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By Associated Press and Angus Shaw · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 12:12 a.m.

Kosovo declared itself a nation on Sunday, mounting a historic bid to become an “independent and democratic state” backed by the U.S. and key European allies, but bitterly contested by Serbia and Russia.

Lower Manhattan security updated

By Angus Shaw and Larry Neumeister · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 12:11 a.m.

NEW YORK – The 1993 World Trade Center bombing left a giant crater in the basement of the 110-story twin towers and an even larger hole in the nation’s sense of security.

U.S. to destroy spy satellite with missile

By Associated Press and Angus Shaw · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 12:10 a.m.

BEIJING – China said Sunday it was concerned about U.S. military plans to shoot down a damaged spy satellite that is hurtling toward Earth with 1,000 pounds of toxic fuel.

Church opens cafe to fund African charities

By Heather Bougher · Sunday, Feb. 17,2008 10:43 p.m.

Today marks the opening of Bloomington’s newest addition to Kirkwood, the Pourhouse Café, a coffee shop dedicated to giving donations to charities in the African coffee belt by sending profits to them. The cafe is owned by Sherwood Oaks Christian Church.

Congressman holds town hall meeting

By Michael Walker · Sunday, Feb. 17,2008 9:59 p.m.

The Democratic-led Congress getting things done in Washington was the message of a town hall meeting hosted by Rep. Baron Hill, D-Ind., at Bloomington City Hall on Saturday afternoon.

Humane society promotes national Spay Day

By Lisa Dorland · Sunday, Feb. 17,2008 9:58 p.m.

Love is in the air this month, which means it’s the perfect time to get that special pet spayed or neutered. The 14th annual Spay Day USA is Feb. 26, but events will be taking place throughout the end of February and into early March.

'I'm in it for the MRS degree'

By Erica Beringer · Sunday, Feb. 17,2008 9:14 p.m.

In the past, women typically worked at home and as housewives, but today, women are expected to balance home lives as well as work lives, said associate instructor Christina Harvey, who has taught “Women at Work” in the English department.

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Tadesse Meskela talks with farmers in Ethiopia during the filming of "Black Gold". The film features Meskela and his fight to save 74,000 Ethiopian farmers from bankruptcy.

Research group to show film about fair trade coffee

By Jeff Lipps · Sunday, Feb. 17,2008 9:13 p.m.

The Indiana Public Interest Research Group has decided to help people learn about the story their coffee tells by starting the Add Justice to Your Java campaign, a large informational campaign geared toward educating the student body about fair trade alternatives.

Collins LLC Viennese Ball brings back 1920s culture

By Elvia Malagon · Sunday, Feb. 17,2008 9:12 p.m.

An ice sculpture of the Collins Living-Learning Center’s gnome mascot melted as residents danced the night away Saturday at the annual Viennese Ball.

Contest hopes to beautify campus

By Amanda Cochara · Sunday, Feb. 17,2008 9:11 p.m.

The IU Task Force for Campus Sustainability is holding a contest for recycling bin designs. All IU students or groups of students can submit their original work. The bolder the better.

Amazing race

By Brian J. McFillen · Sunday, Feb. 17,2008 8:57 p.m.

The end of the Writers Guild of America’s strike has arrived just in the nick of time. The finest, most entertaining reality show on television appears to have gone into a decline, despite the fact that there is still about eight and a half months left in its run. I speak, of course, of the 2008 presidential election.

Weighing the options

By Justin Hill and Justin P. Hill · Sunday, Feb. 17,2008 8:53 p.m.

Conservatives have the choice of voting for the least worst candidate for president. As conservatives and Republicans are almost one and the same, one probably wouldn’t think a liberal Republican could exist, but John McCain is just that exception. McCain, as “maverick” in the Senate, means he’s liberal, and a liberal for president is never the right direction for America.

Give back the vote

By Waddel Hamer and Waddell Hamer · Sunday, Feb. 17,2008 8:44 p.m.

Riddle me this, people. What is it that most of the major democratic countries possess that America, a country that many would consider a leading democracy throughout the world, doesn’t have but so desperately needs? No, it’s not universal health care, nor is it relaxed drug laws. It is fair and balanced elections.

Is ‘JuicyCampus’ worth the squeeze?

Sunday, Feb. 17,2008 8:41 p.m.

Always Anonymous ... Always Juicy ...” This is the slogan of JuicyCampus, a Web site that encourages students to leave anonymous posts to campus-specific boards. As the name suggests, the site was created with the intention of being a forum for the spread of rumors and gossip among college students.

IU defeats Michigan State 80-61

Sunday, Feb. 17,2008 2:28 p.m.

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Elementary school student inspires Banneker Community Center mural

By Ben Phelps · Saturday, Feb. 16,2008 7:27 p.m.

One third-grader''s artistic vision will soon transform a a kids'' art-school playroom at the Banneker Community Center into a ''greener'' place, thanks to a grant from the city of Bloomington''s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission. The white walls and paneling will be transformed into a rolling landscape with a blue sky and clouds.

A never-ending story

By Dave Leno · Saturday, Feb. 16,2008 7:25 p.m.

Even though professor Scott Sanders calls teaching his “deepest pleasure,” he said it’s time to begin a new chapter: retirement. In 2009, Sanders will end his career as an English professor, but his students will always remember his warm and charming personality. “Scott is very approachable and personable,” said Chad Anderson, a graduate student in one of Sanders’ classes. “I never feel like I really have to impress him in everything that I say and everything that I do.”

McRobbie praises Greenspan for 'doing his job'

By Chris Engel · Saturday, Feb. 16,2008 2:38 p.m.

IU President Michael McRobbie praised IU Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan at a Friday press conference for the athletic department’s efforts in uncovering infractions committed by IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson and members of his coaching staff. BLOG: Basketblog

Under investigation

By Michael Sanserino · Saturday, Feb. 16,2008 2:38 p.m.

IU Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan will lead a week-long investigation into new allegations of recruiting violations committed by IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson and staff, IU President Michael McRobbie said at a press conference Friday. VIDEO: McRobbie press conference

NIU gunman stopped taking medication

Saturday, Feb. 16,2008 2:38 p.m.

Police say the gunman in the Northern Illinois University shooting rampage had stopped taking his medication recently and had become erratic before he killed five people and

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