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Around The Game

Women's soccer upsets Auburn, FIU The IU women's soccer team traveled to another tournament this past weekend and once again came home with a pair of wins. After a 5-1 victory over Florida International University, the Hoosiers upset No. 18 ranked Auburn Saturday on junior Robin Barker's goal that proved enough to upend the Tigers and finish the tournament with a 1-0 upset.

Second place finish familiar for IU

Coming off a second place finish in last week's IU Credit Union Invitational, the IU women's volleyball team traveled south to take part in the 2004 Arlington/Hilton University of Texas-Arlington Invitational over the weekend.

Wins against Appalachian St., Lindenwood push record to 4-1

The IU field hockey team extended its winning streak to four with a 4-0 win versus Appalachian State University Saturday afternoon at the Mellencamp Pavilion. The Hoosiers improved their record to 4-1 with the only loss coming in their first game away against University of California-Berkeley. Sophomore Morgan Miller struck first for IU with the only goal in the first half, coming off of sophomore Lydia Schrott's assist. Miller also chalked up an assist to junior Mallory Reabold late in the second half.

Hoosiers finish ninth in fall's 1st tourney

The first tournament of the season could have been kinder to the Hoosiers. Thanks to impressive performances by Big Ten rivals and a lack of sharp play, the IU men's golf team finished ninth in a field of 14 teams at the Michigan/Radrick Farms Intercollegiate. As a team, the Hoosiers shot 886 (297, 293, 296), good enough to tie for ninth place with Miami (Ohio), 15 shots behind tournament co-champions Wisconsin, Purdue and Memphis.

Federer breezes to third major title

NEW YORK -- Roger Federer is at his best against the best, when it counts the most, and he was pretty much perfect in the U.S. Open final. Federer became the first man since 1988 to win three majors in a year, thoroughly outclassing Lleyton Hewitt 6-0, 7-6 (3), 6-0 Sunday to add the American Grand Slam title to those he took at the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

Debuts highlight opening weekend

Lions 20, Bears 16 CHICAGO -- Finally, a road win for the Detroit Lions. Detroit ended its NFL-record 24-game streak of futility away from home Sunday, rallying to beat the mistake-prone Chicago Bears 20-16 in Lovie Smith's debut as head coach. Bracy Walker, who earlier returned a blocked field goal 92 yards for a third-quarter touchdown, intercepted a third-down pass in the end zone by Rex Grossman with 18 seconds to go, preserving the win.

on the SIDELINES

Marlins split series with 11-1 win over Cubs CHICAGO -- Juan Pierre had three of Florida's 15 hits, A.J. Burnett pitched eight strong innings and the Marlins beat the Chicago Cubs 11-1 Sunday to earn a split of their four-game series. Alex Gonzalez hit a two-run double and Paul Lo Duca added a two-run single for the Marlins, who entered the day 2 1/2 games behind the Cubs in the NL wild-card race.

IU grad transforms Plato

The Symposium," written, directed, produced and edited by IU alumnus Michael Wurth, is a smart dialogue film that takes an intriguing view of this masterpiece by Plato. And at a $30,000 budget, it's a solid production.

How 'bout them Hoosiers

The IU football team made one giant leap Saturday, and while it wasn't on the moon, it was still in unmarked territory. In case you haven't noticed yet, the Hoosiers beat No. 24 Oregon in Autzen Stadium, one of the toughest places for a visiting team to play. The victory over the Ducks represents the first time the Hoosiers have beaten a ranked opponent since Oct. 12, 2002. It also marks the first time since 1996 that IU has started the season 2-0. But more than that, it represents the beginning of a new era of Hoosier football.

Bloomington Area Arts Council offers classes to the public

Students looking for a way to release their creative talents in college are not limited to the classes offered to them through the University. Several area venues offer classes to the general public in a wide array of arts genres. The Bloomington Area Arts Council is among these institutions and provides classes in the fine arts, jewelry making, photography, art appreciation, woodworking, music, dance, acting, creative writing and magic, among others.

Hoosiers extend winning streak to 22 games in Memorial Tournament

South Bend -- Two storied college sports programs participated in their respective sports in South Bend this weekend as the IU men's soccer team took its No. 1 ranking and 2-0 record into the Mike Berticelli Memorial Tournament against the Cal-State Fullerton Titans (0-2) Friday and Evansville Sunday. The defending national champions knocked off the Titans with a 2-1 win before shutting out Evansville 4-0.

Entertainers perform for church's Third and High Street Festival

The clacking of tap shoes blended with the 'ahs' of the gathered crowd watching trapeze artists. Shoppers browsed the offerings of local artists and craftsmen while chatting with each other. Children squealed as they were towed by a tractor loaded with hay in front of St. Charles School and Church.

Around The State

Fire at Habitat for Humanity may be hate crime GARY -- A fire that damaged a Habitat for Humanity home a week before a family was scheduled to move in was arson and may have been racially motivated, authorities said. Gary Fire Department investigators said the fire early Saturday in the city's Black Oak section may be considered a hate crime.

New Global Village brings diversity to Foster Quad

On Move-In Day, the residence halls open their doors and give a hearty "Welcome" to their residents. One community not only wished their residents "Welcome," but "Willkommen," "Bienvenue" and a host of other international greetings. The Global Village Living-Learning Center, a thematic community dedicated to international interests, kicked off its inaugural year in August. Village director Herb Terry said that there are currently 53 students living in the Village, which is located on the first two floors of Foster-Martin.

A week of elegance

NEW YORK -- The pressure must be on for the youngest hot new designer in the biz. But Zac Posen looks as cool and calm as ever. After his recent merging with P. Diddy's Sean John Clothingline, the two seem to radiate only confidence and class. Posen's long-awaited show had the highest of expectations; and without a doubt, he lived up to his potential.

Around the Campus

JewBrew to bring fun Sponsored and paid for by the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center, students are invited to come to Starbucks on Indiana at 4 p.m. every Monday to relax, meet new friends and get involved in some Hillel events. Information Technology to hold workshop on Excel Excel is the most-used spreadsheet and analysis application today.

WTIU's 'The Friday Zone' kicks off new season of kids' programming

Every Friday in Studio six of the Radio-TV Center, children learn, create, play, compete and explore -- and it's all on tape for Indiana's viewing pleasure. "The Friday Zone," run by WTIU's Children's Programming, is a show that airs every Friday afternoon and encourages children to explore and experience the world around them. Reaching about two-thirds of the state, the show offers weekly challenges for kids to attempt.

Business and pleasure mix at CareerFest

It was all fun and games Friday afternoon as students crowded the Career Development Center lawn for the ninth annual CareerFest. CDC staff members in sunglasses and polo shirts filled paper cups with soda and signed up students for mailing lists to notify them of events and opportunities the center will offer in the future. Local restaurants set up under tents at the intersection of 10th Street and Jordan Avenue, and handed out free plates of food.

Farmer's Market offers fresh food, spirit

On any given Tuesday afternoon or Saturday morning in the summer and fall months, people passing by the orange barrels of construction lining downtown Bloomington will stumble across a scene from the early years of America's heritage: a traditional farmer's market featuring up to 20 or more vendors selling produce grown with their own hands.