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Multiple Varsity Villas units burglarized

By Sara Amato · Wednesday, Aug. 29,2007 1:44 a.m.

The Bloomington Police Department arrested a Bloomington resident after learning he had burglarized several units in an area apartment complex. Justin Franklin, 23, was arrested after allegedly stealing items from three apartments in the Varsity Villas, located at 2015 N. Dunn St.

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‘Get a ride’ posters new IU bus feature

By Alexandra R. Moses · Wednesday, Aug. 29,2007 1:14 a.m.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 34 percent of the 938 traffic fatalities in Indiana in 2005 were alcohol-related. Of all adults placed on probation in Monroe County during 2006, 37 percent were convicted of impaired driving, according to a press release from the mayor’s office. Of those, 12 percent were involved in a crash and 28 percent were repeat drunk driving offenders. Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Gaal said these statistics are unacceptable.

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War opponents get emotional during local protest

By Emily Gibbons · Wednesday, Aug. 29,2007 1:11 a.m.

It’s been hot in Bloomington the last few weeks, but not like Baghdad. This was the opening sentiment of the candlelight vigil held 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Sample Gates. More than 30 people gathered in an organized effort to hold Congress responsible to end the war in Iraq.

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First 30,000 fans will get ‘Hep’ buttons

By Tom Kir · Wednesday, Aug. 29,2007 12:18 a.m.

Terry Hoeppner will be long remembered within the IU community for his character and personality. For those looking for a keepsake to remember the late coach will get their opportunity this Saturday night.

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IU football prepares for 1st game Saturday

By Tom Kir · Wednesday, Aug. 29,2007 12:16 a.m.

The Hoosiers are hoping to learn from last season’s mistakes. After jumping out to a 2-0 start in 2006, the IU football team dropped its next two games – both at home – to Division I-AA Southern Illinois and Division I-A Connecticut. Had they been able to win just one of those two games, IU would have been bowl eligible for the first time in 13 years.

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Library committee seeks union

By Kasey Hawrysz · Wednesday, Aug. 29,2007 12:11 a.m.

The second-best library in the nation may become only the third library in the state to unionize its workers. In the wake of benefit cuts at Monroe County Public Library, ranked No. 2 in the nation last year for libraries of its size by Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings, a group of employees has teamed up in an effort to create a workers’ union.

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No. 2-rated recruits impress early, often

By DeAntae Prince · Wednesday, Aug. 29,2007 12:10 a.m.

In 2006, the IU men’s soccer team earned its 12th Big Ten regular season championship and its 11th Big Ten tournament championship. This year, the Hoosiers will have a different look as a team, but they will still be in search of the same achievements after signing a freshman class rated No. 2 in the nation by College Soccer News. This class includes four high school All-Americans and last year’s top scorer in the state.

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Web site defends online essay service

By Ab D. Phillip and Shelly Mar · Wednesday, Aug. 29,2007 12:06 a.m.

LAS VEGAS – While the majority of students know that copying someone else’s essay word-for-word may result in a failing grade, a new online essay writing service is calling into question what exactly constitutes plagiarism.

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Freshman scorer to miss season

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, Aug. 29,2007 12:01 a.m.

IU freshman Alec Purdie will sit out this men’s soccer season with a medical redshirt because of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury he sustained during the summer.

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The Making of a union

By Kasey Hawrysz · Tuesday, Aug. 28,2007 11:59 p.m.

–A small group approached the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and talked with a representative. –The AFSCME representative advised the group to put together an organizing committee made up of at least 10 percent of eligible staff.

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Favorites have U.S. Open field day

By Ben Walker · Tuesday, Aug. 28,2007 11:52 p.m.

Lleyton Hewitt served up a shutout, Martina Hingis needed only an hour and Svetlana Kuznetsova neatly slid into the second round Tuesday at the U.S. Open. Maria Sharapova and Andy Roddick hoped to keep up that run by former champions in the featured night matches.

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White Sox go from first to worst, quickly

By Aaron Beard and Rick Gano · Tuesday, Aug. 28,2007 11:50 p.m.

Confetti fell and euphoria reigned as manager Ozzie Guillen and his team paraded through the streets of the city after the White Sox won the World Series for the first time in 88 years. That day seems so long ago now, although it’s been less than two years.

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