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Meerkat madness

By Michael Duncan · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 11:16 p.m.

After a week of odd study hours, one that blurred the line between night and day, I decided to take a little vacation from work and school to reset my internal clock.

The bear necessities

By Georgia Perry · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 11:16 p.m.

Numerous articles published in recent years have cited the pending extinction of polar bears as one of the most devastating effects of global warming.

In the world of journalism, the First Amendment’s freedom of the press concerns government interference in media sources, not the consequences of media action that offends or outrages. The public’s reaction matters most.

Real estate agents take a stand against housing discrimination in N.W. Indiana

By Associated Press and Alexandra R. Moses · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 11:14 p.m.

GARY – A group of real estate agents is taking a stand against racism in housing in northwestern Indiana at a time when discrimination complaints nationally are rising.

Man sentenced to 20 years in jail for killing police dog, other charges

By Associated Press and Alexandra R. Moses · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 11:13 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – A convicted burglar has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for multiple crimes, including the fatal shooting of a police dog.

National Hispanic Heritage Month comes to close with final fiesta

By Chelsea Merta · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 11:13 p.m.

The national month-long celebration of Latino culture will come to an end Saturday as Bloomington holds its own final fiesta, Fiesta del Otono.

Students to rally for Darfur

By Chelsea Merta · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 11:12 p.m.

The Beijing 2008 Olympics theme may be “One World, One Dream,” but China has some questions to answer about their involvement with Sudan, said Katie Wolt, a representative of Students Taking Action Now: Darfur.

IU grad opens Chicago-based restaurant on Dunn Street

By Anna Radtke · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 11:11 p.m.

Neon Wrigleyville and Budweiser signs on the walls shine through the windows of Bloomington’s newest addition to the dining scene. The signs are the only way to spot the restaurant since its outdoor sign was stolen last week.

Woman lying across tracks hit by train, police say

By Elizabeth Dilts · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 11:10 p.m.

A woman apparently lying across train tracks was hit and dragged 38 feet by an eastbound train on Bloomington’s southeast side Thursday afternoon, according to a press release from Chief Deputy Scott Mellinger of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department.

Indian Student Association celebrates Hindu holiday with traditional dance, colorful clothing

By Chelsea Merta · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 10:08 p.m.

It may not be the holiday season yet, but one of the most important times of year is coming up for the Hindu religion. Navrati begins Friday, and will last for 10 nights until Oct. 20, Indian Student Association President Veral Patel said.

Bloomington author hosts informal discussion on issue of immigration

By Rama Sobhani · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 10:08 p.m.

The debate over immigration is hardly a new thing in the United States, but the names and faces associated with it are constantly changing and the literature discussing it is ever expanding.

New SoFA Gallery exhibits to feature contemporary jewelry and holloware through Nov.

By Lara Streyle · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 10:07 p.m.

Friday night, the SoFA Gallery will open two new exhibits to the public. The first, “Field of Vision: Contemporary Jewelry and Holloware” will showcase the unique and sophisticated works of both national and international artists. The second is “Personal Objects: Personal Spaces,” an exhibit dedicated to everyday objects made personal through computer-aided design, by Nicole Jacquard, an assistant professor of metalsmithing.

Yo La Tengo gets personal at Buskirk-Chumley show

By Nick Mills and Nicholas Mills · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 10:06 p.m.

Yo La Tengo performed at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Wednesday to a near-capacity audience comprised predominantly of students who were encouraged to interact with band members while they were on stage.

Air traffic failure may be a design flaw in upgrade

By Woody Baird · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 9:35 p.m.

Ron Carpenter and his fellow air traffic controllers were busy keeping more than 200 airplanes on course over seven states when their communication system crashed.

Federal judge delivers blow to Bush plan to crack down on employers with illegal labor

By Juliana Barbassa · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 9:34 p.m.

A federal judge has blocked a proposed rule requiring employers to fire workers whose names don’t match their Social Security numbers, dealing a major blow to the Bush administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

Woman struck by train

By IDS staff and Alexandra R. Moses · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 8:26 p.m.

The accident occurred in rural Bloomington, near the bend in Gifford Road. The railroad tracks at this location run between large residential properties.

Goodbye McDonald’s, hello El Bistro

By Shannon Dahmer · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 6:09 p.m.

The sweet and spicy smell of burritos, waffles and deli sandwiches filled the place once occupied by the greasy and salty smell of hamburgers and French fries.

India to be main topic at Rawles Hall event

By Aaron Y. Zelin · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 3:46 p.m.

This week IU welcomes two internationally known foreign policy experts as part of the Patten Lecture series.

Preach on, Preacher Dan!

Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 12:33 p.m.

"Brother Jim” Gilles is on a mission from God to save your soul. According to his Web site, he has been “your holiness home missionary to the universities America” since 1982. But if he wants to preach at campuses in Indiana, he will have to stay within university-designated areas. Brother Jim sued Vincennes University in 2004 when it required him to file a request before speaking on campus and restricted him to a sidewalk in front of the student union.

Holocaust survivor leaves Hillel audience in awe with story of death camps

By Amanda Bridgman · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 1 a.m.

As tears ran down Holocaust survivor Philip Gans face, he described the moment when he first saw the American tanks coming to liberate Auschwitz – the same day his father died. Gans spoke about his traumatic survival of the Holocaust while a packed room listened intensely Wednesday in the Helene G. Hillel Center.