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Xavier Keeling becomes first 2006-07 recruit

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Nov. 10,2005 11:55 p.m.

IU head coach Mike Davis is doing his part to add a little cream to the crimson state of Alabama. The Alabama native added two players from his home state two years ago with sophomore D.J. White and senior-transfer Marco Killingsworth. Thursday, he stole another prospect from Alabama by officially signing 6-foot-6 forward Xavier Keeling.

Filling the paint

By Andy Romey · Thursday, Nov. 10,2005 11:55 p.m.

The absence of sophomore forward D.J. White left the Hoosiers with many questions, but senior forward Marco Killingsworth had all the answers in Thursday night's 96-49 home win over the University of Indianapolis. Killingsworth scored 16 of his 22 points in the paint, seeing limited action in the second half. Coach Mike Davis rested the senior and the rest of the starters for most of the second half in light of the 65-28 lead at the time.

Study finds almost half of college students transfer

By Christie Burke and Christine Burke · Thursday, Nov. 10,2005 11:52 p.m.

A new study released by IU's National Survey of Student Engagement found at least half of college students have attended more than one college or university.

Group to hold symposium to empower African women

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Nov. 10,2005 11:51 p.m.

The IU African Students Association is presenting a forum this weekend that aims to promote empowerment among African women.

Trouble in Paris

By Alyson Brodsy and Vivek Chandrasekhar · Thursday, Nov. 10,2005 11:50 p.m.

Headlines of "Paris is Burning" can be seen near the top of newspapers lately as the city descends into a state of turmoil. The burning, rioting and occasional gunfire of the past two weeks have been catastrophic for the French, raising questions about the status of Muslim immigrants causing much of the disturbance.

Indian Student Association to celebrate Diwali with performances

By Chip Cutter · Thursday, Nov. 10,2005 11:49 p.m.

There will be live singing, dancing, skits and authentic Indian food this weekend, as the Indian Student Association celebrates Diwali, a holiday that commemorates the Indian New Year and the annual fall harvest.

The legitimacy of liberalism

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Stewart · Thursday, Nov. 10,2005 11:49 p.m.

American foreign policy is built on double standards. One should have no problem in accepting this concept. The nature of international politics requires prioritizing difficult problems. If the Bush doctrine contradicts itself, to paraphrase Walt Whitman, it is only because it contains multitudes. "Double standards" are inescapable for so expansive a doctrine. Saying so doesn't undercut the dynamic force the Bush doctrine and, more generally, America exert in the world.

Hell is coming

By Alyson Brodsy and Ayesha Awan · Thursday, Nov. 10,2005 11:48 p.m.

I had heard a lot about the crazy religious zealots that come and preach on the IU campus. But until Monday, I had never actually seen any such demonstration. By the clock between Woodburn and Ballantine there was a group consisting of a few men and women and about 15 rather brainwashed-looking children. They basically slammed, well, everything. I guess we could call it a general you-are-all-going-to-burn-in-hell-type rally.

Continuing Kinsey's legacy

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Nov. 10,2005 11:47 p.m.

In 1947, IU established the Kinsey Institute to research gender, sexuality and reproduction from an interdisciplinary angle. Fifty-eight years later, the decision to launch a similar multidisciplinary doctorate program in gender studies is proof that IU continues to challenge ordinarily accepted ideas.

POWER DECEPTION MURDER

By Sarah Neely and Sarah A. Neely · Thursday, Nov. 10,2005 11:43 p.m.

Halloween might be over, but the Department of Theatre and Drama is keeping the devilish spirit alive with its presentation of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," opening at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the Ruth N. Halls Theatre.

Hanson live and electric '05

By Josh Kastrinsky · Thursday, Nov. 10,2005 12:57 a.m.

After reaching the height of fame in their early teens, it's taken years to shake a teenybopper image. Now, 13 years and a handful of albums later, Hanson has severed ties with the record industry that made them international stars, having become industry vets who are older and wiser.

Five at IU arrested on felony drug charges

By Gavin Lesnick · Thursday, Nov. 10,2005 12:55 a.m.

