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Staff editorial: At last, the sky above Cuba is blue

Thursday, Sept. 16,2010 7:18 p.m.

“The Cuban model doesn’t even work for us anymore” -Fidel Castro The Cuban dictator who implemented aggressive social, political and economic reforms has shocked the world; not with his radicalism this time, but with his nonchalant response to Jeff Goldberg, a writer for the Atlantic.

Panda poop at the National Zoo

By Nick Jacobs · Thursday, Sept. 16,2010 7:17 p.m.

In Washington, D.C. there are plenty of monuments and museums to see. While you’re interning it’s important to visit most of these attractions. The presidential monuments are all fantastic despite their own quirks. The Washington monument makes you feel inferior as a man, and the Lincoln memorial makes women wish they didn’t wear heels with its endless, steep staircase. Besides the monuments, almost all of the Smithsonian museums are entertaining, except for the Smithsonian National Zoological Park.

What the world owes me

By Josh Kraus · Thursday, Sept. 16,2010 7:15 p.m.

I think I figured out what it means to be an adult. It has nothing to do with physical development or financial independence.

Back to school

By Sarah Wilensky · Thursday, Sept. 16,2010 7:13 p.m.

The shorter days of September call up my memories of Lisa Frank folders and Gelly Roll pens; contraband Tamagotchis and Pokémon binders.

DEA “Take Back” initiative to curb prescription drug abuse

Thursday, Sept. 16,2010 5:21 p.m.

In conjunction with local law enforcement, the Drug Enforcement Agency is launching its first nationwide “Take Back” initiative, which is designed to collect expired, unused and unwanted prescription medication that has the potential to be abused.

IU celebrates Mexican bicentennial

By Margaret Ely · Thursday, Sept. 16,2010 1:39 p.m.

Today marks the anniversary of Mexico’s independence. The revolution began before midnight on Sept. 15, 1810 and more than a decade later, Spanish imperial rule was abolished.

Vicki L. Ruiz speaks today for Hispanic Heritage Month

By Margaret Ely · Thursday, Sept. 16,2010 1:37 p.m.

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which kicked off Wednesday, Vicki L. Ruiz, dean of the School of Humanities at the University of California Irvine, will speak about gender, labor, immigration and more in her lecture titled “Citizen Restaurant: American Imaginaries, American Communities.”

Women of Lotus Concert kicks off weekend festival

By Vanessa Valentin · Thursday, Sept. 16,2010 1:33 p.m.

The Lotus World Music & Arts Festival starts tonight with a concert sponsored by Women of Lotus and Friends of Old-Time and Celtic Music.

Many stolen property reports result of unlocked doors, officials say

By Bailey Loosemore · Thursday, Sept. 16,2010 12:27 a.m.

IU Police Department Sgt. Rebecca Schmuhl said based on her experiences, a majority of cases involving stolen property from students’ rooms happened when the students had visitors or left the door unlocked

Writer Gay Talese offers tip for young journalists

Thursday, Sept. 16,2010 12:24 a.m.

A former New York Times reporter and writer for Esquire, Harpers and the New Yorker, Gay Talese had many tips to offer career-minded students during his speech at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Wednesday.

Writer Gay Talese visits IU, speaks at Buskirk

By Caitlin Keating · Thursday, Sept. 16,2010 12:22 a.m.

Gay Talese, author of numerous books such as “Honor Thy Father," “Thy Neighbor’s Wife” and “The Kingdom and the Power,” along with an assortment of magazine and newspaper articles, spoke at IU on Wednesday.

New bats concern baseball team as fall practice begins

By Geoffrey Miller · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:59 p.m.

The IU baseball team enjoys the benefit of depth in the pitching staff and also faces the challenge of new bats as it opens its fall practice schedule.

UITS, vendors reveal products at TechFest

By Lorne Russell · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:51 p.m.

The University Information Technology Services had its annual TechFest event Wednesday.

Chess club looks to expand, break stereotypes

By Tommy Grooms · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:48 p.m.

The IU Chess Club is looking to revamp itself after what several members call years of disorganization and lagging attendance.

Committee starts search for COAS dean

By Katie Dawson · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:44 p.m.

Provost and Executive Vice President Karen Hanson announced Friday that the IU administration has initiated a search for the next dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Bernard at reins of new IndyCar

By Geoffrey Miller · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:43 p.m.

New IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard takes the reigns of a racing series in transition and in need of regaining its fan base.

Greek organizations remain close to chapters through support, resources

By Hallie Robbins · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:42 p.m.

The Indianapolis area is home to the headquarters of some 25 greek letter organizations, the National Panhellenic Conference, the North-American Interfraternity Conference and the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors.

Reception kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month

By Kevin Wang · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:39 p.m.

Members from the Bloomington community and University gathered in the Grand Hall at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center on Wednesday to kick-off the annual celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Man arrested on drunk driving charges Tuesday

By Alex Benson · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:31 p.m.

Bryce Michael Leighton, a man who is facing preliminary charges in the death of a cab driver in July, was booked in the Monroe County Jail Tuesday.

Local YMCA joins CDC for diabetes program

Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:30 p.m.

The Monroe County YMCA is one of only 11 YMCAs in the U.S. that has joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Diabetes Prevention Program.

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