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Frustrated Hoosiers ready for Butler

By John Fischer · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 1:21 a.m.

The IU women's soccer team is angry and ready for redemption. After a series of frustrating ties and losses, the Hoosiers are ready to change the tide when they play host to Butler University at 7 p.m. tonight at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Defending champs ready for stretch run on road

By Steve Slivka · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 1:20 a.m.

Although their play goes unnoticed from a statistical standpoint, the IU men's soccer team defensive players' contributions can be attributed to the final score and the clean sheets kept by senior goalkeeper Jay Nolly.

WOMEN'S: Conference championship on the line

By Ryan Corazza · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 1:19 a.m.

It's hunting season, and the IU women's cross country team has a group of Wolverines in its cross-hairs. The Hoosiers will attempt to win their first Big Ten title in 14 years when they travel to the University of Iowa for the Big Ten Championships. The Wolverines of Michigan, who currently rank fourth in the nation, stand in the way of the Hoosiers' title hopes.

Bragging rights up for grabs in Big Ten championship

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 1:17 a.m.

Back in the top 15 nationally, the No. 13-ranked IU men's cross country team is riding a rising tide of optimism as it rolls into the Big Ten Championship this Sunday at the University of Iowa. "The Big Ten is easily the most talented and deepest conference in the country," said recently graduated IU All-American Chris Powers. "These guys are ready, and it will be exciting to see what they can do."

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 1:17 a.m.

IU concludes fall season 13th at Invite The IU women's golf team recorded a 944 (311-317-316), its lowest three-round total of the fall season, to close out the fall campaign by finishing 13th at the Kent Youel Invitational Tuesday and Wednesday.

Golden opportunity for Hoosiers

By Cory Steger · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 1:15 a.m.

The Hoosiers finally could catch a break this season. After two tough road trips and two tough losses, the team returns to Bloomington to face Minnesota during Homecoming weekend. Since IU's upset over then-No. 24 Oregon, the team has been on a steady decline despite increasingly good play.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 1:13 a.m.

CHICAGO -- Moises Alou might not be roaming left field at Wrigley Field anymore. The Chicago Cubs declined an $11.5 million mutual option on the outfielder Thursday and will pay him a $2.5 million buyout. The Cubs also declined a $2.5 million option on second baseman Mark Grudzielanek, paying him a $250,000 buyout instead.

Haunted Homecoming?

By Dan Patrick · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 1:11 a.m.

Halloween is here, and for some it means costumes, pranks and festivities. While most IU students will be partying and dressing up as monsters, the 2-5 (0-4 in the Big Ten) IU Hoosiers will be facing a different sort of boogey-man in the No. 23 Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Candidate emphasizes exercise learning

By Molly Erman · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 1:09 a.m.

Barefoot and petite in jeans and a black crewneck sweater, Penny Githens stands firmly on the YMCA's polished wood floor holding a practice pad for her 8-year old student.

'The Full Monty:' They danced. They sang. They stripped.

By Melissa Harrold · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:46 a.m.

Wednesday night's production of the Broadway musical "The Full Monty" left the enthusiastic audience members with grins on their faces and tunes in their heads. The show was a hit, and it wasn't just because of the (ahem) minimal costumes of the six main male characters in the last scene of the show.

Kerry's personal relationship with God nobody's call

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:37 a.m.

This letter is in response to Merle E. Hedrick's complaint addressing presidential candidate John Kerry as one who "uses the name of God for political gain."

Exhibit showcases local artists, artwork

By Rose Mary Forte and RoseMary Forte · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:24 a.m.

Art will come alive at the John Waldron Arts Center for one and all to enjoy during an exhibit featuring only local artists. At 5:30 p.m. Today, the Bloomington community will be able to view feature works of art from South Central Indiana artists in two different exhibits.

Turkish culture served up

By Patrick Doolin · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:23 a.m.

A stately stained glass door opens to release sounds of Turkish music playing quietly in the background as patrons savor their Turkish-inspired cuisine from colorful cushions on the floor. Anatolia, the latest ethnic restaurant to open its doors on Fourth Street, offers a taste of Turkish history, culture and cuisine.

Electoral College dropouts

By Daniel Hiester and David Hiester · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:09 a.m.

The hoopla over the presidential elections sank into the "you can't make that shit up" category years ago, but every four years, it manages to get worse. In the midst of the confusion, chaos and outrage, all I know is that this drama is somehow centered around an American institution called the Electoral College.

FBI begins Halliburton contract investigation

By Alyson Brodsy and John Solomon · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:07 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The FBI has begun investigating whether the Pentagon improperly awarded no-bid contracts to Halliburton Co., seeking an interview with a top Army contracting officer and collecting documents from several government offices.

Please, protest with purpose

By Adam Maksl · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:07 a.m.

Has anyone told the anti-Bush protesters who were on Kirkwood and Indiana avenues Tuesday afternoon that Bush will likely win our state? It doesn't seem like it. People can yell, scream and "honk against Bush" all they want, but it just isn't going to make a difference in the Hoosier state.

Bush, Kerry talk about key student issues

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:06 a.m.

The following are President George W. Bush's and Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry's responses to issue questions posed by The Associated Press. Military Draft Q: Do you rule out a draft over the next four years?

Stop with the faces

By Rick Newkirk · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:06 a.m.

What is this obsession with Thefacebook? For the 12 of you living in the basement of Ballantine who don't know what www.Thefacebook.com is, don't ask me because I don't get it.

Google this

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:04 a.m.

Voters will not simply be selecting their preferred candidates Nov. 2. Three amendments to the Indiana Constitution are also on the ballot. Unlike the candidates, who may or may not return on their policy promises (either through their own doing or otherwise), the voters' decision is the final word on these three issues. Unfortunately, many voters are unaware that these amendments are even on the ballot, and still others are befuddled by their potentially complex wording.

War kills as many as 100,000 Iraqis in 18 months

By Emma Ross · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:03 a.m.

LONDON -- A survey of deaths in Iraqi households estimates that as many as 100,000 more people may have died throughout the country in the 18 months since the U.S.-led invasion than would be expected based on the death rate before the war.