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IU cruises past Toledo, Murray State

By Jordan Cohen · Monday, Jan. 22,2007 12:01 a.m.

The men's tennis team improved to 4-0 with a pair of victories Saturday, beginning the day with a hard-fought 6-1 win against the Toledo Rockets and then following up with a 7-0 win against the Murray State Racers.

Wife induces child labor so husband can go to Bears game

By Aaron Beard · Monday, Jan. 22,2007 12 a.m.

PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. -- Nine months pregnant and married to a fervent Bears fan with tickets to Sunday's NFC Championship game, Colleen Pavelka didn't want to risk going into labor during the game against the New Orleans Saints.

Wrestling squad finishes weekend with win against Purdue, loss at Illinois

By DeAntae Prince · Sunday, Jan. 21,2007 11:59 p.m.

An unlikely sight was on display Friday night as Hoosier and Boilermaker fans sat side-by-side in the tight quarters of University Gym. The 2,500-seat gym was sprinkled with crimson and gold as patrons watched IU defeat Purdue 25-12 and improve to 10-0 on the season. Not less than two days after knocking off their in-state rivals, the wrestling squad lost to No. 16 Illinois on Sunday afternoon, 22-9.

Indian economy strong, growing globally

By Alisha Chaudhary · Sunday, Jan. 21,2007 10:57 p.m.

The economic balance of power is soon to tilt, at least if Manjeet Kripalani, the 2006 Edward R. Murrow press fellow at the Council of Foreign Relations is to be believed.

Education center advises future teachers

By Jessica Anderson · Sunday, Jan. 21,2007 10:57 p.m.

Education majors might have increased signing bonuses and other incentives to look forward to after a new study was released by the IU Center for Evaluation and Education Policy.

Forget Paxil, try fashion

By Teri Rosenbaum · Sunday, Jan. 21,2007 10:42 p.m.

This semester, the OneStart gods have graced me with 9:30 a.m. classes four days a week, and it is seriously starting to affect my fashion sense. Everyone knows that my earliest wake-up time is 10 a.m. -- if that's when Ellen DeGeneres starts shaking her ass, that's when I do, too (one exception: early-morning sex). Without Ellen, I am left stumbling around my room, in the dark, throwing stylistic caution to the wind. (It's true: one morning I left wearing those flower-shaped pasties Lil' Kim once wore to an awards show. Ouch.)

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.