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Time for green jobs

Sunday, Nov. 23,2008 9:21 p.m.

When the 2008 election began, I never could have imagined the magnitude of the trying times ahead. We watched as our addiction to oil brought us to our knees and saw the financial system crumble under the weight of greed. Now is the time for President-elect Barack Obama and Congress to be strong leaders on the economic problems and in guiding our country toward smart, clean energy policies. Our leaders have the opportunity to kick our dependence on fossil fuels while stimulating the economy and stabilizing the climate. The simple solution is green jobs. In Indiana, we specifically need to move away from investing in new coal plants that emit greenhouse gases. Why should we continue to invest millions of dollars in this finite resource that also harms our communities?

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In defense of gluttony

By Christian Hines · Sunday, Nov. 23,2008 9:20 p.m.

Gluttony gets a bad rap. A French proverb describes the glutton as “one who digs his grave with his teeth.” The good book itself admonishes readers in Proverbs 23: “Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags.” If that weren’t enough, the whole seven deadly sins thing didn’t help either. Yet with Thanksgiving only three days hence, Americans across the country are reminded of how much they love to eat. We might be the most obese country in the world, but once a year we tell ourselves it’s okay to splurge.  

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We should all be thankful for something

Sunday, Nov. 23,2008 9:19 p.m.

It’s that time again – time to head home for a paltry five days of Thanksgiving vacation while plenty of our fellow college students enjoy either an entire week off or an epic fall break. But wait a second! Wouldn’t going home with that kind of attitude be contrary to the entire spirit of Thanksgiving? After all, Thanksgiving – aside from drawing turkeys by tracing your hand in first grade – is really about giving thanks for what we do have, even in the tough times. As IU students, we should have plenty to be thankful for. Our new freshman class is better than ever. Indiana seems to be doing fine. Even if you adamantly wanted to ditch Gov. Mitch Daniels, you should be thankful that even in this downturn we have enough money to draft a functioning budget. Just look next door: The Illinois General Assembly recently considered allowing Illinois voters to recall Gov. Rod Blagojevich,  who by some counts might have an approval rating as low as 13 percent. That I-69 extension doesn’t seem so bad now, does it?

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‘Time’ for a change

By Abby Schwimmer · Sunday, Nov. 23,2008 9:18 p.m.

It sounds like the cage match of the century. In one corner, there’s Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in all of his psychotic fervor, pitted against poor, inarticulate President George W. Bush. Next up is Mrs. Sarah “You Betcha!” Palin, duking it out with her dead-on impersonate-ress, Tina Fey. It’s a vicious contest that makes the ear-biting badasses of professional boxing look like a senior citizen bridge club, and it’s coming straight to a newsstand near you. 

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Together for the holidays

By Jordan Zaslow · Sunday, Nov. 23,2008 9:16 p.m.

Everyone has four biological grandparents. Some are lucky enough to have all four alive and able to be an active presence in their lives. I am one of the luckiest people I know. My grandparents are all alive and in pretty good health for their ages, allowing me to have four beautiful relationships with four remarkable people. The best part is, I am aware of how lucky I am. My family is from Michigan, but unfortunately our extended family lives elsewhere. For a girl who values the time she has with her grandparents the way I do, the distance is torture. That’s why I think the holiday season truly is the most wonderful time of the year. There is no better excuse for families to come together and celebrate – and because my grandparents are getting older, traveling is becoming more difficult.

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No hoax

By Danielle Fleischman · Sunday, Nov. 23,2008 9:12 p.m.

Autumn is writhing away, and the weather has gotten colder. So I find that my gaze is kept strictly to the ground as I hustle from one class to the next. Instead of marveling at the leaves as they changed colors or watching the squirrels scurry among the trees, I am staring at the sidewalk and trying to keep warm. Unfortunately, somebody has decided to graffiti this campus with statements about how the American government orchestrated the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. Covered with different chalk colors, the pathways between many of the school buildings are littered with question marks, directions to visit 911truth.org and statements such as “synthetic state sponsored terrorism."

Freshman wide receiver Tandon Doss misses a pass into the endzone during the first half of Indiana's game against Purdue Saturday in West Lafayette, IN. The Hoosiers lost 62-10.

IU suffers worst loss to Purdue in more than a century

Saturday, Nov. 22,2008 4:39 p.m.

With more than nine seconds remaining the game, IU made its first defensive stop of the day. In the 84th annual battle for the Old Oaken Bucket, IU was dominated in every facet of football en route to a 62-10 pounding. The Hoosiers managed just 214 total yards as their defense let up 596.

Freshman wide receiver Tandon Doss misses a pass into the endzone during the first half of Indiana's game against Purdue Saturday in West Lafayette, IN. The Hoosiers lost 62-10.

LIVE BLOGGING: Oaken Bucket

Saturday, Nov. 22,2008 12:17 p.m.

Join Indiana Daily Student reporters Ryan Gregg and Lee Hurwitz, and columnist Dave Leno in West Lafayette as they blog during the Hoosiers' game against Purdue. BLOG:  UNDER THE ROCK

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Students balance full credits hours, jobs

By Alyssa Goldman · Thursday, Nov. 20,2008 11:59 p.m.

Even though classes are enough to keep most students busy, many add a part-time job of 10 to 12 hours a week to their schedules, said Lou Ann Hanson, associate director of the Career Development Center.

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IU professor receives law award

Thursday, Nov. 20,2008 11:58 p.m.

Amy Applegate started the school year with the honor of receiving the 2008 Women in Law Recognition Award. She works as the director of the Family and Children Mediation Clinic on Indiana Avenue.

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China trip achieves close ties with 6 universities

By VINCE ZITO · Thursday, Nov. 20,2008 11:57 p.m.

Five faculty members and a higher education policy studies student from China, representing the IU School of Education, embarked on a four day trip to China this semester, hoping to build upon long-standing relationships with six Chinese universities.

In this 2005 file photo, Junior Terrilyn Dennie receives her Miss Black and Gold crown and sash from her cousin and reigning Miss Black and Gold winner Ariel Dennie.

Black and Gold contestants compete

By Ashlee Green · Thursday, Nov. 20,2008 11:55 p.m.

With sleek outfits and gleaning gowns, the sly pageant contestants of the 16th Annual Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant are striving for academic excellence and leading the community.

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Employees rake leaves, update lawn mowers for winter preparation

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Thursday, Nov. 20,2008 11:53 p.m.

As the seasons at IU change from almost winter to winter, students are busy switching over to winter gear and teachers are preparing their classes for final exams. Mike Girvin, manager of the campus division of the physical plant of IU  and his crew are also getting ready for the first snowfall.

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IU inventors develop more than just Crest toothpaste

By Sam Leffers · Thursday, Nov. 20,2008 11:48 p.m.

Anybody who has gone on a guided tour of IU has probably heard the Crest story. Yes, IU invented Crest toothpaste. But there’s more. The thing you bite on for a dental X-ray? Invented at IU. Ever complain about Oncourse? IU invented that, too.

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