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Against the hate crimes bill

Unlike the Indiana Daily Student’s editorial board (Oct. 16), I am very disappointed in Baron Hill for voting to criminalize thought by supporting the fraudulent “hate crimes” bill that was dishonestly attached to a defense spending authorization.


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Blagojevich aide pleads guilty to corruption

A former chief of staff and longtime friend of ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich pleaded guilty to wire fraud Tuesday and promised to cooperate with federal prosecutors in their corruption case against the former governor.


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U of I chancellor Herman quits amid scandal

University of Illinois Chancellor Richard Herman resigned Tuesday following months of pressure over special attention the school paid to politically connected applicants at its Urbana-Champaign campus and news that some were admitted over more qualified students.








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Referee strikes could end soon

The NBA’s locked-out referees could be back on the floor in time for the regular season.


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Crime will not hurt Olympic host

The International Olympic Committee expressed confidence Tuesday that Brazil will deliver a safe Olympics in 2016 despite the weekend violence between rival drug gangs that killed 21 people in Rio de Janeiro.


Bailout

A return to legal precedent

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The unprecedented nature of the Chrysler bankruptcy meant that the risk investors originally agreed to turned out to be a far cry from the real risk they eventually faced. And ultimately, the Indiana taxpayer is going to be the one that has to make up for these losses.


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Major confusions

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About five years ago, my high school organized a trip to New York City. One night, they took us to see the acclaimed play “Avenue Q,” a raunchy musical performed entirely with puppets. I’ll never forget the opening song, which managed to articulate the most crucial question in my college existence. The song is titled “What Do You Do with a B.A. in English?”


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It’s time to bring back slide rules

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I romanticize the ’60s. Bob Dylan is on continuous loop in my car. My favorite Halloween costume as a kid was not the chess piece or Einstein, but the astronaut, complete with paper mache helmet. I’m so attached to “Mad Men” that when I found out IU cable doesn’t have AMC, I swiftly downloaded it. Legally. Ah, to return to that age of tailored clothing, social change, great music, and of course, slide rules.


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Missed opportunity

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“Not Evil, Just Wrong,” a new film arguing that evidence for man-made global warming is inconclusive and that efforts to curb carbon emissions will necessarily lead to economic catastrophe, premiered at IU last Sunday. The film was shown by the IU College Republicans in Woodburn Hall, and even though it didn’t attract a big crowd – the group’s weekly meetings do much better – the screening was significant. I thought it represented a missed opportunity.


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Musical to TV: Cast of ‘Glee’ glistens in spotlight

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The glittery cast of “Glee” and its catchy covers of hit pop songs have made their way into our TV-loving hearts this season, and the show continues to be one of the most highly anticipated on FOX.  This musical comedy series is based around a show choir, also known as the “glee club,” and the struggles among the students and teachers.


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Beatles tribute band rains ‘Love,’ sparks emotion

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By the third encore, tears came to my eyes seeing every member of the audience standing on his or her feet, swaying back and forth and waving their hands in the air while “Hey Jude” resounded in the IU Auditorium. Earlier this semester, I gave my top five performances to see this fall and listed “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles.


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Local performer brings storytelling to magic show

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Jim Keplinger has performed his magic for everyone from foreign dignitaries to passersby on the street. Tuesday at The Venue Fine Arts & Gifts, he performed for the first time in Bloomington. “My lords! Most honored citizens, come hither!” Keplinger called to the audience, introducing his show. “We will visit death, disease, mayhem and other light-hearted subjects.”


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Student volunteer program explores traditions, opens doors to foreign countries

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When freshman Brian Inlow heard about the Mathers Museum of World Cultures docent (museum volunteer) program, he couldn’t help but perk up. The opportunity was right up his alley. “I became interested in joining the docent program because I am really fascinated by other cultures,” Inlow said. “I love learning about the things that make different groups of people unique, and I figured that volunteering at Mathers could help me continue to extend my cultural awareness and knowledge.”