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More students mean more adjuncts at colleges nationwide

By Ab D. Phillip and Ronna M. Weyland · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2007 11:07 p.m.

Doug Strahler is only 24 years old. Yet the Syracuse University alumnus has two big responsibilities. He co-owns a graphic and Web design company and teaches once a week at S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications – his alma mater.

There’s no place like Bloomington

By Dave Leno · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2007 11:06 p.m.

The transition from high school to college can present many problems for freshmen. Despite these difficulties, students said they feel IU comforts them, and they feel that Bloomington is like home.

‘Hannah Montana’ fans sue over sold-out concerts

By John Gerome · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2007 11:05 p.m.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Thousands of “Hannah Montana” fans who couldn’t get concert tickets could potentially join a lawsuit against the teen performer’s fan club over memberships they claim were supposed to give them priority for seats.

Itzhak Perlman to be artistic director

Tuesday, Nov. 13,2007 11:04 p.m.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – The violinist Itzhak Perlman has been appointed artistic director of the Westchester Philharmonic, a coup for the 25-year-old suburban orchestra. Perlman, 62, will conduct most of the orchestra’s programs for three years beginning in September and will perform occasionally, the orchestra said Monday.

Stagehands go on strike, shutting down most plays

By Michael Kuchwara · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2007 11:01 p.m.

NEW YORK – The drama was on the streets and not on stage for disappointed theatergoers as striking stagehands picketed behind barricades in the Times Square area.

Morning robbery brings police to 3rd Street Speedway Tuesday; video could give clues

By Sara Amato · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2007 11:01 p.m.

The Bloomington Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred Tuesday morning at the Speedway convenience store, 3021 E. Third St. BPD received a call at about 4:20 a.m. Tuesday from a Speedway convenience store clerk saying he had been robbed, BPD Sgt. Jeff Canada said, reading from a police report. When officers arrived, they learned that an unknown man, who acted like he had a weapon, approached the store clerk, shoved him away and told him to empty the cash register, Canada said. The store clerk told officers no weapons were displayed. The suspect is described as 6-feet tall with a thin build and wearing a baggy black and red flannel coat with a gray hoodie underneath, black gloves and a black mask, Canada said. The store clerk was unable to identify the suspect’s race. The suspect was last seen running west toward Pete Ellis Drive. BPD has obtained a video from the convenience store and is reviewing it for further evidence, Canada said.

Le denier cri

By Claire Burke · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2007 11:01 p.m.

There are some clothing items out there that should never be put together in an outfit. Jeans and a denim jacket, tights and open-toed shoes and spots with stripes are all examples of items that should never be worn at the same time.

Officials push students toward community college

By Nathan Brown · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2007 11:01 p.m.

Enrollment figures rose last year at both IU-Bloomington and Ivy Tech-Bloomington, but the Indiana Commission for Higher Education is trying to encourage more students to enroll in community colleges.

‘Rent’ concludes 2-day visit to the IU Auditorium

Tuesday, Nov. 13,2007 11 p.m.

The Tony Award and Pulitzer Award-winning musical “Rent” will conclude its two-day Bloomington stop at 8 p.m. at the IU Auditorium.

Indiana State Police taking applications for academy

By Nathan Brown · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2007 10:59 p.m.

The Indiana State Police are accepting applications for their 69th Recruit Academy. In an effort to recruit a more diverse group of cadets, the State Police are urging minorities and women to apply, said Sgt. Curt Durnil.

Democrats won’t approve Iraq war money without Bush’s guarantee of troop withdrawal

By Anne Flaherty · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2007 10:54 p.m.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Tuesday that Democrats won’t approve more money for the Iraq war this year unless President Bush agrees to begin bringing troops home.

Choosing sides

By Thomas Wachtel · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2007 8:41 p.m.

“It is the policy of the United States to seek and support the growth of democratic movements and institutions in every nation and culture, with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in our world.”

From the Midwest to the Middle East

Tuesday, Nov. 13,2007 8:38 p.m.

Universities across America have long had campuses in various locations. IU, for example, has seven campuses outside of Bloomington. But now some universities are looking to expand not just to other cities, but to other countries. New York University is looking to open a campus in the Middle East, most likely in the United Arab Emirates, and Northwestern University has plans to open journalism and communication schools in Qatar. These branches would be similar to their main campuses in curriculum, tuition and admissions standards and would encourage enrollment by Americans as well as students from the host countries.

Testing the surge

By Ayesha Awan · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2007 8:36 p.m.

The first thing I do after coming home from class every day is read the news online. But I noticed that in the last few months I have begun to skip headlines about Iraq. It wasn’t calculated on my part, and it wasn’t because I didn’t care. It just seemed that headlines were the same each day, just with a new number, usually reading something along the lines of “Bomb blast kills (X number of) civilians in Iraq.”

Myth buster

By Indira Dammu · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2007 8:35 p.m.

Repeat a lie often enough and people will believe it, or so the saying goes. No group is more guilty of this charge than conservatives. Whether declaring global warming a “hoax” or bemoaning the social security “crisis,” conservatives have the art of lying down to a science. This is especially evident in matters related to health care reform, which conservatives reserve a special disdain for.

Third Street Speedway robbed Monday morning

By Sara Amato · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2007 5:50 p.m.

The Bloomington Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred Tuesday morning when a man stole money from the Speedway convenience store, 3021 E. Third St.

Bush: Congress is like 'teenager with a new credit card'

By Paul Coover · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2007 3:36 p.m.

IDS reporter Paul Coover's update on President Bush's visit to Indiana.

Information sheds light on IU student’s $28 million lawsuit

By Sara Amato · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2007 1:25 a.m.

Police reports and e-mail conversations between IU senior Scott Gray, the IU Student Ethics Committee and IU Dean of Students Dick McKaig shed more light onto the reason Gray is suing six former IU students and one current student for an alleged racially motivated attacks.

Gordon drops 33, sets record in Hoosiers win

By Chris Engel · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2007 1:19 a.m.

The IU men’s basketball team defeated Tennessee-Chattanooga 99-79 to score a win in its first game of the season. For more coverage of the men's basketball team check out the IDS Basketblog.

Women's soccer team is NCAA bound

By Ryan Gregg · Tuesday, Nov. 13,2007 1:01 a.m.

IU women’s soccer coach Mick Lyon said his goal every season is to be playing on his birthday – Nov. 18 – because then his team would be playing in the NCAA Tournament. For the first time in his tenure at IU, one of his teams might meet that goal.