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IU looks to end long conference losing streak

By Matt Glenesk · Friday, Nov. 7,2003 10:40 a.m.

After starting the season with a 9-4 record and winning its first two Big Ten contests, including one against a ranked Minnesota team, the IU volleyball team looked and acted the part of a team with aspirations of a deep NCAA Tournament run.

Without senior leadership, Hoosiers still upbeat about start

By Ryan Cost · Friday, Nov. 7,2003 10:39 a.m.

The women's basketball team takes the floor for the first time this year in an exhibition match-up with the Athletes in Action, 2 p.m. Sunday at Assembly Hall.

Season ends with loss to Purdue

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Nov. 7,2003 10:35 a.m.

The Hoosier women's soccer team ended their season with a close loss to Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament, 1-0 Thursday.

Swim coach prepares Hoosiers to battle her brother's Wildcats

By Chris Hopper · Friday, Nov. 7,2003 10:35 a.m.

This weekend, the women's swimming and diving team will head to Wisconsin and Northwestern for a pair of Big Ten conference dual meets. These will be its first Big Ten dual meets of the season.

Teams open Big Ten season on road

By Scott Lipsky · Friday, Nov. 7,2003 10:34 a.m.

The men's swimming and diving team will try to avenge two straight road losses last weekend. The Hoosiers continue their season away from Bloomington, facing No. 10 Wisconsin today and No. 22 Northwestern Saturday.

Big Ten's bottom 2 teams looking for first conference win

By Gavin Lesnick · Friday, Nov. 7,2003 10:33 a.m.

Something has to give. Saturday, IU will play host to Illinois in a game between the Big Ten's two bottom dwellers, each in search of its first conference win. IU, loser of six straight, hasn't won a conference game since October of last year.

Leftwich and Manning on opposite ends of learning curve

By Aaron Beard and Eddie Pells · Friday, Nov. 7,2003 10:32 a.m.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The season wears on, the turnovers mount and all his friends and coaches tell the rookie quarterback to hang in there. Peyton Manning lived through it five years ago. Byron Leftwich is going through it right now.

Man arrested for driving slain outfielder's SUV

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Nov. 7,2003 10:31 a.m.

PHOENIX -- A man found driving a vehicle that belonged to slain Cincinnati Reds outfielder Dernell Stenson was booked on a charge of possession of stolen property, police said Thursday.

Howell, Perry leading; Tiger lets one slip away

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Nov. 7,2003 10:30 a.m.

HOUSTON -- Tiger Woods let a good round get away from him Thursday in the Tour Championship. The goal for Charles Howell III is not to waste another good start.

IU's first two basketball games won't be aired

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Nov. 7,2003 10:28 a.m.

The first two games of IU's basketball season likely won't be televised, as officials said an agreement could not be reached with its main broadcast station.

One last home game

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Friday, Nov. 7,2003 10:28 a.m.

Seeking their ninth-straight victory, the second longest current win streak in the country, the Hoosiers will conclude the regular season Saturday night against Penn State for IU coach Jerry Yeagley's final regular season game. IU (10-3-4, 4-0-1 Big Ten) needs a victory Saturday to ensure the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten tournament, which begins Thursday in Bloomington. A loss would hand the top seed to Michigan, who currently is two points ahead of the Hoosiers but with one conference loss -- that coming to IU 2-1 on Oct. 5 in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Game of the weak

By Alex Hickey · Friday, Nov. 7,2003 10:26 a.m.

Maybe you didn't get the memo. But the College Gameday crew will be in town to cover this week's big game between the Hoosiers and the visiting Illinois "Fighting" Illini.

Student starts 'Rock the Vote' chapter

By Stacy Ellis · Friday, Nov. 7,2003 10:08 a.m.

Rock the Vote, an MTV campaign to get young people involved in the political process, now has its own chapter at IU. The chapter, created by senior Shaunica Pridgen, held its first meeting Tuesday evening.

NY judge blocks law

By Larry Neumeister · Friday, Nov. 7,2003 10:06 a.m.

NEW YORK -- In a ruling that could have a coast-to-coast effect, a federal judge Thursday blocked the government's new ban on certain late-term abortions -- the second court victory for abortion-rights advocates since President Bush signed the law.

Greek system approves changes to its council leadership structure

By Jenny Davis · Friday, Nov. 7,2003 10:05 a.m.

A facelift is in order for the IU greek community. The Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Association are revamping the structure of their executive boards and recently decided to implement a new plan of attack this December.

Never too old for Mickey

By Danielle Gingerich · Friday, Nov. 7,2003 10:04 a.m.

Danny Sarnowski, 22, said he lives his life with a "Disney attitude." He remembers one day when he worked at Disney World as a Jungle Cruise ride operator and a young girl suffering from a terminal disease, visited with the "Make a Wish Foundation."

Teams ready for 'Action' on the court

By Natalie A. Trout · Friday, Nov. 7,2003 9:43 a.m.

Even after a rough practice, IU coach Mike Davis says he loves his team. And while Davis said he thinks the team's offense may be struggling, the defensive part of their game is actually ahead of schedule.

Kernan to run for governor

By Adam Aasen and Adam VanOsdol · Friday, Nov. 7,2003 9:14 a.m.

Joe Kernan is set to announce today that he will run for governor in 2004. Sources close to the governor said Kernan made the decision this week, after intimate discussions with his family. He will make his candidacy official at noon today at the Madame Walker Theatre Center in Indianapolis.

Program offers college students 'magical' internships

By Stephanie Susman · Friday, Nov. 7,2003 9:12 a.m.

The Walt Disney World College Program offers opportunities for students who have always dreamed of working in the "happiest place on earth." The program held interviews for IU students in Rawles Hall Thursday night. It offers paid internships in which students from every country represented in Disney's Epcot Center earn real-world experience and the necessary skills for their future career

Brehm to study female educators

By Maura Halpern · Friday, Nov. 7,2003 9:06 a.m.

When IU-Bloomington Chancellor Sharon Brehm's high school guidance counselor informed her that she wasn't allowed to apply to the University of Virginia as a female, she knew a change was needed. This was in 1963, and unless a woman wished to become a nurse or architect, she was not allowed to apply to the UVA until her junior year.

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