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Hoosiers face biggest test of season

By Amanda Schmitt · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:12 a.m.

The men's rugby team is ready for Ohio State University.

Around the Game

Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:10 a.m.

Last year, the women's swimming and diving team edged out Illinois for sixth place at Big Ten championships. The Hoosiers look to continue their winning streak against the Fighting Illini in a dual meet at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Counsilman Billingsley Aquatic Center.

Differing, ignorant polls no longer just for politics

By John Koluder · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:08 a.m.

I know this is a soccer column, but one cannot ignore that it's that time of year again. That's right, it's election time. The fun is almost over, but you still have five more days to cherish those negative ads, idiotic talk-show appearances, third-party whinefests and polls.

Hoosiers to play in regional tournament

By Benjy Ekhaus · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:03 a.m.

Seven players from the men's tennis team will get their final fall tournament action beginning today and continuing through Monday in Madison, Wis., at the Region IV ITA tournament. The event features 128 singles players and 64 doubles teams from 29 schools, including top players from the area.

Confident team enters into 1st home game against Wildcats

By Brett Wallace · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:57 a.m.

The hockey team faces off against the University of Kentucky in a split series this weekend. The Hoosiers welcome the Wildcats to the Frank Southern Center, 1965 S. Henderson St., for the team's first home game of the season at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Kentucky hosts IU at the Lexington Ice Center Saturday.

Team hopes to turn around record

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:55 a.m.

When the volleyball team takes the court this weekend to battle Michigan and Michigan State it will be the beginning of the Hoosiers second chance at success. This weekend marks the second half of the Big Ten season.

Rowers look forward to Head of Elk regatta

By Ryan Lengerich · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:52 a.m.

Many coaches will tell their teams to approach each race like it's the most important race of the season. For crew, this weekend's Head of the Elk regatta is the most important race of the season.

Seniors attribute personal success to determination

By Ryan Gunterman · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:50 a.m.

Sunday's game marks the final time Wendy Graves, Chrissy Heubi, Jena Kluska and Kendal Willis will step onto the soccer field as Indiana Hoosiers. Each senior has stated their disappointment in this year's season because of their losing record and failure to reach the Big Ten tournament, but no one has been disappointed in their time as a Hoosier.

Team finishes season at home

By Ryan Gunterman · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:48 a.m.

The women's soccer team finishes up the 2000 season at home against cross-state rival Kentucky Sunday afternoon.

Men's team aims for Big Ten title

By Mary Warren · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:47 a.m.

It's crunch time for both the men's and women's cross country teams while in Madison, Wis., and this weekend's Big Ten Championship could make or break either team. Although this will be the smallest number of teams the Hoosiers have competed against in more than a month, the teams they do encounter will be nationally-ranked. The No. 24 men's team dreams of only the best -- first place. IU has not won a Big Ten championship since 1980, but this year's Hoosiers are confident they have what it takes.

Accident raises questions of safety

By Amy Oringer and Amy Orringer · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:43 a.m.

Rush hour on campus does not exclusively consist of bumper to bumper traffic. There are plenty of motorcycles, bikes and pedestrians thrown into the confusion that occurs at about 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Fraternity kicks off annual haunted house

By Elvin Yavuz · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:41 a.m.

A bloody man lies on the bathroom floor. The word "Redrum" is scribbled on the mirror. Thrill seekers step back and scream. But the tour guide tells them to keep going and leads them further into darkness.

French Ambassador discusses European Union, French policy, presents award

By Alyson Brodsy and Holly Johnson · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:38 a.m.

The standing-room only crowd filling the Law School's Moot Court Room last night was both insistent and impatient. As students and faculty packed the small auditorium, whispers of anticipation hummed through the air. But as Kumble R. Subbaswamy, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, stepped up to the podium, the dull hum of conversation immediately ceased.

Behrman search Sunday

Friday, Oct. 27,2000 12:44 a.m.

Members of the community will gather Sunday to conduct a search for missing student and Bloomington resident Jill Behrman. People interested in participating can meet on the west side of Memorial Stadium between noon and 1 p.m.

Festival to highlight Japanese Cinema

By Kailash V. Murthi · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 12:22 a.m.

The department of communication and culture, along with City Lights, is sponsoring a Japanese film festival this weekend. The two day film marathon will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday and will continue until 11 p.m. Sunday.

Camerata Orchestra to kick off season

By Joseph S. Pete · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 12:19 a.m.

Think of homelessness. The images conjured are of the down-and-out, those who have fallen on hard times. It's not something one associates with symphony orchestras.

Electoral system scrunitized

By Bryan Harris · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 12:18 a.m.

Indiana hasn't cast one vote for a Democratic presidential candidate since 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson became president. But, every four years, thousands of Indiana residents vote for democratic candidates.

Professor to perform free Bach recital

By Kailash V. Murthi · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 12:17 a.m.

Professor of Music Don Freund will give a recital at 7 p.m. Saturday in Auer Hall. The free recital will consist of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, and is open to the public. A lecture on Bach's music will be given by Freund at 2 p.m. Sunday in Sweeney Hall.

'House of Bernarda Alba' to finish run at John Waldron

By Chris Sikich · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 12:16 a.m.

The current Bloomington incarnation of Federico Garcia Lorca's final play, "The House of Bernarda Alba," will come to a close this weekend at the John Waldron Arts Center Auditorium.

Legend Ray Charles to perform tonight

By Eden Kerr Perkinson · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 12:12 a.m.

THE Ray Charles is performing here, tonight? Yep, You've got the right one baby, uh-huh. The legendary blues-jazz-rock-soul superstar is playing to an almost sold-out crowd at 8 p.m. today at the IU Auditorium.

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