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IDS sits down for question and answer session with Jamie Kennedy

By Lara Streyle · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 10:24 p.m.

The Indiana Daily Student sat down with entertainer Jamie Kennedy to discuss his comedy, what inspires him and how he sees the world. Kennedy, well-known for his roles in “Scream,” “Scream 2,” “Malibu’s Most Wanted” and his hit show “The Jamie Kennedy Experiment,” is now taking his stand-up across the country on a mission to make people laugh.

‘Scream’ star to do stand-up at Buskirk

By Lara Streyle · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 10:21 p.m.

Actor Jamie Kennedy brought the role of horror-movie geek Randy Meeks to life 12 years ago in the hit slasher movie “Scream.” But now he does not consider himself to be strictly an actor. He’s an entertainer, and he’s bringing his stand-up comedy to Bloomington today at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Racism wrong, name relevant

Monday, Oct. 13,2008 6:42 p.m.

I too found the exchange of letters between IU trustee Ora L. Wildermuth and President Herman B Wells when I did research for my book, “The Time and Place That Gave Me Life.” I was writing about my experiences growing up in Indianapolis and attending IU in the mid 1950s. I came to IU in 1955. Had I come to campus four years earlier, I could not have lived on campus in the same dorm as white women.

Turkish students condemn killings

Monday, Oct. 13,2008 6:41 p.m.

The Turkish Student Association (TSA) strongly condemns the latest terrorist attack in Semdinli, in southeast Turkey, which killed 15 Turkish soldiers and wounded more than 20. After that, terrorists killed four police in Diyarbakir. The national news agencies in Turkey reported that about 350 PKK terrorists attacked the Aktutun Law Enforcement Station at about 1 p.m. Oct. 4. According to the Turkish Armed Forces, the terrorist attack at Aktutun turned out to be a complete failure for the PKK, which was planning to take control of Bayraktepe - a crucial strategic location near Aktutun.

Nobel is not noble

By Yahya Chaudhry · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 6:39 p.m.

America is under attack again. Not by terrorists or a foreign nation, but by pedantic Swedish intellectuals. On Oct. 9, after the Swedish Academy awarded the French writer Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio the 2008 Nobel Prize in Literature, they confirmed the end of their credibility. Although Le Clézio is a renowned author who deserved to be a candidate for the prize, the real controversy is about who did not win.

Polls have no power

By Danielle Fleischman · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 6:38 p.m.

As a country constantly evaluating the political process, it should come as no surprise that our nation is obsessed with polls. It seems that after every speech, debate or sneeze there is a survey of a sample population to find out their reaction and which candidate may now be closer to procuring the presidency. Every week there is another set of statistics from major news sources and independent polling companies all claiming their data is the correct prediction of who will be next to run the country. America’s fascination with which candidate is ahead on a week-to-week basis has continued to escalate since the primaries ended and the two senators have come forth to battle it out in the general election.

What are you so afraid of?

By Erin Chapman · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 6:35 p.m.

Quick! Your kid wants to play at a friends’ house. Friend one, let’s call her Sally, has a gun in her house, and friend two, Amy, has a pool. Where should you let your child play? If you answered “Amy with the pool, duh!” go back to start. You are the victim of irrational fears.

A broken education system

Monday, Oct. 13,2008 6:32 p.m.

Congratulations. You’ve made it to college. You must have worked hard (or hard enough) to get here, and now a wealth of knowledge and opportunities lie at your disposal. As a college student, you are part of a distinct group. And it would seem that group is becoming increasingly exclusive. A recent report from the American Council on Education found that only 34.9 percent of young adults aged 25 to 29 have earned at least an associate degree. The report notes that this percentage is consistent with the proportion of individuals older than 30 who had achieved the same level of education, suggesting stagnation in American intellectual achievement. While the report stresses this apparent plateau in progress, we’re concerned with a more obvious problem: Why does only one-third of the American population have a college degree?

A spoonful of sugar

By Chad Quandt · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 5 p.m.

Last week I was one of six columnists who contributed to a special section on current gender relations. As anticipated, I received some angry letters and verbal complaints about a statement I made saying that the government is not currently oppressing women. I was happy for the responses, not because I necessarily agreed with them, but because they meant someone actually read my column.

Hip Hop Live! tour stops in Bloomington

By Stefania Marghitu · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 1:18 a.m.

Artists David Banner, Talib Kweli and Little Brother will perform their three brands of hip-hop tonight at The Bluebird Nightclub. The event is part of the second annual Hip Hop Live! Tour that Kweli and Banner are headlining.

Student applications for IU Board of Trustee position available today

By Nick Cusack · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 1:13 a.m.

The IU Board of Trustees is looking for a leader to fill the ranks of student trustee.

Rep. Baron Hill speaks with students in the Teter Formal Lounge Sunday afternoon.

Baron Hill tours city, campus

By Kristi Oloffson · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 1:10 a.m.

