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The march of progress

By Thomas Wachtel · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 10:34 p.m.

If you’ve read this column for any length of time, you know that I had a substantial reason to be happy on Election Day. Barack Obama was elected, and this country finally took a step forward from the last eight years, as well as the last century, and into the world of tomorrow. Of course, as the old saying goes, for every step forward, you take two steps backward. In 2008, the nation’s two steps backward came courtesy of the great state of California.

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House needs a new family definition

Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 10:31 p.m.

It is nearly impossible for me to begin to critique Mr. House’s letter, “Proposition 8 a triumph for families” because I’m simply astounded by how much bigotry is expressed. In my opinion, Proposition 8 is an outrageous and hateful piece of legislation that, while it might be considered a triumph for the conservative right, is a kick to the teeth for a segment of our population that wants the same rights as everybody else in how they express their love. Not only is his letter offensive to the GLBT community, but his assertion that children benefit most from the stereotypical two-parent family is an insult to all of the single-parent households that work multiple jobs to try to support their children.

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Warm wishes

By Chase Cooper · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 10:30 p.m.

As the wind starts stinging my ears and nose this time each year, I start wishing global warming was more than a ploy of liberal politicians to raise taxes and restrict freedom or a cause du jour of busybodies trying to add meaning to their lives by meddling with mine. Fortunately the price of gasoline has dropped substantially, so that as I keep my SUV idling as often as possible, doing my small part to increase the greenhouse effect, I don’t have to spend too much money. Of course, I don’t really sit in my SUV – a Jeep Grand Cherokee named Bluey, for those with inquiring minds – waiting around for global warming. But I probably would if I actually thought it would crank up the planet’s thermostat a few degrees. I don’t like to be cold.

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Overcome ignorance

By Ayesha Awan · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 10:29 p.m.

Apparently I was quite wrong when I stated in my first post-election column that I would have to find something else to write about besides the election. Despite the fact that Barack Obama’s presidency represents history-making progress in America’s race relations and the status of minorities in this country, the after-effects of the election have also re-emphasized some ugly realities about how far America has to go. The authorities have said Obama has received more death threats than any other president-elect in our nation’s history. Though the Secret Service says it investigated or is investigating many types of these threats and that not all are racially motivated, you would have to be living under a rock not to notice the racial overtones in certain incidents across the country during and after the election. 

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The devil wears Prada

By Nick Wallace · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 10:28 p.m.

Contrary to what Hollywood would have you believe, the devil doesn’t solely manifest himself in aging Vogue editors. Sometimes, a Congo rebel leader will do just as well. But one thing is clear: Nothing comes between Satan and his fashion. General Laurent Nkunda’s hostile forces control the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s eastern border with Rwanda when they’re not busy raping, killing and forcing a quarter of a million Congolese villagers from their homes. Ostensibly to negotiate with a United Nations envoy, Nkunda emerged from the bush this past weekend. For the eyes of the world, he put aside his military fatigues and donned what the UK-based Times described as “a smart suit and fine Italian shoes.”

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High school: Why not skip it?

Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 10:27 p.m.

Many parties, from legislators to business leaders, have long been concerned with the world standing of American students, especially in regard to metrics like science and math performance. But true fundamental education reform has been, at best, incremental. New Hampshire, one of three states committed to implementing portions of a vast and ambitious 2006 education-reform agenda put forward by the New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce, plans to administer a State Board Examination for high school sophomores, according to a Nov. 6 Time magazine article.

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BFC passes proposal, could make books cheaper

By Amy Burke · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 10:04 p.m.

As of spring 2008, students lost almost $500,000 due to textbooks that faculty did not adopt or order early enough, said IU Student Association President Luke Fields. Fields presented an IUSA proposal that urges faculty, departments and others involved in textbook adoption and ordering to be aware of IU Bookstore ordering deadlines. On Tuesday, the Bloomington Faculty Council unanimously approved the proposal and authorized IUSA to send an e-mail once a semester to remind faculty to submit their book orders by a set deadline.

Freshman Abbey Shaffer's room proves its bold identity through the simple use of black and white yet having a bright pink contrast.

RPS announces Top Cool Room winners

By Amanda Cochara · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 10:02 p.m.

A pink-and-black color scheme, polka dots and that Marilyn Monroe style helped freshman Abbey Shaffer come out on top. Shaffer was the grand-prize winner for Indiana’s Next Top Cool Room Contest.

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Area resident appeals murder charge

Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 9:55 p.m.

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Court of Appeals has decided to hear oral arguments in a former Navy SEAL trainee from Bloomington’s bid to be exonerated after spending 13 years in prison for a murder he claims he didn’t commit.

