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Haunted Homecoming?

By Dan Patrick · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 1:11 a.m.

Halloween is here, and for some it means costumes, pranks and festivities. While most IU students will be partying and dressing up as monsters, the 2-5 (0-4 in the Big Ten) IU Hoosiers will be facing a different sort of boogey-man in the No. 23 Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Candidate emphasizes exercise learning

By Molly Erman · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 1:09 a.m.

Barefoot and petite in jeans and a black crewneck sweater, Penny Githens stands firmly on the YMCA's polished wood floor holding a practice pad for her 8-year old student.

'The Full Monty:' They danced. They sang. They stripped.

By Melissa Harrold · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:46 a.m.

Wednesday night's production of the Broadway musical "The Full Monty" left the enthusiastic audience members with grins on their faces and tunes in their heads. The show was a hit, and it wasn't just because of the (ahem) minimal costumes of the six main male characters in the last scene of the show.

Kerry's personal relationship with God nobody's call

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:37 a.m.

This letter is in response to Merle E. Hedrick's complaint addressing presidential candidate John Kerry as one who "uses the name of God for political gain."

Exhibit showcases local artists, artwork

By Rose Mary Forte and RoseMary Forte · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:24 a.m.

Art will come alive at the John Waldron Arts Center for one and all to enjoy during an exhibit featuring only local artists. At 5:30 p.m. Today, the Bloomington community will be able to view feature works of art from South Central Indiana artists in two different exhibits.

Turkish culture served up

By Patrick Doolin · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:23 a.m.

A stately stained glass door opens to release sounds of Turkish music playing quietly in the background as patrons savor their Turkish-inspired cuisine from colorful cushions on the floor. Anatolia, the latest ethnic restaurant to open its doors on Fourth Street, offers a taste of Turkish history, culture and cuisine.

Electoral College dropouts

By Daniel Hiester and David Hiester · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:09 a.m.

The hoopla over the presidential elections sank into the "you can't make that shit up" category years ago, but every four years, it manages to get worse. In the midst of the confusion, chaos and outrage, all I know is that this drama is somehow centered around an American institution called the Electoral College.

FBI begins Halliburton contract investigation

By Alyson Brodsy and John Solomon · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:07 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The FBI has begun investigating whether the Pentagon improperly awarded no-bid contracts to Halliburton Co., seeking an interview with a top Army contracting officer and collecting documents from several government offices.

Please, protest with purpose

By Adam Maksl · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:07 a.m.

Has anyone told the anti-Bush protesters who were on Kirkwood and Indiana avenues Tuesday afternoon that Bush will likely win our state? It doesn't seem like it. People can yell, scream and "honk against Bush" all they want, but it just isn't going to make a difference in the Hoosier state.

Bush, Kerry talk about key student issues

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:06 a.m.

The following are President George W. Bush's and Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry's responses to issue questions posed by The Associated Press. Military Draft Q: Do you rule out a draft over the next four years?

Stop with the faces

By Rick Newkirk · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:06 a.m.

What is this obsession with Thefacebook? For the 12 of you living in the basement of Ballantine who don't know what www.Thefacebook.com is, don't ask me because I don't get it.

Google this

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:04 a.m.

Voters will not simply be selecting their preferred candidates Nov. 2. Three amendments to the Indiana Constitution are also on the ballot. Unlike the candidates, who may or may not return on their policy promises (either through their own doing or otherwise), the voters' decision is the final word on these three issues. Unfortunately, many voters are unaware that these amendments are even on the ballot, and still others are befuddled by their potentially complex wording.

War kills as many as 100,000 Iraqis in 18 months

By Emma Ross · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 12:03 a.m.

LONDON -- A survey of deaths in Iraqi households estimates that as many as 100,000 more people may have died throughout the country in the 18 months since the U.S.-led invasion than would be expected based on the death rate before the war.

Red Sox win 1st World Series since 1918 with sweep of Cards

By Alyson Brodsy and Ben Walker · Thursday, Oct. 28,2004 2:14 a.m.

ST. LOUIS -- The Boston Red Sox -- yes, the Boston Red Sox! -- are World Series champions at long, long last. No more curse and no doubt about it. They sure got you, Babe.

Kernan against tuition cap law

By Adam Van Osdol and Adam VanOsdol · Thursday, Oct. 28,2004 2:14 a.m.

The Indiana Daily Student reported Wednesday that Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan has proposed the creation of a law capping college tuition increases at 4 percent per year.

Cursed no more

By Dan Patrick · Thursday, Oct. 28,2004 2:14 a.m.

With each strike, with each out, the room crescendoed with "Let's go Red Sox" chants and cheering. By the time the third out in the ninth inning had been called, the room exploded with volume as the Boston Red Sox threw an 86-year old monkey off of its back.

IUSA busing students to polls

By Eric Tash · Thursday, Oct. 28,2004 2:14 a.m.

The IU Student Association will help registered students get to the polls on Election Day. IUSA will provide a van from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students can call the IUSA office at 855-4872 and arrange for the van to pick them up from wherever they are, on or off-campus.

IU takes 30 shots, wins 2-0

By Brian Janosch · Thursday, Oct. 28,2004 2:10 a.m.

The scoreboard at Bill Armstrong Stadium looked out of place Wednesday night by posting numbers more suitable for a football game when IU (11-3-1) beat Louisville 2-0.

Around The Arts

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 28,2004 2:08 a.m.

Mellencamp to play Buskirk-Chumley John Mellencamp is scheduled to perform at a live, nationally televised concert from Bloomington Nov. 11. The program, "Live By Request" on the A&E cable network, will feature Mellencamp and his band performing songs at Bloomington's Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Krenzel gets first starting nod for Bears

By Alyson Brodsy and Rick Gano · Thursday, Oct. 28,2004 1:46 a.m.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Craig Krenzel promises this much when he makes his first NFL start for the Chicago Bears: He won't be overcome by emotions or jitters.

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