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Bluebird to try world’s largest Halloween party

By Erica J. Nourse · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 11:17 p.m.

Wesley Barnes, an IU alumnus, will try to break the world record for largest Halloween party Saturday at the Bluebird.

Seeing pink

By Indiana Daily Student · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 9:51 p.m.

WE SAY New research enhances our understanding even as it muddies the water.

In England, the custom of “tricking” began when, on the night before Halloween, some communities in the North observed Mischief Night. On this night, as during Halloween in contemporary times, children played tricks on adults, though not necessarily for being sent away without any candy. So much for the tricking. On to the treating.

Rush’s Rams?

By Kenneth Field · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 9:47 p.m.

During the recent weeks, conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh publicly displayed interest in becoming the next owner of the St. Louis Rams. Limbaugh has been quoted saying, “It’s a dream to own part or all of a National Football League team.”

Defending ESPN

By Cory Barker · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 9:41 p.m.

I never thought I would say this: Ease up on ESPN.

It's official: No Knight at induction ceremony

Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 4:52 p.m.

It’s official: Bob Knight will not attend the ceremony inducting him into the IU Athletics Hall of Fame. The University confirmed Knight’s planned absence in a press release today.

Bloomington youth treated, but not tricked, by IU’s greek community

By Molly Johnson · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 4:51 p.m.

Titus Lindley, a 6-year-old, eloquently captured the spirit of Wednesday’s Safe Halloween, where Bloomington families were invited to trick-or-treat at the greek houses on the Jordan extension.

Indiana officials warn against swine flu scams

Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 12:46 p.m.

Indiana officials are warning residents not to fall for Internet scams that claim to cure or prevent the swine flu.

Economy grows in 3Q, signals end of recession

By Jeannine Aversa · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 10:20 a.m.

The economy grew at a 3.5 percent pace in the third quarter, the best showing in two years, fueled by government-supported spending on cars and homes.

Deadline nears for student-run label contest

Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 10:07 a.m.

Entries from student- run labels for the ninth annual Independent Music Awards must be postmarked by Friday.

Projects significantly less than and more than estimated costs

By Stephanie Doctrow · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 12:45 a.m.

The data below is provided by the University Architect's Office.

Construction costs down in IU building boom

By Stephanie Doctrow · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 12:44 a.m.

IU is in the middle of a building boom because of the competitive pricing of recent construction projects, despite the lingering effects of the economic recession. And many of the projects are on time and under budget.

Myles Brand tribute in Indy draws big names, high praise

By Peter Stevenson · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 12:42 a.m.

About 1,000 friends, family and coworkers attended a tribute to Myles Brand on Wednesday at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Brand, an avid rider, was the president of IU from 1994 to 2002 and the National Collegiate Athletic Association from 2002 until he died Sept. 16 of pancreatic cancer.

Glass: Bill Lynch will stay as coach

By Nathan Hart · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 12:37 a.m.

IU athletics director Fred Glass said Tuesday that he will honor Lynch’s contract, which runs through the 2011 season.

Inside the Hall’s Alex Bozich comments on Knight issue

By Justin Albers · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 12:34 a.m.

Alex Bozich has been covering the IU men’s basketball team as the editor and co-founder of insidethehall.com since 2007. He’s reported on the tail end of the Kelvin Sampson era and the beginning of the Tom Crean era.

Columnist Bob Kravitz voices opinion on coach Knight’s decision to stay away

By Justin Albers · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 12:30 a.m.

Bob Kravitz, a columnist for the Indianapolis Star, answered questions about former IU men’s basketball coach Bob Knight’s decision to decline IU’s invitation for the IU Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame reception on Nov. 6.

Knight rejects IU’s ceremony invitation

By Justin Albers · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 12:24 a.m.

IU Athletics Director Fred Glass’ attempt to reach out to former IU men’s basketball coach Bob Knight appears to have been unsuccessful.

‘Boom’ explores scientific theories

By Carly Bassen · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 12:13 a.m.

There are so many things needed to prepare for a hot date. Circumstances of the play “Boom,” which runs through Nov. 15, at the John Waldron Arts Center, allowed the date to bring diapers, bourbon and tampons, which find more than one use.

Kinno returns to Funny Bone for B97 night

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 12:11 a.m.

Beginning tonight, headliner Daniel Kinno will perform five shows at the Funny Bone Bloomington Comedy Club this weekend. Joining him will be feature comedian Jeff Oskay and local hosts Brad Wilhelm and Jamison Raymond. Kinno said he’ll talk about sex, politics, pop culture and whatever else he thinks audience members will find amusing.

Songs for skeletons

By Erica Rogers · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 12:07 a.m.

Between your piles of Skittles and jack-o’-lanterns, here are some spooky classics that might put you right in the mood. These five great songs sprinkled in your party play list will make your Halloween party that much more festive.

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