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The seven deadly sins of Halloween fashion

By Alexa Altman · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 12:45 a.m.

Alexa Altman's weekly fashion column. Subject: Halloween costumes.

Death in the theater

By Danielle Paquette · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 12:41 a.m.

Halloween makeup can create scary, realistic faces to match your costume.

Drum majors spice up Marching Hundred with skits, dances

By Zina Kumok · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 12:35 a.m.

Senior Annie Herchen and Junior Tonya Mitchell are the leaders of the Marching Hundred, sitting in the front and dancing to the music. During their first year as drum majors, they have livened up the Hundred, adding more dances and skits to the halftime show.

Bayh proposes bill for veterans affected by chemical hazards

By Sarah Bloom · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 12:29 a.m.

Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., recently introduced a bill that would extend health care coverage to veterans exposed to hazardous chemicals in the line of duty.

Knight rejects $75K check from IU alumni

Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 12:28 a.m.

Former IU men’s basketball coach Bob Knight released a statement Tuesday saying he will return a $75,000 check sent to his lawyer by IU alumni to settle a debt owed to him by the University.

Top football recruit Jibreel Black decommits

By Greg Rosenstein · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 12:26 a.m.

Jibreel Black, a defensive end from Wyoming, Ohio and the top IU recruit for next season, has switched his commitment from IU to the University of Cincinnati.

What strike?

By Liza Giambra · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 12:21 a.m.

“Welcome to one of the most characteristic events in Milan: the public transportation strike.” This was the e-mail I received last Thursday from my university the night before a strike was to take place.

First Chilean gymnast qualifies for 2012 Olympics

By Suzanne Perkett · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 12:19 a.m.

If Chile were a person, its jaw would have dropped to the floor Oct. 17. For the first time in history, Chile is going to the Olympics in gymnastics. Earning 15.225 points, Tomas Gonzalez earned seventh place in the World Championship of Gymnastic Arts to qualify for the London 2012 Olympics.

The ‘Kama Sutra’ side of India

By Emily Ridout · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 12:17 a.m.

I had a tour guide in Hampi who thought everything was fabulous. She thought ruins were fabulous. She thought landscapes were fabulous. And she absolutely thought temples were fabulous.

Federal Court dismisses Christian frat’s appeal

By Associated Press · Tuesday, Oct. 27,2009 11:52 p.m.

A federal court has dismissed an appeal by a Christian fraternity that tried to force the University of Florida to recognize it as an official organization.

ROTC switches nude statues for decency’s sake

By Peter Stevenson · Tuesday, Oct. 27,2009 11:51 p.m.

The ROTC switch nude statues of Adam and Eve so Eve faces out the window.

Atheist debate sparks more talk

By Jake Wright · Tuesday, Oct. 27,2009 11:49 p.m.

A debate about atheist advertising started a conversation in the community and a discussion that took place Tuesday night at Collins Living-Learning Center.

IU firestorm ignites after de-com

By Ryan Winn · Tuesday, Oct. 27,2009 10:34 p.m.

IU coach Bill Lynch’s already-hot seat is starting to sizzle. After a 3-9 disaster last season, tempers around Bloomington went from boiling to tepid once 2009 kicked off. The Hoosiers, paced by exciting young players and a new determination to win, started the season on a very positive 3-1 note.

Carmel High School alumni to face off during men's soccer match

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Tuesday, Oct. 27,2009 10:30 p.m.

IU’s next game will be more than a must-win contest for an NCAA tournament berth. This matchup will be a chance for two IU players to show two former teammates why seven stars sit atop the logos on their jerseys.

Judge enters not-guilty plea for praying theft suspect

Tuesday, Oct. 27,2009 9:52 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – A judge has entered a not-guilty plea for a man accused of robbing an Indianapolis check-cashing business after hugging and praying with a clerk.

New Guard armory at Gary airport to house 230 more soldiers

Tuesday, Oct. 27,2009 9:51 p.m.

GARY – The Indiana National Guard has opened a new $11.5 million armory at the Gary airport.

Ind. prisons see more violence

Tuesday, Oct. 27,2009 9:50 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s prisons are experiencing an increase in inmate assaults and attacks on staff – a trend the state prison chief blames largely on overcrowding caused by inadequate funding for new beds.

The real problem with health care

By Guest writer · Tuesday, Oct. 27,2009 9:38 p.m.

Repealing the McCarran-Ferguson Act act would make it much easier for health companies to become part of the market. Getting rid of this anti-trust exemption is something that people from each end of the political spectrum should be able to agree on.

The clock is ticking on Iran

By Guest writer · Tuesday, Oct. 27,2009 9:34 p.m.

Iran’s continued refusal to cease nuclear development undermines the United States’ efforts to strengthen moderate Arab nations, as well as endangering the security of our allies in the Middle East.

Leaving party playbooks behind

By IDS · Tuesday, Oct. 27,2009 9:33 p.m.

Looking for a non-partisan discussion of health care reform? Good luck. For an issue as politically charged as reforming America’s ailing health care system, it is difficult to find voices that are critical of both Republican and Democratic positions on the issue.

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