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Coverage of death skewed

By Cory Barker · Monday, Aug. 31,2009 9:32 p.m.

After Ted Kennedy’s death last week, the media flooded the airwaves, interwebs and column inches with stories about how great of a man and senator he was. And though he clearly deserved all that kind of attention, the coverage did gloss over the more controversial parts of Kennedy’s life. You know, the proverbial elephant in the room – Chappaquiddick.

Just the facts, please

By Chad Quandt · Monday, Aug. 31,2009 9:29 p.m.

I beseech those of you who will be our direct line to the government and national events: you can’t be friends with your subjects. I don’t care if Obama’s people make a wonderful Denver Omelet at the press breakfasts, your job is to be a conduit for facts.

Rep. Baron Hill to meet with IU College Democrats

Monday, Aug. 31,2009 5:58 p.m.

Rep. Baron Hill will meet with leaders from the IU College Democrats on Tuesday afternoon as part of a week spent discussing possible health care reform with constituents across Southern Indiana.

McRobbie, Hanson to address affordability

Monday, Aug. 31,2009 1:25 p.m.

IU President Michael McRobbie and Provost Karen Hanson will address affordability during a press conference Tuesday in the Indiana Memorial Union, according to a press release.

Number of Welcome Week excise tickets up by 21

Monday, Aug. 31,2009 12:35 p.m.

The Indiana State Excise Police issued 84 tickets and seven warnings from Aug. 26 to Aug. 29 at IU.

Maurice Creek cleared to play by NCAA

By Sean Morrison · Monday, Aug. 31,2009 12:12 p.m.

It only took two words for freshman Maurice Creek’s first day of classes to become much more meaningful.

Economic informational forum to be held at IU-Southeast

Monday, Aug. 31,2009 10:55 a.m.

Congressman Baron Hill will lead an economic forum with local community leaders and economic experts to discuss the economic issues facing southern Indiana.

Governor to travel to China, Japan to help Indiana economy

Monday, Aug. 31,2009 10:31 a.m.

Gov. Mitch Daniels announced today he will be traveling to China and Japan next week with a group of Hoosier business and community leaders. They will be working on an economic development plan to bring jobs and investment to Indiana.

IU Auditorium adds Celtic Woman performance

Monday, Aug. 31,2009 10:28 a.m.

A performance by Celtic Woman has been added to the schedule of fall performances at the IU Auditorium.

Kyrie Irving, No. 9 in class of 2010, set for IU visit weekend of Oct. 2

Monday, Aug. 31,2009 9:14 a.m.

It was not a matter of “if,” but instead a matter of “when.” Five-star senior point guard Kyrie Irving will be on campus for his official the weekend of Oct. 2, according to Adam Zagoria.

Progressive party crushes longstanding conservative party in Japan

Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:59 p.m.

Japan’s opposition swept to a historic victory in elections Sunday, crushing the ruling conservative party that has run the country for most of the post-war era and assuming the daunting task of pulling the economy out of its worst slump since World War II.

Fall of the Wall: 20 years later

By Andrew Morris · Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:58 p.m.

BERLIN – Nearly 20 years ago, in November 1989, the deconstruction of the infamous Berlin Wall began. Berlin today is quite different than it was then, and one look at the Wall will show you. Remnants of the Berlin Wall only exist in a few select spots throughout the city.

Jet-lagged euphoria

By Katie Knish · Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:57 p.m.

AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France – Euphoria: the first emotional stage of a study-abroad experience, due mainly to a somewhat rabid and irrational love of the host country and a tendency to overlook cultural differences.

Students find a new home in cultural centers

By Alyssa Goldman · Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:57 p.m.

All of the cultural centers on campus, including the Latino Cultural Center/La Casa and the Asian Culture Center, had open houses filled with food and a chance for students to interact with each other on Friday.

Religious groups spread message of faith at festival

By Alyssa Goldman · Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:52 p.m.

Attendees at FaithFest were out to prove that despite IU’s party-school reputation, students have a variety of different religions and many have strong convictions in their faith.

Fall job fair sees increase in students, decrease in employers

By Vanessa Valentin · Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:49 p.m.

Pizza X’s sign at this weekend’s fall job fair read “Now hiring freaky people,” but organizations hiring anyone – freaky or otherwise – were more scarce this year than in past years.

N.E.R.D concert welcomes students, contributes to Make-A-Wish Foundation

By Rachel Krasnow · Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:47 p.m.

N.E.R.D’S funky beats not only served as entertainment for IU students Saturday night, but as a way to benefit children in need.

Middleton hopes to rebound from slow 2008 season

By Greg Rosenstein · Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:46 p.m.

Two seasons ago, IU senior defensive tackle Greg Middleton led the nation in total sacks with 16 and finished fifth in the Big Ten with 17 tackles for loss. He finished 2008 with only four sacks and 18 tackles on a team that finished last in total defense in the conference.

Around Campus

Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:46 p.m.

Campus events happening this week.

Welcome Week arrests increase

Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:45 p.m.

The IU Police Department made 45 arrests from Aug. 26 to 30, up from the 43 arrests made during last year’s Welcome Week.

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