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Nominees meet for final faceoff in St. Louis

By Christy LaFave · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 9:18 p.m.

ST. LOUIS -- As the two main presidential contenders fought for the respect of 280 million potential voters, each knew that every vote counts if they want to ascend to the Oval Office. Texas Gov. George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore squared off in Washington University's newly transformed "town hall" for what amounted to be a debate that was more exciting and original in style than substance.

Defense spending a hot topic

By Bryan Harris · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 11:32 a.m.

Right now U.S. military units are stationed all over the world. For eight years, the Clinton administration has stationed American soldiers throughout the world and used military force in "humanitarian" missions, like interventions in Kosovo, Haiti and Somalia.

Last debate for 'Bloody Eighth' district canceled

By Sean F. Driscoll · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 11:24 a.m.

The last debate between candidates for Indiana's 8th congressional district, which was to be held Wednesday at the University of Evansville, was postponed by incumbent Congressman John Hostettler R-8th, because of a congressional session expected to last well into this week.

Clinton addresses economy, crime

By Brett Wallace · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 11:24 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- At a rally for Congresswoman Julia Carson (D-10th) Saturday, President Bill Clinton addressed the need for Democrats to recruit voters.

Ceremony honors IU Foundation

By Holly Johnson and Holy Johnson · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 2:28 a.m.

An audience of about 100 people came together at 1:30 p.m. Friday to celebrate the rededication of the IU Foundation's home, Showalter House and sat captivated by the clear soprano melody filling the air.

Campus groups gather for parade

By Elvin Yavuz · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 2:08 a.m.

In keeping with this year's Homecoming theme, "Back Where You Belong," Friday afternoon thousands of people flocked to Third Street for the 42nd annual Homecoming Parade.

Wells sculpture dedicated

By Marie Harf · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 1:45 a.m.

During his eight decades at IU, late University Chancellor Herman B Wells used to walk through campus frequently, admiring the beauty of the school he helped shape. Now a likeness of Wells, who died March 18, will always be among the woods surrounding his Owen Hall office.

Yankees go to another World Series, what else is new?

By Kate Lewis · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 1:43 a.m.

Well, it is another World Series and another trip for the New York Yankees and, unless you are a diehard Yankees or Mets fan or are excited by the first Subway Series in 44 years, who cares?

Hoosiers end Big Ten season with loss

By Ryan Gunterman · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 1:40 a.m.

The women's soccer team ended its Big Ten season Friday, losing a 1-0 game to Purdue. With 3:35 remaining in the first half, Purdue freshman back Jenny Kinkead put the game-winner past keeper Chrissy Heubi. That would be all that the Boilers would need as IU extended its scoreless streak to 463 minutes. It was the eighth time the Hoosiers have been shut out in the conference season.

Swimmers race by Evansville

By Alyson Brodsy and Amanda Schmitt · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 1:38 a.m.

The men's and women's swimming teams were hosts to the Evansville Aces Saturday in their season openers. The Hoosiers proved their power as both teams placed in the top three of almost every race.

Competition heats up in conference play

By Sarah Trotto · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 1:36 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- No member of the men\'s soccer team knows what losing a Big Ten game feels like. In fact, the Hoosiers haven\'t lost a Big Ten game in 38 matches. The unbeaten streak extends back to Oct. 13, 1995, when IU lost to eventual national-champion Wisconsin 2-0.

Men's soccer getting some "ugly" victories

By John Koluder · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 1:35 a.m.

So you're looking for something to put on your wall, and this is the choice you must make … The "Mona Lisa" versus "Dogs Playing Poker." Because of my taste, or extreme lack thereof, I would choose "Dogs Playing Poker." And while "Dogs Playing Poker" does have its charms, even I am not stupid enough to conclude that it is superior in beauty to the "Mona Lisa." So what does this art lesson have to do with soccer? My point is that both paintings will get the job of covering the wall done. And while the men's soccer team had some da Vinci's throughout this season, it's been nothing but "Dogs Playing Poker" lately.

Hoosiers play poorly, still win

By Nick Bowton · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 1:33 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The men's soccer team needed a penalty kick in the game's 20th minute Sunday to beat Ohio State in its final regular season Big Ten game. The penalty kick, scored by senior forward Matt Fundenberger after junior midfielder Tyler Hawley was taken down in the penalty area, was all the scoring that took place at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, as IU won 1-0.

It's about time

By Guy Cipriano · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 1:32 a.m.

The football team's best week of practice this season resulted in IU picking up its biggest win in the coach Cam Cameron era. After getting embarrassed 58-0 last Saturday at Michigan, IU (3-4, 2-2 in Big Ten play) recovered Saturday to defeat No. 22 Minnesota 51-43 before a Homecoming crowd of 30,882 at Memorial Stadium. The win marked Cameron's first victory against a ranked opponent. IU's last win against a ranked team was a 10-0 victory against Michigan State in 1993.

Researchers test geofertilizing

By Durga Raghunath · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 1:28 a.m.

Results of a large-scale experiment in the Southern Ocean, which surrounds Antarctica, hint that scientists could engineer the world's oceans, according to Nature. But some experts say the effects of "geofertilizing" can be harmful. The procedure can be accomplished by stimulating the growth of algae, which consume carbon dioxide. This means oceans can then be immense sponges for carbon dioxide -- the culprit for rising global temperatures.

General Electric makes aircraft merger

By Trevor K. Davis · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 1:26 a.m.

The battle for Dow component Honeywell International Inc. heated up Friday, as United Technologies Corporation announced it would not be acquiring the company. Honeywell confirmed its merger discussions with United Technologies were finished Oct. 20, and announced it was considering alternative proposals. Reuters reported that General Electric stepped in and sealed a deal for Honeywell Saturday. The deal is supposedly worth around $44 billion in stock, or around $55 dollars a share. The proposed acquisition will be the largest ever for GE.

Oil companies to report earnings

By Trevor K. Davis · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 1:26 a.m.

This week, a number of oil-related companies are expected to deliver earnings, including Exxon Mobil, Chevron and Sunoco. Numerous technology companies -- including Compaq, WorldCom, Amazon, Lucent and AT&T -- will also be reporting earnings. If these companies provide positive guidance to investors, it could be another week of gains on Wall Street.

String Cheese Incident jams

By Leah Michelsen · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 1:24 a.m.

I almost got trampled by a fan who could not wait to see the String Cheese Incident play at the IU Auditorium Thursday night. It was reminiscent of Union Station during rush hour -- people everywhere, except everyone was in good spirits. People outside, pushing and crowding to get in, people just inside the doors, fumbling for their tickets and barely pausing long enough to get their hands stamped. And once inside the Auditorium there were people dancing. Enthusiastic fans were bouncing, bobbing, weaving, jamming, grooving or at least tapping their feet to the distinctive beats of the String Cheese Incident.

Science building will benefit students

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 1:22 a.m.

I am compelled to respond to your staff editorial that dismisses the new multi-disciplinary science building as "not that important" because students' needs should take priority over construction projects ("Science building not that important," Oct. 18).

To Green or not to Green

By Duncan Teater · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 1:20 a.m.

Ralph Nader is contending that Al Gore and George W. Bush are cut from the same cloth, and that means Nadar has quite a credibility gap to deal with too. In the New York Times, Nader insists the two major party candidates, though trumpeting their differences, are just Washington insiders, victims of "the increasing homogenization of both parties into one party indentured to business interests." As far as the Green Party candidate is concerned, Gore and Bush are both gray.