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IU falls to Illini, Wildcats in weekend trip

By IDS staff · Monday, Nov. 20,2006 12:18 a.m.

The Hoosiers' losing ways continued over the weekend as the team fell to Illinois 3-1 Friday night and Northwestern 3-0 on Saturday night, pushing their losing streak to 17 straight matches with just two more matches left in the season.

Turnovers plague Hoosiers as they lose out on Bucket, bowl game

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Monday, Nov. 20,2006 12:17 a.m.

WEST LAFAYETTE -- For months, everyone on the IU football team spoke of nothing but playing 13 games. Three weeks ago, after winning their fifth game of the season, the Hoosiers were on the cusp of being eligible for a bowl game berth.

Bassett finding his way

By Alyson Brodsy and Ryan Corazza · Monday, Nov. 20,2006 12:16 a.m.

Armon Bassett knows how to control the point of attack. Problem is, the freshman guard doesn't always show it. "In those two games in Indianapolis, Armon didn't know whether he was on foot or horseback," said IU coach Kelvin Sampson, referring to last Monday's game against Lafayette College and last Tuesday's against Butler. "He looked over there and saw Dick Vitale and ESPN, and he didn't know whether he was pitching or catching. He's a freshman. But he's getting better. Look at him (Sunday)."

Senior center helps IU soar over Flyers

By John Wustrow · Monday, Nov. 20,2006 12:15 a.m.

If IU women's basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack ever considers a career in politics, she already has one supporter. Following the Hoosiers 98-71 win over the University of Dayton on Sunday, Flyer coach Jim Jabir had nothing but good things to say about Legette-Jack.

Hoosiers close weekend with win

By Eamonn Brennan · Monday, Nov. 20,2006 12:13 a.m.

For a coach who says he's no longer experimenting with his lineup, IU coach Kelvin Sampson is sure doing a lot of tinkering.

Same as it ever was

By Alyson Brodsy and Andrew Shaffer · Monday, Nov. 20,2006 12:12 a.m.

WEST LAFAYETTE -- The good guy was gunned down Saturday at high noon outside the Tippecanoe County Courthouse. The West Lafayette townspeople rejoiced as the bystanders from Bloomington recoiled back to reality. A man on horseback was quickly dispatched to Quarry Land with one message: Hoosier down, Boiler up. Same as it ever was.

IU's loss ends bid for 8th national title

By Chris Engel · Monday, Nov. 20,2006 12:10 a.m.

The No. 7-seed IU men's soccer team lost in a shootout in the third round of the NCAA Tournament to No. 10-seed Santa Clara University Saturday night at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The two teams went to penalty kicks after 90 minutes of regulation and 20 minutes of overtime without a goal scored.

Plane spotting

By Alyson Brodsy and Grace Low · Sunday, Nov. 19,2006 11:22 p.m.

I love airports. Since I was a small child, airports have meant more to me than simply a means to a destination; they are destinations themselves. Friday, I was able to experience once more the miracle of flight and the bustling energy of airports as I winged my way across the country to sunny Arizona.

Surviving Thanksgiving

By Alyson Brodsy and Michelle Manchir · Sunday, Nov. 19,2006 11:21 p.m.

Congratulations if you're reading this. As we both know, many of our fellow students checked out early for Thanksgiving break. Cheers to us nerds who are left over and damn-well planning to be the sole attendee of art history class tomorrow afternoon.

Borat's boorish

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Stewart · Sunday, Nov. 19,2006 11:19 p.m.

This week we turn to Borat, whose "Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" is making the rounds in every corner of America. From the very first frames of "Borat," it is apparent that Sacha Baron Cohen, the satirist in question, seeks to shine the mirror on hapless Americans. This has been lauded as a great Swiftian exercise to expose the typical American as a well-meaning fool and a brash knave.

Thankfully crimson and cream

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Nov. 19,2006 11:17 p.m.

Among all the holidays, Thanksgiving is a particularly inspired one. It honors no given religion, yet it is profoundly spiritual. It has a slick commercial element -- after all, it kicks off the holiday shopping season, and many of us spend Thanksgiving Day watching blockbuster movies and TV. Yet we celebrate it by sharing a dinner with family and friends and, if you're involved the way you should be, by helping the less fortunate.

Representative says he will introduce bill to reinstate draft

By Alyson Brodsy and John Heilprin · Sunday, Nov. 19,2006 11:13 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- Americans would have to sign up for a new military draft after turning 18 if the incoming chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee has his way.

Protestors harass President Bush during trip to Indonesia

By Alyson Brodsy and Terence Hunt · Sunday, Nov. 19,2006 11:12 p.m.

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam -- Warmly greeted by world leaders in Vietnam, President Bush drew a different reaction Sunday at his upcoming stop in Indonesia, where thousands angrily protested America's policy in the Middle East and wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Syrian official makes breakthrough visit to Iraq

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Nov. 19,2006 11:11 p.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Syria's foreign minister arrived in Baghdad on Sunday, the highest ranking official from his country to visit since the U.S.-led war began in 2003, at a time when Syria is increasingly seen as key to helping stem the insurgency.

Fire

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Nov. 19,2006 11:06 p.m.

Fire -- State Fire Marshal Roger Johnson, left, makes a phone call while firefighters work inside of a home where four people were killed in a house fire in North Vernon, Ind., Sunday. There was no immediate word on how the fire started. The fire occurred at a home near the downtown area of North Vernon, about 50 miles south of Indianapolis.

Video unveils Chocolate Moose's history

By Shannon McEnerney · Sunday, Nov. 19,2006 11:05 p.m.

On Thursday, the Monroe County History Center hosted the event "Remember the Penguin," tracing the roots of the Chocolate Moose, an ice cream shop formerly known as the Penguin, at 401 S. Walnut St., back to the original May's Café of 1933.

University Commons sold

By Kasey Hawrysz · Sunday, Nov. 19,2006 11:04 p.m.

After a $28 million sale, the former University Commons has changed its name but little else. Rechristened "College Park at Campus Corner," the apartment complex will eventually undergo some renovations, though the new owners are unlikely to make specific plans until January.

Student's voice stands out, puts her on stage in Indianapolis event

By Cal Condon · Sunday, Nov. 19,2006 11:04 p.m.

Imagine standing before a crowd of 100,000 in the middle of downtown Indianapolis with all eyes on you. This is exactly what junior Chaley Rose Jackson is set to do Friday at Indianapolis' 44th annual Circle of Lights. She will take the stage to sing "O Holy Night" as one of six acts in Indiana chosen to perform during the holiday celebration.

Program will attempt to prevent suicide with interactive resources

By Jackie Faine and Jacqueline Faine · Sunday, Nov. 19,2006 11:01 p.m.

It's hard to fight statistics that say suicide is the No. 2 killer of college students.

Students break for holiday

By Mandy Eid · Sunday, Nov. 19,2006 11 p.m.

Even though IU administration policy requires professors to have classes the Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving break, that doesn't mean students are attending. While reasons vary from student to student, many skip class to go home early.