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$200,000 rewards offered in new campaign against Taliban, al-Qaida

By Jason Straziuso · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 10:47 p.m.

The U.S. military has launched a new “Most Wanted” campaign offering rewards of up to $200,000 for information leading to the capture of 12 Taliban and al-Qaida leaders.

Texas oilman Wyatt pleads guilty

By Larry Neumeister · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 10:46 p.m.

Texas oilman Oscar Wyatt Jr. pleaded guilty Monday to charges that he paid millions of dollars to Iraqi officials to illegally win contracts connected to the United Nations oil-for-food program.

Blood drive begins this week

By IDS staff and Ab D. Phillip · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 10:19 p.m.

IU faces off against Purdue on the field, in the pool and on the court several times a year. But starting this week, IU will face Purdue in another challenge – the 11th annual IU vs. Purdue University Blood Donor Challenge.

India Studies expert to visit IU during speaker series

By Chelsea Merta · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 10:18 p.m.

Racial, religious and ethnic conflicts occur all over the world, said India Studies Department Director Sumit Ganguly.

Britney Spears temporarily loses custody of her 2 sons to ex-husband

By Sandy Cohen · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 8:41 p.m.

LOS ANGELES – Britney Spears’ continuing downward spiral took a devastating turn on Monday when she was ordered to relinquish custody of her children by a judge who had cited a troubling lifestyle fueled by drugs and alcohol

Beyonce cancels Kuala Lumpur show

By Sean Yoong · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 8:40 p.m.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Beyonce Knowles has scrapped plans to stage her first concert in Malaysia and will instead perform in neighboring Indonesia, which has less stringent rules about how performers should dress and behave.

Letters from Abroad

By Lindsey Landis · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 8:39 p.m.

BOLOGNA, Italy – Other than my discovery of the absence of Mexican food in Italy, I have had few major disappointments in my trip thus far.

Speak your mind

By Grace Low · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 7:03 p.m.

It is not often that I find myself in agreement with anything the hyper-conservative media criticism outlet, Accuracy in Media, has to say about constitutional interpretation. In quite a few past columns, I have attacked this organization for its often racist, homophobic and Christian-centric themes. One of my columns even resulted in a heated phone call from respected pundit Andy Selepak. Imagine my surprise when I found myself nodding my head in emphatic agreement while I read a Sept. 25 guest column by Dr. Phyllis Chesler, in which she spouts off in frustration about inconsistent treatment of political free speech, specifically in academia.

Leave reality TV alone!

By Mike Abrams · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 7:01 p.m.

American entertainment has officially hit an all-time low. We have kids running a colony and people attempting to prove they are smarter than a fifth grader. Reality TV has caused the industry to take a real nosedive.

Secret’s out

By Scott Leadingham · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 7 p.m.

Psssst. Hey, you – the one with the newspaper in your hand. Move in a little closer; I want to tell you a secret, and it’s a doozy. Ready? Here it goes: Black people have brains. This news is probably shocking, so if you must, have a seat, take a deep breath and try to absorb the gravity of the information you’ve just heard.

Cleaning house

Monday, Oct. 1,2007 6:59 p.m.

On Friday, the Executive Board of the Graduate and Professional Student Organization held an impeachment trial for the organization’s moderator, Paul Rohwer. Headed into the event, it was unclear whether Rohwer was in violation of the GPSO constitution and how the organization would react to the three charges levied against him. One controversy involved the potential mismanagement of funds, and the others pertained to verbally abusive treatment of GPSO members.

IU recruit does jail time

By Michael Sanserino · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 3:40 p.m.

IU basketball recruit Bud Mackey spent one night in jail this weekend after being arrested at school Friday on suspicion of cocaine trafficking.

Bringing the world home

By Chelsea Merta · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 1:09 p.m.

Lotus World Music and Arts Festival began Thursday in an explosive manner – literally. Booming drums and roaring applause filled the Classic Touch Limousine Service Tent as the members of Balkan Beat Box, wearing Halloween masks and playing various hand instruments, wove through an audience of hundreds. Lead singer Tomer Yosef leapt onto the stage and ushered in an energetic performance by the band, kicking off a promising Lotus Fest 2007. LOTUS photo gallery

Graduate moderator survives impeachment hearing

By Brian Spegele · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 1:02 a.m.

Allegations of an abuse of power by Graduate and Professional Student Organization Moderator Paul Rohwer crumbled Friday during impeachment hearings as representatives overwhelming voted their confidence in the leader – raising significant questions about the group's future.

Hoosiers crash homecoming party with win

By Lee Hurwitz · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 1 a.m.

In the past 32 games at Kinnick Stadium, the Iowa Hawkeyes had only lost four times. Apparently, that didn’t matter to the IU football team, which handed Iowa its fifth loss in 33 home games with a 38-20 win Saturday.

Man convicted of IU student’s murder seeks to appeal ruling

By Brian Spegele · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 12:58 a.m.

Patrick Baker, defense attorney for the man convicted of killing IU sophomore Jill Behrman in 2000, filed an appeal Sept. 21 – a move his mother and lawyers expect will result in a new trial.

8th annual run raises more than $105,000 to fight cancer

By Kaitlin Shawgo and Kailtin Shawgo · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 12:56 a.m.

As the sun rose early Saturday morning, a record number of more than 5,000 runners and walkers filtered into IU Memorial Stadium to participate in the Hoosiers Outrun Cancer one-mile walk/run and 5k run.

Graduate moderator gets rally of support

By Brian Spegele · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 12:55 a.m.

An impeachment attempt by members of the executive committee of the Graduate and Professional Student Organization against Moderator Paul Rohwer fell flat Friday.

Sophomore’s five goals lead IU women's soccer team to 2 wins over weekend

By Ryan Gregg · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 12:19 a.m.

With five goals this weekend, sophomore forward Kristin Arnold outscored both opponents the IU women’s soccer team faced. On Friday, Arnold scored three goals as the Hoosiers overcame a second-half surge from Northwestern to win 4-3. She netted two more in the Hoosiers’ 2-0 win Sunday over Wisconsin.

IU field hockey team loses heartbreaker to No. 6 Iowa

By Brian Buckey · Monday, Oct. 1,2007 12:18 a.m.

The IU field hockey team traveled to Iowa City, Iowa, this weekend with thoughts of upsetting the No. 6 Hawkeyes. After 70 minutes couldn’t determine a winner, the Hoosiers upset bid was spoiled in a 2-1 overtime loss.