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Indiana GOP's primary mission is to 'defeat' agenda of Democratic Party

Sunday, Nov. 12,2006 10:16 p.m.

Republican Rep. Mike Pence, who's seeking to become leader of the House Republicans when Democrats take control in January, said his party's primary mission in Congress' next two sessions will be "to defeat the agenda of the Democratic Party."

Election officials prepare for recounts in 3 Indiana House races

By Mike Smith · Sunday, Nov. 12,2006 10:15 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Election officials met Friday to prepare for as many as three recounts in closely contested Indiana House races.

Governor's proposed bypass would likely spark land battles

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Nov. 12,2006 10:14 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- If Gov. Mitch Daniels' plan to build a tollway on the far outskirts of Indianapolis wins legislative approval, land-use experts said the highway would likely be challenged by landowners unwilling to have their land swallowed up for the project.

Suicide bombs kill 35 police recruits

By Christopher Bodeen · Sunday, Nov. 12,2006 10:13 p.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- A pair of suicide bombs ripped through a crowd of would-be police recruits in Baghdad Sunday, killing at least 35, and authorities found 75 bodies in the capital and Baqouba, an unusually high number even by Iraq's grim standards.

Veterans honored Saturday at courthouse

By Michael Reschke · Sunday, Nov. 12,2006 10:13 p.m.

People greeted each other with smiles and handshakes just before entering the doorway on a blustery November day. It was standing room only in the rotunda of the Monroe County Courthouse as "America the Beautiful" was played on a piano. Those with seats joined those already standing as everyone removed their hats to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

Student struck by automobile outside Kilroy's Sports Bar

By Michael Reschke · Sunday, Nov. 12,2006 10:13 p.m.

An IU student was injured after being struck by an automobile near Kilroy's Sports Bar early Saturday morning. As of Sunday afternoon, Jina Yang, 21, a resident of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority, had been released from Bloomington Hospital after being treated for injuries from the accident.

Plans made to meet casino vistor's health needs

By HsinLin Lu · Sunday, Nov. 12,2006 10:11 p.m.

People wanting to visit the new French Lick Springs Resort Casino weren't the only ones anticipating the casino's opening last Friday. The local health care community has been preparing for the new casino and its possible effects for about a year.

Arab League proposes Palestinian-Israeli peace talks

By Salah Nasrawi · Sunday, Nov. 12,2006 10:01 p.m.

CAIRO, Egypt -- The Arab League called Sunday for an international peace conference with Israel, and diplomats said the Hamas-led Palestinian government accepted.

UPDATE: IU falls 34-3 to No. 2 Michigan

Sunday, Nov. 12,2006 2:27 a.m.

With the seniors playing their last game at Memorial Stadium, the IU football team fell 34-3 to No. 2 Michigan Saturday.

Ben Folds: An 'Army' of One

By Zack Teibloom · Sunday, Nov. 12,2006 2:24 a.m.

Corn Mo's comedy-infused accordion rock got the crowd on their feet. Ben Folds kept them there with an energetic two-hour show. With a well received bassist and drummer behind him, Folds had the packed auditorium standing, singing and clapping along for the entire concert Thursday night.

ONLINE ONLY: Bluegrass blues

By Jessica Simendinger · Sunday, Nov. 12,2006 12 a.m.

There I was, at the races, trapped in a building where people were allowed to smoke indoors, and Starbucks was a foreign concept. In fact, there was no hot coffee at all. All I could get my hands on to feed my monstrous caffeine addiction was a cold cup of something that can only be described as dirty water with coffee grounds stirred in. Ahh, the joy of returning to your roots.

UPDATE: IU defeats Indianapolis 83-46

Friday, Nov. 10,2006 11:11 p.m.

The IU men's basketball team defeated the University of Indianapolis 83-46 Friday night at Assembly Hall in their second and final exhibition game of the season.

