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Professor discusses history, status of Cuba

By Elvia Malagon · Tuesday, April 1,2008 9:01 p.m.

When his mother woke him up at 5:30 a.m. to tell him Fidel Castro had taken over the government, assistant professor of Latino Studies Antonio de la Cova remembered rolling over in bed. As a child living in Cuba at the time, de la Cova said he hadn’t thought much about the news.

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Rumors swirl around Hoosier basketball

By Matt Dollinger · Tuesday, April 1,2008 6:29 p.m.

The grapevine has been on loudspeaker lately regarding IU men’s basketball. Rumors have ranged from who will be the team’s next head coach to which players might not be on the team next season.  BLOG:  Basketblog

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More 8 a.m., Friday classes?

By Nick Cusack · Tuesday, April 1,2008 6:25 p.m.

The University is thinking about ways to free up classrooms for maintenance and remodeling, which could mean more classes will be held at 8 a.m. and on Fridays.  PODCAST:  Hoosier Headlines

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Ellis, Bassett kicked off the team

Tuesday, April 1,2008 1:41 p.m.

IU director of media relations J.D. Campbell told the IDS this morning that sophomore guard Armon Bassett and Jamarcus Ellis have been officially let go from the team. Campbell did not give a reason for the dismissal. Campbell said he had no idea if a new head coach would reinstate the players. IU is expected to name a coach by Thursday or Friday of this week.  BLOG:  Basketblog

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Former President to visit IU

By Sara Amato · Tuesday, April 1,2008 1:59 a.m.

Just nine days after Chelsea Clinton made an appearance at the IU Auditorium, former President Bill Clinton will be in Bloomington Wednesday to stump for his wife, presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton.  VIDEO:  Chelsea Clinton visits IU  SLIDESHOW:  Dems in Indiana

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Turning left

By Chase Cooper · Tuesday, April 1,2008 12:46 a.m.

Something’s wrong. I’m not quite sure when or how it happened. Maybe I’ve spent too much time in the newsroom this semester. But somehow I’m changing, becoming more – dare I say it? – liberal.

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Consumer culture

By Chase Cooper · Tuesday, April 1,2008 12:45 a.m.

When you fly into Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, one of the first things you see as you walk off the plane is a poster encouraging you to report governmental corruption.

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Rats, fats and dingbats

By Chase Cooper · Tuesday, April 1,2008 12:44 a.m.

There’s no better way to start the morning than with a nice, warm mug of rat’s milk. It’s delicious, nutritious and green. No, not literally green in color – at least if it’s fresh. But by switching from cow’s milk to rat’s milk, you – yes you! – can save the planet from environmental destruction. This nugget of wisdom comes from Heather Mills, former model soon-to-be ex-wife of Paul McCartney and certified environmental wacko.

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Grocery prices could increase

Tuesday, April 1,2008 12:25 a.m.

From chicken nuggets to corn flakes, food prices at grocery stores and dinner tables could be headed even higher as farmers cut back on the land they’re planting in corn this spring.

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1 in 4 young women have an STI

By Justin Doran · Tuesday, April 1,2008 12:25 a.m.

Sexually transmitted infection prevalence is up, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study. One in four females ages 14 to 19 have at least one of four common STIs: herpes, human papillomavirus, chlamydia and trichomoniasis, said Elizabeth Ann Chandler from the News Media Team at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Furthermore, of the adolescent women with any STI, 15 percent have more than one, she added.

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The elusive obvious

By David Weisburd · Tuesday, April 1,2008 12:24 a.m.

There is a human characteristic that limits the number of entrepreneurs and other high achievers. The problem is mental in nature and stems from the way we are taught in school. The problem is risk aversion.

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Phishing scandal could affect millions of Americans

By Gabrijel Gelic · Tuesday, April 1,2008 12:23 a.m.

Millions of consumers can expect to see extra cash in their bank accounts this year. An economic stimulus bill Congress recently passed will distribute roughly $150 billion to families and business across the country. The plan would favor those with children and those with low incomes.

IU class helps find funds for new mapping system.

Ambulances need doctoring

By Julia Bergman · Tuesday, April 1,2008 12:22 a.m.

When the Bloomington Hospital Ambulance Service needed to update their vehicles, the Leadership Bloomington-Monroe County class stepped forward to help. The class secured laptops so the vehicles would have better navigation. The service’s ambulances are out-of-date, said Maureen Gahan, one of six students involved in the class.

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Actors, performers guilds argue amongst themselves

Tuesday, April 1,2008 12:18 a.m.

LOS ANGELES – The bitter weekend divorce between two actors unions in upcoming contract talks with Hollywood producers mirrors a scene from a daytime soap opera – and casts stars from the genre in pivotal roles.

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