, the first phase of the greek recruitment process.

Mathers Museum receives substantial grant amount

By Claire Bl and Claire Bletz · Monday, Oct. 25,2004 1:18 a.m.

In its quest to explore and exhibit the cultures of the world, the IU Mathers Museum of World Cultures is getting a big boost. The Institute of Museum and Library Services recently honored the museum with a $150,000 grant.

Hoosiers split pair of Big Ten matches

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Monday, Oct. 25,2004 1:08 a.m.

The IU women's volleyball team continued its string of impressive play this weekend, splitting two tough Big Ten matches.

Golden Boot stays with Purdue

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 25,2004 1:06 a.m.

For the fourth straight year, the Golden Boot trophy remains in West Lafayette, marking another IU women's soccer team loss to in-state rival Purdue.

Patriots extend win streak to 21; Dolphins get 1st victory

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 25,2004 1:05 a.m.

FOXBORO, Mass. -- Rodney Harrison broke up a fourth-down pass by Chad Pennington with 2:14 remaining, and the Patriots extended their NFL-record victory streak to 21 games, including playoffs.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 25,2004 1:05 a.m.

No. 1 USC, No. 2 Oklahoma top poll again No. 1 University of Southern California and No. 2 University of Oklahoma have been the top two men's football teams in The Associated Press Top 25 since the preseason, a nine-poll run that is the longest to start a season in nine years.

Colts falter in AFC South divisional battle

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Monday, Oct. 25,2004 1:02 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts could have taken a strong hold on the AFC South divisional lead Sunday when they faced the second-place Jacksonville Jaguars. Instead, Jacksonville (5-2) now finds itself with a half-game lead following its 27-24 win against the Colts at the RCA Dome.

OSU freshman rushes for 144 yards

By Dan Click · Monday, Oct. 25,2004 1:02 a.m.

COLUMBUS, OHIO -- The lack of an efficient ground game reared its ugly head as IU was out-rushed by Ohio State, 282 yards to the Hoosiers' 53 yards, in a 30-7 loss to the Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium.

Same ol' Hoosiers

By Dan Patrick · Monday, Oct. 25,2004 1:01 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- It was Ohio State's first drive of the game, and the Hoosier defense forced a fumble from freshman running back Antonio Pittman on the Buckeye 41-yard line. However, the play was called back after a replay, only to have OSU sophomore quarterback Troy Smith complete a 59-yard touchdown pass on the very next play.

Task force dents gun traffic in northern Indiana, solves crime

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 25,2004 1 a.m.

SOUTH BEND -- Six months after its creation, a police task force targeting gun trafficking in northern Indiana has dented the number of weapons on the street and helped solve several violent crimes.

Hopes stretched thin

By Cory Steger · Monday, Oct. 25,2004 1 a.m.

How low do you go before you make the decision to pull the plug? Is five losses in a row enough? If you ask Gerry DiNardo, the answer would without a doubt be 'no,' but the fact of the matter is that the Hoosiers need to win the rest of their games to become bowl eligible.

Hoosiers win 9th straight regular season title

By Steve Slivka · Monday, Oct. 25,2004 12:59 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- John Michael Hayden came through for the fourth straight time for No. 8 IU men's soccer team (11-3-1 overall, 5-1 Big Ten) as he scored the game-winning goal in the Hoosiers' 1-0 win against Ohio State (7-5-2 Overall, 3-1 Big Ten) yesterday at Jessie Owens Memorial Stadium.

Hoosiers hold protest rally against I-69

By Alyson Brodsy and Deanna Wrenn · Monday, Oct. 25,2004 12:59 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Business owners, farmers, students, and other opponents of a new-terrain route for Interstate 69 rallied Friday to send a message they're still fighting the highway.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 25,2004 12:54 a.m.

Elections forum discusses issues The Department of Political Science will be holding a forum titled "The Presidential Elections: A Domestic Perspective" from 7 to 8:30 p.m tonight in Woodburn Hall, Room 101. A second forum, titled "The Presidential Elections: A Global Perspective" will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in Jordan Hall, Room A100