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Where's the student support? This letter is in response to Chris Engel's complaint about the athletic department's disregard for non-student athletes ("Athletics department drops the ball," Sept. 22). I know many students on this campus are frustrated and confused with IU athletics' apparent fiscal intrusions. I would just like to offer a different perspective — that of an IU athlete.

Cooks teach about Japanese food

For those who've grown sick of Gresham Food Court's take on Asian cuisine or are looking to expand their recipe repertoire, wander down to the Asian Culture Center this Friday for a crash course in Japanese cooking. Not only will tasty tucker be provided free of charge, but attendees can also learn about Japanese culture.

Carmichael Room honors famous IU music alumnus

You might have heard his music on a Norah Jones CD, at a Straight No Chaser concert or even back in pre-school without even realizing it.

For whom do you dress?

This hole-in-the-wall worth crawling into

American-Chinese food is really nothing to brag about. How many "Chinese buffets" do you think there are in China? Probably not many. In Bloomington, however, they seem to be everywhere.

Manning looks for another place in history

INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning has always been there when his teammates needed him. Whether it's on game days, in the locker room or inside the film room, the Indianapolis Colts have counted on the NFL's two-time MVP to be on the field. Anything less is unimaginable.

Around the Arts

Meet Darth Vader at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater What: "Saving Star Wars," meet Darth Vader When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave. More info: 323-3020 The Buskirk-Chumley will show the Bloomington premiere of "Saving Star Wars," a comical film about two obsessed fans who kidnap filmmaker George Lucas. Following the movie, which cost $50,000 to make, fans will get a chance to meet Dave Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" trilogy. Tickets are $10 for the public and $8 for students.

How do some classics become CHALLENGED?

John Steinbeck. Maya Angelou. J.K. Rowling. All three authors are on the list of the most frequently banned and challenged authors of the last 15 years, according to the American Library Association.

The NHL: A league on thin ice

Contrary to the knowledge of most sports fans, the National Hockey League is back in full swing and nearing opening day of the season. Once I found out that the lockout, which prompted me to join a group on Facebook.com, called "Bring Hockey Back" was over, I was filled with joy, even though many think hockey is boring.

Playing with perspective

For freshman midfielder Molly Kruger, losing a soccer game doesn't hurt quite as much as it used to. A losing record and zero Big Ten wins hold a little less importance after nearly losing her life in a car accident in June of last year.

Daniels: Cities should use state budget cuts as good example

FORT WAYNE -- Gov. Mitch Daniels told officials from Indiana's cities and towns that they can no longer afford to think only of themselves and they should look at state budget cuts as an example of how to save money.

Reporter, author discusses journalism, current affairs

TERRE HAUTE -- Bob Woodward, a renowned journalist who helped link Watergate to the White House, spoke at Indiana State University's Hulman Center Tuesday evening as part of the school's annual University Speakers Series.

Iraq's 1st female suicide bomber kills 6, wounds 35

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The woman slipped into the town, passing checkpoints where women are not searched. Then, donning a man's "dishdasha" -- a traditional white robe -- and kaffiya headscarf, she blended in with the men waiting in line to join the Iraqi army.

Furious about food

I'm going into withdrawal. No, I'm not a drug addict. I am a kabob addict. Yesterday I finished all the kabobs my mother made me last time I went home for the weekend. And now I'm going into kabob withdrawal. Oh, what I would do for a kabob. Or for that matter, any form of decent food whatsoever.

Library theft

As even a cursory glance can relay, the Herman B Wells Library is quite big. More specifically, the campus libraries taken as a whole "include more than 6 million bound volumes and more than 17 million other materials, including manuscripts, maps, music, microforms and films," according to www.libraries.iub.edu. This represents an enormous collection of knowledge, a tremendous asset to students and faculty as we plow our way through tests, essays and research projects.

Have we beaten terror already?

Alot of jokes have been cracked this week at the expense of the FBI's new anti-pornography unit. Many of the jokes came from within the Bureau's field offices, including these gems: "Things I don't want on my résumé, volume four," "Honestly, most guys would have to rescue themselves" and "I guess this means we must have won the war on terror. We must not need any more resources for espionage."

Senators complain White House blocking aid to hurricane victims

WASHINGTON -- With Gulf Coast governors pressing for action, Senate Finance Committee members complained Wednesday the Bush administration is blocking a bipartisan $9 billion health care package for hundreds of thousands of evacuees from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Ease the stampede

I witnessed an unfortunate spectacle from a student who sat next to me in class the other day. After polishing off a Red Bull, she dozed in her chair. The lecture was wrapping up and students started to ask questions. The student next to me woke from her nap and spoke out in protest. "No! Don't ask questions," she commanded. "No questions. Are we good? I'm good."

They like, totally rock

Remember that girl from high school? The really smart, overtly hip one with the really cool clothes? The one who always hinted that she was tortured by an inner darkness that nobody understood? Well, three of those girls got together and formed a little band called The Like.

Clean Sweep

It's Sunday afternoon, you've slept till 2 p.m. At five past, the headache sets in and the malodorous mixture of beer, cigarettes and the overall night before oozes into your bedroom. You lay in bed, dreading the cleanup of last night's party that awaits you. But fear no more. Put down the phone, save your money, there's no need for a cleaning service. Stop yelling at your roommates to do it -- come on, confess, you were the rowdiest one there anyway. And come to terms with this painful realization: the smell won't go away on its own.