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Wilmont's energy keys IU win

By Eamonn Brennan · Monday, Nov. 6,2006 12:04 a.m.

No one told Rod Wilmont that Sunday's game was supposed to be an exhibition. In the first game under his new coach, Wilmont was his old self -- jumping at steals, flying into the stands, even careening into Kelvin Sampson as he raced down the sideline in hot pursuit of a loose ball.

Delivery driver assaulted, breaks 2 bones in leg

By Kristi Oloffson · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 11:03 p.m.

IU police are investigating the assault of an Aver's Gourmet Pizza delivery driver that occurred Thursday night at the Herman B Wells library, said IU Police Department Capt. Jerry Minger, reading from the police report. No arrests have been made at this time, Minger said.

Author visits Bloomington to discuss Arab discrimination, prejudice in Israel

By Tom Kir · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 11:01 p.m.

Author Susan Nathan spoke to an audience of about 30 Thursday night at the Monroe County Public Library to share the prejudices Arab people in Israel face, which she documents in her book, "The Other Side of Israel: My Journey Across the Jewish/Arab Divide." The IU Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures co-sponsored the event.

College Republicans, Democrats work to sway upcoming elections

By Brian Spegele · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 11 p.m.

With the ring of a telephone and a knock at the door, many around IU quickly learn that midterm elections are only days away.

Enron whistleblower talks ethics, corruption to business students

By Whitney Mitchell · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:59 p.m.

More than 400 students and faculty from the Kelley School of Business heard former Enron executive Lynn Brewer speak in the IU Auditorium on Friday about the unscrupulous dealings she witnessed within the infamous energy company.

Lecture touches on Kurdish issues

By Christina Stigliani · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:59 p.m.

Turkey's decision not to assist the United States in military campaigns against Iraq in 2003 echoed a similar course of action taken by Turkey in the colonial period, said Robert Olson, University of Kentucky professor of Middle Eastern history and politics, in a lecture Friday night.

Professor: Student should not face charges for Web site

By Sonia Rana · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:58 p.m.

IU Ph.D. student Chris Soghoian could face charges for violating seven sections under the federal code, but an IU law professor does not believe he will be prosecuted.

Themes of 'Born Again' spark opportunity for thought, discussion

By Alyson Brodsy and K. A. MacDonald · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:40 p.m.

Any book that has a main character questioning his or her belief in God is going to upset some people. "Born Again" by Kelly Kerney, a 26-year-old author who grew up in a Pentecostal household, is just such a book.

Orion Quartet takes residence with Jacobs School of Music for 2006-07 year

By Ashley Wilson · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:38 p.m.

The Jacobs School of Music recently appointed the Orion String Quartet as its first quartet-in-residence for the 2006-07 season. The Orion Quartet, which has made many guest appearances at IU during the last two years, will perform concerts and lead master classes for students twice a semester. They will also work closely with chamber groups and quartets within the school.

Fat is phat but skinny is in

By Alyson Brodsy and Teri Rosenbaum · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:35 p.m.

I have a love/hate relationship with my boyfriend, Denim. Sometimes he shrinks and doesn't perform very well. Sometimes he compliments my ass, so I let him get close and touch me inappropriately. Our relationship is unstable, but I know this much is true: I like skinny boys, but I love skinny jeans.

Speaker, musician offer free show

By Shannon Valentine · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:34 p.m.

What happens on campus after dark? For some IU students, when the sun goes down and darkness sets in, the cue is to go home, grab a pack of Ramen noodles, crack the books, watch television or laze around.

Certificate merges arts, management

By Katie Ingmire · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:33 p.m.

Before a symphony plays its first notes or a curtain unfurls at a theater, attendees must decide when to go, where to buy their tickets and where to find their seats.

Online Only: The Urge to splurge

By Alyson Brodsy and Jessica Simendinger · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:30 p.m.

'Tis the season. Marked by falling leaves, crisp air and flocks of scantily clad freshman women in huddled masses walking toward frat houses, fall is in full swing. As someone with impeccable taste, let me say that, though the cash reserve accumulated by a summer's hard work is dwindling fast, there are some things this season worth the splurge.

Support our troops!

By Grace Low · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:24 p.m.

As I walk the streets of Bloomington, I'm constantly encouraged by diverse social agents to "support our troops." There are generally two opposing camps in this argument, one which says to send more troops and more money, the other that says to support them by bringing them home. Both of these arguments, however, are knee-jerk reactions to the continuing deaths of our soldiers and are ineffective in practice.

Beat on the Bratz

By Alyson Brodsy and Michelle Manchir · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:24 p.m.

"Baby girls with a passion for fashion!" Such is the slogan for Bratz Babyz, a very progressive and educational toy targeting young girls by MGA Entertainment. Except, that's an enormous lie. The dolls don heavy eyeliner, bright pink lipstick, long hair (it's as long as their entire body ... ?) and midriff-bearing tops. And, for Pete's sake, they look tanned. They are supposed to be 2 years old. Yeah, gross.

Potomac two-step

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Stewart · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:22 p.m.

I always try to be punctual when attending my classes. One day last week, I failed abysmally, strolling in a little past the range that might be generously considered "fashionably late." As I struggled to take my seat without much disruption, someone I didn't recognize looked in my direction and said, within earshot of maybe 10 others: "There's that radical neocon madman."

The FCC won't let me be

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:21 p.m.

In January, WIUX student radio finally moved to an FM frequency after nearly four decades of attempts. But there was barely any time to break out the Keystone before the Federal Communications Commission announced that it would allow WYGB, a country music station, to take control of WIUX's 100.3 FM frequency because of its higher broadcasting priority.

Wife accidentally backs over husband, kills him

By Jessica Wolfe · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:17 p.m.

A 79-year-old man died Thursday after his wife accidentally ran over him in her car, Bloomington Police Department Lt. Janelle Benedict said, reading from a police report.

Control of Indiana House too close to call, says Republican speaker

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Smith · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:16 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma said Friday he was optimistic that Republicans would retain control of the House after Tuesday's election, but the outcome was too close to call.

Church event rakes in more than $11,000

By Amanda Lowry · Sunday, Nov. 5,2006 10:14 p.m.

For the children of Bloomington's First Presbyterian Church, the Heifer Market Sunday meant a chance to pet live geese and baby cows. But for several impoverished families around the world, it will mean the chance to earn a living. The church's 18th annual Heifer Market was a project of Heifer International, a nonprofit organization that seeks to raise money to provide struggling families throughout the world with animals and teach them how to raise and market them in hopes of giving the families a starting point to make a living. Sunday's event raised a total of more than $11,250 toward that goal.