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Take a Walk through Bloomington's Best

By C. Warner Sills and Phil McLaughlin · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 5:13 p.m.

Finally, the Best of Bloomington edition of the Weekend has returned. Someone must have heard those silent prayers you've been whispering under your breath at night. I mean, it's not every day you're given advice from an Internet survey.

RUN OF THE MILL

By C. Warner Sills and Doug Smith · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 5:06 p.m.

Expectations. A college band that stays together for an entire year supersedes most. The primary objectives of this endeavor are limited to abusing some accessible substance(s), hard rockin' with friends and the improbable chance of booking live shows. The latter requires ambition and persistence of a band that sees a future beyond the bounds of basements and buddies' backyards.

Day-dreaming

By C. Warner Sills and Maura Halpern · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 5:01 p.m.

Although Bangor, Maine might not be the most conducive spot to launch a music career, Howie Day sufficed with playing at clubs, tourist ski spots and bars near the University of Maine.

Freshman center brings new height for Hoosiers

By Dan Patrick · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:59 a.m.

From afar, she looks like any other college woman, well proportioned with shoulder-length blonde hair. But when you stand next to her, it all becomes clear. This woman was built to be a NCAA Division I basketball center. Standing at a legitimate 6 feet 7 inches, freshman center Sarah McKay is set to make a splash on the IU women's basketball team.

No sophomore slump for Valentin

By Dan Patrick · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:58 a.m.

With only two active players on the latter half of their college careers, IU coach Kathi Bennett has a corral full of young guns to holster. One sharp shooter Bennett won't have to worry about is sophomore Cyndi Valentin. Valentin, at a mere 19 years old, is actually one of the most battle-tested Hoosiers, logging impressive minutes in all 28 of IU's games. However, minutes aren't the only statistic Valentin feasted upon last season.

Young team bolstered by ranked recruiting class

By Dan Patrick · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:57 a.m.

For the first time in the IU women's basketball program's history, the Hoosier coaching staff was able to recruit a nationally-ranked freshman class.

Associate head coach teaches commitment

By Ryan Cost and Ryan J. Cost · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:57 a.m.

The power of tradition within IU basketball extends far beyond the realm of the men's program. IU women's associate head coach Trish Betthauser is proof enough of that. Betthauser has forgone high-paying jobs -- a teaching career and several Division I coaching opportunities -- to remain a part of women's basketball at IU.

Five freshmen, five sophomores fuel optimism

By Dan Patrick · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:56 a.m.

The central theme of the 2003-2004 women's basketball team is youth. Senior Jamie Gathing is out of the lineup due to a season-ending ACL injury, leaving juniors LeeAnn Stephenson and Jenny DeMuth as the only players on the roster who were at IU the last time the Hoosiers made it into the NCAA Tournament just two years ago.

WOMEN'S BIG TEN

By Ryan Cost and Ryan J. Cost · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:56 a.m.

Earlier this fall at Big Ten media day, IU coach Kathi Bennett proclaimed the Big Ten as the number one or two conference in the nation. Some coaches, namely Penn State's Rene Portland, didn't exactly agree with her statement.

MEN'S BIG TEN

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:55 a.m.

It seems as if every year the predicted finish for the Big Ten season comes out, the Michigan State Spartans are near the top. This year is no different as the Spartans were picked by the coaches and the media to be champions this year.

Wilmont ready to play after redshirt year

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:54 a.m.

Something is missing from the IU bench. Down the line of cream-and-crimson uniforms last season usually sat colorfully dressed, redshirted guard Roderick Wilmont.

Weight of Hoosier's offense on Strickland's shoulders

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:54 a.m.

For the first time in Mike Davis' coaching tenure, he will have someone other than Tom Coverdale at point guard. That leaves sophomore guard Marshall Strickland running the point full time this year, which is something he said he is ready for.

UConn looks to double dip

By Alex Hickey · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:53 a.m.

IU has something that most other big time men's basketball programs can't boast about -- a coach who is returning this season.

Scholarship or walk-on, IU freshmen expect to win

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:53 a.m.

They were the stars of their high school teams, leading them to conference titles and state championships. One of them even grew up as the son of one of the NBA's most notable players in history.

Davis: Chemistry key difference from last year's team

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:52 a.m.

There's one thing that won't be getting in the way of a good season for the men's basketball team: team chemistry. "Last year you could see it on the court," freshman guard Roderick Wilmont said. "Everybody wanted to be the superstar and shot the ball. This year everybody has to do their part."

Seniors Moye, Leach look to lead team

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:51 a.m.

They've been through it all. When former IU coach Bob Knight was fired, they were there. When coach Mike Davis took over as head coach, they were there.

Road wins key to successful season

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:51 a.m.

Winning on the road in the Big Ten isn't easy. IU learned that lesson first hand last season. The Hoosiers lost seven of eight Big Ten road games last season to finish out the conference season 8-8.

Playing the waiting game -- 'til next year

By Alex Hickey · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:50 a.m.

I hope there is someone on campus with interest in putting a DeLorean up for sale, preferably one with a working flux capacitor. With the recruiting class that will be arriving in Bloomington next year, it would be much more convenient for me to skip over this year and watch the most highly touted IU team in a very long time.

Storms spread damage across the Deep South

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:34 a.m.

JACKSON, Miss. -- A line of thunderstorms moving across the Deep South on Tuesday unleashed an apparent tornado in Mississippi and roared into Alabama with enough wind to topple trees and knock out power to 50,000 customers.

Interior locks yet to be replaced

By Brittany Hite · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2003 1:31 a.m.

After a series of thefts from the IU School of Music, the school's exterior locks have been changed, but not all of the school's locks have been replaced. More than 300 at-risk interior locks are still on the agenda, according to the IU Physical Plant.

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