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Exit polls show big loss for Japan’s ruling party in crucial test for PM

By Abdullah AlShihri and Hans Greimel · Sunday, July 29,2007 8:55 p.m.

rime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ruling party suffered humiliating losses in parliamentary elections Sunday after a string of political scandals, exit polls showed, but Abe said he did not plan to resign.

Nelms ends term, bids farewell to University

By Sara Amato · Sunday, July 29,2007 8:18 p.m.

Just because Charlie Nelms is leaving IU does not mean his energy and passion for equality will be forgotten. “I want to challenge you to make sure that the appointments you make reflect a commitment in equity and excellence through all our dimensions of our University and community,” said Nelms, the former vice president of institutional development and student affairs.

Attorney asks for investigation of county lawyers

By Alberto D. Morales · Sunday, July 29,2007 8:17 p.m.

A Bloomington attorney filed court papers July 19 asking a for a special prosecutor to investigate the Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office.

IU finds new treatment for testicular cancer

By Zachary Osterman · Sunday, July 29,2007 8:16 p.m.

Researchers at IU’s School of Medicine may have discovered a new treatment for testicular cancer in patients who do not respond to initial chemotherapy, according to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Indiana coal-fire power plants make group’s list of heavy polluters

By Associated Press · Sunday, July 29,2007 8:09 p.m.

Four Indiana coal-burning power plants landed on an environmental group’s latest list of the dirtiest power plants in the nation.

Chicago Bears hope to stay healthy as training camp opens

By Aaron Beard and Andrew Seligman · Sunday, July 29,2007 7:43 p.m.

Tommie Harris sang in the huddle and made it clear he would like to be known as the “Real Deal.”

Spaniard captures doping-tainted Tour de France

By Aaron Beard and Jamey Keaten · Sunday, July 29,2007 7:41 p.m.

Alberto Contador won the doping-scarred Tour de France on Sunday, a new, young and unlikely winner for the three-week race shaken to its core by scandals.

White starts all 5 games in Pan Ams

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, July 29,2007 7:40 p.m.

While his team didn’t fare so well at the Pan American Games, senior IU basketball forward DJ White, shined for the American basketball team, leading the team in scoring points in three out of five games.

Kelley School’s MBA program receives $750,000 gift from alumni

By Ab D. Phillip · Sunday, July 29,2007 7:39 p.m.

Education just got sweeter for IU’s business school. Brad Alford, 1980 alumnus of IU’s Kelley School’s Master of Business Administration program, and chairman and chief executive officer of Nestlé Brands USA, is responsible for donating $750,000 to the Kelley School MBA program, according to an IU press release.

Conference may look toward adding 12th school for marketability

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, July 29,2007 7:38 p.m.

Big Ten officials will likely discuss expanding to 12 schools to accommodate the new Big Ten Network, commissioner Jim Delany said.

Shooter training prepares IUPD cadets

By Kailtin Shawgo · Sunday, July 29,2007 7:38 p.m.

As IU Police Department cadets cautiously walked up the stairs of the old Phi Kappa Alpha fraternity house, guns drawn, Sgt. Mick Williams yelled, “Scenario in play!”

Big Ten Network too specific for basic cable

By Jacob Stewart and Jake Stewart · Sunday, July 29,2007 7:38 p.m.

I love the Big Ten. I love the rough-and-tough style of play across the board in all athletic competitions. I love the rivalries that have sprung up throughout the years between teams and, consequently, the fans. I love thousands of students cheering and booing in the spirit of sport. I love the oxymoronic nature of having 11 teams in the conference. Heck, I even love Ohio State head basketball coach Thad Matta – and nobody likes Thad Matta, especially all those people he beats.

IU awards 25 students with Wells Scholarships

By Ab D. Phillip · Sunday, July 29,2007 7:37 p.m.

On July 26, IU announced 24 incoming freshmen and one current IU student as the recipients for the 2007 Wells Scholarship. These Wells Scholars will join more than 370 others since the first class enrolled in 1990, according to an IU media release.

HPER, SRSC empty out during summer months

By Jared Poertner · Sunday, July 29,2007 7:36 p.m.

As the fall semester approaches, summer brings about many last-ditch efforts to accomplish things before beginning a new school year. For many, the final goal of the summer is to return to school in the best shape possible.

4-H dog show highlights agility of man’s best friend

By Sara Amato · Sunday, July 29,2007 7:35 p.m.

Despite heavy rains and low crowd attendance Friday evening, Leighann Edwards, a 4-H organizer, set up obstacles for the Monroe County Fair’s 4-H Dog Agility Show.

Study says women’s drug use increasing

By Ab D. Phillip · Sunday, July 29,2007 7:32 p.m.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – A recent national survey found that men have more sexual partners in their lifetimes and are more likely to do drugs, but women are catching up.

Pageant draws county’s cutest babies

By Sara Amato · Sunday, July 29,2007 7:31 p.m.

Asher Nicholson, a 27-month-old dressed in plaid shorts, a tan hat and T-shirt and black Converse sneakers, ran around the auditorium during the Monroe County Fair Baby Contest on Saturday afternoon.

Rodeo gives fairgoers thrills

By Nadia LaMantia · Sunday, July 29,2007 7:29 p.m.

The Monroe County Fair received its share of excitement Wednesday night when the Rafter 4T Rodeo Company came to town. The crowd watched two action-filled hours of cowboys on bucking horses and bulls, ladies doing stunts and riding fast on horses and children riding sheep.

Celebrity slam

By Mike Abrams · Sunday, July 29,2007 5:10 p.m.

What do Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie, Drew Carey, Britney Spears, Usher and Ja Rule have in common?

Greer Fellowship deadline extended

By Zachary Osterman · Sunday, July 29,2007 5:06 p.m.

The Bloomington Area Arts Council announced Thursday that the application deadline for the Greer Artist Fellowships has been extended through Aug. 31, according to a Bloomington Area Arts Council press release. Four $1,000 fellowships are available to artists working in the fields of creative writing and ceramics.

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