Congressman Baron Hill, D-9th, toured the Bloomington campus Sunday afternoon – knocking on doors and speaking with supporters at the Monroe County Democratic Headquarters, Teter Quad and finally Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Hill is running for re-election against Republican Mike Sodrel, who held the seat from 2004 to 2006.SLIDESHOW: Hill in Bloomington

Gov. Mitch Daniels holds Zoe Knotts, 3, as her mother takes a photo during a stop on a charity motorcycle ride on Friday at a Harley-Davidson dealership in Bloomington. Daniels joined members of the American Bikers Aimed Towards Education on the ride, which attracted about 300 motorcycles and benefited the National Guard Relief Fund.

Gov. Daniels rides through city for charity

By Kristi Oloffson · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 1:02 a.m.

About 300 other motorcyclists, were part of the American Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) charity ride featuring Gov. Mitch Daniels that made a stop in Bloomington on Friday at the local Harley-Davidson dealership.SLIDESHOW: Daniels in Bloomington

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason (85) is tackled after a reception, by Indianapolis Colts' Melvin Bullitt (33) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday in Indianapolis. The Colts won 31-3, marking the team's first regular-season victory at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Colts go on the offensive on defense, dominate Ravens

By Michael Sanserino · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 1 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Four sacks, three interceptions and four fumbles: Through four quarters Sunday, the Colts looked like they had the best defense in the NFL. And they owe it all to their offense. An Indianapolis defense that was built to play with a lead finally got to play with one during Sunday’s 31-3 win against the Baltimore Ravens. By the time the Colt’s defense gave up its first first down of the game, the offense had already scored two touchdowns. That, coach Tony Dungy said, was key.

Hoosiers slip to 1-5 in Big Ten with weekend losses to Iowa, Minnesota

By Ari Shifron · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 12:59 a.m.

After taking a step forward last weekend, the IU volleyball team took two steps back this weekend. The step forward – when IU recorded its first Big Ten win against Michigan State and ended the Spartans’ 10-game winning streak Oct. 3. The steps back – this past weekend in its most recent matches, as IU suffered a 3-0 loss to No. 12 Minnesota on Friday and fell to Iowa 3-2 on Saturday. The Iowa match was particularly heart-breaking, as the Hoosiers led 2-1 before losing the final two games. In the fifth game, IU led as late as 11-9 before ultimately losing 15-12. Junior outside hitter Kelsey Hall said the Hoosiers are searching for answers right now.

Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., greets supporters and signs autographs following her speech on April 25 at Assembly Hall.

Clinton’s biggest fans prepare to choose ‘between 2 evils’

By Kristi Oloffson · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 12:56 a.m.

It was just five months ago that graduate student Alicia Keebaugh was a raving Hillary Clinton supporter.She spent hours making fliers, organizing volunteers and convincing voters during the primary season that Clinton not only had strong stances on the issues, but a plan to make them happen. But eventually it became clear that Clinton wouldn’t be on the ballot in November.Now, Keebaugh plans to cast her vote for Republican nominee John McCain.Keebaugh represents a group of IU students who formerly supported Clinton but have somewhat lost interest in an election without her.PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines

1st conference win, home win come in 2-1 defeat of Michigan

By Nathan Hart · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 12:56 a.m.

With two goals in the second half and a defensive effort not seen in previous Big Ten conference games, the IU field hockey team defeated Michigan 2-1 Sunday afternoon in Bloomington. Junior midfielder Meg O’Connell deflected a shot from senior back Dani Castro into the goal midway through the second half to tie the game 1-1. Junior forward Alina Valenti added a goal with eight minutes remaining in the game to give IU (7-6, 1-3) a lead it would not relinquish. “We fought and scratched and clawed our way in that game, and we never gave up,” IU coach Amy Robertson said. “The key element today was our communication. It was really strong on defense and on attack. It was just a full team effort.”

Hoosiers snap scoreless streak but go 0-2 in weekend’s games

By Brandon Smith · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 12:55 a.m.

Coming into the weekend’s match-ups with Wisconsin and Northwestern, the IU women’s soccer team was still looking for its first conference win. Without two of their starting forwards, things where complicated for the Hoosiers. Junior Liz Holby, who leads the team in points and goals, and freshman Carly Samp did not play because of injuries.

Hoosiers swing and miss

By Dave Leno · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 12:54 a.m.

It wasn’t supposed to be this way. Not after last season’s mountainous climb to a bowl game. As speedy as the IU football program spiked in 2007, it’s plummeted even faster in 2008. We lamented on how scrawny, how spare, how sub-par the Hoosiers’ non-conference schedule is. And, while skeptics said early wins were a must, IU’s three straight conference losses proved their theory correct. Michigan State was strike one. Minnesota, strike two. Iowa, strike three. The Hoosiers are out.

Floundering IU squad shut out in road loss to Spartans

By Greg Rosenstein · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 12:52 a.m.

Facing the top goal-scorer in the Big Ten, the IU men’s soccer team knew it needed to contain Michigan State senior forward Doug DeMartin from the opening whistle. The Hoosiers held DeMartin in check until the 82nd minute, when he gave the Spartans a late lead. Michigan State freshman midfielder Domenic Barone put the game’s final goal away just 39 seconds later to upset the Hoosiers 2-0 in East Lansing on Sunday. IU coach Mike Freitag said his team’s loss resulted from slow play on the field.