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RPS announces Top Cool Room winners

By Amanda Cochara · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 9:55 p.m.

A pink-and-black color scheme, polka dots and that Marilyn Monroe style helped freshman Abbey Shaffer come out on top. Shaffer was the grand-prize winner for Indiana’s Next Top Cool Room Contest.

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Student opinions to be heard at ‘Town Hall Meeting’ today

By Amy Burke · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 9:53 p.m.

The IU Student Association will be hosting its first “Town Hall Meeting” at 7:30 p.m. today in State Room East inside the Indiana Memorial Union. Students are welcome and will have the chance to voice their opinions on what they would like to see their student government improve.

This photo, taken from surveillance footage, shows the suspect of a bank robbery that occurred approximately at 11 AM on Tuesday at People's State Bank at 525 S. Clarizz Boulevard near College Mall.

East side bank endures armed robbery Tuesday

By Elvia Malagon · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 9:51 p.m.

The Bloomington Police Department is investigating a robbery of Peoples State Bank. BPD was dispatched at 10:57 a.m. Tuesday to the 525 S. Clarizz Blvd. branch of Peoples State Bank, BPD Sgt. Jeff Canada said, reading from a police report.

IU freshman forward Tom Pritchard goes up for a shot during the first half of IU's game against IUPUI on Tuesday at Assembly Hall.

LIVE BLOGGING: IU vs. IUPUI

Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 4:50 p.m.

Reporters Matt Dollinger and Tom Kirby and columnist Zachary Osterman will blog during the men's basketball game against IU-Purdue University Indianapolis. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. in Assembly Hall.Follow the action on the Basketblog.

Life in Bloom

Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 12:06 a.m.

IU’s most recent sustainability report was less than glowing. But one apartment complex in Bloomington is hoping to make others green with envy. The Bloom apartments, located on the southwest side of town, aren’t average living quarters. Millennium Property Management’s newest complexes are not only all inclusive; they’re green and student friendly. “Our country is waking up to the need to be more sustainable and to be green,” said Tim Roberts, the resident services manager for Bloom. “If the sustainability situation is going to work, it’s going to come from campuses.”

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells at referees during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Nov. 9 in Los Angeles. Cuban was charged with insider trading for allegedly using confidential information on a stock sale to avoid more than $750,000 in losses.

SEC charges IU alumnus with insider trading

By Marcy Gordon · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 12:05 a.m.

WASHINGTON – Federal regulators on Monday charged Dallas Mavericks owner and IU alumnus Mark Cuban with insider trading for allegedly using confidential information on a stock sale to avoid more than $750,000 in losses.

Members of the Men's Soccer team watch ESPNEWS announce their seeding for the 2008 NCAA Division I Tournament on Monday night at Yogi's Bar and Grill. Indiana will play the winner of St. Louis-Drake game on Nov. 25 at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

IU soccer team receives No. 6 seed in NCAAs

By Zina Kumok · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 12:03 a.m.

Sitting at Yogi’s Grill and Bar, the IU men’s soccer team waited for more than its meal. The Hoosiers waited for ESPN News to reveal the field of 48 for the NCAA Tournament. The Hoosiers were seeded sixth and will play Nov. 25 at home.

Freshman guard Malik Story attempts to block a shot from Northwestern State's Keithan Hanckock during IU's 83-65 win Saturday at Assembly Hall. IU will face IU-Purdue University Indianapolis at 7 p.m. today at Assembly Hall.

Crean, Hoosiers hope to improve against IUPUI

By Matt Dollinger · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 12:02 a.m.

One game into the season, Tom Crean and his players have found plenty of flaws in their own play. “(We’re) up against a lot of challenges, but I don’t think any of our teammates aren’t up for it and our coaches as well,” junior guard Devan Dumes said after IU’s 83-65 victory in its season-opener against Northwestern State.

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‘College GameDay’ makes history by visiting HBCU

By Bryan Payton · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 12:01 a.m.

Kudos to ESPN’s “College GameDay.” The first appearance “GameDay” made for a game between two historically black colleges and universities was on Nov. 26, 2005, when they set up in Houston for the Bayou Classic game between Southern University and Grambling State University. The game was moved to the Houston location that year due to Hurricane Katrina. While that was a history-making event, history was made again this past Saturday as Chris Fowler, Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit and Desmond Howard broadcast from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Fla., their first broadcast on an HBCU campus. On their Senior Day, the FAMU Rattlers prevailed against the struggling Hampton University Pirates 45-24. The win improves the Rattlers’ record to 8-3 overall and 4-3 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

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