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IU golf coach accepts assistant job at Southern Cal

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Tuesday, Sept. 2,2008 11:15 p.m.

IU assistant coach Josh Brewer was named the assistant coach for men’s and women’s golf at perennial powerhouse Southern California, ending a six-year term at IU.

The Pancake House

Tuesday, Sept. 2,2008 11:05 p.m.

I liked John McCain. Even as a Democrat, I was tempted to vote for him (scary thought)! Also as a combat veteran, I honor his distinguished military service. He came on apolitical. He railed against careless, wanton oil drilling. He criticized top-heavy tax cuts for the rich. This old warrior seemed the consummate moderate maverick. Then he sold his political soul to the Bush regime – you know, those folks who have taken America several steps backward economically and internationally.

Fortunately, Florida ban on academic travel to Cuba lifted

Tuesday, Sept. 2,2008 11:04 p.m.

In 2006 the Florida Legislature approved a bill that prohibited public colleges from using state funds, private donations or grants to “implement, organize, direct, coordinate or administer activities related to or involving travel to” countries identified as terrorist states by the U.S. Department of State.In other words, Florida colleges and universities were barred from sending faculty members and students to Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria.The bill was passed in part because a Florida International University professor and his wife, a university employee, were accused of spying for Cuba, but election year hysterics no doubt helped, along with the perception that being tough on Cuba is important when it comes to getting ahead in Florida politics.

Offended, not inspired

By Ayesha Awan · Tuesday, Sept. 2,2008 11:02 p.m.

I can’t recall any other time where I have felt as patronized as I did when Sarah Palin, the Republican choice for vice president, compared herself to Geraldine Ferraro and Hillary Clinton.

Perfect picks

By Chase Cooper · Tuesday, Sept. 2,2008 11:01 p.m.

I’m a pretty happy guy in general, but I couldn’t be happier with the vice-presidential selections of the major party candidates. I was thrilled to hear that Barack Obama had nominated that loveable gaffe machine, Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., a 36-year-long testament to “politics as usual” and the very definition of a Washington insider. Biden might not add a lot to the campaign’s theme of “change,” but he sure does represent a lot of hope; that is, the Democrats “hope” he can make it until November without saying anything too outrageously stupid or getting caught plagiarizing.

Faux feminism

By Indira Dammu · Tuesday, Sept. 2,2008 11 p.m.

To say that Senator John McCain has a problem with women is an understatement. The Republican presidential candidate has recommended his wife for a topless biker pageant, joked about rape and even expressed his opposition to legislation seeking equal pay for women. So perhaps it was a shrewd move when the senator recently picked Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate in an effort to humanize him. Of course, it helps with the supposedly disaffected Hillary Clinton supporters, too, or at least that’s the calculation here.

Author and theologian David Ray Griffin speaks Monday evening at Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Griffin is a leading researcher in the movement for 9/11 truth and accountability and has written several books, his latest of which is titled "9/11: The New Pearl Harbor Revisted."

Author speaks at Buskirk-Chumley, refutes 9/11 Commission Report

By Viktoria Nasteva · Tuesday, Sept. 2,2008 10:33 p.m.

In a speech loaded with quotes from high-ranking government officials, engineers, journalists and Popular Mechanics magazine, David Ray Griffin attempted to prove that the United States was responsible for the atrocities that took place on Sept. 11, 2001.

New partnership might offer more local tech jobs

By Amanda Lowry · Tuesday, Sept. 2,2008 10:30 p.m.

The Bloomington Economic Development Corporation and the city of Bloomington have announced the creation of the Bloomington Technology Partnership, an advisory council consisting of local businesses and education leaders that hopes to use the initiative to bring and keep more technology-based employment opportunities in Bloomington.

Festival – Members of the Bloomington Community Band perform at the Fourth Street Festival on Saturday.

Tuesday, Sept. 2,2008 10:20 p.m.

