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Nader looking to gain a piece of the political pie

With the election less than a day away, the presidential candidates are pushing as hard as they can to get their platforms out to the undecided voters. One candidate that has gotten attention is Green Party candidate Ralph Nader. Seen as a potential threat to the Gore campaign, Nader has controlled as much as 5 percent of the vote, according to the Gallup poll. But are Nader's numbers enough to seriously derail the Gore campaign?

And on the seventh day ... Voters head to the polls tomorrow to decide the leaders of the new millenium

Gubernatorial candidates are wrapping up campaign efforts this week, each pumping their own vision into the public arena as much as possible.

Commissioner candidate profiles

Name recognition a factor in county council race

County council candidate profiles

Candidates focus on education

Rep. David McIntosh (R-2nd) and Gov. Frank O'Bannon, the Republican and Democratic gubernatorial candidates, continue to focus on education while traveling the state frantically gathering last-minute votes.

George 'Dubya' Bush

He's a Texan. He's tanned, he talks with his dad's hand gestures, and he wears Ostrich skin cowboy boots with "GW" imprinted into the leather. He is the man who would be president. He's been the son of a President, an oil man, the owner of a professional baseball team, the governor of Texas and now a would-be president himself. He's the bright, shining hope of some and the bane of others.

Jazz bassist to perform at Buskirk

David Holland has been around. The 53-year-old Grammy-winning bassist has performed with such legends as Thelonius Monk and Stan Getz. For years, he accompanied Miles Davis, collaborating on 14 of his albums.

Event started in 1990 as a way for student to remember her friend Ryan White

It started with one IU student who wanted to make a difference. One student wanted to remember a friend who lost his life to AIDS. It took thousands of people to believe in the vision and make it happen.

Morale Committee boosts dancers' spirits

Thirty-six hours of dancing, playing games and making friends. Thirty-six hours of making memories for a lifetime. Thirty-six hours of making a difference and seeing smiles on the faces of ill children and their families. Thirty-six hours without sleep.

36 hours of exhaustion

When I agreed to participate in Dance Marathon, I had no idea the 36 hours would test my limits so much. I've pulled plenty of all-nighters in the past to complete a last-minute paper or study for a final exam, and although I always feel exhausted from my lack of sleep, I nonetheless feel human.

District 60 campaign sees record spending

John Shean and State Rep. Peggy Welch (D-Bloomington) both remain very optimistic about their prospects of winning as Election Day nears. In a race many insiders consider very important for both Republican and Democrat chances to control of the Indiana House of Representatives, Shean and Welch are trying to appeal to the people of District 60 in different ways.

Strong quarterbacks lead Hoosiers, Illini

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois was in many ways similar to Indiana heading into Saturday's game. Like the Hoosiers, the Fighting Illini entered the game after a disappointing loss last weekend. Like IU, Illinois needed a late season surge to qualify for postseason play. Like their opponent, the Fighting Illini had a junior quarterback, who knows how to make big plays.

Bloomington United remembers past, but looks to the future

More than a year after its creation, Bloomington United took a look at its past and planned for the future yesterday during a town hall meeting.

Bus companies give free rides

All voters in Monroe, Owen and Lawrence counties can hitch a free ride to voting sites Tuesday.

Dancers set new record

Although many students were still asleep at 8 a.m Sunday, about a thousand people were dancing, crying and cheering at the 10th annual Dance Marathon.

Issue heats up campaign

Almost 30 years ago, a pregnant woman started a battle against the state of Texas that changed national policy. Today, Roe v. Wade is still cause for political unrest. The next president might have the power to appoint three to four Supreme Court justices, who in turn will have the power to overturn the decision. Traditionally, the Democratic Party takes the abortion rights stance, and the Republican party votes anti-abortion.

Powell speech 'powerful'

Retired Army Gen. Colin Powell was introduced as one of the nation's best speakers by IU President Myles Brand Friday at the IU Auditorium. He lived up to expectations.

Hockey team still unbeaten

The hockey team continued its undefeated conference record and home record this weekend with its respective 6-0 and 7-0 wins against Ohio State University Friday and Saturday.

Hoosier teams compete with varied successes

The Hoosier women's swimming and diving team continued its undefeated season with two more wins this weekend against Kentucky and Northwestern in dual meets. Its record is now at 4-0.

Volleyball team defeats Iowa

The volleyball team rebounded from a loss against No. 7 Minnesota to defeat Iowa in three matches Saturday. The Hoosiers fell to the Golden Gophers (22-2, 11-2 in conference play) in three matches, 15-2, 18-16, 15-11. IU improved to 14-10, 5-9 in Big Ten play with a 15-7, 15-11, 15-13 win over the Buckeyes.