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Scientists beaming after testing big atom smasher

GENEVA – A small blip on a computer screen sent champagne corks popping among physicists in Switzerland. Near Chicago, researchers at a “pajama party” who watched via satellite let out an early morning cheer.The blip was of cosmic proportions, representing a new tool to probe the birth of the universe.The world’s largest atom smasher passed its first test Wednesday as scientists said their powerful tool is almost ready to reveal how the tiniest particles were first created after the “big bang,” which many theorize was the massive explosion that formed the stars and planets.

Crean: Program needs time to recover

Five months into his maiden voyage as IU’s men’s basketball coach, Captain Tom Crean is starting to feel a little seasick.

IU professor contributes to particle accelerator

At 4:28 a.m. Wednesday, a machine 27 kilometers in circumference shot into action, and an IU professor contributed an important piece of equipment to the machine.

Visitation honors Dalai Lama’s brother

Yellow, white and blue katas were tightly held in hand as people honored Thubten J. Norbu one last time.

Defining a generation

Everybody remembers what they were doing seven years ago today when they heard, or saw, that terrorists flew planes into the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. “Older people say they remember when JFK got assassinated,” said sophomore Jennifer Marinaro. “That’s now our thing. We’ll always remember where we were and what we were doing when that happened.”

Virtual campus to premiere Sept. 15

Students and faculty will log onto their computers on Monday to view a virtual tour of campus and interact with others in a virtual world.

Students for McCain, Obama to debate today

There might be eight weeks to go until Election Day, but students at IU are already prepared to face off.IU’s Students for John McCain will debate Students for Barack Obama at 7 p.m. today in the Grand Hall of the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center. The debate will cover topics including the economy, the war in Iraq, energy policies and national security among other issues.

Freshman class enrolls 7,564 students

Enrollment at IU has topped 40,000 for the first time, thanks to the largest ever freshman class.

Safe stolen from local restaurant

Police say a safe was stolen at 11 p.m. Tuesday from the Grazie Italian Eatery.

Y’ALL plans relief trip to Biloxi, Miss.

After the recent flooding in Mississippi from Hurricane Gustav and the ongoing relief brought forth from Hurricane Katrina, IU students are once again looking to take part in efforts to rebuild and clean up the town of Biloxi, Miss., located on the Gulf Coast.

Victims remembered

Seven years later, students once again will reminisce and mourn on Sept. 11.The Showalter Fountain area by the IU Auditorium on Seventh Street will be the site of a tribute candlelight vigil at 8 p.m. today for all those lost in the terrorist attacks less than a decade ago.

Obama accuses McCain camp of lies, phony outrage

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Wednesday accused Republican John McCain’s campaign of using “lies and phony outrage and Swift-boat politics” in claiming he used a sexist comment against vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.

Colts’ Johnson waived from team after Wednesday drug arrest

INDIANAPOLIS – Less than 24 hours after Indianapolis Colts starting defensive tackle Ed Johnson was arrested on a drug possession charge early Wednesday, the team said it would waive him.

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Not very good reasons to choose a running mate

At last it has been revealed as to the two main reasons why Sen. John McCain selected Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate:

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Obama presents reasons to vote for change

With the unemployment rate at 6.1 percent, the price of food and gas rising and real wages stagnating, every American knows that change is needed in our economy. I’m voting for Sen. Barack Obama this November because I believe he will enact policies that will provide millions of jobs to help the economy and let America prosper again. Obama knows that more of the same – tax cuts primarily for the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans and corporations – have failed and what is really needed are tax cuts for the middle class and an investment for our future. A strong, growing economy means good jobs for everyone, including students like you and me. Obama has proposed widespread investment in manufacturing, the energy industry and in the sciences, which can provide millions of jobs now and in the future. To help pay for college, Obama has introduced the American Opportunity Tax Credit, which will give most students $4,000 along with covering roughly two-thirds of their tuition at a public or state university.

Not very good reasons to choose a running mate

At last it has been revealed as to the two main reasons why Sen. John McCain selected Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate:

Republicans had 8 years, more than enough time

The Republican party’s nominee, John McCain, supports change. Romney refers to Washington as liberal. I don’t get it.