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Community debates church's role in gay life, marriage

By David A. Nosko · Tuesday, June 27,2006 1:50 p.m.

Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Hoosiers face increasing challenges to their U.S. Constitutional rights as American citizens but the battle toward recognized statewide GLBT human rights continues.

Transgender Navajo searches for safe spot

By David A. Nosko · Tuesday, June 27,2006 1:47 p.m.

IU and Bloomington are often seen as a "safe place" for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Hoosiers but Western culture does not allow any room for the human imagination in terms of gender identity, said former IU gender studies graduate student, anthropology professor and Navajo "Two-Spirit" Wesley Thomas.

Juneteenth celebrates freedom

By David A. Nosko · Monday, June 26,2006 1:06 p.m.

American history books tell a tale of slavery that begins with manifest destiny and ends with President Lincoln's Jan. 1, 1863 Emancipation Proclamation that "freed" the slaves.

Craigslist spreads to Bloomington

By Joseph S. Pete · Monday, June 26,2006 11:49 a.m.

It was long the province of major cities like San Francisco, Boston and Seattle.

Wells Library offers new book self-checkout system

By Matt Cunningham · Monday, June 26,2006 11:44 a.m.

The Herman B Wells Library recently unveiled a new self-check system for loaning books.

More cases reported in bank scam

By Trevor brown · Monday, June 26,2006 11:30 a.m.

More cases of the fraudulent e-mail scam targeting IU Credit Union members have been reported this week and the credit union now is aware of several cases where unauthorized ATM charges have been made on member's accounts, said the credit union's Vice President of Management Information Systems Mark Weigle.

Herbert may consider stepping down early

By Zack Teibloom · Sunday, June 25,2006 11:43 p.m.

IU President Adam Herbert said he may step down before his contract is up in 2008 if a replacement is found, but he could stay on for the interim in a different role.

IU graduate student wins Miss Indiana title

By Ab D. Phillip · Sunday, June 25,2006 11:19 p.m.

After being named Miss IU in February, graduate student Betsy Uschkrat was crowned as the 2006 Miss Indiana Saturday night at pageant held in the Zionsville, Ind. Performing Arts Center.

Advice on leadership, college life offered in first Groups Professional Conference

By Matt Cunningham · Sunday, June 25,2006 11:14 p.m.

Saturday the first IU Groups Program Student Support Services Professional Conference wrapped up in Ballantine Hall room 013 as the diverse group of incoming freshmen who attended the program brimmed with excitement despite a full day of activities.

More adults move back in with parents after college

By Ab D. Phillip and Suzette Hackney · Sunday, June 25,2006 11:10 p.m.

DETROIT -- They range in ages and income levels. Some are divorced, others never married.

School of Continuing Studies honors professor

By Ab D. Phillip · Sunday, June 25,2006 11:10 p.m.

The School of Continuing Studies has announced that journalism Professor Emeritus Peter Jacobi has been named the recipient of the school's Teaching Excellence Award.

Hoosiers can launch fireworks at home

By David A. Nosko · Sunday, June 25,2006 11:09 p.m.

Fourth of July festivities in Bloomington often include a fireworks show at the IU Memorial Stadium, but thanks to a new Indiana law community members can launch their very own fireworks show from the comfort of their backyard.

Business school to host Young Women's Institute, aims to increase female diversity

By Luke Ferenc · Sunday, June 25,2006 11:08 p.m.

As the Kelley School of Business prides itself in being one of the elite programs in the nation, there remains one aspect of the school that is noticeably lacking.

IU to sponsor education and learning science conference

By Julie Mahomed · Sunday, June 25,2006 11:07 p.m.

As learning scientists study the nature and conditions of education, they must find a way to convince other researchers, teachers and policy makers of the value of their findings.

Domestic dispute ends in stabbing in self defense

By Sarah Core · Sunday, June 25,2006 11 p.m.

A domestic dispute ended in a self-defense stabbing Saturday night, after a husband and wife with a history of domestic violence toward each other took their argument to the street.

Police search for suspected puncher

By Alexandra R. Moses · Sunday, June 25,2006 10:59 p.m.

A 23-year-old woman was punched at the Jungle Room on East Kirkwood Avenue this weekend, police reported.

Sexual battery reported at Kilroy's Sports Bar

By Alexandra R. Moses · Sunday, June 25,2006 10:59 p.m.

A Charkshill, Ind. man was arrested at Kilroy's Sports Bar on North Walnut Street early Saturday morning for publicly groping a woman.

Woman becomes her own hero in near abduction

By Sarah Core · Sunday, June 25,2006 10:58 p.m.

A 23-year-old Bloomington woman escaped an attempted kidnapping early Saturday morning in the 500 block of South Washington Street.

Ruling could force change to Guantanamo trials

By Abdullah AlShihri and Ben Fox · Sunday, June 25,2006 10:52 p.m.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- A former driver for Osama bin Laden may help decide the fate of dozens of Guantanamo Bay detainees, and perhaps all of them, as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on his legal challenge to the first U.S. war crimes trials since World War II.

United States' population to hit 300 million this fall

By Abdullah AlShihri and Stephen Ohlemacher · Sunday, June 25,2006 10:46 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. population is on target to hit 300 million this fall and it's a good bet the milestone baby -- or immigrant -- will be Hispanic.

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