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Fashion hookers and retail pimps

By Teri Rosenbaum · Sunday, Jan. 7,2007 10:04 p.m.

Lately, big-time designers have been whoring themselves out to the mass consumer market. But I mean "whoring" in a respectable way -- think less of the stiletto boot-sporting streetwalker type and more of the Chanel-sporting "lady of the night" type. But everyone knows a ho ain't complete without her pimp. In this case H&M and Target are the backers behind this slutty endeavor. And now they're rolling on 20-inch rims (big pimpin', spending G's).

Making it work: Program adjusts to increased interest

By Kevin Caldwell · Sunday, Jan. 7,2007 10:02 p.m.

Fabric surrounds Justin Stutzman. A fifth-year senior, Stutzman is one of six students in IU's individualized major program in fashion design. The runway show for his senior line isn't until March 24, but he works tirelessly, as if it's tomorrow. It's hard to succeed in the fashion industry, he says, and with a recent flood of "wannabe" designers applying to fashion schools, including IU, it's only going to get harder.

Around the World

Sunday, Jan. 7,2007 9:09 p.m.

An Iraq policy more independent of Washington than the current British government, led by Tony Blair, will be pursued by Britain's expected incoming prime minister, Treasury chief Gordon Brown suggested.

Pelosi hints at denying funds to deploy more troops to Iraq

By Hope Yen · Sunday, Jan. 7,2007 8:57 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said newly empowered Democrats will not give President Bush a blank check to wage war in Iraq, hinting they could deny funding if he seeks additional troops.

Survey shows glimpse into social networking habits

By Martha Irvine · Sunday, Jan. 7,2007 8:56 p.m.

A survey of 12- to 17-year-olds provides some of the first independent numbers on social networking for that age group -- and found that older girls, in particular, are the most likely to have used social-networking sites, such as MySpace or Facebook.

Mad props to Britney

By Joanna Borns · Sunday, Jan. 7,2007 8:08 p.m.

She's outrageous when she's at a party. She's outrageous when she moves her body. She's outrageous in her sexy jeans. She's outrageous when she's on the scene.

Return to sender

By Brian McFillen and Brain J. McFillen · Sunday, Jan. 7,2007 6:26 p.m.

Oh, so is the government's executive branch trying to claim it has the right to open our mail without warrants or immediate safety concerns?

Reflections on diversity

By Charles Nelms · Sunday, Jan. 7,2007 6:21 p.m.

As I travel across Indiana and the country, I am frequently asked, "What is going on at Indiana? What happened to the University's commitment to diversity and equity?" Of course, as one who has held a senior leadership position at IU for more than two decades on three separate occasions, I do my utmost to convey a balanced and positive reply. Yet despite my best efforts and the University's historic leadership role with respect to diversity, many of the questioners appear perplexed or not fully convinced of the University's continuing commitment to diversity.

Blurring the lines in Baghdad

By Aparna Venkatraman · Sunday, Jan. 7,2007 6:11 p.m.

The Dec. 30, 2006, execution by hanging of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was a much anticipated event that resulted in mixed reactions from the international community, ranging from joyous celebrations to angry protests.

The Queen's American

By Ayesha Awan · Friday, Jan. 5,2007 1:11 p.m.

Every once in a while there are those bafflingly egotistical people who think they can will things into existence (or nonexistence).

Domestic drinking

By Jacob Stewart and Jake Stewart · Friday, Jan. 5,2007 1:11 p.m.

Winter break for many students and faculty was a time of relaxation and mellow visits with family and old friends. Seized by holiday spirit, some took the opportunity to spread joy and cheer in their respective communities or assist at various charitable events. But not all.

New year, new hope

By Edward Delp · Friday, Jan. 5,2007 1:10 p.m.

As we head back to Bloomington and begin a new semester, I cannot help but reflect on those we lost this holiday season. The passings of James Brown and former President Gerald Ford are a great loss to the world.

Knight wins record 880, but remains denied of IU fame

By Sam Nissen · Friday, Jan. 5,2007 12:32 p.m.

Jilted former IU men's basketball coach Bob Knight won his historic 880th game Monday, but he remains an outsider at the IU Athletics Hall of Fame. The University's hall includes some of the country's best former college basketball players like Kent Benson and Calbert Cheaney and IU's original championship-winning coach Branch McCracken, among many others.

Around the Arts

Friday, Jan. 5,2007 11:58 a.m.

Wright Quad hosts lesson in 'Hip-HopOLOGY'

Putting 'We Go Together' to the test

Friday, Jan. 5,2007 11:57 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Slick on the hair gel, break out the pink poodle skirts and black leather jackets, and rev up that T-Bird. America's original high-school musical is looking for two new stars.

Boxcar art show breaks down barriers, stereotypes

By Jessica Andrews · Friday, Jan. 5,2007 11:56 a.m.

Boxcar Books is hosting a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday to celebrate the kick-off of its monthlong exhibit. The reception will feature paintings from artists in the Horizons Art Therapy Program at the Center for Behavioral Health, a Bloomington-based nonprofit mental-health association.

Michigan State defeats Hoosiers again

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Jan. 5,2007 12:32 a.m.

It wasn't a blowout, but for the second time in less than two weeks Michigan State defeated the IU women's basketball team, this time in Bloomington. The Hoosiers blew a three-point lead late in regulation and lost 64-56 in overtime against the No. 19 Spartans.

Chiefs-Colts game matches old friends as foes

By Aaron Beard and Michael Marot · Friday, Jan. 5,2007 12:30 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Herm Edwards would never let work come between him and Tony Dungy. Not last season, when the weary Jets coach put football on hold temporarily to attend the funeral of his best friend's son in Tampa, Fla., and certainly not this week when the two coaches meet again in a wild-card game.

Greenspan names Hoosier native Dunbar to volleyball post, replaces 14-year head coach

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Friday, Jan. 5,2007 12:28 a.m.

For the first time in 14 seasons, the IU volleyball program has a new leader. The IU Athletics Department announced Dec. 17 that former College of Charleston coach Sherry Dunbar will lead IU volleyball, after Katie Weismiller decided not to pursue a contract renewal in late November.

Chargers' Tomlinson named league's Most Valuable Player

By Aaron Beard and Barry Wilner · Friday, Jan. 5,2007 12:25 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Spell this year's NFL MVP: L.T. Record-setting LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers ran away with The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award Thursday, just as he eluded defenders in leading his team to the AFC's best record (14-2) and a favorite's role for the Super Bowl.