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From Spain to sweatpants

By Abby Schwimmer and Ab Schwimmer · Tuesday, Aug. 21,2007 7:01 p.m.

I like apple pie. I’m a big fan of democracy. Isn’t that enough to make me a “good American,” more or less? This is the last column that I will write in Spain. Since I have spent the past few weeks raving about how incredible the people and the culture are here, I feel like I’ve been neglecting the good ol’ US of A or even bad-mouthing it. So today I hope to redeem myself by saying that yes, we do live in an incredible country, and although it has its problems, we truly have a lot going for us. Despite how fun it may be to engage in “America bashing” – and trust me, it is – there are certain aspects of the American lifestyle that we take for granted.

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Moved to comment

By Brian J. McFillen · Tuesday, Aug. 21,2007 7:01 p.m.

On Aug. 6, right before the brief hiatus between our summer and fall publishing schedules, the Indiana Daily Student ran an article warning about the thefts that can occur during move-in and provided advice on what you can do to prevent them. To those who read it, this might have seemed like a helpful, clear-cut, perfectly reasonable piece of public service information. But to those of us who want to steal…

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IU interim director of student media named

By IDS staff and Ab D. Phillip · Tuesday, Aug. 21,2007 2:35 p.m.

The Indiana Daily Student announced Monday the appointment of Nancy Comiskey as interim director of student media. Previous director of student media, David Adams, passed away during the summer after serving as director since 1989.

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‘Hoosier’ strives to help Afghanistan rebuild

By Shannon McEnerney · Wednesday, Aug. 15,2007 9:50 p.m.

He wasn’t always a Hoosier. Growing up in Afghanistan, Ashraf Haidari survived on the hope that one day he would be able to receive the U.S. education he always wanted. Now, the current counselor for political, security and development affairs at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, D.C., can confidently say that his journey from the streets of Kabul to the Capitol building is everything he could have imagined.

IDS File Photo His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaks with Muhammad Ali Sept. 8, 2003 before the dedication of the Chamtse Ling. His Holiness will be making another visit to Bloomington this Oct.

Dalai Lama to visit Bloomington

By Kaitlin Shawgo and Kailtin Shawgo · Wednesday, Aug. 15,2007 9:49 p.m.

After two years of financial struggles, the Tibetan Culture Center, 3655 Snoddy Road, has paid off its debt. The announcement came Thursday afternoon in conjunction with another announcement outlining the visit of the Dalai Lama in October. The Dalai Lama’s older brother, retired IU professor Thubten Norbu, founded the center in 1979. The center was almost auctioned off in 2005 after it incurred more than $1.7 million in debt. It escaped being auctioned, and in June 2005 the Dalai Lama brought in current Director Arjia Rinpoche to rehabilitate the center. Rinpoche requested that the Buddhist spiritual leader visit this fall for his fifth visit to Bloomington, in order to help the center and its teachings be more well-known in the community.

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IU unveils men's basketball schedule

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Wednesday, Aug. 15,2007 3:30 p.m.

The 2007-08 Indiana University men's basketball schedule will test the Hoosiers against four non-conference teams that advanced to the NCAA Tournament. For analysis and a look at the most interesting games of the schedule visit the IDS Basketblog.

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Gov. Daniels appoints 3 new trustees

By Ab D. Phillip · Sunday, Aug. 5,2007 9:11 p.m.

Gov. Mitch Daniels reappointed one member and appointed two new members to the IU board of trustees, including one undergraduate student Thursday, Aug. 2. Daniels’ announcement comes nearly a month later than expected.

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Roll me away

By Nadia LaMantia · Sunday, Aug. 5,2007 9:10 p.m.

The whir of chains and hum of wheels filled the air Saturday afternoon on Kirkwood Avenue as a crowd gathered and several blocks were closed to downtown traffic for the Bloomington Cycling Grand Prix. The sixth annual bicycle race, consisting of a women’s race and men’s races of different skill levels, was organized by TrueSport.com and co-sponsored by local cycling club Team Tortuga.

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State Child Protective Services makes reforms

By Emily Gibbons · Sunday, Aug. 5,2007 8:59 p.m.

Changes in Indiana’s Department of Child Protective Services are being applauded by public officials. Lindsey Smith, director of the Monroe County Department of Child Protective Services, said when Gov. Mitch Daniels was elected, two of his first official acts in office were creating the Department of Child Protective Services and hiring Judge James Payne as the state director of the department.

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Theft common during move-ins

By Sara Amato · Sunday, Aug. 5,2007 8:55 p.m.

Police are warning students and Bloomington residents that burglaries could be on the rise as students return to campus. Both the Bloomington and IU police departments stress that taking simple preventative measures, such as locking doors and being aware of suspicious activity, can easily deter theft.

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Turn it around, team

Sunday, Aug. 5,2007 8:39 p.m.

As the IDS Editorial Board sat down to discuss Blake Powers’ water balloon assault on IUPD Officer Paul Wampler, we couldn’t help but laugh at the irony of the former starting quarterback hitting a moving car from the backseat of an SUV at high speed. It was only made more impressive when an analysis of the police report detailed the aqua-missile’s incredible trajectory.

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