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Shock jock signs off

By Alyson Brodsy and Amanda Dorman · Thursday, Nov. 3,2005 11:42 p.m.

The self-proclaimed "King of All Media" has been pulled from the radio. What some deem as the end of an era, others consider a step toward moral progress. For fans and foes alike, the demise of Howard Stern's radio show is actually old news. In two months, Stern will be launching a new show on Sirius satellite radio, and "experts" have claimed no one could possibly fill his obnoxious shoes on public radio -- until now.

EU investigates reports of secret CIA prisons

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Nov. 3,2005 11:41 p.m.

BRUSSELS, Belgium -- The European Union and the continent's top human rights group said Thursday they will investigate allegations the CIA set up secret jails in eastern Europe and elsewhere to interrogate terror suspects, and the Red Cross demanded access to any prisoners.

Entrance strategy

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Stewart · Thursday, Nov. 3,2005 11:41 p.m.

Charity begins at home, and for many it ends there, too. On this page last week, we urged readers to resist the urge of turning inward from the world. In light of the demoralization that recent global calamities have induced, we felt it necessary to reassert the case for remaining outward-looking and involved. This judgment won broad agreement. Just so. But the proof really is in the pudding.

Libby pleads not guilty in CIA leak case

By Alyson Brodsy and Pete Yost · Thursday, Nov. 3,2005 11:40 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- Vice President Dick Cheney's former chief of staff pleaded not guilty Thursday in the CIA leak scandal, marking the start of what could be a long road to a trial in which Cheney and other top Bush administration officials could be summoned to testify.

Skipping class

By Alyson Brodsy and Ayesha Awan · Thursday, Nov. 3,2005 11:40 p.m.

I'll be the first to admit that I've skipped a class or two. Or three. Or four. It's college, and everyone skips some classes at one point or another. I remember being in high school and being told by my college freshman friends how awesome college was because you didn't have to go to class. It was a rather rude awakening to find some professors in fact, do take attendance.

Elitism on the dance floor

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Nov. 3,2005 11:39 p.m.

The new addition to the student dance policy will require all attendees to present a college or university ID at the door for all dances held in major on-campus venues ("College IDs to be required at dances," Oct. 28). The Student Activities Office insists that the change to standard security measures has nothing to do with the incident following the Alpha Phi Alpha dance Sept. 17, when gun shots were heard outside the Indiana Memorial Union. But we don't buy it; policies don't change on a whim.

Man accused of killing wife

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Nov. 3,2005 11:36 p.m.

ROCKVILLE, Ind. -- A western Indiana man fatally shot his wife and two stepdaughters in their rural home, then told a young boy who overheard the noise that he had shot three deer, authorities said Thursday.

Pumpkin launch offers unique recycling method

By Pat Giese and Patrick Giese · Thursday, Nov. 3,2005 11:35 p.m.

Certain Bloomington residents won't be throwing away the moldy, bug-ridden pumpkins sitting on their front porches -- they'll be flinging them through the air at the Hilltop Garden and Nature Center. On Saturday, contestants will bring four pumpkins that weigh a minimum of five pounds each that they are willing to part company with when Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department holds its fifth annual "Great Bloomington Pumpkin Launch" at noon Friday.

Experts discuss economic future

By Craig Ginsberg · Thursday, Nov. 3,2005 11:28 p.m.

A panel of experts discussed their cautiously optimistic economic forecasts for 2006 at local, state and national levels Thursday in Alumni Hall in the Indiana Memorial Union.

Trustees to vote on athletics plan, parking garage

By Trevor brown · Thursday, Nov. 3,2005 11:27 p.m.

Controversy surrounding the athletics department's proposed budget plan and the planned building of the Henderson/Atwater parking garage will be settled during the IU board of trustees meeting today.

IU Art Museum adds gift shop, café

By Adam Sedia · Thursday, Nov. 3,2005 11:26 p.m.

Museums are meant for nothing more than standing and viewing art. Right? Wrong. On Tuesday, the IU Art Museum expanded the concept of what can be done at a museum by opening Angles, a gift shop combined with a café. David Tanner, the Art Museum's associate director for administration, explained the move was made to strengthen the Art Museum's role in the IU educational community.

