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March of pride

There are few students who could carry a gun through Memorial Stadium on game day and receive silent respect from the crowd. But for the members of the IU Pershing Rifle Society, it's just another Saturday. The organization, which traces its roots back to a group formed more than a century ago, presents the American flag at all home football and basketball games and many ceremonial events throughout Bloomington. But despite its time-honored history, the IU Pershing Rifle Society has been plagued in recent years by a lack of interest. Maj. Todd Tinius, a retired Army officer and adviser for the organization, said the society at IU, which is traditionally made up of almost entirely Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets, was once a much more popular organization.

Colts escape New York with win

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Justin Miller's 103-yard kickoff return was the quick score the New York Jets needed. The only problem: It left Peyton Manning with one last chance and plenty of time.

Israeli leader's scheduled visit causes stir at IU

When former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak visits IU on Oct. 30, he will most likely be met with cheers, heckling and everything in between. Speaking on one of the most controversial conflicts of the 20th and now 21st centuries, Barak will attempt to explain some of the reasons behind the continuing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Hoosiers take 7th at Dellinger Invite

In its first test of the season, the No. 26 IU women's cross country team finished seventh at the Bill Dellinger Invitational in Eugene, Ore., Friday.

Hoosiers drop 2 in Big Ten

The underdogs aren't supposed to win. That was truly the case this weekend for the IU women's volleyball team as it dropped its Big Ten home openers against No. 2 Penn State and No. 13 Ohio State. The Hoosiers are now 1-3 in the Big Ten and 10-6 overall.

Field hockey team increases winning streak to 11 games

IU coach Amy Robertson found just the right motivation for her team this weekend.

For them, it's about mind and body

A six-mile run around campus is nothing more than an invigorating stroll through the park for the members of the IU men's cross country team.

Coach Freitag's new-look Hoosiers now 2-0

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Before the season started, IU coach Mike Freitag called senior Julian Dieterle "the heart and soul of our team." But for the past two games, Dieterle has been on the sidelines wearing a yellow penny over his IU jersey.

IU wins George Mason Invitational

A first win is always sweet. Freshman Jordan Kyle of the IU men's cross country team brought the Hoosiers just that, recording his first ever first-place finish with a time of 24:45 at the George Mason Invitational Saturday in Manassas, Va. It was also a career best for the freshman on an 8K course.

Texting an S.O.S.

The good news: IU scored 17 unanswered points against Wisconsin on Saturday. The bad news: Wisconsin was winning the game 52-0 at the time.

Offense continues to stall Saturday

One offensive touchdown in 120 minutes, two losses. In Saturday's Big Ten opener against Wisconsin, the IU football team struggled to score again, waiting until late in the fourth quarter to score its first offensive touchdown in two weeks.

BIG LOSS

Shocked. That was the word IU coach Terry Hoeppner used to describe Saturday's 52-17 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers.

BIG WEEKEND

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- During Sunday's Big Ten match, Michigan State celebrated 50 years of Spartan soccer. But afterwards, it was the Hoosiers -- not the Spartans -- who went out for ice cream.

BIG STREAK

With the way September was going, the Hoosiers might not have wanted to see it come to an end. But so far, October isn't looking too bad for them either. The IU women's soccer team defeated Michigan State 1-0 Friday night in East Lansing, Mich., to close out the first undefeated September in the program's history. IU followed that up with a 2-1 win Sunday in Ann Arbor, Mich., against Michigan to extend the team's unbeaten streak to 10 games.

Greek houses synchronize swim, splash for charity

Clad in swimming trunks, cropped white T-shirts and fabric knotted around their heads, four members of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity somersaulted into the Health, Physical Education and Recreation pool Friday night to Dead or Alive's "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)."

Students seek forgiveness on Yom Kippur

IU contemplates outsourcing services

Administrators are considering hiring private contractors to handle some University operations.

33 teams fight for annual Cardboard Boat Regatta crown

Hundreds crowded the IU Outdoor Pool Friday Afternoon to test their sailing skills by launching small homemade boats to see which craft could best endure the pool's waters.

Ashton's 'Cinderella' has 1st American performance

CHICAGO -- Wendy Ellis Somes is explaining to a ballerina portraying the Summer Fairy in "Cinderella" how to capture the languid essence of her solo: Think of how caramel would react on a steamy Chicago day, she suggests.

Stores sell Amish clothing for those who don't sew

MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio -- It was recently Fashion Week in New York City, with plenty of lights, cameras and action on the runways.