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Space and politics

The Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union symbolized a struggle for technological and political supremacy during the Cold War-era of the 1950s and ‘60s. The U.S. won. On July 20, 1969, the crew from Apollo 11 made the first successful moon landing, edging the Soviet’s initial lead of sending Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, into orbit in 1957. More importantly, the moon landing signified democracy defeating communism. Fast forward to 2008. China is the third country after the U.S. and Russia to conduct a spacewalk. While the media coverage has been about the financial fire storm and the economic bailout, three taikonauts went to space onboard Shenzhou VII and back, marking a heroic and successful return to Beijing. The Chinese government’s burgeoning space program aims to reach the moon eventually.

Student referees help run intramural sports smoothly

IU offers as many as 20 intramural sports with about 60 referees making sure all of them run smoothly.

Attila winning the race

John McCain needs a miracle to win. That, or Sarah Palin. It’s not that Palin has experience, political know-how or judgment. She just knows how to speak. That might sound funny given her interviews with Katie Couric and Charlie Gibson, but somewhere between then and the vice-presidential debate, she learned how to attack. As of last Wednesday, McCain was down 11 points. With a month to go, being aggressive is the only way he stands a chance.

Capital punishment scope narrows, IU experts say

The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a ruling that child rape is a crime that does not merit the death penalty, and IU experts say the ruling narrows the scope of capital punishment.

Arrow Open golf outing to be held this weekend

The wide smile on a child’s face brought upon by a brand new book is what Pi Beta Phi is aiming for with this weekend’s Arrow Open golf tournament philanthropy event. In its third year, $12,000 has already been raised, and a total of $20,000 is expected, said Jen Naye, vice president of philanthropy for Pi Beta Phi. In the first year of the outing, $3,000 was raised, and $10,000 was raised last year.

Syria holds 2 missing American journalists

Syria says it is holding two missing American journalists for illegally crossing the border from Lebanon.

9 die in suspected U.S. missile strike in Pakistan

A suspected U.S. missile strike targeted two areas in a Pakistani tribal region near the Afghan border Thursday, killing at least nine people, intelligence officials said.

Bush signs executive order to ease switch to next president

A piece of paper that President Bush signed Thursday helps ease his way out of the White House when his term ends and clears the way for his successor.

Hoosier Courts Nursery School to celebrate 60th anniversary

Hoosier Courts Nursery School opened its doors in Bloomington in 1948 to accommodate the families of World War II veterans. Sixty years later, it has a reputation of raising successful 3- to 5-year-old children by embedding life skills in kids through play.

Taste of Tibet to offer food, tea

In an effort to reach out to the community, the monks organize Taste of Tibet every year. This year’s Taste of Tibet is from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday.Despite his departure from town, however, the Tibetan Buddhist influence remains in Bloomington year-round with the Dagom Gaden Tensung Ling monastery. In an effort to reach out to the community, the monks organize Taste of Tibet every year. This year’s Taste of Tibet is from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday. The Taste of Tibet features authentic Tibetan dining prepared in the monastic style by the DGTL monks. A part of the community since 1996, the DGTL monastery offers classes open to the public as well as an annual meal prepared for Bloomington residents interested in Tibetan culture and cuisine. Jamyang Lama, translator and monk at the DGTL, knows the monastic style of cooking firsthand.“Before my training as a monk I used to go to the monastery (at home) to get tea,” Lama said. “Even though my mom is a very good cook, it always tastes better than the tea at home.”

Tina Fey can’t do Sarah Palin forever

As most know, it’s for the best that John McCain and Sarah Palin don’t win this election.  Non-Republicans justify that statement with rhetoric about the need to avoid “four more years,” and they are probably right. However, sometimes people forget to consider the effects of a candidate’s success on the entertainment industry.

Federal Reserve cuts interest rate, IU professors explain effects

Following a Federal Reserve federal funds rate cut of half a percent, banks around the world followed suit in a global effort to help the struggling economy. This global rate cut, along with the $700 billion bailout plan passed last Friday, are part of an effort to alleviate the current credit crisis and ease economic concerns. IU experts said they think the effects of this rate cut could be complicated and multi-faceted, but believe the Fed’s move could put banks in better position to lend money to individuals for car, student and housing loans, among others.

Obama stumps at state fairgrounds in Indy

INDIANAPOLIS – Barack Obama said he isn’t fooled by John McCain. Obama won’t be hoodwinked. Or bamboozled. He isn’t buying what McCain is trying to sell. And he doesn’t want anyone to buy it either. The Democratic presidential nominee criticized McCain’s health care, tax and economic policies Wednesday during a rally in Indianapolis.

Let’s talk Hoosier basketball

Thanks to six months of preparation, Tom Crean is ready. The problem is, he’s not sure what for. “I think, probably like every other program in the country, we’re excited about getting started,” he said, pausing for effect. “Unlike most every other program in the country, we have no idea what to expect.” After spending the past two evenings answering students’ questions, Crean sat down Wednesday with national and local media for the program’s media day. His usual self, Crean tackled every question with his trademark enthusiasm.VIDEO: IU Basketball Media Day

Bush nominates alumnus to Court of Appeals

He started out as a Hawkeye and then switched to a Hoosier. He went from moot court champion to lawyer to district judge to nominee, up for one of the most elite positions in the U.S. judicial system. President Bush recently nominated IU alumnus Philip Simon to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Wildermuth name change hangs in the balance

A committee will recommend within two weeks whether the Ora L. Wildermuth Intramural Center – named after a segregationist – should be renamed, University officials said Wednesday.PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines

Kirkwood Observatory blends tradition, technology

Activist lectures on his experiences

In protecting the earth’s marine life, Capt. Paul Watson has battled some of the world’s largest organizations and governments. He brought his ideas and experiences to the Whittenberger Auditorium on Wednesday night for the Union Board’s second fall lecture of 2008.

Students meet to promote sustainable future for IU

Serving meals without trays in dining halls, instituting an optional energy fee with tuition and establishing an environmental-learning community in Eigenmann were among the ideas and plans thrown around at Tuesday’s sustainability panel.