'Chicks with Dicks' explores tough side of women

By David A. Nosko · Thursday, Nov. 3,2005 11:25 p.m.

You won't hear a peep out of the chicks, but you might hear a scream, catcall, whistle, moan or groan tonight and throughout the month, claims the Bloomington Playwrights' Project. "Chicks with Dicks," written by Trista Baldwin and directed by Richard Perez, is billed by the BPP as a tongue-in-cheek B-movie-like play with a nuclear twist chronicling two rival biker-girl gangs that includes kung-fu fighting, hardcore hair-pulling, mud wrestling and leather bustiers. The play premiered at the Empty Space Theatre in Seattle, and the show ran for one year at the Planet Earth Theatre in Phoenix.

2 minors steal, burn gay pride flag

By Gavin Lesnick · Thursday, Nov. 3,2005 3:31 p.m.

Two minors admitted to stealing and burning a gay pride American flag that had been displayed in front of a local business, according to a Bloomington Police report. The flag, called the New Glory and modeled after the American flag but with rainbow stripes, had been displayed in front of the Inner Chef, 105 N. College Ave.

Angered faculty members rally against Herbert

By Mike Malik · Thursday, Nov. 3,2005 11:06 a.m.

IU President Adam Herbert's decision to restart the search for a Bloomington campus chancellor has created a divide between him and many professors, prompting dissenting faculty members to voice their concerns in letters to Herbert and organize a meeting to discuss "leadership issues at IU." The public clash could bring into the spotlight the growing division between Herbert, who is in his third year of his presidency, and University faculty who strongly believe in the idea of faculty governance. FULL STORY Recent IDS stories on the searchNov. 2: Herbert defends search delayNov. 1: Herbert abandons 3 finalists for IUB chancellorOct. 19: Chancellor candidates make visitsOct. 5: 2 of 3 chancellor candidates from outside IUSept. 14: COAS dean considered for IUB chancellor

Shockers for the ages

By Alyson Brodsy and John Barnett · Thursday, Nov. 3,2005 2:31 a.m.

Halloween has passed, but it's never a bad time to take in a truly terrifying film. With Hollywood now preferring slick, poorly-scripted, startle-packed horror fare over genuine terror and cinematic craftsmanship, it's essential to mine the past for serious scares. Below are my humble picks for the 11 scariest films readily available on DVD.

Hoosiers welcome Akron tonight for Senior Night

By Steve Slivka · Thursday, Nov. 3,2005 12:34 a.m.

IU coach Mike Freitag and his three seniors are so focused on tonight's match with No. 1 University of Akron, they said they pretty much forgot about another important event -- Senior Night. Not only will fans be treated to the team ranked No. 1 in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America poll, but this could be the last time Hoosier fans see seniors Mike Ambersley, Jordan Chirico and Brian Plotkin put on their uniforms and play on Yeagley Field.

RPS execs moving on Meal Plan Committee suggestions

By Carrie Ritchie · Thursday, Nov. 3,2005 12:34 a.m.

Almost a week after the Meal Plan Committee finalized its list of students' top choices of restaurants to fill the space McDonald's currently occupies in Read Center, Residential Programs and Services executives involved in the project have started working to deliver the food students want.

Trustees to consider athletics plan

By Michael Sanserino · Thursday, Nov. 3,2005 12:34 a.m.

While the men's basketball team begins its exhibition season against St. Joseph's College Friday at Assembly Hall, IU trustees in Richmond, Ind., are expected to OK a plan to re-allocate student seats in Assembly Hall and raise student ticket prices for the 2006-07 season.

RPS to comply with EPA standards

By Audrie Garrison · Thursday, Nov. 3,2005 12:25 a.m.

IU is putting together a formal asbestos management plan, said Mike Jenson, associate director of the Office of Environmental, Health and Safety Management.

How can this be music?

By -Nate Bethea and Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Nov. 3,2005 12 a.m.

Let me tell you something about the Fiery Furnaces: they're really creative and have the potential to write genre-inventing, era-defining music if they would just slow the hell down. Their hooks are phenomenal; their ear for instrumentation (and the wide variety of instruments they use effectively) is impressive. They just don't seem to have enough confidence in their melodies, because they abandon them just about every 30 seconds.