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Actors in the production Cabaret perform during their dress rehearsal Tuesday night in the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The showings for the musical will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Willkommen to the Kit Kat Klub

By Lara Streyle · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2008 10:11 p.m.

The image of Liza Minelli dressed in black, complete with bowler hat and garters, dancing seductively across a stage might not resonate with college students today, but it most likely did in 1972 when Minelli starred in the film version of the Broadway musical “Cabaret.”

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Race and the election

By DJ Funkhouser · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2008 10:11 p.m.

America elected her first black president, and yet I only felt “meh.” Apparently this was a historic election. Don’t get me wrong – I wasn’t depressed about it, shoegazing like an anchor at the Fox News election center. But I certainly wasn’t crying with the Rev. Jesse Jackson either. I mean no slight to Rev. Jackson. It’s just that the racial implications of this election meant something completely different to us both, and I’m not sure it’s because he’s black and I’m white. No, I think it’s more generational than racial, and I believe the callousness of my reaction actually goes to show the correct direction race relations is moving. To most in our generation, race is no longer a defining attribute for someone. James isn’t “James, my black friend” – he’s just “James.” To me then, when Obama was elected, I didn’t feel proud to say that we’ve elected our first black president. Race isn’t a useful attribute to describe what a president is or needs to be. I just felt like we elected the most qualified candidate.

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We’re behind in the new space race

By Cory Barker · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2008 10:10 p.m.

President-elect Barack Obama obviously has some major issues in front of him that he needs to tackle during the first days in office: the atrocious economy, the war in Iraq and the search for alternative fuels. But after Obama gets settled in as president and begins his term of supposed change, there’s an issue that he should seriously think about looking into at least sometime during his term: outer space. No, not necessarily aliens or life from other planets – although that would be a beautiful thing to see as well – but space exploration. Our generation really isn’t old enough to remember, but there was a time when exploring the great beyond of outer space was one of the most important and influential issues in the minds of the American public. President John F. Kennedy instilled hope in people’s minds about the idea to make it to the moon before those pesky Russians in the ’60s, so much so that more than 500 million people watched the first moon landing in 1969.

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To Bush, with love

By Indira Dammu · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2008 10:09 p.m.

For the past week, much ink has been devoted to Sen. Barack Obama’s improbable run for the presidency and historic win last Tuesday night. It might have been easy to forget that just 21 months ago, many people were begrudgingly preparing for a Clinton co-presidency. The inevitable doesn’t seem so certain anymore, and the reasons for this have received breathtaking coverage. We’re told that Obama’s campaign was incredibly well-organized and meticulous. Youth turnout was at a record high, and it didn’t hurt that the Republican ticket included, well, Sarah Palin. However, one individual conveniently left out of the equation is President George W. Bush. Perhaps it’s general fatigue, but I’m distressed by the silence on his end – and this after all he’s done for the Democrats. Make no mistake, Tuesday’s election wasn’t just a footnote in Bush’s illustrious career, but a representation of everything for which he stands. It should only seem fair, then, to offer heartfelt gratitude for his advocacy on behalf of liberals everywhere.

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The youth flex their muscles

Wednesday, Nov. 12,2008 10:07 p.m.

If you watched students parade down Kirkwood Avenue after Barack Obama’s victory, you might have been sure youth turnout exploded during this election. You would have been wrong. Despite all the advertisements, celebrity endorsements and persistent volunteers, the youth vote was a mixed bag of accomplishment and disappointment. First the good news: 90 percent of voters who registered at on-campus polling locations (i.e. IU students) showed up to cast their ballots. IU students should be commended for being so active in the historical election. Monroe County gave more than 41,000 votes to Obama compared to 21,000 for John McCain.Those on Facebook could see the impact of the election immediately Tuesday night, as status updates turned to declarations of joy and anger.Now the bad news: Voter turnout only increased 1 percent to 6 percent among all young voters compared with the 2004 election. Half of the eligible voters younger than 30 showed up on Election Day, contributing 18 percent of the voter turnout. Comparing this to a total turnout of 65 percent as a nation, it’s clear we still have a lot of work to do as a generation.It’s been easy to assume voter turnout was great everywhere based on the results on this campus, but those farther away from college towns seem to have generally decided to not “rock the vote.” They didn’t vote in this election.

Visitors moving between the parking garages and the terminal are greeted by an overhead display of lights and sound called Interactive Passage at the Col. H. Weir Cook Terminal Building on Tuesday at the Indianapolis International Airport. The new terminal received its first arriving passengers later Tuesday.

Indiana guard troops return to new airport

Wednesday, Nov. 12,2008 9:46 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – About 100 Indiana National Guard troops returned home after nine months in Iraq by marching through Indianapolis International Airport’s new terminal.

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Police find body of missing man in crashed SUV

Wednesday, Nov. 12,2008 9:45 p.m.

MITCHELL, Ind. – Authorities said a body found in a wrecked sport utility vehicle is that of a Bedford man who had been missing for nearly a week.

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Police arrest man for alleged burglary

By Larry Buchanan · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2008 9:44 p.m.

A Bloomington teenager was arrested Tuesday for allegedly stealing two laptops, two iPods and a pillow case in late October, Bloomington Police Department Sgt. Jeff Canada said, reading from a police report.

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New museum features letters by famous prisoners

Wednesday, Nov. 12,2008 9:43 p.m.

FORT WAYNE – A new museum of historical manuscripts has opened with an exhibit of letters Gandhi, Napoleon, presidential assassins and other famous inmates wrote from prison.

Devilishly good writing powers “Reaper.”

Don’t fear ‘Reaper’

By Cory Barker · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2008 5:38 p.m.

By mixing horror, drama, comedy and action, “Reaper” is one of the most underrated and enjoyable programs on TV right now.

Fans love a fresh face

By Brian Welk · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2008 5:38 p.m.

Who could be more popular than the man who’s going to whip IU basketball back into shape?

Master Slash Slave has a cool name to go along with their cool music.

Succumb to the master

By Kristy Brannon · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2008 5:29 p.m.

Even if Master Slash Slave’s sound doesn’t seem like it’s for you, just listen long enough to experience the catchy beat of “Slummin” and smooth melody of “Nastasya.” By then, you’ll be the slave to their music.

Eyeliner and swoopy haircuts: the perfect combination for electropop.

Gunning down bad techno music

By Christy Nichols · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2008 3:57 p.m.

Shiny Toy Guns bring their own version of electronica to the pop/rock music scene from Shawnee, Okla., once again with their second album Season of Poison, proving their style of music isn’t just for the dance floor. In 2005 the band released their first album We Are Pilots, featuring the song “You Are the One” along with two other singles.

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