Five IU students face a range of drug charges after IU Police Department officers found marijuana, cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms and $1,400 in cash in a pair of residences Tuesday night. The arrests came at the end of a several-month long investigation by IUPD Det. Dave Hannum. Hannum obtained a search warrant at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday for 713 N. Lincoln St., a house where four of the students live, after receiving a tip they would be selling drugs Tuesday night.

Pakistani Student Association receives $5,000 aid donation

By Chip Cutter · Thursday, Nov. 10,2005 12:26 a.m.

The Pakistani Student Association has surpassed its goal of raising $10,000 for victims of the Oct. 8 earthquakes in South Asia, thanks to a $5,000 donation from a local resident. The gift, which comes two weeks after the PSA held a three-day fund-raising drive across campus, is the largest single donation to date, said Hassan Raza, chairman for the campaign. It brings the total amount raised to $10,800.

Gros Louis told to 'enhance' admissions

By Audrie Garrison · Thursday, Nov. 10,2005 12:26 a.m.

In delaying the chancellor's search process, IU President Adam Herbert has charged interim chancellor Ken Gros Louis with the task of "enhancing admissions requirements" for freshmen at IU. Gros Louis, who also serves as senior vice president for academic affairs, said he will work on a plan to increase the level of expected excellence that judges applicants on their grade point average, class rank, SAT scores and other standard admissions criteria while he is still in office.

Sigma Nu settles lawsuit

By Mike Wilson · Thursday, Nov. 10,2005 12:19 a.m.

Sigma Nu and former IU student Chase Coslett have reached an out-of-court settlement agreement for an alleged 2003 hazing incident at the fraternity. The terms of the deal were not disclosed in court documents and Greg Meyer, Coslett's attorney, could not be reached by press time.

WHAT HAPPENED?

By Michael Sanserino · Thursday, Nov. 10,2005 12:19 a.m.

A lack of funding forced the IU Student Association to scrap its idea of free T-shirts for basketball season ticket holders, IUSA President Alex Shortle said. Shortle said he signed a contract with IU Sports Properties last summer that intended to provide 5,000 T-shirts for football season ticket holders and 8,000 T-shirts for basketball season ticket holders. The cost of the shirts would be distributed into thirds, with IUSA, the IU Athletics Department and T.I.S., the distributor, each covering a portion of the bill, he said.

Women prepare for sororities with '19 Party'

By Michelle Manchir · Thursday, Nov. 10,2005 12:09 a.m.

More than 1,400 freshmen and sophomore female students will storm the 19 Panhellenic Association sorority chapters on campus this weekend as formal recruitment commences with "19 Party." The two-day-long process provides potential new members the opportunity to stake out the right sorority house for them by visiting each one in 30-minute intervals. "We like to call it an open house," said junior Jaclyn Reinking, PHA executive vice president of recruitment.

Conference to bring together 'men of color'

By Kacie Foster · Thursday, Nov. 10,2005 12:06 a.m.

Senior Dallas Easton is alarmed at the incarceration rates for men of color compared to the rates of black men pursuing higher education. He's encouraging men of color to be role models and wants to provide them with the necessary tools to be leaders within the community.

National science competition coming to Bloomington in 2006

By Hannah Lodge · Thursday, Nov. 10,2005 12:04 a.m.

This spring, Bloomington will become the mecca for aspiring young scientists from across the country. The National Science Olympiad tournament will be held May 20, 2006 at IU, marking the second time Bloomington has been offered the opportunity to play host to the esteemed science competition. The tournament gives teams of middle school and high school students the chance to test their knowledge of science in a variety of hands-on competitions.

Grokster shutdown after court loss

By Alyson Brodsy and Ted Bridis · Thursday, Nov. 10,2005 12 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Grokster Ltd., which lost a Supreme Court fight over file-sharing software popular for stealing songs and movies online, agreed Monday to shut down and pay $50 million to settle piracy complaints by Hollywood and the music industry. The surprise settlement