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Program aims to digitize Nebraska newspapers

By Ab D. Phillip and Jenna Gibson · Wednesday, Sept. 19,2007 12:07 a.m.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has received a $271,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to become part of the National Digital Newspaper Program. The program is a joint effort by the endowment and the Library of Congress, which are working with agencies in various states to archive digital versions of historical newspapers.

Students crowd Alumni Hall for women’s recruitment kickoff

By Lindsey Alexander · Wednesday, Sept. 19,2007 12:06 a.m.

Throngs of women filled the Indiana Memorial Union Tuesday night, waiting to crowd Alumni Hall and hear about what being in a sorority means at the event, “Greek Opportunities for Women.” The program was the first of many that make up the formal greek recruitment process for women.

IU men's golf finishes fourth in Gopher Invitational

By Kevin Luchansky · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2007 11:50 p.m.

The IU men’s golf team stroked its way to a fourth place tie in the 12-team Gopher Invitational last weekend in Wayzata, Minn. The tournament was hosted by the University of Minnesota and held at the par 72, 7,020-yard Spring Hill Golf Club.

Fantasy Football Week 3

By Ben Homrig · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2007 11:49 p.m.

The title of my column could come from any fantasy football owner who drafted a Denver Broncos running back in the last seven years. With the exception of a few stand-out seasons (See running back Clinton Portis in 2002), the Denver running game has excelled with more than one back picking up the statistics.

Fighting Illini quarterback comparable to Kellen Lewis

By Tom Kir · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2007 11:46 p.m.

When IU’s defense takes the field against Illinois on Saturday, they’ll get an idea of what it’s like trying to stop Hoosiers’ quarterback Kellen Lewis.

IU women's soccer team looks to extend unbeaten streak on road

By Ryan Gregg · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2007 11:44 p.m.

If the IU women’s soccer team is going to extend its five game unbeaten streak, it will have to do it on the road tonight in Indianapolis against in-state foe Butler.

Cubs in pennant race, which means fans are afraid

By Don Babwin · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2007 11:18 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs are locked in a pennant race. So naturally, Tom Eukovich is terrified.

Suspended DT Tank Johnson signs with Dallas Cowboys

By Associated Press and Aaron Beard · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2007 11:17 p.m.

Suspended defensive tackle Tank Johnson signed a two-year contract Tuesday with the Dallas Cowboys.

Bedford man running for Governor

By Associated Press and Alexandra R. Moses · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2007 10:49 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – A retired firefighter from Bedford has formed a committee to run for governor as a Republican and said he is confident he can gather enough signatures of registered voters to get on the primary ballot. LaRon Keith, 48, said Tuesday that he filed the necessary paperwork to form a campaign committee about two weeks ago, but wanted to wait until he had his platform solidified before seeking any publicity. He must get 500 valid signatures from registered voters in each of the state’s nine congressional districts to gain a spot on the ballot to challenge Gov. Mitch Daniels in next May’s primary election.

2 new ethanol plants give industry boost

By Joe Slabaugh · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2007 10:48 p.m.

Two new ethanol plants opened last week, raising the number of ethanol-producing plants in Indiana to eight. The openings will help Indiana become more secure and self-reliant in the fuel industry, Sen. Richard Lugar said. “Biofuels offer the dual opportunity for an economic revitalization of rural America and a solution to a serious national security problem,” Lugar said in an official statement.

Andrew Bird to play sold-out show tonight

By Stefania Marghitu · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2007 10:41 p.m.

Andrew Bird will perform to a sold-out crowd at 8 p.m. today in the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. This is the first performance of the year for the BCT Concert Series, and it is jointly hosted by the IU Union Board.

Golden copies of Danish national treasures stolen

Tuesday, Sept. 18,2007 10:33 p.m.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark– Forget the horns of a dilemma. For Danish officials, it’s a dilemma of the horns.

Billboard magazine picks Reba McEntire as its first Woman of the Year

Tuesday, Sept. 18,2007 10:33 p.m.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Billboard magazine has picked Reba McEntire for its first “Woman of the Year” award.

Don’t expect a Grammy says Gore, having triumphed at both Oscars and Emmys

By Jake Coyle · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2007 10:32 p.m.

NEW YORK – Though his documentary won an Oscar and he now has an Emmy, Al Gore doesn’t rate his chances high for a Grammy.

Sex Pistols to reunite

By Associated Press · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2007 10:31 p.m.

LONDON – The Sex Pistols are reuniting for a concert to mark the 30th anniversary of their only album, “Never Mind the Bollocks.”

First annual Bloomingplays set to showcase the ambitious works of local playwrights

By Jessica Andrews · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2007 10:31 p.m.

Bloomington Playwrights Project will feature a smorgasbord of local theatrical flair this Thursday through Sunday.

Le Dernier Cri

By Claire Burke · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2007 10:30 p.m.

Fashion always has been and always will be a part of my life. I wake up every morning thinking about what I will wear the next day. I can’t help it. What I and others wear will always be a part of me.

Fed cuts key interest rate in effort to fend off recession

Tuesday, Sept. 18,2007 10:16 p.m.

The Federal Reserve cut a key interest rate for the first time in four years, seeking to prevent a steep housing slump and turbulent financial markets from triggering a recession.

University of Florida student arrested, Tasered

Tuesday, Sept. 18,2007 10:15 p.m.

University of Florida police used a Taser to control a student and arrested him after he loudly and repeatedly tried to ask U.S. Sen. John Kerry questions during a campus forum.

Police recieve new information on bodies found on Bloomington property

By Sara Amato · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2007 6:03 p.m.

After the remains of the two unidentified bodies found in steel drums over the weekend were identified Monday as Everett L. Shaw and Douglas A. Brown, police believe the incident stemmed from a stolen all-terrain vehicle.