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Web site shut down for selling fake IU diplomas

By Brian Spegele · Sunday, Jan. 21,2007 10:40 p.m.

A Web site selling counterfeit IU law degrees has been shut down following a judge's approval of an injunction, Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter said Friday.

Suspect in Aver's Pizza robbery turns himself in to police

By Paige Ingram · Sunday, Jan. 21,2007 10:39 p.m.

An IU student turned himself in to the Monqroe County Sheriff's Department early Thursday morning in reference to an arrest warrant issued that alleged he assaulted an Aver's Pizza delivery person.

Celt rockers The Chieftains rock IU Auditorium

By Nick Mills and Nicholas Mills · Sunday, Jan. 21,2007 10:33 p.m.

Ireland's own Chieftains performed at the IU Auditorium on Saturday to a packed house. Even the stage was filled with featured guests, including the group Quagmyre, Triona Marshall on harp, Maureen Fahy on fiddle and Ryan MacNeil on keyboards.

AMO fashion show auditions Tuesday

Sunday, Jan. 21,2007 10:32 p.m.

The glamour and excitement of fashion shows like those on the runways of Paris will be coming to IU. This spring, the IU Apparel Merchandising Organization will be hosting its annual fashion show, "Sweet Dreams: A Sugar High Fantasy," April 12 in Alumni Hall. The AMO will have runway model auditions from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the McNutt Flame Room.

This weekend in the Jacobs School of Music

By Eric Anderson · Sunday, Jan. 21,2007 10:32 p.m.

Philharmonic concert The Jacobs School of Music Orchestra Series will continue this Wednesday night when the IU Philharmonic Orchestra presents a Russian repertoire. First on the program is Sergei Rachmaninoff's fourth piano concerto, followed by Igor Stravinksy's "The Rite of Spring."

'MoCo Goes Hollywood' exhibit opens

By Katie Ingmire · Sunday, Jan. 21,2007 10:28 p.m.

Red carpet rolled out at the building's entrance and the smell of popcorn wafted through the air, greeting the attendees Friday evening. After walking up the stairs, guests could get a photograph with actress and singer Liza Minnelli or the Invisible Man from the Abbott and Costello movies. Visitors were not attending a movie premiere, however, but the grand opening of the exhibit "Lights! Camera! Action! MoCo Goes Hollywood!," now on display at the Monroe County History Center.

Around the World

Sunday, Jan. 21,2007 8:51 p.m.

Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton launched a trailblazing campaign for the White House on Saturday, a former first lady turned political powerhouse intent on becoming the first female president.

Deadliest day in 2 years for U.S. forces

By Bushra Juhi · Sunday, Jan. 21,2007 8:51 p.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The U.S. military on Sunday reported six more American troops killed in fighting the day before, raising the toll to 25 in the deadliest day for U.S. forces in Iraq in two years.

Iran announces new missile tests as its president dismisses economy criticism

By Nasser Karimi · Sunday, Jan. 21,2007 8:50 p.m.

TEHRAN, Iran -- Determined not to budge under pressure, Iran announced new tests of short-range missiles Sunday, and hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad dismissed criticism that the country's economy has been hurt by U.N. sanctions imposed for its suspect nuclear program.

One race, different experiences

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Jan. 21,2007 7:23 p.m.

Last week the Human Race Machine helped IU students, faculty and staff visualize what they might look like as different races. In addition to morphing photos, the exhibit treated participants to slogans saturated with themes of racial harmony: "There is only one race. The Human one." … "The Human Race Machine allows us to move past our differences and arrive at sameness. … It is "a prayer for racial equality."

Verizon determines where missing student's cell phone might be located

By Alberto D. Morales · Saturday, Jan. 20,2007 8:18 p.m.

A blanket search for Wade Steffey, 19, a freshman at Purdue University, will be conducted Saturday. Verizon Wireless was able to determine to Purdue University's Police Department the vicinity of where the missing student's cellular telephone is located, said Steffey's father, Dale Steffey.

Committee pleased with candidates for next IU president

By Brian Spegele · Friday, Jan. 19,2007 10:04 p.m.

After being impressed by presidential candidates during the first round of interviews, the Presidential Search Committee is confident they will find the University's next leader in a reasonable timetable.

Casablanca: distinct Moroccan cuisine

By Alisha Chaudhary · Friday, Jan. 19,2007 3:28 p.m.

If Bloomington represents a melting pot for individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds, then Fourth Street, with its variety of restaurants and ethnic cuisines, epitomizes the city's spirit. Holding its distinct identity among an array of restaurants is Casablanca. Offering Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine, the restaurant at 402 E. Fourth St., will celebrate 13 years of business in April.

The Complete Moron's Guide to: World Poetic Forms

Friday, Jan. 19,2007 2:54 p.m.

Sonnet A 14-line poem that follows a set rhyme scheme and has a logical structure. Sonnets are archetypical of love poetry, and have vivid imagery. Shakespeare's sonnets are among the most famous in English poetry.

IU Credit Union CEO resigns

Friday, Jan. 19,2007 2:52 p.m.

J. Robert Newcomb announced Thursday that he is resigning from his post as president and CEO of IU Credit Union to pursue other career opportunities, according to a news release from the credit union.

400 Shiite fighters detained in past weeks

Friday, Jan. 19,2007 2:49 p.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said 400 fighters from a key backer of the Shiite-led government have been arrested, and a government spokesman said Thursday the U.S. is not giving Iraqi security forces enough money for training and equipment. Al-Maliki's claim sought to address doubts about his willingness to take on the Shiite militiamen, especially the Mahdi Army loyal to his key supporter, the radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. Al-Sadr's militiamen are believed responsible for much of the sectarian violence in Baghdad in the past year.

Just ... in time

By Aparna Venkatraman and Jonathan P. Rossing · Friday, Jan. 19,2007 2:06 p.m.

"(Saddam Hussein) was given justice. The thousands of people he killed were not."

IUSA part of campaign to eliminate textbook tax

By Beka Mech · Friday, Jan. 19,2007 1:44 p.m.

Students might save on textbooks in a new way, if House Bill 16 passes through the Indiana General Assembly. The IU Student Association is part of a campaign to eliminate taxation on textbooks. According to an online version of the bill, textbooks required for an undergraduate course at an accredited college or university will be exempt from state sales taxes. The books would need to be purchased by a student or guardian of a student enrolled in an accredited college or university in Indiana.

IU student reports being fondled at Chi Phi house

By Paige Ingram · Friday, Jan. 19,2007 1:34 p.m.

An IU student reported being fondled at a party at the Chi Phi fraternity house Jan. 11, according to IUPD police reports. The 23-year-old female, whose name was not released, told police Monday she had been at a party at 1400 N. Jordan Ave. on the evening of Jan. 10.

Hybrid buses saving energy already

By Shannon McEnerney · Friday, Jan. 19,2007 12 p.m.

If everyone rode on Bloomington Transit's two new hybrid buses, then it would be "awesome," said IU graduate student Sarah Combellick-Bidney, who is happy with Bloomington Transit's move for a safer environment. This week, Bloomington Transit unveiled two hybrid buses.