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Cheatin’ ain’t easy

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It’s only cheating if you get caught. But getting caught cheating can ruin a reputation. The New England Patriots – the source of all that is evil – gave me one more reason to despise them this week when they were caught spying on the New York Jets’ defensive play calling using a video camera in their game Sunday, a big no-no in the NFL. Consider their reputation ruined.





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Library discussion centers around salary, unionization

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Amongst discussion of establishing minimum wage of $10 for staff members and declaring a formal budget for 2008, Monroe County Public Library Board of Directors also discussed the possibility of unionizing the public library at their September board meeting and work session that followed Wednesday night.


Fls International Miami Rematch Football

A year after the brawl, FIU and Miami say it won’t happen again

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Nearly a year later, Chris Smith still wonders how it happened. The former Florida International player doesn’t know why he threw Miami’s Matt Perrelli to the turf and punched him to help spark one of the worst on-field brawls in college football history. Or why dozens of others starting fighting as well. Or why some swung helmets and crutches as weapons.



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IU finishes ahead of 3 top 10-ranked teams in 1st tournament

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The IU men’s golf team began its season in an impressive fashion, placing sixth out of 16 teams at the Inverness Intercollegiate Invitational in Toledo, Ohio. The tournament featured five of the top 12 teams in the country, and the Hoosiers finished ahead of three top-10 programs.


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Reid: U.S. Troop reduction plan unacceptable

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Senate Democratic leaders on Wednesday rejected the call by the top U.S. general in Iraq for a reduction of up to 30,000 U.S. troops in Iraq by next summer, saying it does not go far enough.


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Around the Arts

Things to do this weekend in Bloomington.


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Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off

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The Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center will be taking on a more multicultural role by hosting the opening ceremonies for National Hispanic Heritage Month. National Hispanic Heritage Month will begin at 4 p.m. Thursday after Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan delivers a proclamation announcing the beginning of the month, said Lilian Casillas, director of La Casa Latino Culture Center.


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McRobbie to serve on BioCrossroads board

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BioCrossroads announced IU President Michael McRobbie as one of the newest members of its board of directors yesterday. McRobbie takes the place of former IU president Adam Herbert on the board of directors.


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India’s former chief of staff to lecture at IU

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The IU India Studies Program will host several distinguished guest speakers this semester, including V.P. Malik, former chief of staff of the Indian army. The lecture series will kick off at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow in the India Studies House, 825 E. 8th St., with General Malik’s lecture “Indo-US Defense and Military Cooperation.”




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CSPAN-2’s Book TV tour to visit campus

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On Sept. 21, C-SPAN2’s Book TV Bus will be visiting IU’s campus. The Book TV Bus has been touring the nation since 2005, promoting C-SPAN2’s weekend-long programming of non-fiction books and authors.



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Religion-themed floors begin 10th year

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Most students who move into dorms don’t expect to be visiting Tibetan monasteries with their dorm communities, however for students living in the History, Ethics, Religion and Philosophy floors in Wright Quad, it’s a normal day out.


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Jon Stewart to host 80th Oscar Awards

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LOS ANGELES – Jon Stewart is getting a do-over as Oscar host. America’s favorite faux newscaster, who drew mixed reviews for his first stint in 2006, has been picked for a return engagement in February, the film academy announced Wednesday.