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Course tackles gay issues in the workplace

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A gay airline pilot claimed in 2005 that his place of employment fostered an anti-gay environment. After reporting anti-gay comments and graffiti, Capt. John Benisch reported the company to the Atlanta’s Human Relations Commission.



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Nation and World

Britain will withdraw around 1,600 troops from Iraq in the coming months and aims to further cut its 7,100-strong contingent by late summer if Iraqi forces can secure the country’s south, Prime Minister Tony Blair said Wednesday.


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Pizza Express on 10th Street reopens 6 weeks after fire

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Through wind, rain, snow and even fire, the 10th Street location of Pizza Express still feeds pizza-craving IU students. The orders kept coming, and out of appreciation the store will be holding a “Fire Sale” from 4 p.m. Wednesday to the 3 a.m. closing time Thursday.

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Sabbagh enters race for mayor

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City Councilman David Sabbagh announced Monday he wants to bring change to Bloomington by taking on a new role. Serving his third term as a Republican representing District 5 in the City Common Council, Sabbagh’s declared his new ambition to become the city’s next mayor.


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School comes first

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College athletics are exciting to watch. Compared to highly-paid professional athletics, college athletes are true warriors – not only fighting the clock or an opposing team, but also working hard to balance athletic commitments with the normal college experience.


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Missing painting found in Indiana State Museum

GARY – A painting discovered at an Indianapolis museum is among scores of art works once owned by the city of Gary and its schools that have disappeared, including some by Monet and Rembrandt, officials say.




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ArtsWeek kicks off with Arts Leadership award ceremony

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A collection of seven individuals, a local business and a historic park will be collecting awards at this year’s Arts Leadership Awards Luncheon presented by the Bloomington Area Arts Council. The luncheon, which kicks off IU’s annual ArtsWeek, is today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Monroe County Convention Center.


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Presidential hopefuls field questions about Iraq at forum

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CARSON CITY, Nev. – Democratic presidential hopefuls launched serial attacks against President Bush’s Iraq war policy on Wednesday and generally steered clear of criticizing one another in the first joint appearance of the young 2008 campaign for the White House.


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Greek organization forms emergency-response team

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Funded by a grant of more than $2,400 from the Department of Homeland Security, 12 fraternity and sorority members are preparing to help the community in the event of a fire, tornado or any other disaster that might strike the area.



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Roommate requirement

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The summer before I left for college, my friend John asked me what I thought would be the most important quality for a roommate. I believe my answer was, “It doesn’t matter, I think I can get along with anyone.” (Oh how I miss you, naive optimism).



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Annual ‘Vagina Monologues’ takes stage this weekend in honor of V-Day

IU’s V-Day campaign will culminate Thursday through Saturday with three performances of playwright Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues.” IU students will present the monologues 7 p.m. Feb. 22-24 at the Whittenberger Auditorium in the Indiana Memorial Union. Tickets are $10 or $8 with a student ID.


Mark Roberge with the band O.A.R. performs at the Civic Center as part of their 2006 summer tour July 19, 2006, in Omaha, Neb.

O.A.R. to perform for Little 500

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This year’s Union Board performer for Little 500 week will be rock band O.A.R., said Union Board concert director Adam Soiref. The pre-sale for the concert begins today at 10 a.m., according to the band’s Web site, www.ofarevolution.com. Tickets will officially go on sale March 1.


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Colts RB Rhodes arrested for drunk driving

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INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis Colts running back Dominic Rhodes faces a drunken driving charge after state troopers arrested him Tuesday, police said. Rhodes, 28, was pulled over about 3 a.m. driving a GMC truck 81 mph in a 55-mph zone on Interstate 65 on Indianapolis’ far northwest side, Indiana State Police spokesman 1st Sgt. Dave Bursten said.


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It’s time to give some credit

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With a tough Big Ten men’s basketball season to focus on, March Madness approaching and national signing day for football recruits to discuss, it’s easy for a Hoosier sports fan to develop tunnel vision.