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Sperber still known as Knight critic 3 years after firing

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To those who followed the Bob Knight controversy in fall 2000, English professor Murray Sperber was known as Knight's biggest critic. Unbeknownst to many, Sperber, who has written several books about college sports, never actually met the former coach and admits he doesn't even follow IU basketball.



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Walk the plank

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When sophomore Rachel Taxman received an e-mail last winter break telling her that she had downloaded illegal files and needed to delete them, she wasn't too concerned.


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Radio host to visit IU

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The Smiley morning radio show, hosted by Dave Smiley heard on 99.5 WZPL in Indianapolis, will be coming to IU as a part of its campus invasion tour. The group has already been to Ball State University, Purdue University and Butler University and they are wrapping the tour up from 5 to 10 a.m. today in the Indiana Memorial Union.

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Union Board plans road trip to Atlanta

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Escaping with a car full of buddies for a few days of excitement on a road trip gives students the opportunity to avoid endless lectures and long reading assignments.


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NCAA evaluates graduation policies

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The NCAA has proposed a new set of academic standards it believes will give a clearer picture of how well schools are graduating their student-athletes.


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Jugglers meet at club

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Amos Batto starts out tossing three clubs every which way. After a few warm-up juggles, he pulls out his unicycle for few laps around the gym. When he gets tired of this, he decides to combine the two, juggling his clubs while simultaneously riding his unicycle both forward and backward around the gym.


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Around The Campus

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Alpha Gamma Delta to teeter-totter for charity Alpha Gamma Delta sorority will hold it's annual philanthropy event from noon this Saturday to noon Sunday at its house located at 1314 North Jordan Ave.


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Unemployment still a problem

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The national unemployment rate -- currently at 6.4 percent -- continues to drop, and IU economists expect this decrease to continue until sometime next year, causing some students to worry about finding a job after graduation. Almost two years after the recession, the job market is still in the slump it was in after the information technology boom.


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Dancing shoes

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Every Monday night from 8 to 11 p.m., Alumni Hall in the Indiana Memorial Union is transformed by an endless number of feet moving in rhythm as the IU Swing Dance Club holds its weekly meetings. The club may be relatively new on campus, but swing dancing has existed in the United States for more than 80 years. The Lindy Hop is one of the popular swing dances that the club teaches. The Lindy Hop, which actually has roots in African tribal music, European social dancing and jazz, was founded at the Savoy Ballroom in New York City during the 1920s. Other popular dances include the East Coast Swing and the Push.


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Around The Nation

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Jury selection in the trial of sniper suspect John Allen Muhammad slowed Thursday as several would-be jurors said they believe he is guilty in the string of shootings that terrorized the Washington area a year ago.


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11th ferry victim presumed dead

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NEW YORK -- Divers searched for an 11th person missing and presumed dead Thursday as a probe into the horrific crash of a Staten Island ferry focused on whether its pilot fell unconscious while crossing New York Harbor.






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Walk makes debut Sunday

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The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk, held annually in more than 500 communities nationwide, is making its first appearance in Bloomington Sunday at Bryan Park.



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Blaine ends London vigil

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LONDON -- David Blaine is getting ready to leave his box. The American magician is approaching Sunday's end to a 44-day fasting stunt in a dangling plastic case.


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Viola professor to perform

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Atar Arad, a professor of viola at IU's School of Music, will be presenting a recital Sunday of 20th century works, including four original compositions.