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Dalai Lama dedicates combined cultural centers

By Chelsea Merta · Wednesday, Oct. 24,2007 1:03 a.m.

Rainy and cold weather did not deter the hundreds who braved the elements Tuesday to catch a glimpse of the 14th Dalai Lama as he made his fifth visit to Bloomington. Nearly 300 students, community members and volunteers lined the driveway, awaiting the arrival of the Dalai Lama and his official dedication of an archway that recognizes the newly named Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center.

Tuition still going up at universities nationwide

By Peter Stevenson · Wednesday, Oct. 24,2007 12:49 a.m.

According to an annual report released Monday by the College Board, makers of the SAT, college tuition across the country is rising much faster than inflation. On average, tuition rose about 6.6 percent at four-year public colleges and universities, the report said.

Security tight after Chinese, Tibetan communist leaders’ comments

By Alberto D. Morales · Wednesday, Oct. 24,2007 12:47 a.m.

Security will be especially tight during the Dalai Lama’s fifth Bloomington visit because of the Chinese government’s anger that he was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal last week.

ROTC wins weekend challenge

By IDS staff and Ab D. Phillip · Wednesday, Oct. 24,2007 12:06 a.m.

IU’s Army ROTC team arrived back in Bloomington after a winning weekend. This past weekend, the team participated in the 9th ROTC Brigade 2007 Ranger Challenge Competition held at Camp Atterbury, Ind. The competition involved 15 to 18 Army ROTC organizations from Indiana, Illinois and Michigan, according to an IU press release.

Artificially colored contacts prove damaging to eyes

By Ab D. Phillip and Tyler Larson · Wednesday, Oct. 24,2007 12:05 a.m.

For students looking to put the finishing touches on their Halloween costumes with eyewear, beware of certain types of colored contact lenses, particularly those not requiring a prescription.

Graduate test format to become more difficult after revisions

By Ab D. Phillip · Wednesday, Oct. 24,2007 12:03 a.m.

After the Educational Testing Services abandoned a $12 million project to drastically overhaul the Graduate Record Exam, the organization said it will instead make gradual changes next month to install a much more rigorous test.

Researcher says humans will be able to marry robots by 2050

By Ab D. Phillip and Hannah Tomlin · Wednesday, Oct. 24,2007 12:02 a.m.

Researcher David Levy from the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands has provided an argument for his prediction that by the year 2050 humans will be able to marry robots and consummate these vows. Levy presented his thesis, “Intimate Relationships with Artificial Partners,” on Oct. 11.

IU researchers use giant Arizona telescope for astronomy research in Bloomington

By Ben Phelps · Wednesday, Oct. 24,2007 12:01 a.m.

Each day numerous classes are held at Swain Hall West and hundreds of students walk through its halls, yet there is a room few know about that opens the door to galaxies and stars billions of light years away.

A window to space

By Shannon Dahmer · Wednesday, Oct. 24,2007 12:01 a.m.

The weeds gripped mercilessly at the 100-year-old stones sitting deep in a tangled mass of trees. The Kirkwood Observatory, built in 1900 and dedicated in May 1901, contains six rooms, including the wooden circular dome. It boasts two telescopes: a 12-inch refractor telescope and a solar telescope.

Sahara Mart to open second location on Bloomington’s eastside

Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 11:32 p.m.

The owner of Sahara Mart, an organic grocery store that boasts the state’s largest selection of chocolate, will open a second location by Christmas if all goes well. The newest addition to Javad Noori’s “organic food, gourmet and international” grocery stores will be located at 611 E. Third St.

5-month-old abandoned twice on Sunday night

By Associated Press and Alexandra R. Moses · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 11:27 p.m.

LaPORTE, Ind. – A baby was abandoned twice in one night- first by her mother, who left the child with a man who gave her a ride, and then by the man and his wife, who left the baby at a hospital, police said.

Obama, Guiliani lead pack in fundraising in the Hoosier state

By Aaron Y. Zelin · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 11:26 p.m.

Last week the Federal Election Commission announced the third quarter and overall funds raised by the 2008 presidential candidates. For Indiana, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican Rudy Giuliani are fiscally in the lead.

Students volunteer for elementary school ‘Oktoberfest’

By Lindsey Alexander · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 11:25 p.m.

IU students will be chicken-dancing this week at an Oktoberfest that does not serve beer.

Final week: America’s next top gladiator

By Sara Amato · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 11:24 p.m.

After trekking across town in the pouring rain, I made it to the Bloomington Police Department with water-soaked sweatpants and a half broken umbrella. I changed my clothes and greeted Officer Paul Post, Officer Monica Zahasky and IU Police Department Sgt. Leslie Slone in the training room.

Bloomington gears up for Dalai Lama’s arrival

By Jessica Andrews · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 11:22 p.m.

With thousands flocking to Bloomington this week for the Dalai Lama’s visit, many organizations are gearing up for the strain the expected 10,000 visitors will place on the city’s resources.

IU mens soccer not looking past Evansville game

By DeAntae Prince · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 11:17 p.m.

When the IU men’s soccer team – who won last year’s Big Ten tournament – faces Evansville – a team that went 9-8 last year – fans expect a win. However, despite the teams’ stark differences and game expectations, IU will be approaching the match against the Purple Aces, at 7 p.m.

IU football gears up to face strong rushing attack Saturday

By Lee Hurwitz · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 11:16 p.m.

The last two times the IU defense took on the challenge of defending a rushing team, it struggled mightily, losing both contests. After giving up a combined 656 yards on the ground to Illinois on Sept. 22 and Michigan State on Oct. 13, IU coach Bill Lynch is hoping that the third time will be the charm.

Wrecking balls will bring down RCA Dome

By Aaron Beard · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 11:12 p.m.

The RCA Dome will come down by wrecking ball rather than explosives. A state board on Monday detailed demolition plans for the 24-year-old stadium as part of the nearly $1 billion project to build the new Lucas Oil Stadium and expand the Indiana Convention Center.

1 in 5 sports fans tries to bring good luck to favorite teams, players

By Alan Fram · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 11:11 p.m.

It didn’t take Heather Pate long to figure out why her beloved Auburn University football team had begun losing. It was the pink toothbrush.

IU hockeys 5-game win streak stalls over weekend

By Nathan Hart · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 11:11 p.m.

The IU ice hockey team (5-1-1) had Davenport University on the ropes Friday night as the third period clock wound down. After freshman Wes Suskind scored with 2:21 remaining to give IU a 4-3 lead, it appeared the team would be adding another hard-fought victory to its season-opening five-game winning streak.