ONLINE ONLY: Annoyed lately

By Alyson Brodsy and Sarah Shipe · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 12:01 p.m.

"My grandmother died." "I was having car problems." "I slept through my alarm." "My roommate kept me up last night with his obnoxious rendition of Paris Hilton's 'Stars are Blind.'" As a graduate student and instructor for introductory courses, I have heard more creative excuses for skipping class than Mel Gibson offered for his drunken tirade. Just last week, a student informed me that his assignment would be turned in late because his computer was not compatible with the Oncourse software.

Elect to conform

By Jacob Stewart · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 11:11 a.m.

Vote. Vote and be recognized. Vote and be one of us. Vote or be segregated. Vote or be judged. Vote, vote, vote -- or die. Nov. 7, 2006, came and went. The Democrats completed their drive for Congress , and the young voters of America once again stood up and let their voices be heard. And what was the sound that came from the collective voice of American youth? A triumphant call that roared the Democrats to victory or an appalled grumble longing for GOP control? Both, actually. But consider what went unsaid by the young members of each political party.

Romanian pride

By Stefania Marghitu · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 11:10 a.m.

Upon telling people that I'm of Romanian descent, I often get reactions of bewilderment. I imagine a screen in the person's head projecting a scrambled map of the world or pictures of Nicolae Ceausescu (communist), Nadia Comaneci (gymnast) and Dracula (vampire). The truth is, there's so much more to my motherland. Romania, located in Eastern Europe, is a quite beautiful country. With four distinct seasons, one can go skiing in the Carpathian Mountains in the winter, visit the beautiful Oltenian countryside in the spring, swim in the Black Sea in the summer and go shopping in Bucharest in the fall.

Voting in vain

By Natalie A. Avon · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 11:04 a.m.

I didn't vote Tuesday. Now, before the politically competent furrow their brows and shake their heads, let me explain my reasoning. It wasn't because I forgot, and it wasn't because I'm a hardcore anarchist. It's definitely not because I don't care. Although I thoroughly believe it is every citizen's civic duty to vote, I did not feel I was informed enough about the issues to partake in the elections this year.

Governor announces I-69 will not become a toll road

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 2:11 a.m.

I-69 will not be made into a toll road, but a new road proposed by Gov. Mitch Daniels could be. The governor's office announced plans for the Indiana Commerce Connector Thursday, an outerbelt tollway linking six interstates through Morgan, Johnson, Shelby, Hancock and Madison counties.

IU chemist signs agreement with biotech company

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 12:19 a.m.

The IU Research and Technology Corporation recently agreed to a licensing arrangement with a Carmel, Ind. biotechnology company to develop pharmaceuticals. Marcadia Biotech agreed to develop medical drugs created by the IU-Bloomington Chemistry Department Chair Richard DiMarchi. DiMarchi, a founding member of the biotechnology company, employs biochemical and proteomics techniques to more rapidly discover protein drugs that can treat metabolic diseases, according to the IU news release.

Annual Soul Food Dinner to be held

By Whitney Mitchell · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 12:17 a.m.

For students missing comforts and food from home, an evening at the Black Student Union's annual Soul Food dinner might just do the trick. "Every ethnic group has what it calls 'soul food,' which is food that brings back warm memories of family dinners," said Reggie Ingram, the publicity chair for the group. "The BSU will talk about where the concept of soul food came from and its tradition."

LSAT change is biggest in past 15 years

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, Nov. 10,2006 12:17 a.m.

The biggest change to the Law School Admissions Test in more than a decade could significantly impact the way students prepare for the exam. The change will take effect in June. The adjustment, which will add a comparative reading section to the test, could have a notable effect on a student's score, said Ben Baron, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions' vice president of graduate programs. "This is actually the largest change the LSAT has undergone in the last 15 years, which means this is a test that does not change very often," Baron said. "It is enough questions that could influence a student's score by three to six points, which for the LSAT could be significant."