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Cubs acquire Tigers outfielder in trade

By Aaron Beard and Josh Dubow · Friday, Aug. 24,2007 12:19 a.m.

Craig Monroe quickly found himself back in a pennant race Thursday when the Detroit Tigers traded the slumping outfielder and cash to the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named.

A team takes its ‘father’s’ lead

By Matt Dollinger · Friday, Aug. 24,2007 12:16 a.m.

If you feel like Bloomington puts basketball in front of football, you’re right. Take it from a townie. The Hoosiers haven’t had a winning season since I was in the second grade. People talk about the glory days of IU football when Antwaan Randle El played, failing to realize the Hoosiers averaged four wins a year with him under center.

Body found in Illinois State University lab

By Ab D. Phillip · Friday, Aug. 24,2007 12:05 a.m.

NORMAL, Ill. – The body of a 35-year-old male Illinois State University graduate was discovered on the third floor of the ISU Science Laboratory Building Wednesday morning, said McLean County Coroner Beth Kimmerling.

Students search for cheaper textbooks

By Ab D. Phillip · Friday, Aug. 24,2007 12:04 a.m.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The National Retail Federation reports that the average consumer will spend an average of $400 on school supplies between the end of summer and the first couple of weeks of school.

Freshman girl forcibly fondled on campus

By Shannon McEnerney · Friday, Aug. 24,2007 12:04 a.m.

A female freshman reported she was forcibly sexually fondled near Seventh and Union streets Wednesday evening.

Mother campaigns for sexual assault awareness outside of T.I.S.

By Sara Amato · Friday, Aug. 24,2007 12:03 a.m.

In April 2006, a female IU student was raped in McNutt Quad. Since Wednesday, Eva Feldman, the mother of the rape victim, has been standing outside of TIS Bookstore on Third Street with one hope: To promote sexual assault awareness so these incidents will become less frequent.

IU alum new U.S. Navy Surgeon General

By Paul Coover · Friday, Aug. 24,2007 12:02 a.m.

Rear Adm. Adam Robinson, Jr.’s medical career that began with an undergraduate degree from IU will reach a high point Monday when he is promoted to the position of Surgeon General of the U.S. Navy.

Presidential hopefuls to speak in Indianapolis

By Alexandra R. Moses · Thursday, Aug. 23,2007 11:20 p.m.

Republican presidential hopefuls Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney will be in Indianapolis this weekend for the Midwest Republican Leadership Conference. Huckabee will speak at 10 a.m. Friday at the Westin Indianapolis Hotel. Romney is scheduled for a “Hoosier Hospitality Barbecue” at 5:40 p.m. Friday in the Economaki Room of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Bloomington Police Department reports

By Sara Amato · Thursday, Aug. 23,2007 11:12 p.m.

The Bloomington Police Department arrested an unregistered sex offender Wednesday night. BPD Det. Jarred Burns spotted James Goins, 43, at approximately 7:55 p.m. riding a bike near Walnut and Allen streets, BPD Sgt. Jeff Canada said, reading from a police report. Goins was previously arrested for engaging in sexual misconduct with a minor, Canada said. During a search, officers found marijuana on him. Goins was transported to the Monroe County Jail.

Thousands flooded out of homes

Thursday, Aug. 23,2007 11:08 p.m.

Laura Hutson reacts to viewing a flooded Clinton court in Findlay, Ohio, on Wednesday.

U.S. court to rehear case on suspected combatant

Thursday, Aug. 23,2007 10:48 p.m.

A federal appeals court will reconsider its ruling that a legal U.S. resident being held as a suspected enemy combatant should be charged or released from military custody.

Off-Broadway group tackles complex subject of loss through interviews

By Mark Kennedy · Thursday, Aug. 23,2007 7:41 p.m.

NEW YORK – If you’ve ever lost something – say, a cell phone or a favorite ring – and never gave it a second thought, congrats. But if it really bums you out – still stings, even years later – an edgy off-Broadway theater group feels your pain.

Pop stars hassled in Malaysia over sexy concert routines

By Sean Yoong · Thursday, Aug. 23,2007 7:41 p.m.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Some of the world’s top pop stars are facing growing pressure to keep skimpy outfits and steamy dance moves off the stage during their concerts in the predominantly Muslim country of Malaysia, event organizers said Wednesday, citing protests by conservative Islamic critics who believe such Western performers can corrupt youths

Guster coming to IU in October

Thursday, Aug. 23,2007 7:40 p.m.

The Union Board announced it will present Guster at 8 p.m. Oct. 2 at the IU Auditorium. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31 and can be purchased at the IU Auditorium box office or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are $25 for students and $28 for non-students.

Arts awards to come to town

Thursday, Aug. 23,2007 7:39 p.m.

The Indiana Arts Commission announced this week that Bloomington has been chosen as the site of the 2007 Governor’s Arts Awards on Oct. 27.

Your name here

By Peter Chen · Thursday, Aug. 23,2007 6:37 p.m.

You’ve done it. I know you have. You’ve read columns and editorials, and while reading some particular injustice, you’ve grumbled, “Even I could write better than that.” Well, now the chance has come to take your rightful place among the Indiana Daily Student Editorial Board luminaries.

Check that

By Jacob Stewart and Jake Stewart · Thursday, Aug. 23,2007 6:35 p.m.

A freshman to-do list: 1. Buy shower sandals. Lord knows what is on all of your neighbors’ feet. Also, as the year wears on, various couples will have sex in the dorm showers. Think about what you’re stepping in. 2. Get Facebook. If you don’t already have Facebook, you’re uncool. There’s nothing worse than being uncool as soon as you get into college. Get Facebook. Then I might talk to you.

Throwing the book at us

Thursday, Aug. 23,2007 6:32 p.m.

As if the rising cost of tuition wasn’t enough, IU students have to deal with similarly skyrocketing textbook prices. Textbook prices increase at four times the rate of inflation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index, and in a State Public Interest Research Group study of the University of California system, the average college student spent nearly $900 on textbooks over two semesters.

Hail to the jams

By Stefania Marghitu · Thursday, Aug. 23,2007 6:29 p.m.

Most Americans aren’t into politics. Voter interest decreases, just as American Idol popularity increases. What these two seemingly different competitions have in common are their voters. In a way, voters ultimately use the same techniques in both cases. Americans are going to pick a winner to whom they can relate. And above all, they’re going to vote for whoever plays the best music.

Hoosier big man Ben Allen to transfer

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Thursday, Aug. 23,2007 4:42 p.m.

Junior center Ben Allen has played his last game for the Hoosiers and will transfer from the program, the IU Athletics Department announced today. For more analysis check out the IDS Basketblog.