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The rise and fall of Herman Cain

By Sheldon Dance · Sunday, Oct. 9,2011 7:04 p.m.

Because of his political inexperience, Cain will not be the Republican nomination. But I don’t think he will fall off the map.

Illini defeat Hoosiers, 41-20

By Alex McCarthy · Saturday, Oct. 8,2011 3:14 p.m.

Following a 99-yard kickoff return from freshman Shane Wynn, IU led for the first 13 minutes of Saturday's game against Illinois. The Illini grabbed a 14-10 lead with 1:34 remaining in the first quarter and never looked back, eventually defeating IU 41-20.

LIVE BLOG: Indiana vs. Illinois

By Max McCombs · Saturday, Oct. 8,2011 1:29 p.m.

Indiana takes on Illinois at 2:30 Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The IDS will be live blogging the entire game. Join the conversation.

Hoosier Hype podcast, Episode 5

By Max McCombs · Friday, Oct. 7,2011 3:40 p.m.

Max McCombs, Alex McCarthy and Justin Albers discuss IU's loss to Penn State, preview this weekend's game with Illinois and try to make sense of all the depth chart changes.

IU responds to Steve Jobs’s accomplishments at Apple

By Charles Scudder · Friday, Oct. 7,2011 10:13 a.m.

Late Wednesday night, it was announced that Apple’s former CEO and co-founder Steve Jobs had died after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer, though the cause of death has not been officially released. On a campus filled with Apple products, Jobs' influence is undeniable.

Kirkwood observatory connects community to astronomy

By Kourtney Liepelt · Friday, Oct. 7,2011 12:34 a.m.

For one of the first times this semester, the Kirkwood Observatory opened its doors to the public for its weekly open house.

Hoosiers host Penn State, leading national goal scorer

By Micah McVicker · Friday, Oct. 7,2011 12:33 a.m.

The Hoosiers (6-6-1, 2-3) welcome No. 21 Penn State, which is riding a six-game winning streak, to Bloomington on Sunday in IU’s penultimate home match of the season.

IU Alumna places workers in sports industry careers

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Friday, Oct. 7,2011 12:31 a.m.

Buffy Filippell started a site called Teamworkonline.com, a match-making site for candidate and front office jobs in the sports industry.

Hoosiers seeking 1st conference win against Hawkeyes

By Michael Norman · Friday, Oct. 7,2011 12:30 a.m.

The Hoosiers travel to Iowa City, Iowa, on Friday night to play the 10-7 Hawkeyes. Like the Hoosiers, the Hawkeyes are winless in the Big Ten at 0-4.

IU Club Golf sets sights on national championships

By Lauren Gula · Friday, Oct. 7,2011 12:27 a.m.

The team placed fifth in its first round of regional play last weekend in Auburn, Ind. The team plays in the National Collegiate Club Golf Association and will compete for a spot at nationals Nov. 5-6 in Pinehurst, N.C.

Hoosiers aim to break 2-game skid

By Dennis Glade · Friday, Oct. 7,2011 12:26 a.m.

After a 2-0 loss at Wisconsin and a 3-2 collapse at the hands of No. 11 Louisville, the Hoosiers are looking for answers.

Hoosiers close home slate with pair of weekend matches

By Jeremy Smith · Friday, Oct. 7,2011 12:21 a.m.

The IU field hockey team will play its final two home matches of the season this weekend against No. 6 Penn State and Michigan State. The Hoosiers are coming off a 3-2 loss against Ohio State in Columbus last Friday.

IU junior shops for savings on ‘Extreme Couponing’

By Katie Mettler · Friday, Oct. 7,2011 12:19 a.m.

Tyler Cox has a different motivation: bringing a whole new meaning to the title “Super Shopper.”

Hoosiers, Illini have followed different paths

By Max McCombs · Friday, Oct. 7,2011 12:17 a.m.

IU is tied with Minnesota for the worst record this season in the Big Ten at 1-4. The Illini, though, are a perfect 5-0 and fresh off a 38-35 comeback victory against Northwestern in their conference opener after a 7-6 season and bowl win last year.

Eyes on quarterbacks when IU meets Illinois

By Alex McCarthy · Friday, Oct. 7,2011 12:14 a.m.

Quarterback play has been a factor in the last two clashes between Indiana and Illinois, which might not bode well for the Hoosiers when they square off against Illinois at 2:30 Saturday at home. While IU’s Ben Chappell had 333 yards and three touchdowns in the 2009 contest, the quarterback situation for both schools has gone in opposite directions.

Column: Unexpected defense is IU’s only chance

By Justin Albers · Friday, Oct. 7,2011 12:10 a.m.

I certainly wouldn’t want to be a co-defensive coordinator for IU this week. If Ekeler and Mallory are doing their homework on Illinois, they probably haven’t slept a wink all week. There’s that much work to do.

RPS advises speaking up for safety in dorms

Thursday, Oct. 6,2011 11:26 p.m.

Residential Programs and Services Assistant Director for Student Conduct Jon Riveire said the best advice is to find someone to tell when something feels out of place.

Locals experience Brazilian jazz at Bear's Place

By Raven Carpenter · Thursday, Oct. 6,2011 10:29 p.m.

The Jazz Fable’s Concert Series performance yesterday featured guest performer and Jacobs School of Music alumnus Marcos Cavalcante.

Bologna by Bre

By Brea Johnson · Thursday, Oct. 6,2011 10:26 p.m.

Much like the Midwest, however, Bologna is situated in a relatively flat part of Italy. But you can find the hills, mountains and valleys outside Bologna by venturing on a train. Last Saturday I journeyed to the historic and picturesque town of Urbino, Similar to the quaint town of Nashville, Ind., the journey to Urbino is filled with winding hills and sloping streets. The old-fashioned city makes the perfect getaway to escape the busy city life of Bologna.

Concert in store for Singing Hoosiers

By Ally Mahoney · Thursday, Oct. 6,2011 10:24 p.m.

IU’s concert show choir The Singing Hoosiers will perform Sunday at the Lincoln Amphitheatre in Lincoln City, Ind. This will be the group’s first traveling performance of the school year. The show starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and $8 per person for groups of 10 or more.