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Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 12:32 a.m.

Women's swim and dive falls to ASU Saturday, the No. 17 ranked IU women's swimming and diving team took on No. 21 Arizona State University in Bloomington at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center. After going through a shortened meet of only 16 events, the Hoosiers fell to the Sun Devils, 156.5-142.5.

Back on home turf, Hoosiers win 2

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 12:30 a.m.

It took two goals by freshman Frederique Meeuwsen to give the Hoosiers their first Big Ten win, 3-1 versus Ohio State.

Steelers beat Patriots; Chiefs corral Colts

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 12:30 a.m.

PITTSBURGH -- So much for the longest winning streaks in NFL history. Ben Roethlisberger drove the Steelers to four scores following uncharacteristic New England turnovers and Pittsburgh ended the Patriots' two long winning streaks with a remarkably easy 34-20 victory Sunday.

Hoosiers give lone senior 1 last win at home, 4-0

By John Fischer · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 12:25 a.m.

The only senior on the IU women's soccer team couldn't have asked for a better senior night. When IU battled Butler University Friday night, senior midfielder Kim Grodek scored two goals and tallied an assist en route to a 4-0 Hoosier victory.

Peterson's shot grants IU victory

By Steve Slivka · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 12:17 a.m.

ST. LOUIS -- Struggling to make things happen for No. 8 IU (13-3-1 overall), sophomore forward Jacob Peterson's play versus St. Louis University (8-7-1 overall) secured the victory for the Hoosiers. IU won 2-1 in overtime in front of 3,317 fans on Halloween at Robert R. Hermann Stadium. Peterson's shot in overtime bounced off a defender and into the goal, giving IU the win.

Gall places 3rd as team finishes 5th in meet

By Ryan Corazza · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 12:16 a.m.

The IU women's cross country team finished fifth this weekend at the Big Ten Championships at the University of Iowa. Iowa held the meet at its newly dedicated Ashton Cross Country course. The six-kilometer event featured four nationally ranked top-30 teams, including the Hoosiers.

Runners compete in conference championships in Iowa

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 12:15 a.m.

While IU students slowly awoke from Halloween weekend in Bloomington, the IU men's cross country team toed the line at the Big Ten Championships at the University of Iowa.

The winds of change?

By Cory Steger · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 12:14 a.m.

The strong wind you felt Saturday was a result of the changing season, but it was also a collective sigh of relief that came from Gerry DiNardo and his coaching staff on the heels of the Hoosiers' first Big Ten victory this season. The win was the Hoosiers' second victory over a ranked team this season, and the last time the Hoosiers beat two ranked teams in one season was when the team defeated Michigan and Ohio State in 1987.

Hoosiers run, win with wind at their backs

By Dan Patrick · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 12:13 a.m.

The Hoosiers came away with one of the most emphatic wins of the season against the heavily-favored No. 24 Minnesota Golden Gophers. However, IU had an improbable 12th man on the team -- strong winds.

Conference Chatter

By John Rodgers · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 12:12 a.m.

CHICAGO -- The old saying goes, "There's no 'I' in team." And after last season's 14-15 season for the IU men's basketball team, getting back to the team aspect is one of the Hoosiers' priorities, juniors Bracey Wright and Marshall Strickland said at Big Ten media day.

Shenanigans in the sunshine

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Oct. 31,2004 11:56 p.m.

Picture it: Florida, 2000. The last presidential election threw Florida a curveball; The accusations flew, mud was slung and America had to wait five weeks to find out who would be the next president.

Experts: Students should pay attention to local election

By Kathleen Quilligan and Kathleen Quilligen · Sunday, Oct. 31,2004 11:51 p.m.

When sophomore Joanna Totten got the California absentee ballot in the mail, she easily recognized the presidential candidates' names that have been repeated in the news for months. However, when she got to the races for local elections, Totten barely recognized any of the names.

Movements, celebrities target youth

By Mallory Simon · Sunday, Oct. 31,2004 11:50 p.m.

P. Diddy, Eminem and MTV might not be your normal political advocates, but they have all made significant efforts this year to try to make voting a mainstream fad.

The youth vote: Hip or Hype?

By Janice Neaveil and Janice Neaveill · Sunday, Oct. 31,2004 11:49 p.m.

Seven thousand college students across Indiana are registered to vote for the first time this election, and 2,500 of them are from IU, according to The Associated Press, which reports that college students are traditionally the least likely to vote.

Maggie Daniels enjoys regular person status

By Lindsay Lyon · Sunday, Oct. 31,2004 11:46 p.m.

She sat, waiting for her English lecture to begin when a classmate turned around and pointed a finger at her "My Man Mitch" T-shirt. "I heard his daughter goes to school here," he said.

Voters look for more options

By Michael Zennie · Sunday, Oct. 31,2004 11:44 p.m.

For graduate student Kevin Makice, neither Republican President George W. Bush nor Democratic candidate Sen. John Kerry present good choices for the presidency. For this reason, Makice is a strong supporter of third parties. "I'm not voting for Bush because he's a horrible president," he said. "I don't have any confidence in John Kerry, either."

Indiana's conservative depiction often inaccurate

By Eamonn Brennan · Sunday, Oct. 31,2004 11:43 p.m.

The graphs on the evening news talk of red states, blue states and swing states. Even a casual glance at the scattered colors in barely discernible regions throughout the U.S. map will immediately focus on the bright outline of Indiana. It's a jutting rectangle in the top-middle of the country. And it's red, like always.

Polls, booze don't mix during voting

By Rick Newkirk · Sunday, Oct. 31,2004 11:42 p.m.

Those wishing to throw caution -- and three sheets -- to the wind will have to postpone celebrations Tuesday, as local alcohol merchants will be unable to sell spirits on Election Day before the polls close.

Scooters offer alternative to drunken pick-up

By Maggie Bozich · Sunday, Oct. 31,2004 11:39 p.m.

Weekends are a time for students to relax, catch up on school work and go out with friends. Often, when going out at night, someone has to play the role of designated driver. Another option is to drive to the location, leave the car there overnight, risk having it towed, ticked or damaged, and take a taxi home.

Panelists discuss Latino vote

By Haley Beck · Sunday, Oct. 31,2004 11:38 p.m.

Latinos are a much sought after demographic in the 2004 Presidential Election, and Latino Studies Program and Latino Cultural Center, La Casa joined forces last week to host a forum on the role Latinos will play in the upcoming election.