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Shop smart during a recession

By Bryan Payton · Thursday, Nov. 6,2008 11:50 p.m.

With our country in a recession and the economy in shambles these days, it’s important to bargain shop. After all, not all of us can afford to buy $150,000 worth of clothes from Saks and Neiman Marcus like Sarah Palin.

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Politics, art draw perception parallels

By Ryan Brown · Thursday, Nov. 6,2008 12:15 p.m.

Tuesday night, the world watched, Bloomington had an impromptu parade, and I sat in my living room staring transfixed as state by state ushered in the reality of President-elect Barack Obama.

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Hollywood is ahead in embracing U.S. diversity

By Claire Burke · Wednesday, Nov. 5,2008 10:38 p.m.

Diversity. It’s something we celebrate in this country. In light of Tuesday night’s events, we see diversity in the United States as a greater asset than ever before. And it’s about time.

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SoFA collaborates with Chicago gallery

By Haley Adams · Wednesday, Nov. 5,2008 1:25 a.m.

This month, the School of Fine Arts Gallery is saving students a trip to the Windy City with its new show “One Moment,” an exhibit featuring the Thomas Robertello Gallery in Chicago.

Pieces from the exhibit "Pre-Revolutionary Queer: Gay Art and Culture Before Stonewall" on display Monday afternoon at the Kinsey Institute. The exhibit will be on display through Feb. 14.

Kinsey exhibit explores 'Pre-Revolutionary' gay culture, diversity

Wednesday, Nov. 5,2008 1:22 a.m.

On June 27, 1969, a routine police raid on a gay bar in New York became the catalyst for the modern gay rights movement. The Stonewall riots redefined the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual culture, but few know that there was a strong underground gay presence in the United States in the 1930s and 1940s.

House manager Trish Hausmann (right) talks with an audience member before a performance of "The Wild Party" Friday night at the Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center.

House manager ensures positive theater experiences

By Allison Tyra · Wednesday, Nov. 5,2008 1:18 a.m.

Though they might not realize it, every person who attends a play at the Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center has a guardian angel in Trish Hausmann. As the house manager, she works to ensure safety, efficiency and, as much as possible, the satisfaction of every audience member during each play.

Art work portray presidents and sex in a display Monday afternoon at the Kinsey Institute. The exhibit, "Sex and Presidential Politics," will be on display until Jan. 23.

Alternative media explores sex and politics

By Cassandra Orton · Monday, Nov. 3,2008 11:37 p.m.

Sex and politics. While the relationship might not be obvious, the Kinsey Institute’s “Sex and Presidential Politics” exhibit showcases materials that lend a new perspective during this election season.

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US presidents take to the big screen

By Tyler James Perry · Sunday, Nov. 2,2008 11:53 p.m.

Whether it’s Oliver Stone’s recent depiction of President Bush in “W.” or Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein’s journey through the Watergate scandal in “All the President’s Men,” Hollywood consistently cranks out politically charged films. They vary in quality and reality – some are fictitious while others are based on true events. The following list is an assortment of films portraying life in Washington, whether in an accurate manner or not.

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Hip Hop Caucus pushes youth vote with music

By Ashlee Green · Sunday, Nov. 2,2008 11:45 p.m.

As the 2008 presidential election draws near, the hip-hop community urges everyone to take part in the election with the “Respect My Vote!” bus tour. The tour will make stops in Indianapolis and Gary today.

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From lace to cowboy boots, fashion rocks the White House

By Bryan Payton · Thursday, Oct. 30,2008 9:26 p.m.

For years, presidents and presidential candidates have placed their sartorial stamp on politics and the White House. Let’s take a look at the trends some of them have embraced and started. I’ll even show you how to duplicate the look.

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