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Rushees brave cold for 19-party

The cold weather didn't deter rushees this weekend, as about 1,600 women turned out to visit 19 chapters in two days.

First win of season brings out sense of competition in women's team

Washington coach June Daugherty pleaded with officials for 0.9 seconds at the end of their overtime season opener with Indiana.

Trip motivates team

Freshman A.J. Moye heard the question during every huddle and timeout of IU's 70-62 victory against South Alabama: "Do you all want to go to New York?"

Men's soccer team advances

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The men's soccer team began its quest for a third consecutive national championship title Saturday, blanking previously undefeated San Jose State 4-0 in the first round of the NCAA tournament. But the situation didn't look good for IU going into the match. The Hoosiers started the tournament on the road for the first time in eight years, playing the eighth-seeded Spartans and having lost their scoring touch in a three-game losing streak.

European Union asks to sanction U.S. exports

Friday, the European Union asked the World Trade Organization for permission to slap $4 billion in sanctions on U.S. exports, making it the largest punitive sum ever requested.

Retail offers measure of economy

This week, little economic news will be released for the markets. Investors have been scrutinizing economic data in recent weeks, attempting to determine how much the economy is cooling off. One measure of the economy that might be looked at in the near future is retail sales. Friday's lines at the checkout counters might be a good indicator of how much consumers will spend this holiday season. Finally, the markets will still be looking for an resolution to the never-ending presidential election.

Hockey team swept by Life University

In what assistant coach and general manager Alex Kyrias estimates is the first time in four years, the IU hockey team was swept at home this weekend by Life University. The Running Eagles defeated the Hoosiers 7-3 Friday and 5-1 Saturday.

Volleyball Hoosiers fall to Ohio State

The volleyball team took No.17 Ohio State to four matches before losing to the Buckeyes 4-15, 15-8, 14-16, 7-15. "We competed well against Ohio State," coach Katie Weismiller said. "They have a great offense. We had a lot of digs. We just failed to take advantage of those digs and it cost us. So many things are working well for us right now. There are just some little things that continue to break down and hurt us."

Swim teams place 1st at Invitational

The men's and women's swimming and diving teams each took first place in the Indiana Invitational this weekend at the Counsilman Billingsley Aquatics Center. The women scored 1,141 points while the men earned 1,037. Ahead of runner-up Notre Dame by almost 400 points, the women's team placed at least second in nearly every race. Both teams faced Evansville, Illinois, Southern Illinois, Miami, Cincinnati, Notre Dame, Tennessee and Indian River Community College.

Women's basketball coach wins debut with Hoosiers

Mike Davis' rout of Pepperdine will go down on the record books as more historic.

Guard's hard work pays off

While sophomore guard Tom Coverdale remained on the court in Assembly Hall for a television interview after IU's 70-62 win Friday against South Alabama, junior guard Dane Fife sat in the men's locker room. Fife remembered playing a pick-up game last summer with Coverdale and noticing a difference -- his teammate was playing hard.

A sea of black and gold

WEST LAFAYETTE -- The scene at Ross-Ade Stadium was enough to make a diehard Indiana fan sick. The stands were flooded with 69,104 fans, most of whom were dressed in Black and Gold. Fans waved towels saluting Purdue star quarterback Drew Brees throughout the game.

Purdue keeps Oaken Bucket

WEST LAFAYETTE -- Believe it or not, the Hoosiers were able to slow down Drew Brees Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium. The Boilermakers' senior quarterback only threw one touchdown, and IU managed to get an interception on the Heisman hopeful.

Everybody wants to be No. 1

Although I have researched the college choice process for 20 years, it still might be risky for someone responsible for student enrollment to say anything about debates over rankings and perceived quality. I might be thought defensive or disingenuous but I would like to try to put several issues in perspective.

Pornography is fun for all

In light of the debacle that was my article last week, I will never write anything serious again. I wrote about a world issue. The problem is nobody around here cares about anything besides sex, drugs and where to find more sex and drugs. I can't say I blame them. So here's a column for my four remaining fans.

'An Election Carol'

How about a re-vote? But not just in Palm Beach County, I'm talking about the entire country.

Retirement policy discriminatory

The University announced Nov. 16 it was forming a committee to search for a new athletics director. The man who holds the position, Clarence Doninger, is being forced to retire because of a mandatory retirement policy at age 65 for executives and high policy makers within the University.

Group honors Latvian independence

Although Nov. 18, 1918 signifies independence for the Baltic state of Latvia, the day is characterized by mixed emotions. A celebration held Friday at the Indiana Memorial Union's University Club by the Baltic and Finnish Studies Association honored the occasion as one of patriotism, joy and sadness.

Author to speak about global economy

Michael Shuman, author of the acclaimed book Going Local: Creating Self-Reliant Communities in the Global Age, will give a public talk today at 1:30 p.m. in the Indiana Memorial Union's Oak Room.