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Activist lectures on his experiences

By Sam Leffers · Thursday, Oct. 9,2008 12:17 a.m.

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.

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Students meet to promote sustainable future for IU

By Melissa Sokolski · Thursday, Oct. 9,2008 12:15 a.m.

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.

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A long, storied trip leads McLeod to Assembly Hall

By Zachary Osterman · Thursday, Oct. 9,2008 12:07 a.m.

If Tom Crean likes some tradition in his basketball – a little fundamental, old-school panache to add to his high-octane style – then he must love Roshown McLeod. Try this out: A candidate for the Hoosiers’ last assistant position slides his resume across the desk. A few names jump off the page. Bob Hurley. Mike Krzyzewski. Lenny Wilkens. Larry Brown. Those are a few of the high-profile coaches for which McLeod has played during a career that began at Hurley’s storied St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, N.J., and included stops with Duke, the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics. You tend to pick up a few tips along the way. But in which of those storied programs did McLeod learn the most?

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Rule discrepancy causes Talladega controversy

By Geoffrey Miller · Thursday, Oct. 9,2008 12:04 a.m.

Thanks to two red-flag periods for two large crashes, Sunday’s four-and-a-half-hour Amp Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway took forever to complete. But fans were treated to high-energy suspense all the way to the checkered flag, and then they got some more. NASCAR officials declared Indiana native Tony Stewart the race winner – his first win at the 2.66-mile track – after they determined rookie Regan Smith violated a rule in place that forbids drivers from driving under a yellow out-of-bounds line to make a pass on the track’s inside. Smith actually made a last-lap pass on Stewart just before the start/finish line and appeared to have pulled an extremely surprising victory until NASCAR named Stewart as the winner, saying Smith had intentionally gone below the designated line, though Stewart attempted to block Smith’s move.

IU freshman player Nick Williams speaks with reporters during IU Media Day on Wednesday at Assembly Hall.

Smaller Hoosiers get ready to face tall task this basketball season

By Tom Kirby · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2008 11:57 p.m.

In most scenarios, people 6-foot-4 to 6-foot-5 are considered tall. Not the case in college basketball. The IU men’s basketball team has just three players on the team taller than 6-foot-6, making the Hoosiers an undersized Big Ten basketball team. By contrast. Purdue has five players taller than 6-foot-6, while Michigan State and Wisconsin have eight. In order to combat teams with taller personnel, freshmen Malik Story and Nick Williams are expected to play some power forward rather than their natural guard positions despite being 6-foot-5 and 6-foot-4, respectively. Their roles on the team might not be what they expected coming to Bloomington, but IU coach Tom Crean said almost every player entering college goes through a change from what his role in high school was. Williams said the possibility of getting playing time as a forward wasn’t expected, but he’s still prepared to play there.

IU freshman player Nick Williams speaks with reporters during IU Media Day on Wednesday at Assembly Hall.

Smaller Hoosiers get ready to face tall task this basketball season

By Tom Kirby · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2008 11:52 p.m.

In most scenarios, people 6-foot-4 to 6-foot-5 are considered tall. Not the case in college basketball. The IU men’s basketball team has just three players on the team taller than 6-foot-6, making the Hoosiers an undersized Big Ten basketball team. By contrast. Purdue has five players taller than 6-foot-6, while Michigan State and Wisconsin have eight. In order to combat teams with taller personnel, freshmen Malik Story and Nick Williams are expected to play some power forward rather than their natural guard positions despite being 6-foot-5 and 6-foot-4, respectively. Their roles on the team might not be what they expected coming to Bloomington, but IU coach Tom Crean said almost every player entering college goes through a change from what his role in high school was. Williams said the possibility of getting playing time as a forward wasn’t expected, but he’s still prepared to play there.

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Worries begin as retailers report weak September sales

Wednesday, Oct. 8,2008 11:48 p.m.

American shoppers went into hiding in September, sticking to buying the bare-bone essentials and leading many retailers to report dismal sales for the month as skittish consumers grappled with the financial meltdown spreading around the globe.

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2 journalists missing in Lebanon

Wednesday, Oct. 8,2008 11:47 p.m.

Two American journalists vacationing in Lebanon have not been heard from since Oct. 1 and are believed to be missing, the U.S. Embassy said Wednesday, appealing for information on the journalists’ possible whereabouts.

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‘Ask Ryan’ if chalking is art

By Ryan Brown · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2008 11:34 p.m.

As I began walking to class Monday, I was immediately intrigued by section after section of the sidewalk reading “Ask Ryan” in chalk.

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Local groups hope for more public artwork

By Allison Tyra · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2008 11:31 p.m.

As they switch from trash cans to traffic control boxes, round two of the Bloomington Area Arts Council’s Stop and StART program is expected to be even better than summer’s round one, said the council’s development director Ed Vande Sande.

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Jewish film festival examines women’s issues across cultures

Wednesday, Oct. 8,2008 11:29 p.m.

Jewish Women in Global Perspective, a documentary film festival exploring Jewish women’s authority and identity across cultures, is showing this weekend during an election season in which the topic of gender is pertinent.

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Project helps girls explore identity through art forms

By Allison Tyra · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2008 11:27 p.m.

Senior Ashley Flora needed a project that combined art and community service for her minor in Leadership, Ethics and Social Action. She came up with “Does the Shoe Fit?,” a program focused on helping young girls find their identity through self-portraiture.

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Cougars are all the rage

By Claire Burke · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2008 11:24 p.m.

As I was sitting at home earlier this week, feeling not even a little bit guilty that I had overslept and missed my first class, I flipped on the TV and watched a few minutes of “The Today Show.”

IU Ballet Theater dancers rehearse for their performance "Ballets of Our Time" on Tuesday night at the MAC. The performances, which will be accompanied by the IU Symphonic Choir will take place this at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights this week at the MAC.

Opening a season of elegance

By Katherine Hagan · Wednesday, Oct. 8,2008 11:23 p.m.

Combining themes of sorrow, passion and religion with contemporary choreography, the IU Ballet Theater opens its season with “Ballets of Our Time” at 8 p.m. Friday  at the Musical Arts Center.

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‘Joe Six-Pack’ says Yee-haw to VP debate

Wednesday, Oct. 8,2008 10:25 p.m.

What was most disturbing about the vice-presidential debate was not the discomfort of watching an experienced, well-spoken statesman attempt to debate with an inarticulate “straight-talker” but rather the media’s post-debate reaction. According to the media, Palin came off stronger than expected (a comment referring to her Couric interview – an interview so embarrassing it’d be more accurate to say Palin did better than atrocious).

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McKim solid candidate for Council

Wednesday, Oct. 8,2008 10:24 p.m.

I value collegiality, communication and common sense in making long-term plans and solving community problems in the City of Bloomington. These characteristics are also important in representatives on the Monroe County Council. Geoff McKim is a solid candidate I heartily support. McKim studies issues to understand their complexities. He is a respectful communicator. He will take a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation and criminal justice. He brings a business background and strong educational credentials to help promote economic diversity and prosperity.

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Man of war, man of peace

Wednesday, Oct. 8,2008 10:23 p.m.

John McCain is a man of war. He often mentions his status as a veteran, and I am grateful to McCain for his years of service, but looking back at his record, it is apparent that all he knows is war. He does not have a well-rounded education. His policies reflect only military-type tactics. He talks much about using troops wisely and not loosing in Iraq, but I have not heard how he will achieve peace there. And how would he deal with an emboldened Russia? By threatening military force? What if climate change affects agriculture output? How will the military deal with that? How will McCain shoot his way out of the economic mess we are in? We need a president who knows more than just war.

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