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Sperber releases new book, plans return to campus

Professor Murray Sperber's office in Ballantine Hall is a disorganized mess. His computer sits on a wooden chair, boxes clutter the small room and stacks of papers fill almost every square inch of free space. There's barely enough room for his dog to find a spot to lay down.

Knight's secretary moved to new position

In a move she called a coup, former IU basketball coach Bob Knight's secretary, Mary Ann Davis will be reassigned within the University, athletics director Clarence Doninger said Thursday. Davis said she was forced to leave against her wishes by Doninger.

Four tennis players eliminated in Clay Court Championships

All four participants from IU's men's tennis team who went to the T. Rowe Price in straight sets, 6-3, 6-1, but fell in National Intercollegiate Clay Court Championships in Pikesville, Md. have been eliminated.

Light of awareness takes back the night

Bloomington Courthouse, where candles were lit for victims of violence including Jill Behrman, Jannifer Cockrell and other local victims of violence and rape. Over fifteen victims and friends of victims took the stage at the nights open mic portion.

'Pressure' is key to road trip

The women's soccer team is on the road this weekend for a two-game trip. They face off against the Penn State Nittany Lions (6-2-1, 0-0) Friday then make their way to Columbus, Ohio, to take on the Buckeyes (4-4, 0-1) Sunday afternoon.

High hopes for Reiling

Sara Reiling begins competition in her first Olympic Games today, participating in the preliminaries of the women's 10-meter platform diving competition in Sydney, Australia.

Depth key to Hoosiers' success

Oceans possess it. Stupid people do not. And coaches in every sport desire it. It is depth, and fortunately the 2000 men's soccer team is one of the program's deepest squads in history. Good thing, too, because it appears they will need every player to contribute in order to obtain success at season's end.

Men's soccer opens Big 10 season

For almost a decade, the men's soccer team has dominated the Big Ten. The Hoosiers won eight of nine conference championships, and they are undefeated in 25 games against Michigan State. But things could change in the 2000 season.

Men's soccer team successful at home

The men's soccer team continued its trend of scoreless first halves Thursday, lasting the first 45 minutes without a goal against Louisville. But the Hoosiers did end a trend of waiting until the game's waning minutes to score.

Graham returns kickoffs, contributes as a receiver

Kentucky's Brandon Sanders boots a kickoff high into the lights at Commonwealth Stadium. The ball sails to the 13-yard line where IU junior Derin Graham catches it and instinctively runs full speed down the middle of the field. He reaches the 20-yard line where he's greeted by a horde of Kentucky tacklers. Without fear, Graham jumps into the pile. He spins twice, and then, amazingly, Graham balances himself with one hand, breaking free from the pile.

Freshmen adapt, thanks to RPS groups

Hoosiers look to bounce back against Cincinnati

Three weeks, three dangerous offenses and three talented quarterbacks. This isn't the ideal situation for the football team to break in new defensive coordinator James Bell's system. In week one, the Hoosiers faced a North Carolina State offense featuring 18-year-old freshman quarterback Philip Rivers, who played well beyond his years in the Wolfpack's 41-38 victory.

Faculty committee urges Brand, trustees to examine low rankings

Four faculty members sent a letter to President Myles Brand and the board of trustees Friday urging them to take action to improve IU's "excellence and reputation" in light of low rankings by U.S. News and World Report and the Florida Center. In the letter, the faculty members suggest establishing an outside committee to look into ways IU can improve. "We need some independent evaluation of the directions we are taking," said Peter Bondanella, one of the drafters of the letter and a professor of West European Studies. "A blue-ribbon committee composed of outside citizens, scholars and government officials might well be able to ascertain where we need to change direction."

IU Opera's 'Elixir' to open at MAC

Classic "bel canto" (good singing) is what some would call IU Opera Theater's first production of the 2000-2001 season. Although Gaetano Donizetti, the composer of "The Elixir of Love," is most known for his dramatic works "Don Pasquale" and "Lucia Di Lammermoor," his lighter fare is also highly popular and contains some of his most beloved music.

Vida highlights vocalists at Lotus Fest tonight

This year, more so than ever before, the Lotus Music Festival has managed to attract a high number of world class vocalists. Among the list of vocalists at this year's festival is the group Vida. While many people might not find this name familiar, Vida is a group that has established itself as a force in the world of vocal music. The group will highlight its skills at 9 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 219 E. Fourth St.

Web site finds jobs

Graduate Business program ranked No. 20

Queerstory shows history of gay cinema

Asian Culture Center discusses racial profiling 'Over a Cup of Tea'

'Sylvia' offers light, comedic fare

To finalize this summer's Brown County Playhouse season, the Summer Stock Theatre of more than half a century has chosen to go out laughing. Using two of its former graduate students, a community actress of much repute and a current IU faculty member, IU and the BCP are looking to end its season with fervor and fun.