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Burn incident at Wal-Mart might bring 2nd suit

By Sarah Core · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 12:27 a.m.

Three days after the family of a man severely burned in an August electrical fire at the new Bloomington Wal-Mart Supercenter filed suit against Wal-Mart and two other companies, a lawyer for another worker's family members said they are planning on suing.

Hill says Foley scandal could help Democrats

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 12:27 a.m.

Democratic challenger for the 9th District congressional seat Baron Hill met with the IU College Democrats Monday afternoon to stress the importance of voting in the closely watched race.

Crushed by debt

By Brian Spegele · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 12:27 a.m.

A growing number of graduate students are being denied teaching assistantships, research assistantships and other tuition deferral programs -- forcing them to pay skyrocketing tuition costs without University aid.

Nuclear North Korea draws IU reaction

By Brian Spegele · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 12:23 a.m.

When North Korea announced it had successfully tested a nuclear weapon Monday morning, heads turned around the world.

Cancer screening offered in Bloomington

By Audrie Garrison · Monday, Oct. 9,2006 11:56 p.m.

The Olcott Center for Cancer Education at Bloomington Hospital is offering to help women solve one of life's greatest health mysteries: whether or not they have the gene mutation for breast or ovarian cancer.

Do you need umami?

By Dawn Lucas · Monday, Oct. 9,2006 11:55 p.m.

Have you ever wondered if it is possible to realistically eat less instead of more? Umami taste is a possibility!

Global warming highlights need to save energy

By Nick Dugan · Monday, Oct. 9,2006 11:53 p.m.

Every time we turn on a light switch, the energy to sustain it must be produced in an electricity plant, the majority of which burn fossil fuels to generate their energy.

Physics, astronomy open house fun for all

By Mal Hackleman · Monday, Oct. 9,2006 11:53 p.m.

The IU Physics and Astronomy Society asked a question Saturday to a crowded lecture hall in Swain West, and more than two-thirds of those in the classroom raised their hands with enthusiasm that would make any professor jealous.

Ball State grad condenses videos for families adopting from overseas

By Gail Koch · Monday, Oct. 9,2006 11:51 p.m.

MUNCIE -- With today's technology, it's easier than ever to capture a memory with a digital camera or video recorder.

Female entrepreneurs celebrated for starting successful businesses

By Brittany Harder · Monday, Oct. 9,2006 11:47 p.m.

Women entrepreneurs from around the country were honored for their dedication and success in the field Friday at the Symposium for Women Entrepreneurs Achievement and Tenacity conference.

Business isn't for everyone, some Kelley students find

By Chip Cutter · Monday, Oct. 9,2006 11:46 p.m.

When junior Cheri Hite first came to IU three years ago, business seemed like a natural fit.

Female entrepreneurs celebrated for starting successful businesses

By Brittany Harder · Monday, Oct. 9,2006 11:45 p.m.

Women entrepreneurs from around the country were honored for their dedication and success in the field Friday at the Symposium for Women Entrepreneurs Achievement and Tenacity conference.

Car stolen from fraternity

By Kristi Oloffson · Monday, Oct. 9,2006 11:44 p.m.

A member of Sigma Chi fraternity told police his car was stolen early Saturday morning, according to an IU Police Department report.

A flat world

By David Weisburd · Monday, Oct. 9,2006 11:44 p.m.

Thomas Friedman's revolutionary book, "The World is Flat," takes more than 500 pages to articulate a very important point: Nearly every mundane function of business and professional services will soon be commoditized.

$5.4M grant awarded to business school for 70 student scholarships

By Nick O'Neill · Monday, Oct. 9,2006 11:42 p.m.

A $5.4 million grant to the Kelley School of Business will help benefit 70 undergraduate and graduate students at IU. The gift, from the Mitte Foundation, is one of the largest business scholarship programs in the country.

GOOD SEARCH: Searching for a cause

By Julie Mahomed · Monday, Oct. 9,2006 11:42 p.m.

A new philanthropic search engine gives users a chance to donate to their favorite charity without spending any of their own time or money.

High-speed fiber optic network will expand to southern Indiana

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, Oct. 9,2006 11:41 p.m.

Indiana's high-speed fiber optic Internet network, known as I-Light, will soon be canvassing southern Indiana. The network, which originally connected IU, IU-Purdue University Indianapolis and Purdue, already arcs across northern Indiana.

Provost embarks on Japan trip to expand ties with top universities

By Ryan McLaughlin · Monday, Oct. 9,2006 11:40 p.m.

In an effort to expand relations with some of the world's leading universities, IU interim Provost Michael McRobbie embarked Saturday on an eight-day trip to Tokyo to visit three of Japan's top higher-education institutions.

Weekend business booms thanks to Lotus Festival; restaurants plan for 2007

By Zack Teibloom · Monday, Oct. 9,2006 11:05 p.m.

Restaurants in downtown Bloomington faced massive crowds thanks to what Lotus Festival veteran and volunteer committee member Lynn Schwartz said was the biggest Friday and Saturday night ticket sales in the event's history.

Around the Arts: AP Reports

Monday, Oct. 9,2006 11:03 p.m.

Hoosier alum describes arduous process of film production, Iraq War film hits the Hoosier screen & a very special performance from the Biava Quartet

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Burn incident at Wal-Mart might bring 2nd suit

Hill says Foley scandal could help Democrats

Crushed by debt

Nuclear North Korea draws IU reaction

Cancer screening offered in Bloomington

Do you need umami?

Global warming highlights need to save energy

Physics, astronomy open house fun for all

Ball State grad condenses videos for families adopting from overseas

Female entrepreneurs celebrated for starting successful businesses

Business isn't for everyone, some Kelley students find

Female entrepreneurs celebrated for starting successful businesses

Car stolen from fraternity

A flat world

$5.4M grant awarded to business school for 70 student scholarships

GOOD SEARCH: Searching for a cause

High-speed fiber optic network will expand to southern Indiana

Provost embarks on Japan trip to expand ties with top universities

Weekend business booms thanks to Lotus Festival; restaurants plan for 2007

Around the Arts: AP Reports

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