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Chargers beat Texans 35-10 to help heal San Diego

By Bernie Wilson · Sunday, Oct. 28,2007 11:45 p.m.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger flipped the coin, thanked the firefighters and yelled, “Go, Chargers, go!”

Manning, Colts recover from slow start to beat Panthers 31-7, move to 7-0

By Mike Cranston · Sunday, Oct. 28,2007 11:45 p.m.

Peyton Manning set another record, and the Indianapolis Colts are 7-0 again.

Men finish 4th, women 9th at cross country conference championships

By Ari Shifron · Sunday, Oct. 28,2007 11:44 p.m.

The weather is getting cooler, which means postseason competition is finally here for the IU men’s and women’s cross country teams. Despite a temperature of 49 degrees at race time, the men finished a sizzling fourth this weekend at the Big Ten Championships in Columbus, Ohio.

Intrasquad scrimmage begins season

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, Oct. 28,2007 11:43 p.m.

Fans looking to catch an early glimpse of the No. 15-ranked IU wrestling team are going to have to take State Road 46 east out of Bloomington, cross the Brown County line and go straight at the stop light in Nashville, Ind., then head to Brown County High School.

Mens, womens swimming each defeat Northwestern on the road

By Josh Bagriansky · Sunday, Oct. 28,2007 11:43 p.m.

The IU men’s and women’s swimming teams knew they would be in for a real test with a trip to Northwestern on Friday. They passed that test with flying colors en route to impressive victories.

IU womens soccer goes on the road, loses 2 Big Ten games

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, Oct. 28,2007 11:42 p.m.

With two losses on the road this weekend, the IU women’s soccer team has dropped its last three Big Ten contests in what has been the only blemish in the team’s Big Ten season. Now, with a record of 12-4-2, 5-3-1 in Big Ten play, IU coach Mick Lyon said his team will likely receive a fourth or fifth seed in the Big Ten tournament.

IU volleyball drops 2 Big Ten matches over weekend

By Brandon Smith · Sunday, Oct. 28,2007 11:40 p.m.

The IU volleyball team suffered its first winless weekend in conference play this weekend, losing to No. 8 Wisconsin and Illinois.

Deja vu all over again

By Matt Dollinger · Sunday, Oct. 28,2007 11:40 p.m.

Last season, the Hoosiers couldn’t do it. Will this year be any different?

IU offense struggles as Hoosiers lose 33-3

By Lee Hurwitz · Sunday, Oct. 28,2007 11:38 p.m.

Amid a sea of red at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, the IU football team took the field with the hope of upsetting Wisconsin for a sixth win. Only half of the team showed up to play.

IU alumni to give networking advice Tuesday

By Sarah Hutchins · Sunday, Oct. 28,2007 10:40 p.m.

Women will have the opportunity to hone their networking skills by talking one-on-one with professionals who have excelled in their careers.

Man robbed at Read Center

By IDS staff and Ab D. Phillip · Sunday, Oct. 28,2007 10:40 p.m.

IUPD is seeking more information in the investigation of a weekend robbery at Read Center.

IU student arrested for Arboretum fight

By Sara Amato · Sunday, Oct. 28,2007 10:39 p.m.

An IU student was arrested early Friday morning after he allegedly got into a fight in the Arboretum.

Students clean, beautify Jordan River

By Brandi Baldwin · Sunday, Oct. 28,2007 10:38 p.m.

Walking through the leaf-strewn woods on campus, volunteers picked up trash Saturday in an effort to keep the Jordan River looking clean and natural.

Teens receive loan to start goat farm

By Associated Press and Alexandra R. Moses · Sunday, Oct. 28,2007 10:16 p.m.

SPENCER, Ind. – High school students who created a business plan detailing the market potential they see in the rising demand for goat meat in Indiana will get a $28,000 school district loan to open a goat farm.

State excise police issue 97 tickets on Thursday, Friday

By Sara Amato · Sunday, Oct. 28,2007 10:15 p.m.

During a two-day time span, Indiana State Excise Police officers issued 97 summonses and cited one Bloomington bar on mostly alcohol-related charges.

Local school hosts Oktoberfest

By Lindsey Alexander · Sunday, Oct. 28,2007 10:14 p.m.

Lakeview Elementary School students crowded around IU students to learn about German culture at Lakeview’s first ever Oktoberfest on Thursday.

Dalai Lama police escort hit by car

By Sara Amato · Sunday, Oct. 28,2007 10:11 p.m.

A Bloomington Police Department officer driving a motorcycle was struck by another vehicle Thursday afternoon while escorting the Dalai Lama’s motorcade.

Daniels proposes property tax cap

Sunday, Oct. 28,2007 10:09 p.m.

Gov. Mitch Daniels announced a new property tax plan Tuesday that would offer tax relief for homeowners and renters.

FBI: Crime rose in Bloomington, Monroe County in 2006

Sunday, Oct. 28,2007 10:05 p.m.

Violent crime and property crime have increased throughout Bloomington and Monroe County, according to FBI data released this month. However, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and the IU Police Department said the rise in numbers doesn’t mean the Bloomington area is becoming more dangerous.

Around the World

By AP Reports and Abisalom Omolo · Sunday, Oct. 28,2007 9:53 p.m.

U.S. forces will turn over security to Iraqi authorities in the southern Shiite province of Karbala on Monday, the American commander for the area said, despite fighting between rival militia factions that has killed dozens.

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