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Hoosiers hope to utilize momentum heading into Saturday's meet

By Jackie Faine and Jacqueline Faine · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 1 a.m.

This Saturday the IU men's cross-country team heads to Terre Haute to run against some of the best teams in the nation. More than 80 NCAA Division I teams from four regions will meet at Indiana State.

IU heads to Terre Haute for Pre-NCAAs

By Lee Hurwitz · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 12:57 a.m.

This team could use a little bit of luck. Heading into the NCAA Pre-Nationals meet without two of its top five runners is the newest incident in what IU coach Judy Wilson calls a "trying" season. Sophomore Stephanie Greer and freshman Kellee Lemcke will both sit out of this weekend's meet with ankle injuries as the team runs against some of the top teams in the nation.

Hoosiers to face two ranked Big Ten teams

By Mike Abrams · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 12:56 a.m.

The IU women's volleyball team doesn't want to beat itself this weekend. "We are concerned with our side of the court," IU coach Katie Weismiller said. "When we beat Michigan, we talked before the game about playing our game. We want to do that again this weekend."

Sweet 16: Hoosiers reach polls for 1st time

By John Wustrow · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 12:55 a.m.

Don't blame IU coach Mick Lyon if he's been acting a little superstitious lately. After all, what he's been doing is working. "We're not changing anything right now, including the underwear," Lyon said. "It's one of those you don't change anything to alter the karma that we've got."

Thigdiculous superstar

By Alyson Brodsy and Andrew Shaffer · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 12:49 a.m.

IU did something last week that it hasn't done since 1999. What's that, you say -- win a football game? No, no. That's not it, but good guess.

Hoosiers set to take on Buckeyes Saturday

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 12:31 a.m.

After a 3-2 overtime win against in-state rival IU-Purdue University at Indianapolis, sophomore midfielder Brian Ackley said the IU men's soccer team would win every single game from that point on.

Big weekend ahead for No. 11 Hoosiers

By Matt Dollinger · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 12:27 a.m.

No matter the outcome of this weekend's doubleheader, it will be an emotional one for the Hoosiers. Sunday's game against Michigan will be the last home game the IU field hockey senior class will play at Mellencamp Pavilion.

IU hoops it up with new coach at Hoosier Hysteria Friday

Friday, Oct. 13,2006 12:25 a.m.

Welcome to the 2006 IU women's basketball season. Some of the names have changed, but the situation is eerily similar. Hoosier Hysteria gets underway with the doors opening at 9 p.m. tonight at Assembly Hall. At 10:45 p.m., when the women's team hits the floor, the Felisha Legette-Jack era will officially begin.

Fit for work?

By Alyson Brodsy and Sarah Shipe · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 12:09 a.m.

This past Thursday, I packed three suitcases and headed to the Windy City for the fitness enthusiasts' version of Christmas: Club Industry (thankfully, I went with two men, so there was ample room in the trunk for my luggage). I was fully prepared to market myself as an academic, but I failed to realize how superficial the industry I plan to enter really can be.

Campus Bus looking for student drivers

By Kristi Oloffson · Thursday, Oct. 12,2006 11:18 p.m.

Facing a shortage of drivers, the Campus Bus Service shifted its employment strategy and is now directly recruiting students to operate the vehicles. The service is offering a salary of about $10 an hour, Campus Bus Service Operations Manager Perry Maull said. While students were allowed to drive buses in the past, he said the service has not recently tried to recruit students.

IU to receive $30 million for research

By Whitney Mitchell · Thursday, Oct. 12,2006 11:17 p.m.

IU was recently selected to receive $30 million in funding over a five-year period for a University computer that will link to others across the world to increase research productivity. The grant from the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science will help expand a large network of computers, called the Open Science Grid.

Students to embark on trip to historic district

By Shannon McEnerney · Thursday, Oct. 12,2006 11:15 p.m.

Madison, Ind., is "where the past is always present," boasts the town's motto. And on Saturday, about 45 IU students will embark on an 80-mile journey to Madison to see just what Indiana's largest historic district has in store. Students will leave by bus at 8:30 a.m. Saturday and return around 5:30 p.m. the same day.

IU, Purdue team receives $6.5 million to research cancer

By Sonia Rana · Thursday, Oct. 12,2006 11:13 p.m.

A new chapter has begun in the ever-expanding field of cancer research, a field in which IU plays a role. A team of scientists from IU, Purdue and the IU School of Medicine at IU-Purdue University at Indianapolis has received a $6.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to research proteomics, the large-scale study of proteins, their structures and functions, in order to further the process of diagnosing and treating cancer patients.

Auto show to benefit leukemia patients

By Kim Cullman · Thursday, Oct. 12,2006 11:12 p.m.

A parade of cars will circle campus Sunday afternoon, and it won't just be typical Bloomington traffic. Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity hosts its second Charity Auto and Cycle Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot of Assembly Hall. The show includes a live disc jockey, food, several contests with trophies for the winners and a parade of the cars across campus.

PBS 'History Detectives' star tells importance of the past

By Nick O'Neill · Thursday, Oct. 12,2006 11:10 p.m.

As part of the IU Library's Archives and Special Collections Month, Thursday night a crowd at the Indiana Memorial Union was treated to stories of mystery and intrigue as the University welcomed a unique detective to campus to discuss the complexity of the events and artifacts that have added to American folklore.

Fear Friday

By Alyson Brodsy and Jacob Stewart · Thursday, Oct. 12,2006 11:03 p.m.

Thank goodness it's Friday, kids. The week is over, the drinks are flowing and the fun and fornication are about to begin, right? Maybe not. I'm warning you about this Friday, though, because it's not just any Friday. Today is Friday, Oct. 13. That means one thought should be going through your mind most of the day:

Mullet mania

By Alyson Brodsy and Natalie Avon · Thursday, Oct. 12,2006 10:59 p.m.

Picture this: a place where individuals need not worry about showering. A place full of fried foods and copious amounts of people to consume it. A place where mullets are accepted and, dare I say it, expected. This place may seem like an impossible utopia, but it is very real. It's called the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival, and it can be found Oct. 1-7 in Evansville, my hometown.

Walk raises money for Alzheimer's

By Michael Reschke · Thursday, Oct. 12,2006 10:24 p.m.

Walkers will descend on Bloomington's Bryan Park Sunday to raise money for Alzheimer's help services and research. Registration will begin at noon for the 4th Annual Bloomington Memory Walk, held by the nonprofit Alzheimer's Association of Greater Indiana.

Plans for Jill's House advance

By Roy Maurer · Thursday, Oct. 12,2006 10:23 p.m.

After setbacks in recent years, the long-labored-over residence for patients undergoing cancer therapy in Bloomington moved one step closer to being realized. Wednesday night, the Bloomington City Council voted unanimously to recommend a zoning change allowing the residence to be built.

Local religious officials celebrate canonization of Indiana's first saint

By Cal Condon · Thursday, Oct. 12,2006 10:21 p.m.

The Roman Catholic Church recognizes more than 10,000 canonized saints, and now the state of Indiana offers its first: Blessed Mother Theodore Guerin.