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Hoosier, Boilermaker cyclists to ride for Habitat for Humanity

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, Nov. 17,2006 12:29 a.m.

Constructing a house is no easy task. But Habitat for Humanity wants to make building a house as simple as riding a bike.

IU wraps up road games this weekend at Illinois, Northwestern

By Rick Harker · Thursday, Nov. 16,2006 11:57 p.m.

The IU volleyball team is set to play its last road series of the season against Illinois and Northwestern in hopes of grabbing two victories in a season during which wins have eluded the team. The Hoosiers will challenge Illinois at 8 p.m. today in Champaign, Ill., and Northwestern at 8 p.m. Saturday in Evanston, Ill.

IU hosts Santa Clara in third round of NCAA Tournament Saturday

By Michael Sanserino · Thursday, Nov. 16,2006 11:54 p.m.

Whenever the IU men's soccer team challenges the Santa Clara University Broncos, someone's season is likely to end.

IU to compete at MSU

By DeAntae Prince · Thursday, Nov. 16,2006 11:53 p.m.

After a stellar performance at the Michigan State Open last Sunday -- in which 11 team members placed, including a first-place finish from junior Marc Bennett (184 pounds) -- IU heads into its second meet of the season in Columbia, Mo. at the Missouri Open Sunday.

Chemical leak closes Interstate 65 south of Gary

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Nov. 16,2006 11:52 p.m.

A chemical leak that left five people complaining of breathing problems led to the shutdown of a section of Interstate 65 on Thursday, authorities said.

Hoosiers host IU Open Invitational this weekend

By Brian Buckey · Thursday, Nov. 16,2006 11:52 p.m.

The IU men's swimming and diving team will host a strong group of competitors in the 11th annual IU Open Invitational this weekend at Councilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center. The Hoosiers will play host to Louisville for swimming and diving; Cincinnati for swimming; and Stanford, Kentucky, Pittsburgh, Florida International, Purdue and Miami University of Ohio for diving.

IU looks to remain perfect on season

By Brian Buckey · Thursday, Nov. 16,2006 11:51 p.m.

The No. 14 Hoosiers are off to a red hot start at 4-0. They are fresh off a meet in which they dominated No. 11 Texas, winning eight of the 13 events. IU will look to carry its momentum into this weekend when the women's swimming and diving team hosts the 11th annual IU Open Invitational at Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center.

IU set for tilt with University of Dayton Sunday

By John Wustrow · Thursday, Nov. 16,2006 11:49 p.m.

Following the IU women's basketball team's 85-51 win against Valparaiso University Wednesday, a question was posed to IU coach Felisha Legette-Jack about taking momentum from the win into the Hoosiers' 6 p.m. game Sunday against the University of Dayton. But Legette-Jack just wanted to enjoy the win against Valpo, saying her team wouldn't start preparing for the Flyers until Friday.

High Noon at the OaKen Corral

By Alyson Brodsy and Andrew Shaffer · Thursday, Nov. 16,2006 11:45 p.m.

This is the tale of two gunslingers. Each man represents his respective home in the state of Indiana; each man has a dying deed for the other. Though they have faced off before, they have never done so under these circumstances.

Bloomington to host "camp" for discussion of recent election

By Michael Reschke · Thursday, Nov. 16,2006 11:44 p.m.

IU informatics doctoral student Kevin Makice is interested in creating diverse conversations about politics, and he has organized Bloomington's first "RootsCamp" as a way to encourage those discussions.

Hoosiers look for in-state redemption against Indiana State

By Eamonn Brennan · Thursday, Nov. 16,2006 11:43 p.m.

After Butler guard A.J. Graves sank a wild, banking three to seal the first Hoosier loss of the season Tuesday night, IU coach Kelvin Sampson said he was disappointed but not discouraged.

Small group of devoted friends turn out for concert to benefit burn victim

By Sarah Core · Thursday, Nov. 16,2006 11:43 p.m.

Despite a low turnout, friends who attended a benefit concert Thursday night for Bloomington electrician Robert Eury, who was severely burned in a Wal-Mart electrical accident this summer, said they considered the event a positive one.

Jed Foundation and mtvU launch national campaign to debunk mental health stigmas

By Jackie Faine and Jacqueline Faine · Thursday, Nov. 16,2006 11:02 p.m.

It's hard to fight statistics that say suicide is the No. 2 killer of college students. But in an effort to raise awareness and combat the stigmas of stress, depression and suicide, mtvU and the Jed Foundation have partnered up to launch a program called "Half of Us" to reduce student suicide rates, fight mental health misconceptions on college campuses and connect students and their friends to the help they need. The program's name, "Half of Us," comes from research indicating that nearly half of all college students have said they have felt so depressed at some point they could not function.

Despite rain, all ages turn out for Bread Fest

By Michael Reschke · Thursday, Nov. 16,2006 11:01 p.m.

Rain did not keep people away from the Community Justice and Mediation Center's second annual Bread Fest at the Monroe County History Center Wednesday night. After all, it snowed last year, Community Justice & Mediation Center board member Wain Martin said.

IU celebrates International Education week

By Sandra Arao Ameny · Thursday, Nov. 16,2006 11:01 p.m.

This week, exploring the traditions and cultures of faraway lands like Morocco and Costa Rica has been made possible without expensive airfare, heavy luggage or even leaving Bloomington. International Education Week, hosted by the IU Office of International Services, began last Friday and continues through Saturday. It celebrates the benefits of international education and cultural exchange between Americans and the global community.

Memorial service to honor former IU Art Museum director

By Shannon Valentine · Thursday, Nov. 16,2006 11 p.m.

To commemorate the life of Thomas T. Solley, the former director of the IU Art Museum, there will be a memorial service Friday at 4 p.m. in the IU Art Museum's Thomas T. Solley Atrium. The event is an open memorial service for Solley, who died at his home in Switzerland on April 8 of this year.

Former CIA European chief : Politics hurts agency

By Tom Kir · Thursday, Nov. 16,2006 11 p.m.

The increased politicization of the CIA is hindering the effectiveness of the agency, as evident by the misinformation that led to the Iraq war, said Tyler Drumheller, former chief of the CIA European Division, who spoke on campus Thursday. Speaking to more than 100 listeners in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs Atrium Building, he discussed the ongoing process of politicians becoming more involved in agencies such as the CIA and the troubles that follow as a result.

Trio hoping 'True Story' will be success

By Maria Srour · Thursday, Nov. 16,2006 10:58 p.m.

When describing his band's method of writing new music, junior Zach "Teddy" Jones said they just "noodle" with it. Jones, a saxophonist, is part of the trio True Story, along with guitarist and vocalist Owen Stevenson, a junior, and drummer Eric Mannweiler, a sophomore.

Final grades to be delivered over Internet for first time

By Andrea Knapp · Thursday, Nov. 16,2006 10:56 p.m.

Instead of receiving final grades in the postal mail this semester, the Office of the Registrar has announced students will be getting their grades over the Internet.

IU vs. Purdue Bucket Game

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Thursday, Nov. 16,2006 10:54 p.m.

Junior cornerback Tracy Porter, born and raised in Louisiana, didn't know a thing about the Old Oaken Bucket. When he enrolled at IU and joined the football team in 2004, he didn't see what the big deal was.