U.S. court to rehear case on suspected combatant
A federal appeals court will reconsider its ruling that a legal U.S. resident being held as a suspected enemy combatant should be charged or released from military custody.
A federal appeals court will reconsider its ruling that a legal U.S. resident being held as a suspected enemy combatant should be charged or released from military custody.
NEW YORK – If you’ve ever lost something – say, a cell phone or a favorite ring – and never gave it a second thought, congrats. But if it really bums you out – still stings, even years later – an edgy off-Broadway theater group feels your pain.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Some of the world’s top pop stars are facing growing pressure to keep skimpy outfits and steamy dance moves off the stage during their concerts in the predominantly Muslim country of Malaysia, event organizers said Wednesday, citing protests by conservative Islamic critics who believe such Western performers can corrupt youths
The Union Board announced it will present Guster at 8 p.m. Oct. 2 at the IU Auditorium. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31 and can be purchased at the IU Auditorium box office or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are $25 for students and $28 for non-students.
The Indiana Arts Commission announced this week that Bloomington has been chosen as the site of the 2007 Governor’s Arts Awards on Oct. 27.
You’ve done it. I know you have. You’ve read columns and editorials, and while reading some particular injustice, you’ve grumbled, “Even I could write better than that.” Well, now the chance has come to take your rightful place among the Indiana Daily Student Editorial Board luminaries.
A freshman to-do list: 1. Buy shower sandals. Lord knows what is on all of your neighbors’ feet. Also, as the year wears on, various couples will have sex in the dorm showers. Think about what you’re stepping in. 2. Get Facebook. If you don’t already have Facebook, you’re uncool. There’s nothing worse than being uncool as soon as you get into college. Get Facebook. Then I might talk to you.
As if the rising cost of tuition wasn’t enough, IU students have to deal with similarly skyrocketing textbook prices. Textbook prices increase at four times the rate of inflation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index, and in a State Public Interest Research Group study of the University of California system, the average college student spent nearly $900 on textbooks over two semesters.
Most Americans aren’t into politics. Voter interest decreases, just as American Idol popularity increases. What these two seemingly different competitions have in common are their voters. In a way, voters ultimately use the same techniques in both cases. Americans are going to pick a winner to whom they can relate. And above all, they’re going to vote for whoever plays the best music.
Junior center Ben Allen has played his last game for the Hoosiers and will transfer from the program, the IU Athletics Department announced today. For more analysis check out the IDS Basketblog.
The Union Board announced it will present Guster at 8 p.m. Oct. 2 at the IU Auditorium. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 31and can be purchased at the IU Auditorium box office or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are $25 for students and $28 for non-students.
After nearly 7,000 freshmen moved into the residence halls today, the only traces that remain are the overflowing Dumpsters with cardboard boxes. Video of freshman move-in day 2007
The boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island have a new a neighbor – at least for this weekend.
A smattering of oversized beer mugs, Bobby Knight illustrations and IU men’s basketball beer cozies are all that is left of Macri’s Deli.
While other students at IU went on vacation or took classes over the summer, seniors Mike MacDonald and Ben Oprinovich spent their time filling out paperwork for Indiana and the Internal Revenue Service.
The IU Alumni Association helped kick off the start of the college football season with a tent party Tuesday night at the Virgil T. DeVault Alumni Center.
Matt Roth, a 6-foot-2 shooting guard from Illinois, announced Wednesday he will sign a letter of intent to play for IU in 2008. Roth chose IU over Bradley and Saint Louis universities. Roth is the second player from a neighboring state to join next year’s recruiting class, and the third commitment overall. He joins Bud Mackey, shooting guard from Kentucky, and Devin Ebanks, small forward from Connecticut.
President Michael McRobbie toured residence halls during move-in Wednesday, much to the delight of the students and parents he greeted.
As the Hoosiers held a public scrimmage at Memorial Stadium Aug. 18 , something was noticeably absent. Not the scoreboard in the north end zone, nor the red 1993 Independence Bowl banner that hangs as a 14-year-old reminder of the Hoosiers’ last bowl game.
Raise your hand if you like the NFL preseason. OK. You can put your hands down now, Raiders fans. Don’t get the joke? Let me explain.