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Dorm government merger goes to voters

In a campus-wide referendum today, dorm residents will decide whether to unite the two student governments in the halls of residence. The Eigenmann Residents Association and the Residence Halls Association have operated separately for 30 years but would be joined if members of both organizations approve the merger.

Hoosiers to test unbeaten record

The women's basketball team returns to Assembly Hall for its third game in five days as it faces Kent State at 7:30 p.m. in their final home game until New Year's Eve.

Freshman guard shines on defense

NEW YORK -- Freshman guard Andre Owens scored 13 points combined in IU's first two games. In the third game, he came off the bench to lead the Hoosiers with 16 points.

Hockey team upsets top Division I teams

Coming off a three-game losing streak, including a sweep by Life University at the Frank Southern Center, the Hoosiers bounced back to upset two top-ranked Division I teams.

Geography, rivals key to NFL leagues

With the addition of the 32nd team, the Houston Texans, to the league in 2002, the NFL sees it necessary to realign the entire league.

Illinois relying on leadership, youth in new season

The Illinois women's basketball team is sending a message to their opponents: Bring it on.

Around the game

The IU men's soccer team will compete against top-seeded North Carolina at 1 p.m. Saturday in Chapel Hill, N.C., in the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament, the NCAA announced Monday.

Volunteer opportunities

Coffee hour bridges cultures

As the week winds down Friday, the Leo R. Dowling Center plays host to an International Coffee Hour each week, providing an informal gathering to learn about the world's different cultures.

Wells Awards presented to 6 recipients

The IU Foundation honored six people Nov. 3 as the first Herman B Wells Visionary Award recipients in a ceremony featuring Gen. Colin L. Powell, former chairman on the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Red Cross seeks blood donations

The demand for blood is increasing at a rate of 14 percent because of new technology, according to a Red Cross press release.

Union Board to begin diversity education week

Union Board is presenting "Project Respect Diversity Kickoff," a week of diversity aimed at promoting education on cultures, activities and situations that occur every day.

Store offers unique, local music

There is a place where magazines, CDs and boxes tower far above what physics should allow. This place is TD's CDs & LPs, 322 E. Kirkwood Ave., and, though it disregards the most basic law of physics, is not well known by most people.

Widespread Panic to play at Auditorium

Tuesday night, Widespread Panic will take the IU Auditorium stage for a concert of high energy jam rock music.

Exhibits

Ask the Sexpert

Dear Sexpert, My question concerns problems I have been having with my girlfriend. She is a virgin, and although we have been trying to have intercourse for some time, we have had no success because she feels terrible pain with any sort of penetration.

Women's rights report alarming

For women, Indiana is one of the worst states to call home, according to the Institute for Women's Policy Research. The state ranks an embarrassing 44th of the 50 states and District of Columbia on issues of concern to women.

Impeach the president-elect

They could keep counting and counting and counting -- by hand or foot or any other appendage -- until November 2004. But when the dust cleared, Bush would still be ahead by five or six votes. On the plus side, "Sesame Street" will be able to continue to milk this electoral fiasco for free publicity.

Guest Columnist: Here I am, Miss America wannabe

I must begin this column with a confession. I used to be one of those girls. Dare I say it? One of those pageant girls.