Coffeehouse Nights provide art, coffee, free food

By Amanda Cochara · Tuesday, Sept. 2,2008 10:17 p.m.

Coffee. It wakes students up in the morning, keeps them up at night and supposedly cures those hangovers. So why not brew up another venue for this stimulant?

Motivational Mentos, musical inspiration

By Emily Campion · Tuesday, Sept. 2,2008 10:15 p.m.

I was recently given the almighty and powerful task of writing a music column. I accepted the challenge gracefully and leapt and bound the entire block back to my humble abode.

Jacobs announces new season for IU Opera & Ballet Theater

By Katherine Fay · Tuesday, Sept. 2,2008 10:13 p.m.

The Jacobs School of Music will present an ambitious season this year, including four new IU Opera & Ballet Theater productions, as well as hundreds of other performances. Other highlights of the season include classical, jazz, band and choral concerts by students, faculty and guests.

Shrimp boats lie in the parking lot of the Pass Christian, Miss. harbor after Hurricane Gustav's storm surge swept through coastal Mississippi on Monday.

Students fear Gustav post-Katrina

By Nick Cusack · Tuesday, Sept. 2,2008 12:33 a.m.

For sophomore Jacob Sherry, evacuating when a hurricane or bad storm was near his home in the West Bank area of New Orleans was no big deal. In fact, it was like a little vacation.SLIDE SHOW: Hurricane Gustav

Junior quarterback Kellen Lewis enters the endzone during the Hoosiers' 31-13 victory over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. Lewis set a new IU record with 44 touchdown passes while rushing for 185 yards.

Kellen Lewis plays well in fresh start

By Lee Hurwitz · Tuesday, Sept. 2,2008 12:31 a.m.

All Western Kentucky saw was a blur. All the Hilltoppers heard from the Memorial Stadium crowd was a joyous celebration. Kellen Lewis was back.SLIDE SHOW: IU vs. Western Kentucky

Cindy McCain, right, wife of presumptive Republican Presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz, is seen with First lady Laura Bush at the Republican National Convention on Monday in St. Paul, Minn.

RNC opens with appeal for Gustav aid

Tuesday, Sept. 2,2008 12:29 a.m.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Republicans, determined to propel Sen. John McCain of Arizona to the White House, opened their storm-shortened national convention Monday amid distractions involving running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.

Let’s go recruitin’

By Zachary Osterman · Tuesday, Sept. 2,2008 12:28 a.m.

Tom Crean has done well to add to his roster with quality players, both now and in the near future. But that swarm of talent headed to Bloomington could soon create a much-desired scholarship logjam.

Jock Genes

By Bryan Payton · Tuesday, Sept. 2,2008 12:26 a.m.

There’s a saying my father once told me that goes, “You can’t put in what God left out.”

Palin looks promising to Republican faithful

By Kristi Oloffson · Tuesday, Sept. 2,2008 12:25 a.m.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Indiana delegates at the Republican National Convention gave their enthusiastic support for John McCain’s running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, three days after the Arizona senator made the surprise pick.

Back on the Lewis bandwagon

By Dave Leno · Tuesday, Sept. 2,2008 12:22 a.m.

IU quarterback Kellen Lewis might not personify everything you want in a captain, but give credit where credit is due – he’s good.

IU Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Affairs
Richard McKaig answered students questions in an open forum at A Keg With Dean McKaig on Jan. 25, 2007 at the Wright formal lounge. After the forum, students and McKaig helped themselves to a root beer keg and pizza.

McKaig to retire at end of school year

By Allison Tyra · Tuesday, Sept. 2,2008 12:22 a.m.

Dean of Students Dick McKaig said Monday he will retire at the end of this school year. “I just turn 65 next summer,” McKaig said. “It’s one of those timing things.” McKaig arrived at IU in 1971 and since 1991 has worked as dean of students, a job that made McKaig an administrator of and advocate for the IU student body.

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