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Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off

By Chelsea Merta · Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 10:46 p.m.

The Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center will be taking on a more multicultural role by hosting the opening ceremonies for National Hispanic Heritage Month. National Hispanic Heritage Month will begin at 4 p.m. Thursday after Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan delivers a proclamation announcing the beginning of the month, said Lilian Casillas, director of La Casa Latino Culture Center.

McRobbie to serve on BioCrossroads board

By IDS staff and Ab D. Phillip · Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 10:45 p.m.

BioCrossroads announced IU President Michael McRobbie as one of the newest members of its board of directors yesterday. McRobbie takes the place of former IU president Adam Herbert on the board of directors.

India’s former chief of staff to lecture at IU

By Chelsea Merta · Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 10:45 p.m.

The IU India Studies Program will host several distinguished guest speakers this semester, including V.P. Malik, former chief of staff of the Indian army. The lecture series will kick off at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow in the India Studies House, 825 E. 8th St., with General Malik’s lecture “Indo-US Defense and Military Cooperation.”

New RPS late-night hang out hosts free event for students

By Shannon Dahmer · Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 10:44 p.m.

Students in Foster Quad’s Gresham Dining Hall may hear howling tonight from the Hoosier Den.

Zac Posen captures the pioneer spirit his spring collection

By Samantha Critchell · Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 10:44 p.m.

NEW YORK – Zac Posen, with his handbag line, new fragrance deal and long list of sponsors for his show, certainly has an entrepreneurial spirit. It seems, though, he also admires the spirit of the pioneers.

CSPAN-2’s Book TV tour to visit campus

By Aaron Y. Zelin · Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 10:43 p.m.

On Sept. 21, C-SPAN2’s Book TV Bus will be visiting IU’s campus. The Book TV Bus has been touring the nation since 2005, promoting C-SPAN2’s weekend-long programming of non-fiction books and authors.

Crashing Hollywood: Oscar winner Paul Haggis returns with Iraq tale

By David Germain · Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 10:42 p.m.

LOS ANGELES – Paul Haggis jokes that after more than two decades of failing his way to success in television, he finally reached his true destination: the big screen. There has been little resembling failure for him there.

Religion-themed floors begin 10th year

By Caitlin Johnston · Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 10:42 p.m.

Most students who move into dorms don’t expect to be visiting Tibetan monasteries with their dorm communities, however for students living in the History, Ethics, Religion and Philosophy floors in Wright Quad, it’s a normal day out.

Jon Stewart to host 80th Oscar Awards

By Sandy Cohen · Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 10:41 p.m.

LOS ANGELES – Jon Stewart is getting a do-over as Oscar host. America’s favorite faux newscaster, who drew mixed reviews for his first stint in 2006, has been picked for a return engagement in February, the film academy announced Wednesday.

The White Stripes cancel upcoming tour dates due to Meg White’s health issues

Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 10:40 p.m.

DETROIT – The White Stripes have canceled upcoming tour dates “due to health issues.” “Meg White is suffering from acute anxiety and is unable to travel at this time,” the duo said Tuesday in a posting on their Web site. “We hate to let people down and are very sorry.”

Professor: Food plays a role in politics

By Elvia Malagon · Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 10:40 p.m.

Food plays a role in the life of every student, which is why it is no surprise that H204: Politics of Food is a popular choice for Hutton Honors College students. Food editor at Bloom Magazine and H204 professor Christine Barbour developed the idea for the course four years ago, after her husband suggested that she combine her passions for politics and food.

For the Record

By Tom Edwards · Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 10:38 p.m.

It is 10 p.m. on a Tuesday night, and IU students across campus are shutting their textbooks and turning on TVs in an attempt to stave off mid-week boredom. Senior Drew Vandenberg, a recording arts major, is also finishing up his homework.

Uggs and hoodies ain’t so bad!

Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 9:50 p.m.

What we wear can say a lot about who we are. That guy strolling to the library in a Ron Paul T-shirt is saying that he is a libertarian, while the girl in class in pajamas is saying that she is too lazy to bother looking nice in the morning. What you wear can also say a lot about the kind of school environment you are in.

Wild, wild West

By Jonathan P. Rossing and Jonathon P. Rossing · Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 9:49 p.m.

The MTV Video Music Awards in Las Vegas last weekend delivered a standard menu of the good, the bad and the ugly. The ugly: Britney Spear’s clumsy, stripper-channeling opening performance has kept post-awards commentators buzzing. But I won’t kick a tragic mess when she’s down, so let’s consider Kanye West, who was both the bad and the good.

Rise of admission standards good for IU

Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 9:47 p.m.

Recently the IDS ran a letter from Mr. Rick Volbrecht of Highland, Indiana. In his letter to the editor, Mr. Volbrecht raises several issues and asks a few questions about the admissions process on our campus and the value of increasing SAT averages.

Religious rapport

By Amanda Lowry · Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 9:47 p.m.

In that epic Technicolor film “Spartacus,” Julius Caesar sneers at a comment politician Marcus Licinius Crassus makes about God putting Rome on a pedestal. Caesar says, “I’d no idea you’d grown so religious.” Crassus responds with laughter, “It doesn’t matter. If there were no gods at all, I’d still revere them.”

‘Shine a light’ fails to back up claims

Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 9:46 p.m.

In Tristan Reitz’s column that was printed in (Sept. 7’s) IDS, “Shine a Light,” you made a pretty serious error: not checking your facts. In your column, you made the claim that Sen. Hillary Clinton had been “refusing” to release the approximately 2 million documents from her tenure as First Lady. This is not true. The reality is that it takes a long time to sort through documents, and the National Archives (which is in charge of archiving the library) staff is spread thin. It is not at the Senator’s behest that these documents have not been released. Quite the contrary. Very soon after leaving the White House, President Clinton made public all of the documents from Sen. Clinton’s campaign for universal healthcare.

‘Group questions 9/11 truth’ a disgrace

Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 9:46 p.m.

I think it is a disgrace that you put the article “Group questions 9/11 truth” on the front page on the sixth anniversary of the tragic events. It is a shame that this was the only article regarding 9/11 in the paper. Being from New York City and having friends perish in the attacks, I find it offensive. Richard Gage is just another ultra liberal coming to a liberal school to make some noise. I am not an ultra-conservative guy either. What this man and the IDS (indirectly) have done is spat on the faces of the heroes and victims of 9/11. People outside of the three cities that were attacked do not seem to understand that real people died. New York City lost a lot that day; more than just three buildings. It took many months to feel safe again.

Osama bin Loony

By Tristan Reitz · Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 9:45 p.m.

As far as Osama videos go, this was a strange one. The usual diatribe punctuated with intermittent “Death to America” and “God Willing” was exchanged, instead, for a quite boring political speech that was surprisingly light on religious rhetoric and instead focused more on American politics. His main points criticized how the Democrats were unable to stop the war in Iraq, global warming and how corporations are the “real tyrannical terrorists.” He even said that Western democracy has a “flagrant disregard for the intellects of human beings,” a statement so bound with irony and stupidity that it boggles the mind.

9/11 coverage inappropriate

Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 9:45 p.m.

I am a fairly regular reader of the IDS, and I usually enjoy the articles. The articles are usually well written and the topics are of interest to the average college student. Even when the article doesn’t necessarily reflect my own political, religious and cultural views, I can read it and become more knowledgeable about the opposing opinion.