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Women's team faces Illinois, N'Western on road

By John Fischer · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 2:24 a.m.

The wins become more and more crucial for the IU women's soccer team as the Big Ten season draws closer to an end. The Hoosiers (8-4-1, 3-3-1) travel to Northwestern today and then to Illinois Sunday for two of their last four conference games, all of which are on the road.

Pairing Up

By Steve Slivka · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 2:24 a.m.

Ranked No. 3 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America poll, the IU men's soccer team looks to extend its Big Ten winning streak to five games, as the team hosts Wisconsin at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Northwestern at 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

Pawning for fast cash

By Amy Barnicle · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 2:19 a.m.

Walking into TomCats Pawn shop, located at 750 W. 17th St., almost feels like walking into a friend's house. Laughter and voices echo throughout the store, although you can't see anyone past the rows and rows of televisions, stereos and leather jackets. The atmosphere is more like "Cheers" than a pawn shop.

Project preaching value of voting

By Lori Snow · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 2:19 a.m.

With the election less than three weeks away, student groups on campus are working harder than ever to educate voters and get them to the polls Nov. 2.

Governor hopefuls ready for next bout

By Rick Newkirk · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 2:19 a.m.

IU-Southeast will play host to the second gubernatorial debate Sunday between Republican candidate Mitch Daniels, Libertarian candidate Kenn Gividen and Democratic Governor Joe Kernan.

Herbert asks legislators for $1 billion

By David A. Nosko · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 2:19 a.m.

IU President Adam Herbert requested more than a billion dollars in operating appropriations for IU's eight campuses from the Indiana State Budget Committee in Indianapolis Wednesday. In addition, the president asked for $250 million in capital funds for building maintenance, upkeep and improvement in the University's bi-annual budget period that begins July 1, 2005.

Greeks prepare to crown Big Man on Campus

By Maggie Bozich · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 2:19 a.m.

Every male on campus wants to be him and every female on campus wishes she could date him. He will compete with 17 other males on the IU Auditorium stage tonight to earn the title of the "Big Man on Campus."

Sharon says Gaza settlers will pull out next summer

By Alyson Brodsy and Gavin Rabinowitz · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 2:19 a.m.

JERUSALEM -- Prime Minister Ariel Sharon late Thursday ordered a troop pullout from a refugee camp, defense officials said, signaling that a two-week offensive in northern Gaza that has left more than 100 Palestinians dead could be easing. The move came hours after Sharon announced that all 8,200 Jewish settlers will be pulled out of the Gaza Strip starting next summer and the operation will last 12 weeks.

Full complement returns

By Matt Ostrega · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 1:45 a.m.

This year, everybody will be coming back for more. Returning all five starters from last season as well as a total of 12 letter winners, IU coach Kathi Bennett and her Hoosier women's basketball squad will hit the floor Friday night to tip off the season with the annual Midnight Madness festivities at Assembly Hall. Bennett, in her fifth year at the helm of women's basketball, is ready to kick off the 2004-05 campaign after a long and productive offseason.

Ready for redemption

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 1:44 a.m.

It's been 217 days since the Hoosiers' loss to Illinois ended last season. That's 217 days for Hoosier fans to remember the worst men's basketball season in 34 years. And that's 217 days for the Hoosier players to replay the season in their heads, thinking about what they could have done differently.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 1:38 a.m.

Chemistry Dept. hosts Proteomics Symposium The Chemistry Department will hold a day-long seminar on Proteomics today in the Whittenberger Auditorium of the Indiana Memorial Union. The event kicks off at 9 a.m. and includes lectures from Proteomics experts from all over Indiana and the country, as well as proteomics poster presentations from students in the afternoon. Proteomics is a branch of molecular biology especially concerned with proteins.

Sadness, madness to gladness

By Matt Glenesk · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 1:37 a.m.

It's finally time for some madness. Good. I could use some madness, being deprived of it last March and all. And you know what? That kind of makes me mad. I expect the football team to be bad, but not the tradition and legacy that is IU basketball. And believe it or not, that's exactly what they were last year -- bad. There's no way to sugarcoat a 14-15 record in a mediocre Big Ten and missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 18 years.

Out-of-state students find banking difficult

By Laura Crylen · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 1:35 a.m.

When preparing for the long-anticipated journey to college, students, particularly incoming freshmen, are often overwhelmed by the endless tasks that must be accomplished before the "big move."

Hoosiers running for victories

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 1:34 a.m.

There are two ways a team can qualify for the NCAA Cross Country Championships held in Terre Haute in late November. The first is to finish among the top two teams at the NCAA Great Lakes District meet. The other is to amass enough wins over quality teams to receive an at-large bid. IU's first chance at gathering wins came at the Notre Dame Invitational two weeks ago, where they secured a win over the University of Florida, a virtual lock for an automatic bid out of the South Region. IU's next chance is tomorrow at the Pre-NCAA meet, held in Terre Haute as an opportunity for teams to take a trial run on the NCAA course.

Greeks play volleyball for Middle Way House

By Maggie Bozich · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 1:34 a.m.

Alpha Chi Omega will hold its annual Volleyball Classic to benefit Middle Way House at noon Saturday in the Tundra between Foster Quad and Kappa Delta.

IU looks for fresh start

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 1:33 a.m.

The IU women's volleyball team will hit the road this weekend looking for a fresh start after dropping matches to Ohio State and Penn State in Bloomington last weekend. The Hoosiers could not find their stride against the Buckeyes or the Nittany Lions, which both have programs ranked nationally in the top-10. Madison, Wisc., will be the first stop for the Hoosiers, who will face the Badgers at 7 p.m. today.

Physical plant project to decrease water use on campus

By Cecelia Wolford · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 1:32 a.m.

Picture this: As you stumble to the bathroom in your dorm, you see the sink on. Not just dripping, full power. The sink is overflowing and your slippers are now wet. Yes, this usually only happens Friday or Saturday night, but it's still an inconvenience for you. But it's a major inconvenience for the University.

Team hopes to add wins before regionals

By Andy Romey · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 1:32 a.m.

The IU women's cross country team will compete Saturday in Terre Haute at the Pre-NCAAs, a race where the team will look to help pave the road to a nationals appearance. IU coach Judy Wilson said the meet is important to the team because the team needs to accumulate wins over other teams before its regional meet, the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, and ultimately prove its worthiness of an appearance at a nationals meet that is only 5 1/2 weeks away.

Sammy BBQ to raise money for Israeli soldiers

By Lori Snow · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 1:31 a.m.

IU community members can help give an Israeli soldier a college education -- and all they have to do is eat a hamburger. The Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity will hold its first annual barbecue philanthropy event, Grillin' and Chillin' from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., Thursday night at the Sammy Café, located in the backyard of their house, 1500 N. Jordan Ave.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 1:31 a.m.

Schilling will not start Game 5 because of ankle BOSTON -- Curt Schilling will miss a start for the first time all season -- and just when the Red Sox need him most. The Boston ace was scratched from his scheduled start in Game 5 of the AL championship series against the New York Yankees because of an injured ankle that was too sore to test Thursday. Manager Terry Francona wouldn't rule Schilling out for a later start -- if the Red Sox make it that far.